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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill creates a three-year Gun Court Pilot Program in the Superior Court in Passaic County. Under the provisions of the bill, the Administrative Office of the Courts would administer the program. Any criminal case where a gun or other dangerous weapon was used in the commission of the crime could be referred to the Gun Court. Judges assigned to the Gun Court are to have extensive knowledge of and experience in criminal law, criminal procedure, and criminal sentencing. Decisions would be binding and subject to the right of appeal to the Appellate Division of the Superior Court. The Administrative Office of the Courts is to monitor the Gun Court and report to the Legislature 12 months after the organization of the pilot program and within six months after its expiration. The reports are to include the impact of the pilot program on criminal sentencing and the court's calendar and workload. The report also would evaluate the effectiveness of the pilot program and recommend whether the program should be continued or expanded.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a three-year "Gun Court Pilot Program" in Passaic County, New Jersey, to address crimes involving guns or other dangerous weapons. The program, administered by the Administrative Office of the Courts, will allow criminal cases where such weapons were used to be referred to specialized judges with extensive experience in criminal law, procedure, and sentencing. Decisions made by these judges will be binding but can be appealed to the Appellate Division of the Superior Court. The Administrative Office of the Courts will monitor the program's impact on sentencing and court workload, reporting its findings and recommendations on whether to continue or expand the program to the Legislature. The bill also allows the Supreme Court of New Jersey to adopt necessary court rules and specifies that the act will take effect three months after enactment and expire three years later.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee (on 01/13/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S3060 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S3500/3060_I1.HTM |
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