NJ A6102

Removes the presumption of pretrial release for defendants charged with sex offenses as defined under Megan's Law

Eliminates pretrial release presumption for first or second degree violent crimes committed with a deadly weapon, including murder, aggravated manslaughter, kidnapping, aggravated sexual assault, robbery, carjacking, and burglary

"Deadly weapon" includes firearms and any weapon capable of producing death or serious bodily injury, or any item that would lead a victim to reasonably believe it could cause death or serious injury

Maintains the existing exception to pretrial release for motor vehicle theft or receiving stolen motor vehicles when the defendant has prior arrests or convictions for similar offenses within the preceding 90 days

Takes effect immediately upon enactment and amends New Jersey's Criminal Justice Reform Law (P.L.2014, c.31)