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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 decreases the penalty for certain parole violations committed by an adult parolee. Under the bill, the term of re-incarceration for certain "technical" parole violations by a parolee who is 26 year of age or older would be reduced from 12 months to 9 months. Currently, only young adult parolees, ages 18 to 25, are subject to re-incarceration for a period of nine months for certain parole violations. Under current Department of Corrections regulations, adult parolees may have their parole revoked and be sentenced to 12 months re-incarceration if they fail to: (1) report to their parole officer; (2) comply with a special condition of parole; or (3) refrain from using a controlled dangerous substance or analog (CDS). This 12-month period may be increased or decreased by up to three months in the case of an adult inmate if, in the opinion of a two-member board panel, the circumstances of the parole violation and the characteristics and past record of the adult inmate warrant an adjustment. Under the bill, the period of re-incarceration would be reduced from 12 to nine months for failure to report to the parole officer or for failure to comply with a special condition of parole. The period also would be reduced for failure to refrain from using a CDS if a two-member board panel determines the parolee is addicted to the CDS.
AI Summary
This bill modifies the penalties for certain parole violations committed by adult parolees, specifically reducing the maximum re-incarceration period from 12 months to 9 months for specific "technical" violations. Previously, only younger parolees aged 18 to 25 faced a 9-month re-incarceration for these violations, while older adults could be held for up to 12 months. The bill now applies this shorter 9-month period to adult parolees who fail to report to their parole officer, fail to follow a special parole condition, or fail to abstain from using controlled dangerous substances (CDS) or their analogs, provided a parole board panel determines the individual is addicted to the CDS. While the standard re-incarceration for these violations is reduced, a parole board panel can still adjust this period by up to three months based on the circumstances of the violation and the parolee's history.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety 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/S232 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S0500/232_I1.HTM |
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