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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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
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Jim Beach
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