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NJ A2307
NJ A2307Makes FY2024 supplemental appropriation of $500,000 to Judiciary to support expansion of Pretrial Services Program.
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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 supplements the Fiscal Year 2024 appropriation act to provide $500,000 in supplemental funding to the Judiciary's Statewide Pretrial Services Program. The Pretrial Services Program was established in New Jersey in 2017 pursuant to the Criminal Justice Reform Act. A 2023 Report of the Reconvened Joint Committee on Criminal Justice made a recommendation to provide additional funding to enable the Judiciary to increase Pretrial Services Program staffing in order to ensure adequate oversight of the large number of defendants on pretrial release. During a March 7, 2024 Senate Judiciary Committee meeting, a similar concern about the lack of adequate resources for pretrial services was raised during oral and written testimonies. The Director of the Administrative Office of the Courts reiterated the recommendation for increased funding and staffing for pretrial services. Furthermore, during oral testimonies, multiple county prosecutors also underscored the need for additional funding for pretrial services, particularly with regard to staff and equipment for electronic monitoring of defendants. The FY2025 Governor's Budget recommends a $24.2 million for Statewide Pretrial Services Program, which is unchanged from the FY2024 appropriation of the same amount.
AI Summary
This bill provides an additional $500,000 in funding for the Judiciary's Statewide Pretrial Services Program for the Fiscal Year 2024, which is the period ending June 30, 2024. This supplemental appropriation aims to address concerns raised by various stakeholders, including a 2023 report and testimonies before the Senate Judiciary Committee, about the need for increased staffing and resources to adequately supervise the growing number of defendants released before their trial. The Pretrial Services Program, established in 2017 under the Criminal Justice Reform Act, helps manage defendants awaiting trial, and this funding is intended to bolster its capacity, particularly in areas like electronic monitoring of defendants.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee (on 01/13/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A2307 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A2500/2307_I1.HTM |
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