Invokes comity to direct Governor to notify victim of impending release of incarcerated person granted clemency.
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This bill requires the Governor of New Jersey to notify the victim of a crime or the victim’s family if the Governor is considering granting a pardon, commutation, or reprieve to an incarcerated person. The notification must occur at least 30 days before the clemency is granted, and the Governor must also submit a report to the legislature detailing the reasons for the decision. This legislation aims to provide victims with advance notice of impending releases following clemency.
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