S 2802 New Jersey Senate · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Prohibits forfeiture of inmate's commutation credits for minor disciplinary infractions and expands inmate's ability to restore certain forfeited credits.

This bill, S 2802, affects inmates in New Jersey state prisons who lose commutation credits (time credits toward early release) for minor disciplinary issues. It prohibits forfeiture of these credits for Category E disciplinary infractions (minor offenses) and creates a clear process to restore forfeited credits over two years: 50% restored after the first year without serious misconduct, and up to 100% after two consecutive years. Exceptions include credits lost due to frivolous lawsuits, failure in sex offender treatment, or specific sentencing scenarios. The Commissioner of Corrections and facility staff will review and approve restoration requests according to these new rules, applying to all state correctional facilities.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
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