Requires pretrial detention of defendant who violates conditions of pretrial release.

This bill mandates that courts must detain defendants who violate pretrial release conditions or commit new crimes while on release, removing previous court discretion to allow release under certain circumstances. It specifically eliminates the current exemption for low-level marijuana offenses (such as possession or minor distribution), meaning these would now trigger mandatory detention. The law applies to all defendants on pretrial release who break conditions, including those previously exempt for minor drug violations under New Jersey’s criminal justice reform law. This changes the policy from allowing potential release with conditions to requiring detention upon any violation.