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NJ S1017
Establishes right of sexual assault victim to notification of certain developments in criminal case.
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Introduced
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
In Committee
06/06/2024
06/06/2024
Crossed Over
03/18/2024
03/18/2024
Passed
06/28/2024
06/28/2024
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
09/03/2024
09/03/2024
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act concerning the rights of victims of sexual assault and amending and supplementing P.L.2019, c.103 (C.52:4B-60.1 et seq.).
AI Summary
This bill establishes the right of a sexual assault victim to be notified of certain developments in the criminal case, including: (1) whether a DNA profile of the assailant was obtained from forensic evidence and entered into a database, (2) when the evidence is compared against databases, and (3) the results of those comparisons. The bill also requires law enforcement to inform the victim of the status of the evidence processing upon the victim's request. Additionally, the bill outlines various rights for victims of sexual assault, such as being treated with dignity, not being blamed or discouraged from reporting, and being provided access to support services. The bill aims to enhance the protections and rights afforded to victims of sexual violence in the criminal justice system.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (12)
Linda Greenstein (D)*,
Michele Matsikoudis (R)*,
Carol Murphy (D)*,
Declan O'Scanlon (R)*,
Verlina Reynolds-Jackson (D)*,
Reginald Atkins (D),
Vicky Flynn (R),
Roy Freiman (D),
Owen Henry (R),
Dan Hutchison (D),
Angela Mcknight (D),
Gabriel Rodriguez (D),
Last Action
Approved P.L.2024, c.59. (on 09/03/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S1017 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/PL24/59_.HTM |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/AL24/59_.HTM |
| Analysis - Statement AJU 6/6/24 | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S1500/1017_S2.PDF |
| Analysis - Technical Review Of Prefiled Bill | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S1500/1017_T1.PDF |
| Analysis - Statement SLP 3/7/24 | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S1500/1017_S1.PDF |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S1500/1017_I1.HTM |
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