NJ A4288

Raises the standard for denying parole from "reasonable expectation" of violating parole conditions to "substantial likelihood" that the incarcerated person will commit a crime under state law

Increases parole compliance credit accrual rate from one day per six days of compliant supervision to one day per two days, with retroactive credits available for the 12 months prior to enactment (capped at six months)

Prohibits parole revocation based solely on drug or alcohol use, failure to pay court-ordered fines or restitution, or driving without a valid license (unless specifically prohibited by the sentencing court)

Requires the parole board to review warrant decisions within seven days of issuance and release parolees unless evidence shows they are unlikely to appear or pose a danger to public safety

Creates a presumption against returning parolees to confinement when convicted of a new crime if they received a sentence of time served or a non-custodial sentence