Establishes rebuttable presumption of pretrial detention for defendants subject to mandatory term or presumption of imprisonment.

This New Jersey bill (A 3017) creates a rebuttable presumption requiring pretrial detention for defendants charged with specific serious crimes, including first-degree murder, crimes carrying life imprisonment, or offenses involving domestic violence against minors. It directly affects individuals facing these charges by shifting the burden to them to prove they should be released, rather than prosecutors proving they must be detained. Key provisions mandate a court hearing within three days of a prosecutor’s motion, where defendants can challenge the detention using a "preponderance of evidence" standard, and require courts to consider bail or conditions only if the presumption is successfully rebutted. The law aims to balance public safety and court appearance risks while streamlining detention decisions for high-risk cases.