Introduced into the 2022-2023 regular session, NJ S1141 Eliminates statute of limitations for prosecution of human trafficking crimes.

Please reach out to NJ  Legislators and let them know your support! If this passes so many victims will have a chance for justice,  the link below will take you to the roster and email page. 

https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/legislative-roster 

Bill Summary

This bill would eliminate the statute of limitations for prosecution for the crime of human trafficking. Currently, under the provisions of N.J.S.2C:1-6 there is no statute of limitations for prosecutions for the following crimes: murder; manslaughter; sexual assault; and criminal offenses arising from violations of certain environmental statutes concerning widespread injury or damage. Prosecution for other crimes, such as human trafficking, must be commenced within five years, except for certain crimes enumerated in the statute such as: (1) bribery and official misconduct offenses which must be commenced within seven years; (2) criminal sexual contact or endangering the welfare of a minor which must be commenced within five years after the victim attains the age of 18 or two years after discovery, whichever is later. Prosecutions for disorderly persons offenses must be commenced within one year after they are committed. By eliminating the statute of limitations for human trafficking crimes, the prosecution for these crimes may be commenced at any time rather than within five years after it is committed.
Subject

Judiciary
Sponsors (2)
Vin Gopal (D)*,   Troy Singleton (D)*,  

Support NJ S1141 give victim’s a chance to become survivors and move on knowing their predators are locked away.