This bill amends New Jersey's sentencing laws to introduce new mitigating factors for defendants who are victims of domestic violence or substantial abuse. It allows courts to consider a defendant's status as a victim during sentencing, even if the abuse was not raised as a defense. The bill establishes criteria for reduced sentencing based on the defendant's victimization and outlines the types of evidence that can be considered in determining the applicability of this mitigating factor. Additionally, it eliminates previous provisions related to presumptive sentences, which were found unconstitutional, and introduces specific sentencing ranges for various degrees of crimes.

Furthermore, the bill provides a mechanism for resentencing individuals convicted prior to its enactment, allowing those who meet certain criteria, such as being incarcerated and having been victims of abuse, to seek modifications to their original sentences. The court is granted discretion to adjust sentences based on the new provisions, and the Commissioner of Corrections is tasked with notifying eligible individuals about their right to apply for resentencing. The bill also emphasizes confidentiality in the application process, outlines the judicial procedures for determining eligibility, mandates training for judicial personnel on the new provisions, and requires annual reporting on the number of resentencing applications processed.