Bill > A375

This bill establishes a three-year pilot program for electronic monitoring of certain offenders in Middlesex, Monmouth, and Union counties, focusing on individuals convicted of serious crimes such as sexual assault, human trafficking, kidnapping, and domestic violence. The program requires court approval and victim consent, with the court considering factors like the offender's criminal history, potential dangerousness, and risk of future violence. Electronic monitoring devices must operate 24/7 and provide notifications to both the defendant and victim at various proximity distances. Defendants will be required to pay monitoring fees (an initial $250 and $50 daily) and may be ordered to receive counseling. The bill creates an "Electronic Monitoring and Crime Victim Notification Fund" to support the program, appropriates $12 million for implementation, and adds human trafficking to the definition of domestic violence. The Attorney General, in conjunction with the Courts and Parole Board, will monitor the pilot program and report to the Legislature about its effectiveness, with the program set to expire after three years. Additionally, the bill establishes civil penalties for offenders and provides comprehensive guidelines for victim notification and protection, including detailed information about the electronic monitoring process that must be explained to victims before their consent is sought.

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https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A375