Restricts pretrial release of certain defendants; sets conditions for pretrial release of certain first-time offenders; requires revocation of pretrial release under certain circumstances.
This bill (A1267) changes New Jersey's pretrial release standards by requiring detention for certain defendants unless courts find specific evidence of safety. It mandates detention for defendants charged with first-degree crimes or second-degree crimes with prior indictable offense convictions unless the court finds "evidence beyond a reasonable doubt" that release conditions would prevent flight or danger to the community. For less serious crimes (third/fourth degree) without prior convictions, defendants must generally be released unless courts find "clear and convincing evidence" that no conditions would ensure appearance and public safety. The bill also requires revocation of pretrial release for defendants who violate conditions or commit new crimes, unless courts find conditions would reasonably assure appearance and safety. These changes aim to tighten pretrial release requirements for certain defendants while maintaining the existing risk assessment process.
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Jan 2024
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Introduced Jan 9, 2024
Last action Jan 9, 2024
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Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
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