S 2371 New Jersey Senate · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Increases mandatory minimum term of imprisonment for certain repeat sex offenders.

This bill increases mandatory minimum sentences for repeat sex offenders in New Jersey. It requires courts to impose a minimum sentence of 85% of the maximum term (without parole eligibility) for second or subsequent convictions of specific sex offenses, such as aggravated sexual assault (85% of 20 years), sexual assault (85% of 10 years), or criminal sexual contact (85% of 5 years). Exceptions allow reduced sentences only if a plea agreement benefits the victim or a court determines imposing the full term would cause a "serious injustice," with courts required to state their reasoning. The Attorney General must develop uniform guidelines for prosecuting these cases statewide. The bill replaces the current 5-year mandatory minimum for repeat offenses with these higher, offense-specific terms.
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Jan 2024
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Introduced Jan 29, 2024 Last action Jan 29, 2024
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Jan 29, 2024
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
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