Which of the following statements is true of civil confinement of sex offenders?
A) It allows corrections officials to lock up sex offenders in correctional facilities even after the conclusion of their prison terms.
B) It is not one of the discretionary powers of the state and has to be sanctioned by a federal court on a case-to-case basis.
C) It allows corrections officials to keep sexual criminals detained for as long as they are deemed a danger to society.
D) It does not allow correction officers to lock up sex offenders in facilities such as psychiatric hospitals.

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Civil confinement allows for the detention of sex offenders beyond their prison terms if they are considered a danger to society, typically in secure psychiatric facilities.

Which of the Following Statements Is True of Civil Confinement