New Jersey A248 establishes a rebuttable presumption of pretrial detention for defendants charged with child sexual abuse and child endangerment.

New Jersey A248 amends the state's bail reform law to establish a rebuttable presumption of pretrial detention for defendants charged with crimes involving child sexual abuse and child endangerment. This bill applies to defendants charged with sexual assault or criminal sexual contact when the victim is a minor, or endangering the welfare of a child. If the presumption is not rebutted by sufficient proof, the court may order the defendant's pretrial detention.

New Jersey A248 establishes a rebuttable presumption of pretrial detention for defendants charged with child sexual abuse and child endangerment.

New Jersey A248 amends the state's bail reform law to establish a rebuttable presumption of pretrial detention for defendants charged with crimes involving child sexual abuse and child endangerment. This bill applies to defendants charged with sexual assault or criminal sexual contact when the victim is a minor, or endangering the welfare of a child. If the presumption is not rebutted by sufficient proof, the court may order the defendant's pretrial detention.