Reorganizes statues concerning assault and aggravated assault; adds provision concerning assault of court staff, prosecutors, and public defenders.

This bill (A4277) reorganizes New Jersey's assault and aggravated assault statutes and adds a new provision elevating simple assault against court staff, prosecutors, and public defenders to aggravated assault. It amends N.J.S.2C:12-1 to define such assaults as a higher-degree crime, resulting in increased penalties. The bill also extends this protection to other public servants, including law enforcement, firefighters, school personnel, and correctional staff, by listing them as designated protected groups. This change directly affects individuals who commit assaults on these protected groups and ensures they face more severe criminal charges.