A 2842 New Jersey General Assembly · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Requires Special Investigations Division to issue monthly report on sexual abuse in State correctional facilities.

This bill requires New Jersey's Special Investigations Division in state correctional facilities to submit two types of reports: (1) an executive summary of any inmate sexual abuse complaint within 48 hours of receipt, and (2) a monthly report by the 10th day summarizing all sexual assault allegations from the prior month and updates on open investigations. It directly affects correctional facilities, the Commissioner of Corrections, and facility administrators by mandating timely reporting on abuse investigations. The key provision ensures transparency by requiring prompt initial summaries and regular detailed updates, aiming to improve accountability in handling abuse claims. The bill takes effect four months after enactment.
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Introduced Jan 9, 2024 Last action Jan 9, 2024
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Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee
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