Increases penalty for harboring or concealing certain sex offenders.
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Overview
This bill increases the penalties for harboring or concealing certain sex offenders in New Jersey. Specifically, it raises the potential prison sentence for individuals who conceal someone required to register under Megan’s Law and who knowingly fail to comply with registration requirements. The bill also clarifies penalties for hindering the apprehension or prosecution of sex offenders and for obstructing witnesses or providing false information to law enforcement.
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