NJ A4823

Grants the New Jersey State Parole Board authority to refer inmates who are mentally ill and dangerous to themselves or others, or who are sexually violent predators, to the Attorney General and county prosecutors for involuntary commitment evaluation

Expands the timing of referrals to include when inmates become eligible for parole, not just at the expiration of their maximum sentence term

Requires 90 days advance notice before an inmate's release date or parole eligibility date when making referrals for commitment evaluation

Mandates that the State Parole Board share all relevant information with the Attorney General and prosecutors, including psychological and medical records, preparole reports, and reasons for parole denial

Provides immunity from civil and criminal liability for any person acting in good faith who provides information or takes steps to assess an inmate's need for involuntary commitment