NJ A3519

Adds a new mitigating factor for sentencing when a defendant was a domestic violence victim subjected to substantial physical, sexual, or psychological abuse by a family/household member, and that abuse contributed to their criminal behavior.

Establishes reduced sentencing ranges when the mitigating factor applies: 6 months for fourth-degree crimes, 1-3 years for third-degree, 3-5 years for second-degree, and 5-10 years for first-degree crimes.

Allows incarcerated individuals serving 8 years or more for offenses committed before the bill's effective date to petition for resentencing, with required corroborating evidence of domestic violence including court records, medical records, or restraining orders.

Creates the "Trauma-informed Reentry Survivor Support Services Act," providing eligible individuals access to mental health counseling, peer recovery support, vocational training, and housing assistance upon release.

Directs the Department of Corrections to establish a competitive grant program for community-based organizations to expand trauma-informed reentry services, with priority given to organizations led by trauma-impacted individuals.