S 3088
Prohibits sentencing individual under 21 years of age to life imprisonment.
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Bill overview
This bill prohibits New Jersey courts from sentencing individuals under 21 years of age to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole. It amends existing law to specifically exclude those under 21 from receiving this harshest sentence. The bill aims to align New Jersey’s sentencing practices with those of other states, such as Massachusetts, that have ruled against such sentences for young offenders. This change ensures that young adults convicted of serious crimes are not subjected to life sentences without the chance for eventual release.
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