New Jersey A709 establishes a rebuttable presumption of pretrial detention for defendants charged with child sexual abuse.
New Jersey A709 amends the state's Bail Reform Law to establish a rebuttable presumption of pretrial detention for defendants charged with crimes involving child sexual abuse. The presumption applies when the prosecutor seeks pretrial detention and the court finds clear and convincing evidence that no bail conditions would reasonably assure the defendant's appearance in court, the protection of others, or prevent obstruction of justice. The presumption can be rebutted by a preponderance of the evidence.
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