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NJ S3722
NJ S3722Implements recommendations of New Jersey Criminal Sentencing and Disposition Commission to remove mandatory minimum sentences for certain non-violent drug crimes.
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Introduced
10/07/2024
10/07/2024
In Committee
10/07/2024
10/07/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill would eliminate mandatory minimum terms of imprisonment for individuals convicted of non-violent drug offenses. The bill incorporates the non-violent drug crimes that the New Jersey Criminal Sentencing and Disposition Commission (CSDC) recommended, in an annual report, to have the mandatory minimum terms eliminated. These include the following crimes: (1) N.J.S.A.2C:35-3 (Leader of Narcotics Trafficking Network); (2) N.J.S.A.2C:35-4 (Maintaining or operating a controlled dangerous substance production facility); (3) N.J.S.A.2C:35-5 (Manufacturing, distributing or dispensing); (4) N.J.S.A.2C:35-6 (Employing a juvenile in a drug distribution scheme); (5) N.J.S.A.2C:35-7 (Distribution on or within 1,000 feet of school property); (6) N.J.S.A.2C:35-8 (Distribution to persons under age 18; enhanced punishment); and (7) N.J.S.A.2C:43-6 (Sentence of imprisonment for crime; ordinary terms; mandatory terms).
AI Summary
This bill eliminates mandatory minimum terms of imprisonment for individuals convicted of certain non-violent drug offenses, as recommended by the New Jersey Criminal Sentencing and Disposition Commission. The offenses include leader of narcotics trafficking network, maintaining or operating a controlled dangerous substance production facility, manufacturing, distributing or dispensing controlled substances, employing a juvenile in a drug distribution scheme, distribution on or within 1,000 feet of school property, distribution to persons under age 18, and certain other drug crimes. The bill gives judges the discretion to impose a sentence without the mandatory minimum term.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee (on 10/07/2024)
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S3722 |
BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S4000/3722_I1.HTM |
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