Reorganizes assault and aggravated assault statutes, adds provisions for assaults against specific professionals.
This bill reorganizes the statutes concerning assault and aggravated assault in New Jersey. It separates and re-codifies existing provisions for aggravated assault based on the nature of the assault and the category of the victim into individual statutes. Additionally, it adds a new provision concerning assault committed against court staff, prosecutors, and public defenders. The bill aims to improve readability and clarity for law enforcement, judges, attorneys, and the public.
Included in complete analysis
- Overview
- Core Provisions
- Implementation
- Impact
- Legal Framework
- Critical Issues
Analyze for Free
See what it does, who it affects, and the critical issues in plain language. Free, 30 seconds.