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NJ S2229
Requires mandatory minimum term of imprisonment for leaving scene of accident resulting in serious bodily injury.
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Introduced
03/16/2020
03/16/2020
In Committee
03/16/2020
03/16/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/11/2022
01/11/2022
Introduced Session
2020-2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill requires the court to impose a mandatory minimum term of imprisonment for the crime of knowingly leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident resulting in serious bodily injury. The minimum term of imprisonment for this third degree crime would be fixed at three years, during which the defendant would not be eligible for parole.
AI Summary
This bill requires the court to impose a mandatory minimum term of imprisonment of three years, without the possibility of parole, for the crime of knowingly leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident resulting in serious bodily injury. This third-degree crime would not be eligible for a suspended sentence or any other non-custodial disposition, and any sentences for related convictions, such as aggravated assault or assault by auto, would run consecutively.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee (on 03/16/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2020/S2229 |
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2020/S2500/2229_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2020/S2500/2229_I1.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/S2500/2229_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/S2500/2229_I1.PDF |
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