Requires jury, rather than court, to determine whether certain defendants are persistent offenders.
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Overview
This bill changes how New Jersey determines if a defendant is a ‘persistent offender,’ shifting the decision from a judge to a jury. Currently, a court decides if someone meets the criteria to be labeled a persistent offender, which can lead to harsher penalties. The bill removes a proposed reporting requirement about persistent offenders, aligning it with a previously passed Senate bill. This change aims to give juries a greater role in assessing this serious legal determination.
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