New Jersey A1060 eliminates the presumption of pretrial release for sex offenses involving minor victims.

New Jersey A1060 amends the Criminal Justice Reform Law to eliminate the presumption of pretrial release for defendants charged with sex offenses where the alleged victim is under 18 years old. The bill specifies that courts may impose monetary bail or other non-monetary conditions to ensure the defendant's appearance in court, the safety of others, and the integrity of the criminal justice process. The act takes effect immediately upon enactment.

New Jersey A1060 eliminates the presumption of pretrial release for sex offenses involving minor victims.

New Jersey A1060 amends the Criminal Justice Reform Law to eliminate the presumption of pretrial release for defendants charged with sex offenses where the alleged victim is under 18 years old. The bill specifies that courts may impose monetary bail or other non-monetary conditions to ensure the defendant's appearance in court, the safety of others, and the integrity of the criminal justice process. The act takes effect immediately upon enactment.