New Jersey S2538 allows courts to incarcerate individuals who violate special probation conditions for drug or alcohol dependency and mandates.
New Jersey S2538 amends the state's rehabilitation program for drug and alcohol-dependent persons by permitting courts to incarcerate individuals who violate conditions of special probation. The bill outlines scenarios where incarceration can be ordered, such as for a first violation, where it may serve as an alternative to revoking probation. The court must designate an agency to monitor the incarcerated individual and report on their status. Additionally, the bill mandates that individuals on special probation undergo periodic drug or alcohol testing.
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