New Jersey A4553 mandates the preservation of sexual assault forensic evidence for 10 years.

New Jersey A4553 requires custodians of sexual assault forensic evidence to preserve such evidence for 10 years from the date of collection, or until 10 years after the alleged victim reaches the age of 18 if they were a minor at the time of the crime. This applies to all evidence collected for potential use in investigating rape or sexual assault, including evidence gathered before the bill's enactment.

New Jersey A4553 mandates the preservation of sexual assault forensic evidence for 10 years.

New Jersey A4553 requires custodians of sexual assault forensic evidence to preserve such evidence for 10 years from the date of collection, or until 10 years after the alleged victim reaches the age of 18 if they were a minor at the time of the crime. This applies to all evidence collected for potential use in investigating rape or sexual assault, including evidence gathered before the bill's enactment.