Prohibits forfeiture of inmate's commutation credits for minor disciplinary infractions and expands inmate's ability to restore certain forfeited credits.
S 1792 (New Jersey) prevents the loss of commutation credits (earned time reductions) for minor disciplinary infractions (Category E under NJ rules) and creates a structured process for inmates to restore credits lost due to other disciplinary actions. Inmates can have up to 100% of forfeited credits restored over two years if they maintain good conduct, with credits restored at 50% per year. The bill specifies that credits cannot be restored for frivolous lawsuits, failure to complete sex offender treatment, or certain serious infractions, and includes procedures for different facility types (county prisons, community programs, etc.). This directly affects incarcerated individuals in New Jersey who previously faced automatic credit forfeiture for minor rule violations.
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Introduced Jan 9, 2024
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
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Angela McKnight
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