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NJ A4371
NJ A4371Requires cost savings study of compassionate release program and elimination of mandatory minimum terms; establishes "Corrections Rehabilitation and Crime Prevention Fund."
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Introduced
06/29/2020
06/29/2020
In Committee
08/25/2020
08/25/2020
Crossed Over
07/30/2020
07/30/2020
Passed
08/27/2020
08/27/2020
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
10/19/2020
10/19/2020
Introduced Session
2020-2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill requires the Commissioner of Corrections, in consultation with the Chairman of the State Parole Board, and the State Treasurer to conduct a study to determine the fiscal impact of cost savings from a reduction of prison population due to implementation of legislation to create a compassionate release program and eliminate mandatory minimum terms of parole ineligibility for certain inmates. In addition, this bill requires the commissioner to deposit any savings into a special non-lapsing fund to be known as the "Corrections Rehabilitation and Crime Prevention Fund," with the funds to be used to support recidivism reduction programs and other services meant to facilitate inmates' successful reentry.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Commissioner of Corrections, in consultation with the Chairman of the State Parole Board and the State Treasurer, to conduct a study to determine the fiscal impact of cost savings that may be realized from the reduction of prison population due to the implementation of a compassionate release program and the elimination of mandatory minimum terms of parole ineligibility for certain inmates. The commissioner is required to deposit any cost savings into a special non-lapsing fund called the "Corrections Rehabilitation and Crime Prevention Fund," and the funds are to be used to support recidivism reduction programs and other services meant to facilitate inmates' successful reentry.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (9)
Annette Chaparro (D)*,
Sandra Cunningham (D)*,
Gordon Johnson (D)*,
Pedro Mejia (D)*,
Nellie Pou (D),
Verlina Reynolds-Jackson (D),
Teresa Ruiz (D),
Nick Scutari (D),
Shavonda Sumter (D),
Last Action
Approved P.L.2020, c.109. (on 10/19/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/AL20/109_.HTM | 11/06/2020 |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/AL20/109_.PDF | 11/06/2020 |
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/A4500/4371_I1.HTM | 06/30/2020 |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/A4500/4371_I1.PDF | 06/30/2020 |
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