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NJ A678

Authorizes funding to protect safety of cooperating witnesses; expands Crime Victim's Bill of Rights to provide these witnesses with certain guarantees.

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Introduced
01/11/2022
In Committee
06/22/2023
Crossed Over
01/08/2024
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024

Introduced Session

2022-2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Authorizes funding to protect safety of cooperating witnesses; expands Crime Victim's Bill of Rights to provide these witnesses with certain guarantees.

AI Summary

This bill authorizes funding to protect the safety of cooperating witnesses, which includes confidential informants, and expands the Crime Victim's Bill of Rights to provide these witnesses with certain guarantees, such as assistance before and during trial to cope with the psychological and practical obstacles of testifying, protective measures before, during, and after a hearing or trial, and established court procedures ensuring safety while testifying.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Justice

Sponsors (9)

Last Action

Passed by the Assembly (73-0-0) (on 01/08/2024)
(3 Companion Bills)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/A678
Analysis - Statement AAP 6/22/23 https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/A1000/678_S2.PDF
Fiscal Note - Fiscal Estimate 6/23/23; as introduced https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/A1000/678_E1.PDF
Analysis - Statement AJU 6/15/23 https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/A1000/678_S1.PDF
Analysis - Technical Review Of Prefiled Bill https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/A1000/678_T1.PDF
BillText https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/A1000/678_I1.HTM
Bill https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/A1000/678_I1.PDF
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