This bill aims to enhance the provision of services to defendants on pretrial release in New Jersey. It authorizes county governing bodies to appoint a county pretrial release coordinator responsible for evaluating the needs of eligible defendants charged with indictable or disorderly persons offenses. The coordinator will assist these defendants in accessing various services, including treatment programs, public assistance benefits, and employment resources, while ensuring that participation in these services is voluntary. The coordinator is also tasked with consulting local social services agencies and collecting data on the services provided, including the demographics of defendants and their outcomes during pretrial release.

Additionally, the bill mandates the county pretrial release coordinator to meet annually with community stakeholders to establish best practices for service provision and to identify available resources for defendants. The coordinator will analyze data to assess the impact of the services on rearrest and conviction rates and will report findings to the Governor and Legislature annually. Funding for the coordinator's role and related services will be appropriated through the annual budget process. This legislation aligns with recommendations from the Joint Committee on Criminal Justice to improve support for defendants awaiting trial.