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NJ A1386

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/9/2024

Primary Sponsor

Julio Marenco

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Origin

General Assembly

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Extends the statute of limitations for prosecuting vehicular homicide from 5 years to 10 years after the offense is committed
  • Vehicular homicide is currently a first-degree crime if committed while intoxicated on school property, or a second-degree crime in other circumstances
  • The extended 10-year limitation applies only to offenses committed on or after the bill's effective date
  • Offenses committed before the effective date remain subject to the previous 5-year statute of limitations
  • Amends N.J.S.2C:1-6, the general statute governing time limitations for criminal prosecutions in New Jersey

Legislative Description

Increases statute of limitations for prosecution of vehicular homicide.

Judiciary

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee

1/9/2024

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/9/2024

Full Bill Text

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