Provides that crimes committed outside the State under certain circumstances may be prosecuted in New Jersey.
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Overview
This bill would allow New Jersey prosecutors to pursue criminal charges against individuals who commit certain crimes outside the state, under specific circumstances. Specifically, it amends existing laws to establish that a person’s assumption of supervisory or disciplinary power over a victim in New Jersey, or their responsibility for the care of a child, can be considered a factor in determining jurisdiction for offenses like sexual assault and endangering the welfare of children. This aims to address a previous court ruling that limited New Jersey’s ability to prosecute such crimes when they occur abroad.
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