New Jersey SCR39 proposes a constitutional amendment to reinstate the death penalty for certain murder convictions.

New Jersey SCR39 proposes a constitutional amendment to reinstate the death penalty for specific murder convictions. The amendment would require the Legislature to pass a new law imposing the death penalty in certain cases. It would heighten the burden of proof, requiring the jury to find without any doubt that all aggravating factors outweigh mitigating factors. The amendment also sets time limits for appeals, including a 150-day deadline for the New Jersey Supreme Court to decide cases. If approved by voters, the amendment would apply to crimes committed after its approval.

New Jersey SCR39 proposes a constitutional amendment to reinstate the death penalty for certain murder convictions.

New Jersey SCR39 proposes a constitutional amendment to reinstate the death penalty for specific murder convictions. The amendment would require the Legislature to pass a new law imposing the death penalty in certain cases. It would heighten the burden of proof, requiring the jury to find without any doubt that all aggravating factors outweigh mitigating factors. The amendment also sets time limits for appeals, including a 150-day deadline for the New Jersey Supreme Court to decide cases. If approved by voters, the amendment would apply to crimes committed after its approval.