Establishes "Pretrial Partnership for Community Support and Services Pilot Program" for certain defendants.
This bill establishes a "Pretrial Partnership for Community Support and Services Pilot Program" in New Jersey, creating a new pathway for defendants eligible for pretrial release to access community-based support services. It amends pretrial release procedures to require courts to consider approved community support providers for services like substance abuse treatment, mental health care, or case management as part of release conditions. The program directly affects defendants facing pretrial detention who qualify for release but may need additional support to comply with conditions. Key provisions mandate courts to include these services as a non-monetary release condition when appropriate, prioritizing the least restrictive options to ensure court appearance and community safety.
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026
Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee
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2 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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Brian Stack
DDemocratic
P
Vin Gopal
DDemocratic
Co
Raj Mukherji
DDemocratic
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