Creates behavioral health court pilot program.
This bill establishes a three-year pilot program in New Jersey to divert eligible defendants with behavioral health needs from prison into court-supervised treatment programs instead of standard sentencing. It applies to individuals who have undergone a professional assessment, show no history of firearm use or serious violent offenses, are not repeat offenders, and pose no community risk - requiring them to complete a licensed treatment program. Violations of probation terms may lead to revocation and prison sentencing, though successful completion allows applicants to seek expungement of related criminal records. The program aims to reduce prison demand while addressing behavioral health issues through treatment.
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Introduced Jan 9, 2024
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Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
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