Clarifies that statute of limitation is tolled in certain cases until State possesses match of crime scene evidence and suspect's DNA.
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This bill clarifies the statute of limitations for crimes in New Jersey. Specifically, it states that the time limit for prosecution doesn't begin to run until the state has both the physical evidence from a crime scene and a DNA or fingerprint match to the suspect. This ensures that law enforcement has sufficient evidence before the clock starts ticking on the legal timeframe for bringing charges.
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