A 5154·NJ·house
Requires jury, rather than court, to determine whether certain defendants are persistent offenders.
Signed into LawFiled May 28, 2026
Sponsor: Ellen Park (D)
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Approved P.L.2026, c.53.
Jul 22, 2026
Summary
The bill changes the process for labeling certain defendants as persistent offenders by moving that decision from a court judge to a jury. It applies to the specific categories of defendants outlined in the legislation. The goal is to involve a group of citizens in a key sentencing determination.
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