Establishes rebuttable presumption of pretrial detention for child sexual abuse and child endangerment.
This bill establishes a rebuttable presumption requiring pretrial detention for defendants charged with sexual assault (N.J.S.2C:14-2) or criminal sexual contact (N.J.S.2C:14-3) when the victim is a minor, or endangering the welfare of a child (N.J.S.2C:24-4). It directly affects individuals facing these specific child abuse charges in New Jersey courts. Under the law, prosecutors can seek detention for these cases, but defendants may challenge the presumption by presenting evidence showing that reasonable bail or release conditions would ensure court appearance and community safety. This changes existing bail procedures by adding these offenses to the list where detention is presumed unless rebutted, rather than requiring prosecutors to prove risk factors upfront.
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Introduced Sep 12, 2024
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