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NJ A4981
Bill
Status
1/12/2026
Primary Sponsor
Luanne Peterpaul
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AI Summary
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Allows courts to extend the standard 48-hour pretrial release decision deadline when a defendant is charged with a crime involving the use or possession of a firearm
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The extension may only be granted upon request of the prosecutor and must not exceed the time reasonably necessary for firearms ballistic analysis to be conducted
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Ballistic analysis results must be immediately provided to the court once completed
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The maximum additional detention time permitted under this extension is seven days beyond the standard 48-hour period
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Amends the Criminal Justice Reform Act (P.L.2014, c.31) governing pretrial detention and release procedures
Legislative Description
Permits court to take additional time to consider pretrial release or pretrial detention when firearm offense is involved.
Bills and Joint Resolutions Signed by the Governor
Last Action
Approved P.L.2025, c.256.
1/12/2026