Concerns consideration of factors by court at hearing for pretrial detention or violation of condition of pretrial release.

This New Jersey bill (S 3107) updates court procedures for pretrial detention and release violations. It requires courts to consider specific factors - including a defendant’s community ties (like family location, property, and voting registration), risk assessment results, and prior marijuana offenses (which cannot be used against defendants) - when deciding detention. For release violations, it mandates minimum detention periods: 30 days for a first violation, 60 days for a second, 120 days for a third, and indefinite detention for a fourth violation. The bill also strengthens the Pretrial Services Program’s role by requiring annual reports comparing court decisions to program recommendations and banning discriminatory risk assessments based on race or income. It directly affects defendants awaiting trial and courts handling pretrial release cases.