Supreme Court Appeal
Case Details:
Does a trial court have discretion to deny an inmate’s petition for compassionate release if the court finds, by clear and convincing evidence, that the inmate “is so debilitated or incapacitated by the terminal condition, disease or syndrome, or permanent physical incapacity as to be permanently physically incapable of committing a crime if released and, in the case of a permanent physical incapacity,” the inmate “would not pose a threat to public safety,” under N.J.S.A. 30:4-123.51e(f)(1)?
Case Dates:
- Certification granted: June 16, 2022
- Posted: June 16, 2022
- Argued: Sept. 13, 2022
- Decided: Jan. 9, 2023
Case Notes:
[Note: This matter has been accelerated by order of the Court and a peremptory briefing scheduled is imposed. Any motion for leave to appear as amicus curiae shall be served and filed on or before 8/5/22 in the companion case of A-56-21 State v. A.M. (087057) through eCourts Supreme. For information about submitting an amicus filing, please call the Clerk’s Office at (609)815-2955. No further submissions shall be accepted unless requested by the Court.]Audio for A-57-21