New Jersey A1818 establishes a county pretrial release coordinator to assist defendants on pretrial release.

New Jersey A1818 allows county governing bodies to appoint a pretrial release coordinator for defendants on pretrial release. The coordinator evaluates the defendant's needs, identifies available services, and assists in accessing them. Services include housing, food, medical care, substance use disorder treatment, mental health services, employment assistance, and education. The coordinator also consults with community stakeholders, collects and analyzes data, and makes recommendations for service provision. The coordinator must advise defendants that services are voluntary.

New Jersey A1818 establishes a county pretrial release coordinator to assist defendants on pretrial release.

New Jersey A1818 allows county governing bodies to appoint a pretrial release coordinator for defendants on pretrial release. The coordinator evaluates the defendant's needs, identifies available services, and assists in accessing them. Services include housing, food, medical care, substance use disorder treatment, mental health services, employment assistance, and education. The coordinator also consults with community stakeholders, collects and analyzes data, and makes recommendations for service provision. The coordinator must advise defendants that services are voluntary.