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NJ A6168
Bill
Status
12/8/2025
Primary Sponsor
William Spearman
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AI Summary
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Creates a rebuttable presumption of pretrial detention for defendants who commit any crime while on pretrial release for a pending first or second degree crime or domestic violence offense
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Allows prosecutors to file motions seeking pretrial detention for defendants who commit crimes while already released on charges for first or second degree crimes or domestic violence offenses
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Requires defendants facing the presumption of detention to prove by a preponderance of the evidence that release conditions can adequately ensure court appearance, public safety, and non-obstruction of justice
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Amends New Jersey's existing bail reform law (P.L.2014, c.31) to add repeat offenders on pretrial release to the categories eligible for detention motions
Legislative Description
Provides for presumption of pretrial detention of certain repeat offenders charged with first or second degree crime or crime of domestic violence.
Appropriations
Last Action
Reported out of Asm. Comm. with Amendments, and Referred to Assembly Appropriations Committee
1/5/2026