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NJ S3542
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/19/2026
Primary Sponsor
Shirley Turner
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AI Summary
- Creates a three-year Gun Court Pilot Program in the Superior Court in Mercer County, New Jersey, to handle criminal cases involving guns or other dangerous weapons
- Assigns judges with extensive knowledge and experience in criminal law, procedure, and sentencing, particularly related to violent crime
- Places administration of the program under the Administrative Office of the Courts
- Requires reports to the Legislature at 12 months after the program begins and within six months after expiration, evaluating impact on sentencing, court workload, and program effectiveness
- Takes effect on the first day of the third month after enactment and automatically expires after three years
Legislative Description
Establishes a Gun Court Pilot Program in Mercer County.
Judiciary
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee
2/19/2026
Committee Referrals
Judiciary2/19/2026
Full Bill Text
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