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NJ A459

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Gabriel Rodriguez

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Origin

General Assembly

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the "Pretrial Partnership for Community Support and Services Pilot Program" in New Jersey to provide community-based support services to certain defendants awaiting trial

  • Allows courts to order defendants to undergo biopsychosocial assessments and participate in treatment services through approved pretrial community support providers as a condition of pretrial release

  • Requires the Pretrial Services Program to consider releasing eligible defendants to approved pretrial services providers as part of their risk assessment recommendations to courts

  • Adds successful completion of the pilot program and compliance with its conditions as a mitigating factor that courts may consider when determining sentences for convicted defendants

  • Amends existing pretrial detention hearing procedures to allow courts to consider whether defendants are participating in the program's treatment and responsive services when making release decisions

Legislative Description

Establishes "Pretrial Partnership for Community Support and Services Pilot Program" for certain defendants.

Judiciary

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee

1/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/13/2026

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