Enhances "Crime Victim's Bill of Rights"; prohibits defendant from entering crime victim's home throughout criminal justice process, including in relation to any investigation or discovery.
This bill amends New Jersey's Crime Victim's Bill of Rights (P.L.1985, c.249) to explicitly prohibit defendants from entering a crime victim's home at any point during criminal proceedings - including investigations or discovery. It directly affects crime victims by adding a new protection: victims must be free from the risk of defendants entering their homes, with only one exception for court-approved inspections of the crime scene (e.g., if a defendant requests to view a home where a crime occurred and demonstrates a legitimate need for evidence). The law requires courts to impose strict privacy safeguards during such limited inspections, balancing defendant rights with victim safety. This change strengthens existing protections against intimidation (subsection c) and minimizes victim inconvenience (subsection d).
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
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Introduced, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee
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