Makes various revisions to the Crime Victims' Bill of Rights.
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This bill revises the Crime Victims’ Bill of Rights in New Jersey to strengthen the rights of crime victims and witnesses. It expands the right for victims to consult with the prosecuting authority regarding plea negotiations, ensuring they have a voice in the process. The bill also broadens the right to be present at judicial proceedings to include a wider range of hearings and clarifies procedures for law enforcement to provide incident reports to victims. Finally, it updates the funding for victim support services to include a broader range of service providers.
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