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NJ S2539
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Declan O'Scanlon
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AI Summary
- Mandates automatic pretrial detention for defendants who violate any condition of pretrial release or commit any new crime while released, eliminating judicial discretion to consider alternative conditions
- Removes the current requirement that courts find "clear and convincing evidence" that no bail or conditions would ensure public safety before ordering detention for violations
- Eliminates the existing exemption that prevented marijuana and hashish distribution or possession offenses from being considered violations of pretrial release terms
- Amends New Jersey's 2014 Criminal Justice Reform law (P.L.2014, c.31), which established risk-based pretrial release determinations through the Pretrial Services Program
- Takes effect immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
Requires pretrial detention of defendant who violates conditions of pretrial release.
Judiciary
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee
1/13/2026
Committee Referrals
Judiciary1/13/2026
Full Bill Text
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