An Act accelerating implementation of certain juvenile justice initiatives due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Be It Enacted by the Senate and General Assembly of the State of New Jersey:
1. The following fines and assessments shall not be imposed on a juvenile adjudicated delinquent:
(1) fines pursuant to paragraph (8) of subsection b. of section 24 of P.L.1982, c.77 (C.2A:4A-43);
(2) assessments pursuant to paragraph (2) of subsection a. of N.J.S.2C:35-15; and
(3) assessments pursuant to subparagraph (b) of paragraph (2) of subsection a. of section 2 of P.L.1979, c.396 (C:2C:43-3.1).
2. A term of post-incarceration supervision shall be imposed pursuant to paragraph (5) of subsection d. of section 25 of P.L.1982, c.77 (C.2A:4A-44) following a juvenile’s release from custody only if it is deemed necessary to effectuate the juvenile’s rehabilitation and reintegration into society. Post-incarceration supervision shall not exceed six months, except the term may be extended for an additional six months if continuation of the post-incarceration supervision is deemed necessary to effectuate the juvenile's rehabilitation and reintegration into society. Post-incarceration supervision shall not exceed one year. Post-incarceration supervision shall not be imposed on any juvenile who has completed a period of parole supervision of six months or more. The term of post-incarceration supervision shall commence on the date of the expiration of the juvenile's maximum sentence. During the term of post-incarceration supervision the juvenile shall remain in the community and in the legal custody of the Juvenile Justice Commission. The juvenile shall not be required to enter or complete a residential community release program, residential treatment program, or other out-of-home placement as a condition of post-incarceration supervision. A term of post-incarceration supervision may be terminated if the juvenile has made a satisfactory adjustment in the community while under supervision and if continued supervision is not required.
3. This act shall take effect immediately and shall expire on October 31, 2020.
Approved July 1, 2020.