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NJ A1365
NJ A1365Establishes the authority of the court to order electronic monitoring of certain convicted domestic violence offenders.
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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 establishes the authority of the court to order electronic monitoring of a defendant found guilty of a crime or offense involving domestic violence when a condition of sentence restricts the defendant's ability to have contact with the victim. The bill would further authorize the court to order electronic monitoring for a defendant following the issuance of a final restraining order issued pursuant to section 13 of P.L.1991, c.261 (C.2C:25-29), to address the heightened risk of injury to a victim during this period. Under the bill, the Administrative Office of the Courts in consultation with the Attorney General is directed to establish a program for the continuous, satellite-based monitoring of domestic violence defendants deemed to present a serious risk of re-offense based upon relevant risk factors such as the seriousness of the offense which is the basis of the conviction and any other factors the court deems relevant. The monitoring system would use global positioning system (GPS) technology.
AI Summary
This bill grants courts the authority to order electronic monitoring, specifically using global positioning system (GPS) technology, for convicted domestic violence offenders who are deemed a high risk of re-offending, considering factors like the seriousness of their crime. It also allows for electronic monitoring of defendants against whom a final restraining order has been issued, recognizing the increased risk to victims during this period. The Administrative Office of the Courts, in conjunction with the Attorney General, will establish a program for this continuous monitoring, which will track the offender's location and allow law enforcement to compare it with crime incidents. The bill also mandates that monitored individuals will be assessed the cost of the monitoring device, and tampering with or failing to comply with the monitoring requirements will be considered a third-degree crime. Finally, it appropriates $500,000 to implement this program.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee (on 01/13/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A1365 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A1500/1365_I1.HTM |
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