A3519

Establishes mitigating factor for sentencing of defendants who are victims of domestic violence and provides for resentencing and trauma-informed reentry support services.

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey A3519 revises sentencing laws to consider domestic violence as a mitigating factor and allows for resentencing and trauma-informed reentry.

New Jersey A3519 amends sentencing laws to introduce a new mitigating factor for defendants who were victims of domestic violence at the time of their offense. Courts must consider this factor when determining sentences, potentially leading to resentencing. The bill establishes procedures for applying for resentencing, including the right to appointed counsel and the ability to appeal resentencing decisions.

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Current
Judiciary Committee
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Sponsors

DDD
3
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 13

Assembly

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee