A3519

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

New Jersey A3519 introduces a new mitigating factor for sentencing, recognizing that victims of domestic violence who committed crimes may receive reduced sentences. The bill allows individuals currently incarcerated for offenses committed before the act's effective date to apply for resentencing if they meet specific criteria, including serving a minimum term of eight years or more. The application process requires corroborating evidence of domestic violence and participation in trauma-informed reentry support services.