S.4103

Requires sexual assault forensic evidence to be preserved for 10 years.

Introduced·5/4/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey S4103 mandates the preservation of sexual assault forensic evidence for 10 years.

New Jersey S4103 requires the preservation of sexual assault forensic evidence for a minimum of 10 years from the date of collection. This applies to all evidence collected in connection with a sexual assault investigation, including evidence from forensic sexual assault examinations. If the alleged victim is a minor, the evidence must be preserved until 10 years after the victim reaches the age of 18.

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Law and Public Safety Committee
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History

May 4

Senate

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee