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Establishes threats of violence against prosecutors, law enforcement officers and their family members as second degree crime, subject to No Early Release Act sentencing.
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Bill overview
This bill makes threats of violence against prosecutors, law enforcement officers, and their family members a second-degree crime in New Jersey. It specifically addresses threats intended to terrorize, cause evacuation, or put individuals in imminent fear of death or harm. Furthermore, individuals convicted of these offenses will be subject to sentencing under the ‘No Early Release Act,’ requiring them to serve a significant portion of their sentence before becoming eligible for parole. The bill also clarifies that a declared period of emergency enhances the severity of the crime.
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