Modifies parole release, early discharge, and parole violation penalties in New Jersey.

New Jersey S4492 modifies procedures for parole release, early discharge from parole, and penalties for certain parole violations. It requires the State Parole Board to notify victims within 10 days of a recommendation for early discharge. Parole officers recommending discharge are protected from civil and criminal liability for future parolee crimes, unless the parolee or hearing officer requests a postponement of the revocation hearing. The bill outlines the hearing process, standards for parole eligibility and revocation, and consequences for parolee failure to appear at a hearing.

Modifies parole release, early discharge, and parole violation penalties in New Jersey.

New Jersey S4492 modifies procedures for parole release, early discharge from parole, and penalties for certain parole violations. It requires the State Parole Board to notify victims within 10 days of a recommendation for early discharge. Parole officers recommending discharge are protected from civil and criminal liability for future parolee crimes, unless the parolee or hearing officer requests a postponement of the revocation hearing. The bill outlines the hearing process, standards for parole eligibility and revocation, and consequences for parolee failure to appear at a hearing.