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NJ A442
Requires mandatory minimum term of imprisonment for leaving scene of accident resulting in serious bodily injury.
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Introduced
01/11/2022
01/11/2022
In Committee
01/11/2022
01/11/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024
01/08/2024
Introduced Session
2022-2023 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, with no possibility of parole, for the crime of knowingly leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident that results in serious bodily injury. The bill amends existing law, which classifies this as a third-degree crime, to remove the presumption of non-imprisonment and mandate the minimum sentence. The bill also clarifies that this conviction can be separate from and consecutive to any convictions for aggravated assault or assault by auto related to the same incident.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee (on 01/11/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/A442 |
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/A0500/442_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/A0500/442_I1.PDF |
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