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NJ A2915
NJ A2915Permits juveniles to be admitted to drug court program under certain circumstances.
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Introduced
02/20/2020
02/20/2020
In Committee
02/20/2020
02/20/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/11/2022
01/11/2022
Introduced Session
2020-2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill permits juveniles to be admitted into special probation, which is commonly referred to as the drug court program, under certain circumstances. Under current law, a person may be admitted into drug court if the person was convicted of a crime that has a presumption of incarceration or a minimum period of parole ineligibility and if the person also meets certain eligibility criteria. Under the provisions of this bill, juveniles who are adjudicated delinquent and subject to a term of incarceration or a minimum term of parole ineligibility may be admitted into drug court if the juvenile meets the eligibility criteria.
AI Summary
This bill permits juveniles to be admitted into the drug court program, which is a special probation program, under certain circumstances. Under current law, only adults convicted of crimes with a presumption of incarceration or a minimum parole ineligibility period are eligible for the drug court program. This bill extends eligibility to juveniles who have been adjudicated delinquent and are subject to a term of incarceration or a minimum parole ineligibility period, as long as they meet the other eligibility criteria for the program.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee (on 02/20/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/A3000/2915_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/A3000/2915_I1.PDF |
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