Bill
A 5918
Establishes mitigating factor for sentencing of defendants who are victims of domestic violence and provides for resentencing and trauma-informed reentry support services.
2024-2025 Regular Session
Introduced by Yvonne Lopez and 3 co-sponsors
New Jersey bill A5918 adds a DV survivor mitigating factor: if abuse contributed to the offense, judges may order resentencing and authorize trauma-informed reentry supports.
Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee