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NJ S3340
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/5/2026
Primary Sponsor
Shirley Turner
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AI Summary
- Counties in New Jersey may establish by ordinance a central municipal drug court as an inferior court of limited jurisdiction to handle drug-related cases countywide
- The drug court would have jurisdiction over fourth-degree drug crimes, crimes with imprisonment up to one year related to controlled dangerous substances, and disorderly/petty disorderly persons offenses involving drugs
- Judges for central municipal drug courts would be nominated by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate, with county executives or governing bodies able to submit candidate names
- Sentencing options include community service or drug treatment programs in lieu of incarceration, with program officials required to report failures to comply to the court
- Counties or municipalities may employ prosecutors and public defenders for the drug court, with a maximum $50 application fee for public defender services that courts may waive for financial hardship
Legislative Description
Permits counties to establish a central municipal drug court.
Judiciary
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee
2/5/2026
Committee Referrals
Judiciary2/5/2026
Full Bill Text
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