Expands rights of crime victims.

Summary

The bill amends New Jersey law to give crime victims and witnesses broader rights, such as timely notifications, the ability to make impact statements, and limited participation in certain post‑conviction hearings. It applies to all victims and witnesses of criminal cases, including some sex‑offense and insanity‑acquittal proceedings. The changes aim to ensure victims are treated with dignity, kept informed, and have a voice in the criminal justice process.

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