Establishes "Pretrial Partnership for Community Support and Services Pilot Program" for certain defendants.
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This bill establishes the "Pretrial Partnership for Community Support and Services Pilot Program" in New Jersey, aimed at providing support to certain defendants before their trial. It modifies existing law to require courts to make pretrial release decisions quickly, considering risk assessments and recommendations from a pretrial services program. The program intends to reduce unnecessary pretrial detention and offer community-based support to help defendants meet court requirements and avoid re-offending. The bill also clarifies sentencing guidelines and addresses domestic violence offenses.
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