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NJ A4350
Bill
Status
5/10/2024
Primary Sponsor
Gerard Scharfenberger
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AI Summary
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Imposes mandatory life imprisonment without parole for persons convicted of aggravated sexual assault where the victim suffered serious bodily injury (defined as injury creating substantial risk of death, permanent disfigurement, or protracted impairment of bodily function)
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Authorizes extended term sentences of 30 years to life for aggravated sexual assault against victims 16 years or younger when the offender used or threatened to use a deadly weapon, or threatened serious bodily injury
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Establishes extended sentences for other sexual offenses against minors under similar violent circumstances: 10-20 years for sexual assault, 5-10 years for aggravated criminal sexual contact
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Amends existing sentencing statutes to incorporate these new mandatory sentences alongside current provisions for repeat sexual offenders
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
Imposes mandatory term of life imprisonment without eligibility for parole on persons who commit particularly brutal sexual assaults.
Judiciary
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
5/10/2024