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NJ A2634
NJ A2634Permits victims and witnesses of human trafficking to testify in criminal proceedings via closed circuit television; permits judge to make motion to seek closed circuit testimony.
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Introduced
02/14/2022
02/14/2022
In Committee
02/14/2022
02/14/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024
01/08/2024
Introduced Session
2022-2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill would permit all victims and witnesses of human trafficking to testify in criminal proceedings via closed circuit television. Under current law, victims and witnesses of human trafficking involving sexual activity, among others, are permitted to testify via closed circuit television. Also under current law, the victim or witness, the prosecutor, or the defendant or their counsel may make a motion seeking closed circuit testimony. The bill would also permit a trial judge to make a motion.
AI Summary
This bill would permit all victims and witnesses of human trafficking to testify in criminal proceedings via closed-circuit television. Under current law, only victims and witnesses of human trafficking involving sexual activity, among others, are permitted to testify in this manner. The bill also allows a trial judge, in addition to the victim or witness, the prosecutor, or the defendant or their counsel, to make a motion seeking closed-circuit testimony. This change provides the judge with the ability to initiate the process of allowing a victim or witness to testify remotely, which can help reduce any potential trauma or distress for the individual.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Homeland Security and State Preparedness Committee (on 02/14/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/A2634 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/A3000/2634_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/A3000/2634_I1.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/A3000/2634_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/A3000/2634_I1.PDF |
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