NJ A5968

Adds a new mitigating factor at sentencing for defendants who were victims of domestic violence or subjected to substantial physical, sexual, or psychological abuse that contributed to their conviction, excluding murder and sex offenses requiring registration

Allows reduced sentences for abuse victims: first-degree crimes capped at 5-10 years, second-degree at 3-5 years, third-degree at 18 months maximum, fourth-degree at 6 months maximum, and non-indictable offenses eligible for probation or conditional discharge

Exempts defendants qualifying under the abuse mitigating factor from the presumption of imprisonment that typically applies to first and second-degree crimes

Creates a resentencing process for currently incarcerated individuals convicted before the law's effective date who were abuse victims, allowing courts to modify, reduce, or suspend sentences including mandatory minimums

Requires the Commissioner of Corrections to notify eligible incarcerated persons of their resentencing rights, and mandates judicial training on implementing the new provisions along with annual reporting on resentencing applications