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NJ A3793

NJ A3793
Expands locations where information on availability of crime victims' compensation is to be posted or disseminated to include courtrooms and emergency rooms.


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Introduced
03/16/2020
In Committee
03/16/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/11/2022

Introduced Session

2020-2021 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill expands the locations where information booklets, pamphlets, and other information concerning the availability of crime victims' compensation is to be posted or disseminated. Current law requires the Victims of Crime Compensation Office (VCCO) to supply information booklets, pamphlets, and other pertinent written information relating to the availability of crime victims' compensation, including application blanks, and to post or make this information available in every State, county, and municipal police department, as well as in every hospital or other place of emergency medical care. This bill expands the locations where the information is to be posted or disseminated to include courtrooms in each county courthouse and municipal court. The bill also clarifies that the information is to be posted or disseminated in emergency rooms of general hospitals and satellite emergency departments licensed by the Department of Health.

AI Summary

This bill expands the locations where information on the availability of crime victims' compensation is required to be posted or disseminated. Currently, this information must be made available in police departments and hospitals/emergency medical care facilities. The bill adds courtrooms in county courthouses and municipal courts, as well as emergency rooms of general hospitals and satellite emergency departments, as additional locations where this information must be provided. The bill also clarifies that the information must include details on services available to victims of sexual offenses, such as the locations of rape crisis centers and that victims will not be charged for certain services related to a forensic sexual assault examination.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee (on 03/16/2020)

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