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NJ S3684
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/24/2026
Primary Sponsor
Linda Greenstein
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AI Summary
- Victims gain the right to communicate their perspectives to prosecutors before plea negotiations begin, and prosecutors must inform the court of the victim's position on any plea agreement unless the victim opts out
- Courts may establish procedures for judges to verify whether prosecutors made adequate efforts to contact and consult with victims before finalizing plea agreements
- Law enforcement agencies must provide incident reports to victims or their attorneys within five days when there is a pending domestic violence or sexual assault restraining order application
- The definition of "victim" expands to include parents or legal guardians acting on behalf of minor victims
- Victims' right to be present extends to quasi-judicial proceedings including municipal court, Family Court, and administrative law hearings involving crimes committed against them
- Grant eligibility for the Victim and Witness Advocacy Fund is broadened from a specific list of named organizations to include any service providers and county-based programs serving victims of domestic violence, sexual violence, community violence, or human trafficking
Legislative Description
Makes various revisions to the Crime Victims' Bill of Rights.
Law and Public Safety
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
2/24/2026
Committee Referrals
Law and Public Safety2/24/2026
Full Bill Text
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