NJ A1267

Defendants charged with first-degree crimes or second-degree crimes with prior indictable offense convictions must be detained pending trial unless the court finds "beyond a reasonable doubt" that release conditions would ensure public safety and court appearance

Second-degree defendants with no prior convictions, or third/fourth-degree defendants with two or more prior convictions, must be detained unless the court finds "clear and convincing evidence" that release conditions are adequate

First-time offenders charged with third or fourth-degree crimes are presumed eligible for pretrial release unless the court finds clear and convincing evidence that no conditions would ensure safety and appearance

Courts are now required to revoke pretrial release and order detention if a defendant violates any release condition or commits any crime while released, unless clear and convincing evidence supports continued release

Expands the list of crimes eligible for pretrial detention motions by prosecutors to include all first and second-degree crimes, removing the previous limitation to only crimes enumerated under the "No Early Release Act"