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NJ S2005
NJ S2005Permits juveniles to be admitted to drug court program under certain circumstances.
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Introduced
02/26/2018
02/26/2018
In Committee
02/26/2018
02/26/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2020
01/08/2020
Introduced Session
2018-2019 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill permits juveniles to be admitted into special probation, which is commonly referred to as the drug court program, under certain circumstances. Under current law, a person may be admitted into drug court if the person was convicted of a crime that has a presumption of incarceration or a minimum period of parole ineligibility and if the person also meets certain eligibility criteria. Under the provisions of this bill, juveniles who are adjudicated delinquent and subject to a term of incarceration or a minimum term of parole ineligibility may be admitted into drug court if the juvenile meets the eligibility criteria.
AI Summary
This bill permits juveniles who have been adjudicated delinquent and are subject to a term of incarceration or a mandatory minimum period of parole ineligibility to be sentenced to a special probation program, commonly referred to as the drug court program, if they meet certain eligibility criteria. Under current law, only adults convicted of crimes with a presumption of incarceration or a minimum period of parole ineligibility can be admitted into the drug court program. This bill expands eligibility to include eligible juvenile offenders.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee (on 02/26/2018)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/S2500/2005_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/S2500/2005_I1.PDF |
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