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NJ A3088

NJ A3088
Requires prosecutors to determine risk of re-offense under Megan's Law prior to offender's release from incarceration.


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

Introduced Session

2024-2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill amends Megan's Law to require that the county prosecutors determine an offender's risk of re-offense, or tier, prior to the inmate's release from incarceration. At present, many sex offenders are not tiered until they have been released into the community because the offender's residence is a factor that may be considered in determining risk of re-offense. Under current law, the factors relevant to the risk of re-offense, which the prosecutor is required to consider in determining the tier designation, include conditions of release that minimize risk of re-offense such as, whether the offender is residing in a home situation that provides guidance and supervision. In order to enable prosecutors to tier offenders prior to their release from incarceration, the bill removes this factor.

AI Summary

This bill amends Megan's Law to require county prosecutors to determine an offender's risk of re-offense, or "tier," prior to the offender's release from incarceration. The bill removes the factor of whether the offender is residing in a home situation that provides guidance and supervision, which is currently considered in determining the tier designation. This change is intended to enable prosecutors to tier offenders before they are released into the community.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee (on 01/09/2024)

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