Requires county prosecutors to establish countywide system for tracking sexual assault forensic evidence kits.
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This bill requires New Jersey’s county prosecutors to create a statewide system for tracking sexual assault forensic evidence kits. The goal is to improve the handling and management of these kits, ensuring they are properly tracked and accounted for. Each county’s system will need to meet standards set by the Attorney General, and the Attorney General will be responsible for providing guidelines to ensure consistent implementation across the state. This aims to enhance the investigation and prosecution of sexual assault cases.
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