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NJ A1907

NJ A1907
Establishes the authority of the court to order electronic monitoring of certain convicted domestic violence offenders.


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Introduced
01/09/2024
In Committee
01/09/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026

Introduced Session

2024-2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill establishes the authority of the court to order electronic monitoring of a defendant found guilty of a crime or offense involving domestic violence when a condition of sentence restricts the defendant's ability to have contact with the victim. The bill would further authorize the court to order electronic monitoring for a defendant following the issuance of a final restraining order issued pursuant to section 13 of P.L.1991, c.261 (C.2C:25-29), to address the heightened risk of injury to a victim during this period. Under the bill, the Administrative Office of the Courts in consultation with the Attorney General is directed to establish a program for the continuous, satellite-based monitoring of domestic violence defendants deemed to present a serious risk of re-offense based upon relevant risk factors such as the seriousness of the offense which is the basis of the conviction and any other factors the court deems relevant. The monitoring system would use global positioning system (GPS) technology.

AI Summary

This bill establishes the authority of the court to order electronic monitoring, using global positioning system (GPS) technology, of convicted domestic violence offenders who are deemed to present a serious risk of re-offense. The bill directs the Administrative Office of the Courts, in consultation with the Attorney General, to establish a program for the continuous, satellite-based monitoring of these offenders. The bill also authorizes the court to order electronic monitoring of defendants following the issuance of a final restraining order, to address the heightened risk of injury to the victim during this period. Additionally, the bill provides for the assessment of costs to the monitored individuals and establishes criminal penalties for tampering with the monitoring devices or failing to comply with the monitoring requirements.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee (on 01/09/2024)

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