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NJ S2777
NJ S2777Requires prosecutors to determine risk of re-offense under Megan's Law prior to offender's release from incarceration.
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Introduced
02/15/2024
02/15/2024
In Committee
02/15/2024
02/15/2024
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 that county prosecutors 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 was previously a consideration in determining the offender's risk of re-offense. This change is intended to enable prosecutors to tier offenders before their release, rather than waiting until they have been released into the community.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee (on 02/15/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S2777 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S3000/2777_I1.HTM |
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