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NJ S1806
Bill
Status
Passed
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Troy Singleton
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AI Summary
- Extends the time courts may take to make pretrial release or detention decisions from 48 hours to up to 7 days when the defendant is charged with a crime involving the use or possession of a firearm
- Prosecutors must request the additional time, which is limited to what is reasonably necessary for a firearms ballistic analysis to be conducted and provided to the court
- Amends New Jersey's 2014 pretrial detention law (P.L.2014, c.31) by modifying sections C.2A:162-16 and C.2A:162-17
- Pre-filed for introduction in the 2026 session of the 222nd New Jersey Legislature, sponsored by Senator Troy Singleton (District 7, Burlington)
Legislative Description
Permits court to take additional time to consider pretrial release or pretrial detention when firearm offense is involved.
Withdrawn Because Approved
Last Action
Withdrawn Because Approved P.L.2025, c.256.
1/13/2026
Committee Referrals
Judiciary1/13/2026
Full Bill Text
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