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NJ A872
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/9/2024
Primary Sponsor
Verlina Reynolds-Jackson
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AI Summary
- Creates a rebuttable presumption of pretrial detention for defendants charged with possessing a firearm during the commission of another crime
- Applies the same presumption to individuals prohibited from owning or possessing firearms under N.J.S.2C:39-7 (those convicted of certain serious crimes)
- Expands existing pretrial detention presumptions, which currently apply only to murder charges and crimes carrying life imprisonment terms
- Defendants can rebut the presumption by presenting a preponderance of evidence showing release conditions would reasonably ensure public safety
- Violations of the prohibited persons firearm statute constitute second-degree crimes punishable by 5-10 years imprisonment and fines up to $150,000
Legislative Description
Establishes rebuttable presumption that person charged with certain firearm offenses be detained prior to trial.
Judiciary
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
1/9/2024
Committee Referrals
Judiciary1/9/2024
Full Bill Text
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