What bond condition is required for accused in sex offenses against minors?

• A. The accused may contact the victim.
• B. The accused must not directly communicate with the victim or go near their residence, school, or other locations frequented by the victim.
• C. The accused must relocate out of state.
• D. The accused must surrender all firearms.

Answer: (B)

Bond conditions in cases involving sex offenses against minors emphasize protecting the victim during the pretrial period. A standard condition is that the accused must not directly communicate with the victim and must stay away from the victim’s residence, school, or other places the victim frequents. This keeps the accused at a safe distance, reducing opportunities for intimidation, tampering, or re-traumatization while the case unfolds. Violating this condition can lead to arrest, bond revocation, or stricter conditions, underscoring the seriousness of safeguarding the minor. Other options like relocating out of state or surrendering firearms may occur in certain situations but are not as universally applied as the no-contact and no-proximity requirement.