This bill mandates that county prosecutors in New Jersey submit an annual report to the Attorney General detailing plea agreements related to controlled dangerous substances. This report will include information on plea offers made, accepted, or rejected by defendants, as well as plea agreements that were entered or rejected by the court, and specifics regarding the type and quantity of the controlled dangerous substance involved in the alleged offenses. The Attorney General will compile this data and report it annually to the Legislature.

Currently, while county prosecutors are required to report on various aspects of criminal cases, there is no specific requirement for reporting on plea agreements related to controlled dangerous substances. This bill fills that gap by ensuring that detailed information on these plea negotiations is systematically collected and made available to lawmakers, thereby enhancing transparency and oversight in the handling of drug-related offenses. The act is set to take effect immediately upon passage.