S.892

Upgrades burglary of a residence to a crime of the second degree; requires mandatory period of parole ineligibility if residence was occupied at time of offense.

Introduced·1/9/24
Introduced Text

New Jersey S892 upgrades burglary of a residence to a second-degree crime and mandates parole ineligibility if the residence was occupied during the.

New Jersey S892 amends the state's criminal code to upgrade burglary of a residence to a second-degree crime. This change applies when a person unlawfully enters or remains in a dwelling or structure adapted for overnight accommodation. The bill also mandates that if a person was present in the residence at the time of the burglary, the offender must serve a minimum 85% of the imposed prison sentence before becoming eligible for parole. This provision is part of the "No Early Release Act," which aims to ensure public safety by keeping certain offenders incarcerated for a longer period.

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Where it stands

Current
Law and Public Safety Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

D
1
6
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 9, 2024

Senate

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