NJ panel says more terminally ill inmates should be eligible for release

Half of the terminally ill inmates deemed eligible for compassionate release died while their cases were still in court.

By: Nikita Biryukov

Outlets: New Jersey Monitor

Published: August 11, 2026

Words: 477

Last Updated: 1 week ago

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A state panel wants New Jersey to make more inmates eligible under the compassionate release law, saying its requirement of a terminal six-month prognosis often saw applicants dead before they won freedom.

The Criminal Sentencing and Disposition Commission in a recent letter to Gov. Mikie Sherrill and legislative leaders recommended that those with a prognosis of 18 months to live be allowed to seek early release from incarceration, arguing many with …

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