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NJ S82
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, during which the defendant would not be eligible for parole, for the crime of knowingly leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident resulting in serious bodily injury. The bill also specifies that the presumption of non-imprisonment shall not apply, and that the court cannot suspend or make any other non-custodial disposition of the sentence. Additionally, the bill states that a conviction under this section shall not merge with a conviction for aggravated assault or assault by auto, and that multiple sentences of imprisonment shall run consecutively.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate 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/S82 |
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/S0500/82_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/S0500/82_I1.PDF |
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