S 3926 New Jersey Senate · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Requires county prosecutors to establish countywide system for tracking sexual assault forensic evidence kits.

This bill requires every New Jersey county prosecutor to create a centralized, countywide system for tracking sexual assault forensic evidence kits (SAFE kits). The system must meet specific standards set by the Attorney General, who will issue necessary guidelines to implement the law. The bill directly affects county prosecutors and law enforcement agencies handling sexual assault cases across all 21 New Jersey counties, aiming to improve evidence management and accountability.
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Dec 2024
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Introduced Dec 9, 2024 Last action Dec 9, 2024
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
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