A 3956 New Jersey General Assembly · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Enhances "Crime Victim's Bill of Rights"; prohibits defendant from entering crime victim's home throughout criminal justice process, including in relation to any investigation or discovery.

This bill strengthens New Jersey's Crime Victim's Bill of Rights by explicitly prohibiting defendants from entering a crime victim's home at any point during the criminal justice process - including during investigations or discovery. It allows only a defendant's attorney (or a court-appointed representative) to inspect the victim's home as a crime scene, but only if a court determines the inspection is necessary for relevant evidence and imposes strict privacy protections. The law directly affects crime victims whose homes are involved in criminal cases, ensuring they are protected from potential intimidation or harassment by the accused. The key change clarifies that victims must be free from defendant access to their homes, aligning with existing rights to be free from intimidation and to minimize inconvenience.
Sub-Topics: Victims' Rights
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Mar 2024
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Introduced Mar 4, 2024 Last action Mar 4, 2024
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Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee
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John Azzariti
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