Eliminates presumption of pretrial release for defendants charged with repeat home invasion offenses.
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Overview
This bill changes how defendants are released before trial in New Jersey. It removes a presumption in favor of pretrial release for individuals charged with repeat home invasion offenses. Specifically, if a defendant has been previously convicted of home invasion burglary, residential burglary, or similar crimes, they will no longer automatically be released on their own recognizance or with a low-cost bond. The court will need to consider additional factors to determine release eligibility.
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Anthony Bucco
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