A 5310 New Jersey General Assembly · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Clarifies sentencing under certain circumstances.

This bill clarifies how New Jersey courts determine sentences by explicitly listing specific aggravating and mitigating circumstances judges must consider. It requires courts to weigh factors such as the severity of harm to vulnerable victims, the defendant's role in organized crime, and whether the crime involved domestic violence or attacks on public servants. Additionally, the legislation allows judges to consider leniency based on the defendant's lack of intent to cause harm, strong provocation, or compensation to the victim. Ultimately, the law aims to provide clearer guidelines for sentencing decisions across a wide range of criminal offenses.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Jun 2026
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Governor
Introduced Jun 18, 2026 Last action Jun 30, 2026
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Jun 28, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported out of Assembly Committee, 2nd Reading
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Jun 18, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Budget Committee
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