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NJ A1791
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Anthony Verrelli
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AI Summary
- Expands special probation drug court eligibility for individuals with prior first or second degree convictions that are at least 5 years old, measured from satisfactory completion of probation/parole or release from incarceration, whichever is later
- Currently, individuals with two or more prior convictions for first or second degree crimes (excluding violent offenses like murder, kidnapping, and sexual assault) are ineligible for the drug court program
- The automatic ineligibility for violent crimes (murder, aggravated manslaughter, kidnapping, aggravated assault, aggravated sexual assault, sexual assault) remains unchanged
- Amends N.J.S.2C:35-14, which governs the rehabilitation program for drug and alcohol dependent persons subject to presumption of incarceration or mandatory minimum parole ineligibility
- Pre-filed for introduction in the 2026 legislative session, sponsored by Assemblyman Anthony S. Verrelli (District 15)
Legislative Description
Establishes special probation drug court eligibility for persons with certain previous criminal convictions.
Judiciary
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
1/13/2026
Committee Referrals
Judiciary1/13/2026
Full Bill Text
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