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NJ SJR95
NJ SJR95Makes permanent the "Commission to Protect New Jersey Inmates from Sexual Assault and Sexual Misconduct."
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Introduced
03/04/2024
03/04/2024
In Committee
03/04/2024
03/04/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This joint resolution makes permanent the "Commission to Protect New Jersey Inmates from Sexual Assault and Sexual Misconduct." P.L.2020, Joint Resolution No. 3 (SJR-79) established this commission on a temporary basis to examine issues affecting the safety and rights of inmates in State correctional facilities, such as official misconduct convictions, pending criminal charges, and civil allegations by Edna Mahan inmates of sexual assault, sexual misconduct, and sexual harassment against correctional police officers, other staff members, contractors, and volunteers working in the facility. The temporary commission is required to issue a preliminary report of its findings and recommendations no later than six months after the organizational meeting of the commission. A final report, including legislative proposals, is due within one year of the organizational meeting of the temporary commission. But if the temporary commission concludes it needs more time to deliberate the issues, it may continue those deliberations for two periods of six months each. The temporary commission is to expire when it submits its final report. This joint resolution makes this temporary commission permanent when the temporary commission expires. The permanent commission would be required to submit annual reports, including recommendations for legislation. The annual reports of the permanent commission are to be made available on the official Department of Corrections website.
AI Summary
This joint resolution makes permanent the "Commission to Protect New Jersey Inmates from Sexual Assault and Sexual Misconduct," a 17-member body designed to examine and address inmate safety issues in state correctional facilities. The commission will include four legislative members (two from the Senate and two from the General Assembly), four ex officio members (such as the Commissioner of Corrections and Attorney General), and nine public members representing diverse perspectives, including a former inmate, victims' rights advocates, and experts in areas like civil rights and the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA). The commission is tasked with investigating sexual assault and misconduct allegations at facilities like Edna Mahan Correctional Facility, assessing PREA compliance, reviewing investigation procedures, exploring staff-to-inmate ratios, considering citizen oversight, and studying ways to enhance inmate safety. Members will serve without compensation but can be reimbursed for expenses, and the commission will be required to submit annual reports to the Governor and Legislature, including findings, recommendations, and proposed legislation, which will be published on the Department of Corrections' official website. The resolution aims to establish a permanent mechanism for addressing and preventing sexual misconduct in New Jersey's correctional facilities.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee (on 03/04/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/SJR95 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/SJR/95_I1.HTM |
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