Removes mandatory minimum sentences for certain non-violent drug crimes.
This bill removes mandatory minimum sentences for certain non-violent drug offenses in New Jersey, including crimes related to drug distribution, possession, and trafficking. It amends specific sections of the criminal code (2C:35-3, 2C:35-4, 2C:35-5, 2C:35-6, 2C:35-7, 2C:35-8, and 2C:43-6) that currently require minimum prison terms for these offenses. The bill incorporates recommendations from the New Jersey Criminal Sentencing and Disposition Commission to eliminate mandatory minimums for these non-violent drug crimes. By removing these mandatory minimums, judges will have more discretion in sentencing for these specific offenses, potentially reducing prison sentences for individuals convicted of these crimes.
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Jun 2024
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Introduced Jun 3, 2024
Last action Jun 3, 2024
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Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
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3 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Reginald Atkins
DDemocratic
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Shavonda Sumter
DDemocratic
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Verlina Reynolds-Jackson
DDemocratic
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