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NJ S2691
NJ S2691Increases size of Criminal Sentencing and Disposition Commission; broadens reporting duties.
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Introduced
02/12/2024
02/12/2024
In Committee
02/12/2024
02/12/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill increases the membership of the Criminal Sentencing and Disposition Commission, and expands the duties of the commission. The CSDC was established in 2009 by P.L.2009, c.81 and is charged with conducting a thorough review of the criminal sentencing provisions of New Jersey law for consideration of possible recommendations for revisions to the laws governing the criminal justice system. Under the bill, the membership of the commission increases from 13 to 17 members. The additional members shall include the chair of the Legislative Black Caucus or his designee and the Chair of the Legislative Latino Caucus, or his designee. The bill adds two additional public members, for a total of four public members, not more than two of whom shall be of the same political party. The bill broadens the scope of the annual report from the CSDC to the Governor and the Legislature concerning disparity issues in the criminal justice process, to add such areas as policing, access to criminal defense legal representation, and jury selection processes to the existing reporting area of charging and plea decisions.
AI Summary
This bill increases the size of the Criminal Sentencing and Disposition Commission (CSDC), a body established in 2009 to review New Jersey's criminal sentencing laws and recommend revisions to the criminal justice system. The commission's membership will grow from 13 to 17 individuals, with the addition of the chairs of the Legislative Black Caucus and the Legislative Latino Caucus (or their designees), and two more public members, bringing the total to four public members appointed by the Governor, ensuring no more than two are from the same political party. Furthermore, the bill broadens the scope of the CSDC's annual report to the Governor and Legislature, requiring it to examine disparity issues not only in charging and plea decisions but also in policing, access to legal defense, and jury selection processes, in addition to its existing duties of reviewing sentencing provisions and recommending revisions for a just and proportionate criminal justice system.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee (on 02/12/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S2691 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S3000/2691_I1.HTM |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S3000/2691_I1.HTM |
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