New Jersey S3684 revises the Crime Victims' Bill of Rights to enhance victim participation in plea negotiations and expand victim rights.
New Jersey S3684 amends the Crime Victims' Bill of Rights to allow victims and witnesses to communicate with the prosecuting authority about plea negotiations before they begin. The bill also requires law enforcement agencies to provide incident reports to victims or their attorneys within five days of a request, particularly for domestic or sexual violence restraining orders. Additionally, it expands the definition of "victim" to include parents or legal guardians of minor victims.
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