A 2591 New Jersey General Assembly · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Provides for reduction in suspended sentence, probation, or parole based on compliance with conditions of sentence; requires report on effect on recidivism.

This bill allows defendants on probation or suspended sentences to earn earlier release by complying with court conditions. For every full month of compliance, their sentence is reduced by 30 days, with courts reviewing eligibility every six months. However, individuals convicted of specific serious offenses - including certain sex crimes against minors, child endangerment, or kidnapping - remain ineligible for these reductions. The bill also requires the state to track recidivism rates to assess how this policy affects reoffending. It amends New Jersey's criminal sentencing laws (N.J.S.2C:45-2 and 2C:45-3) to implement these changes.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
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Introduced, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee
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