"Jillian's Law", mandates institutional commitment for certain persons found not competent to stand trial.
"Jillian's Law" amends New Jersey law to require institutional commitment (not outpatient treatment or release) for defendants found incompetent to stand trial who are deemed dangerous to themselves or others. It removes the court's option to place such defendants in outpatient settings or release them, mandating institutional custody only for the period needed to determine if they might regain competence. The bill maintains the existing 3-month review process for fitness and requires courts to weigh factors like the defendant's regaining competence and the nature of the charges before dismissing cases. It directly affects defendants in criminal cases found incompetent who pose a danger, ensuring they remain in secure facilities until their fitness can be reassessed.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026
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Introduced, Referred to Assembly Aging and Human Services Committee
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