Creates behavioral health court pilot program.
This bill establishes a behavioral health court pilot program in New Jersey, allowing courts to place eligible individuals on "behavioral health special probation" instead of traditional sentencing for certain non-violent offenses. It directly affects people convicted of specific crimes who need behavioral health treatment, provided they meet strict criteria like having no prior violent convictions, not possessing a firearm, and being assessed as needing treatment that could reduce future offenses. Participants must enter a licensed behavioral health treatment program and comply with court conditions, with regular progress reports from both treatment providers and probation departments. Violations can lead to probation revocation, with stricter penalties for repeated breaches.
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Jan 2024
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Introduced Jan 9, 2024
Last action Jan 9, 2024
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Introduced
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee
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Vince Polistina
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