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NJ A271
NJ A271Permits victims and witnesses of human trafficking to testify in criminal proceedings via closed circuit television; permits judge to make motion to seek closed circuit testimony.
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Introduced
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
In Committee
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill would permit all victims and witnesses of human trafficking to testify in criminal proceedings via closed circuit television. Under current law, victims and witnesses of human trafficking involving sexual activity, among others, are permitted to testify via closed circuit television. Also under current law, the victim or witness, the prosecutor, or the defendant or their counsel may make a motion seeking closed circuit testimony. The bill would also permit a trial judge to make a motion.
AI Summary
This bill permits all victims and witnesses of human trafficking to testify in criminal proceedings via closed circuit television, rather than only those involving sexual activity as under current law. The bill also allows the trial judge to make a motion seeking closed circuit testimony, in addition to the victim or witness, the prosecutor, or the defendant's counsel. The purpose of this is to help victims and witnesses of human trafficking avoid the potential severe emotional or mental distress of testifying in the presence of the defendant, the jury, or spectators.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee (on 01/09/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A271 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A0500/271_I1.HTM |
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