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NJ A4350

Bill

Status

Introduced

5/10/2024

Primary Sponsor

Gerard Scharfenberger

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Origin

General Assembly

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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)

  • 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

  • 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

  • Amends existing sentencing statutes to incorporate these new mandatory sentences alongside current provisions for repeat sexual offenders

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Judiciary5/10/2024

Full Bill Text

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