NJ S2878

Adds a new mitigating factor (paragraph 15) for sentencing defendants who were victims of domestic violence or substantial physical, sexual, or psychological abuse when that abuse contributed to their conviction, excluding murder and sex offender registration crimes.

Allows reduced sentencing ranges for abuse victims: first-degree crimes reduced to 5-10 years (from standard ranges), second-degree to 3-5 years, third-degree to maximum 18 months, and fourth-degree to maximum 6 months.

Removes the presumption of imprisonment for defendants who qualify under the new abuse-victim mitigating factor.

Creates a resentencing process for currently incarcerated individuals convicted before the bill's effective date who were abuse victims, allowing courts to modify, reduce, or suspend sentences including mandatory minimums.

Requires the Commissioner of Corrections to notify eligible incarcerated persons of their right to seek resentencing, and mandates the Administrative Office of the Courts to develop application forms available in the five most common languages spoken in New Jersey.