NJ A6086

Prosecutors may file a motion to transport arrested defendants to mental health screening services if there is reasonable cause to believe the defendant is a danger to self or others due to mental illness

Defendants who were involuntarily committed to treatment within the three years preceding their arrest must be referred to screening services before standard pretrial release procedures apply

Defendants determined to need inpatient involuntary commitment will be sent to the Ann Klein Forensic Center or other secure psychiatric facility; those not needing inpatient care return to jail for standard pretrial processing

For defendants charged with crimes against persons or property creating risk of bodily injury, prosecutors can move for pretrial detention unless the court finds beyond a reasonable doubt that release conditions would ensure public safety and court appearance

Adds a new sentencing aggravating factor when offenses are committed in places of public accommodation or on public transportation facilities and services