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NJ A2836

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/9/2024

Primary Sponsor

Anthony Verrelli

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Origin

General Assembly

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • County correctional facility superintendents must provide inmates with reentry assistance at least 10 days before release, including a copy of their criminal history record and information about expungement rights and procedures

  • Inmates must receive written information on voting rights, programs to remove employment barriers, and details about the Rehabilitated Convicted Offenders Act and certificates of rehabilitation

  • Required documents include a non-driver identification card from the Motor Vehicle Commission, birth certificate (for those born in New Jersey), assistance obtaining a Social Security card, and a full medical record at no charge

  • Inmates must receive a written accounting of all financial obligations due upon release, including fines, restitution, penalties, and child support arrearages, plus information about child support services

  • The requirements apply only to inmates sentenced to incarceration terms and those denied bail under New Jersey's bail reform law

Legislative Description

Requires certain county inmates be provided with reentry assistance before their release.

Judiciary

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee

1/9/2024

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/9/2024

Full Bill Text

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