Revises parole requirements and procedures; repeals law relating to violations committed by parolee released due to overcrowding.
S 5000 revises New Jersey's parole procedures by repealing a law that previously applied only to parolees released due to prison overcrowding. This change ensures all parolees, regardless of their release reason, now face the same standard process for handling violations like missing check-ins or failing to pay fees. The bill updates definitions (e.g., clarifying "technical parole violations" to include missed appointments or unpaid fines) and modifies parole board procedures for reviewing violations. It does not alter parole eligibility but makes the violation process consistent for every parolee.
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Dec 2025
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Introduced Dec 15, 2025
Last action Dec 15, 2025
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
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2 primary · 3 co-sponsors
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