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NJ S1819
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
02/28/2022
02/28/2022
In Committee
12/18/2023
12/18/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024
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 victims who testify for the government, and expands the Crime Victim's Bill of Rights to provide these witnesses with certain guarantees. Specifically, it allows the Victims of Crime Compensation Office to pay for the relocation expenses of a witness and their family, as well as expenses related to protecting the safety of a victim or cooperating witness. It also requires prosecutors and law enforcement agencies to take appropriate steps to protect witnesses from harm, and for the court to establish procedures and measures to ensure the safety of witnesses while testifying and present in the courthouse.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee (on 12/18/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/S1819 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/S2000/1819_R1.HTM |
| Analysis - Statement SLP 12/18/23 | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/S2000/1819_S1.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/S2000/1819_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/S2000/1819_I1.PDF |
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