A 3257 New Jersey General Assembly · 2024-2025 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 New Jersey bill would allow individuals on suspended sentences, probation, or parole to have their supervision period reduced by 30 days for each full calendar month they comply with all conditions of their sentence. The reduction applies to most offenders who have no violations, but excludes those convicted of serious offenses like sexual assault of minors, child endangerment, or certain kidnapping offenses. Courts would review compliance at least every six months, and the state would track how these reductions affect recidivism rates through new reports. The bill aims to incentivize compliance with supervision conditions while providing data on whether this approach reduces reoffending.
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Jan 2024
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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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