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NJ A2845
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
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
In Committee
01/14/2025
01/14/2025
Crossed Over
12/19/2024
12/19/2024
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2024-2025 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 or otherwise cooperate with law enforcement and prosecution efforts. It expands the Crime Victim's Bill of Rights to provide these witnesses with certain guarantees, such as receiving protection from harm and threats, and assistance before and during trial to cope with the challenges of testifying. The bill also requires prosecutors and law enforcement to take appropriate steps to protect these witnesses, and for the court to establish procedures and measures to ensure their safety while testifying and in the courthouse.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Justice
Sponsors (14)
Robert Karabinchak (D)*,
Verlina Reynolds-Jackson (D)*,
Anthony Verrelli (D)*,
Reginald Atkins (D),
Margie Donlon (D),
Shama Haider (D),
Garnet Hall (D),
Dan Hutchison (D),
Ellen Park (D),
Luanne Peterpaul (D),
Gabriel Rodriguez (D),
William Sampson (D),
Shanique Speight (D),
Benjie Wimberly (D),
Last Action
Received in the Senate, Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee (on 01/14/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A2845 |
| Fiscal Note - Fiscal Estimate 12/26/24; 1R | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A3000/2845_E1.PDF |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A3000/2845_R1.HTM |
| Analysis - Statement AJU 6/6/24 | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A3000/2845_S1.PDF |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A3000/2845_I1.HTM |
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