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Bill > S1810
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Introduced
03/07/2016
03/07/2016
In Committee
03/07/2016
03/07/2016
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2018
01/08/2018
Introduced Session
2016-2017 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill would increase the statute of limitations for theft of a firearm. Under current law, theft of a firearm constitutes a crime of the third degree, which is punishable by imprisonment of three to five years, a fine of up to $15,000, or both. Generally, prosecution of a crime of the first, second, third, or fourth degree must be commenced within five years after the crime is committed. Therefore, prosecution for theft of a firearm must be commenced within five years. This bill would increase the current five-year limitation on prosecuting the crime of theft of a firearm to 10 years.
AI Summary
This bill would increase the statute of limitations for the crime of theft of a firearm from 5 years to 10 years. Under current law, theft of a firearm is a crime of the third degree, punishable by up to 5 years in prison and a $15,000 fine. This bill changes the time period during which a prosecution for this crime must be commenced from 5 years to 10 years after the offense is committed. This change would apply to offenses occurring on or after the effective date of the bill, while offenses committed prior to the effective date would still be subject to the 5-year statute of limitations.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee (on 03/07/2016)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2016/Bills/S2000/1810_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2016/Bills/S2000/1810_I1.PDF |
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