S.456

Concerns pretrial detention for firearms offenses.

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey S456 amends pretrial detention law to require no release for firearms offenses.

New Jersey S456 amends the Criminal Justice Reform Law to require a recommendation of no pretrial release for eligible defendants charged with crimes involving the use or possession of a firearm. The bill eliminates exceptions for certain firearms offenses, ensuring a mandatory recommendation for no release when a defendant is charged with such offenses. This change aims to address concerns about the dangerousness of firearms and the need for accurate risk assessments in pretrial detention decisions.

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Current
Judiciary Committee
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Sponsors

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History

Jan 13

Senate

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee