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NJ S921
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/9/2024
Primary Sponsor
Kristin Corrado
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AI Summary
- Creates a rebuttable presumption of pretrial detention for defendants charged with sexual assault or criminal sexual contact when the victim is a minor
- Adds the crime of endangering the welfare of a child under N.J.S.2C:24-4 to offenses subject to the rebuttable presumption of pretrial detention
- Amends New Jersey's Bail Reform Law (P.L.2014, c.31) by expanding the list of crimes that trigger the presumption a defendant should be detained pending trial
- Defendants can rebut the presumption by a preponderance of the evidence; if unsuccessful, the court may order pretrial detention
- Applies immediately upon enactment and is pre-filed for introduction in the 2026 legislative session
Legislative Description
Permits dismissal of certain motor vehicle violations if defendant corrects issue within allotted time frame and provides acceptable documentation.
Transportation
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Transportation Committee
1/9/2024
Committee Referrals
Transportation1/9/2024
Full Bill Text
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