New Jersey S1663 allows for domestic violence or child endangerment offenses to be classified one degree higher during a state of emergency.

New Jersey S1663 amends existing law to permit the classification of domestic violence or child endangerment offenses one degree higher than the underlying offense if committed during a declared period of national, state, or county emergency. This change is at the discretion of the prosecutor and applies to offenses filed under the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act of 1991 and those involving the welfare of a child. The bill takes effect immediately upon enactment.

New Jersey S1663 allows for domestic violence or child endangerment offenses to be classified one degree higher during a state of emergency.

New Jersey S1663 amends existing law to permit the classification of domestic violence or child endangerment offenses one degree higher than the underlying offense if committed during a declared period of national, state, or county emergency. This change is at the discretion of the prosecutor and applies to offenses filed under the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act of 1991 and those involving the welfare of a child. The bill takes effect immediately upon enactment.