N.J. Stat. § 2C:33-2 — NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 33 / Section 33-2
Disorderly conduct.
Status: in_force

2C:33-2. Disorderly Conduct. a. Improper behavior. Except as otherwise provided in subsection c. of this section, a person is guilty of a petty disorderly persons offense, if with purpose to cause public inconvenience, annoyance or alarm, or recklessly creating a risk thereof, the person: (1) Engages in fighting or threatening, or in violent or tumultuous behavior; or (2) Creates a hazardous or physically dangerous condition by any act which serves no legitimate purpose of the actor. b. Offensive language. A person is guilty of a petty disorderly persons offense if, in a public place, and with purpose to offend the sensibilities of a hearer or in reckless disregard of the probability of so doing, he addresses unreasonably loud and offensively coarse or abusive language, given the circumstances of the person present and the setting of the utterance, to any person present. c. Concealing identity. A person who attempts to conceal or conceals the person's identity by wearing a mask or disguise while engaging in a course of disorderly conduct, as defined in subsection a. of this section, with purpose to instill fear, hinder prosecution, or avoid apprehension is guilty of a disorderly persons offense. d Disturbance at a public gathering. A person who acts with purpose to disrupt or cause a disturbance at a public gathering or event or who engages in behavior knowing that it will disrupt or cause a disturbance at a public gathering or event is guilty of a disorderly persons offense. For purposes of this subsection, a person who wears a mask or disguise solely for medical, religious, or expressive purposes shall not be deemed to have acted with purpose to instill fear, hinder prosecution, or avoid apprehension. "Public" means affecting or likely to affect persons in a place to which the public or a substantial group has access; among the places included are highways, transport facilities, schools, prisons, apartment houses, places of business or amusement, or any neighborhood. L.1978, c. 95, s. 2C:33-2, eff. Sept. 1, 1979; amended 2025, c.59, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 2B:50-2 — NJ Code / Title 2B / Chapter 50 / Section 50-2
Temporary relief; on notice
Status: in_force

2B:50-2. Temporary Relief; On Notice. If the court, after notice and hearing, and based upon filed papers and testimony, if any, finds a probability of final judgment for the plaintiff, it may, prior to final judgment: a. grant possession of the goods to the plaintiff; or b. order other just relief. Source: New. L.1995,c.263,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 2C:36-5 — NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 36 / Section 36-5
Delivering drug paraphernalia to person under 18 years of age, crime of third degree
Status: in_force

Any person 18 years of age or over who violates N.J.S. 2C:36-3 by delivering drug paraphernalia to a person under 18 years of age commits a crime of the third degree. L. 1987, c. 106, s. 2.
N.J. Stat. § 2C:25-32.5 — NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 25 / Section 25-32.5
Informed consent definition; termination of victim participation.
Status: in_force

5. a. As used in P.L.2025, c.291 (C.2C:25-32.1 et al.), "informed consent" means that prior to consenting to a defendant’s participation in the electronic monitoring program established pursuant to P.L.2025, c.291 (C.2C:25-32.1 et al.), the prosecutor’s office has provided the victim the following information: (1) The victim's right to refuse to participate in electronic monitoring and the process for requesting the court to terminate the victim's participation after it has been ordered, including the requirement for a resentencing hearing for the defendant when the victim terminates participation, as set forth in subsection b. of this section; (2) The manner in which the electronic monitoring technology functions and the risks and limitations of that technology, the operational procedures of the device and the applicable instructions regarding the device, and the extent to which the system will track and record the victim's location and movements; (3) The boundaries imposed on the defendant during the electronic monitoring; (4) The sanctions that the court may impose on the defendant for violating an order issued by the court; (5) The procedure that the victim is to follow if the defendant violates an order or if electronic monitoring equipment fails; (6) Identification of support services available to assist the victim in developing a safety plan to use if the defendant violates an order or if electronic monitoring equipment fails; (7) Identification of community services available to assist the victim in obtaining shelter, counseling, education, child care, legal representation, and other help in addressing the consequences and effects of domestic violence; and (8) The non-confidential nature of the victim's communications with the court concerning electronic monitoring and the restrictions to be imposed upon the defendant's movements. b. If the victim requests that the court terminate the victim’s participation, through application by the prosecutor to the court, in the electronic monitoring program after the program has been ordered, the court shall hold a hearing to resentence the defendant. Electronic monitoring with victim notification shall continue until the court issues a resentencing decision. L.2025, c.291, s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 2C:35-10g — NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 35 / Section 35-10g
Sale of intoxicating hemp beverages, certificate of analysis.
Status: in_force

12. a. (1) Except as provided in section 11 of P.L.2025, c.215 (C.24:6I-48.5), on or after April 13, 2026, any person or entity that sells, offers for sale, or distributes an intoxicating hemp beverage shall be subject to the penalties established pursuant to section 8 of P.L.2025, c.215 (C.2C:35-10f). (2) On or after November 13, 2026, the sale, offer for sale, or distribution of an intoxicating hemp beverage by any person or entity shall be subject to the penalties established in section 8 of P.L.2025, c.215 (C.2C:35-10f). b. (1) On or after April 13, 2026, an intoxicating hemp beverage sold, offered for sale, or distributed in accordance with section 11 of P.L.2025, c.215 (C.24:6I-48.5) may not contain more than 5 milligrams of total tetrahydrocannabinol per serving or not more than 10 milligrams of total tetrahydrocannabinol per container. (2) A certificate of analysis prepared by a laboratory that meets the requirements of paragraph (3) of this subsection shall accompany the sale or distribution of any intoxicating hemp beverage sold or distributed on or after April 13, 2026 and shall certify that the product contains no more than 5 milligrams of total tetrahydrocannabinol per serving or no more than 10 milligrams of total tetrahydrocannabinol per container. (3) The certificate of analysis required pursuant to paragraph (2) of this subsection shall be prepared by an independent testing laboratory that complies with the testing established by the commission, provided that such laboratory shall be registered with the Drug Enforcement Administration in the United States Department of Justice and ISO 17025 accredited for all analytes required by the commission. c. The sale of an intoxicating hemp beverage without a certificate of analysis or in excess of the milligram limitations established in paragraph (2) of subsection b. of this section shall be liable for a civil penalty of not less than $100 for each container. The penalty prescribed by this section shall be collected and enforced by summary proceedings under the “Penalty Enforcement Law of 1999,” P.L.1999, c.274 (C.2A:58-10 et seq.). L.2025, c.215, s.12.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:50-53 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 50 / Section 50-53
Short title
Status: in_force

1. This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Fair Foreclosure Act." L.1995,c.244,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:4-30.159 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 4 / Section 4-30.159
Establishment of support order.
Status: in_force

36. Establishment of support order. a. If a support order entitled to recognition under this act has not been issued, a responding tribunal of this State with personal jurisdiction over the parties may issue a support order if: (1) the individual seeking the order resides outside this State; or (2) the support enforcement agency seeking the order is located outside this State. b. The tribunal may issue a temporary child support order if the tribunal determines that such an order is appropriate and the individual ordered to pay is: (1) a presumed father of the child; (2) petitioning to have his paternity adjudicated; (3) identified as the father of the child through genetic testing; (4) an alleged father who has declined to submit to genetic testing; (5) shown by clear and convincing evidence to be the father of the child; (6) an acknowledged father as provided by law; (7) the mother of the child; or (8) an individual who has been ordered to pay child support in a previous proceeding and the order has not been reversed or vacated. c. Upon finding, after notice and opportunity to be heard, that an obligor owes a duty of support, the tribunal shall issue a support order directed to the obligor and may issue other orders pursuant to section 21 of this act. L.2016, c.1, s.36.
N.J. Stat. § 2C:43-6.8 — NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 43 / Section 43-6.8
Sentencing for offenses involving domestic violence.
Status: in_force

4. a. Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection f. of N.J.S.2C:44-1, a person convicted of any of the following crimes of domestic violence, as defined in section 3 of P.L.1991, c.261 (C.2C:25-19), shall be sentenced in accordance with subsection b. of this section: (1) Homicide, pursuant to N.J.S.2C:11-1 et seq.; (2) Aggravated assault, pursuant to paragraph (1), (2), (3), (4), (6), (7) or (8) of subsection b. of N.J.S.2C:12-1; (3) Assault by auto or vessel, pursuant to subsection c. of N.J.S.2C:12-1; (4) Kidnapping, pursuant to N.J.S.2C:13-1; (5) Criminal restraint, pursuant to N.J.S.2C:13-2; (6) Sexual assault, pursuant to N.J.S.2C:14-2; or (7) Criminal sexual contact, pursuant to N.J.S.2C:14-3. b. (1) Unless the provisions of any other law provide for a higher mandatory minimum term of imprisonment, a person convicted of a crime of domestic violence set forth in subsection a. of this section shall be sentenced to a term of imprisonment as follows: for a second or subsequent crime of the fourth degree set forth in subsection a. of this section, 18 months; for a second or subsequent crime of the third degree set forth in subsection a. of this section, five years; for a crime of the second degree, 10 years; and for a crime of the first degree, 20 years. (2) The term of imprisonment imposed pursuant to paragraph (1) of this subsection shall include the imposition of a minimum term. The minimum term shall be fixed at one-half of the sentence imposed by the court or 42 months, whichever is greater, or 18 months in the case of a fourth degree crime, during which the defendant shall be ineligible for parole. L.2016, c.91, s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:19-4 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 19 / Section 19-4
Assignor to acknowledge assignment for recording as deed
Status: in_force

The assignor shall acknowledge the general assignment or cause the same to be proved according to law, so that it may be recorded as a deed to real estate.
L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:35A-3 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 35A / Section 35A-3
Definitions
Status: in_force

For the purposes of this act, the following words and phrases shall have the following meanings: a. "Person" includes corporations, companies, associations, societies, firms, partnerships and joint stock companies, individuals, the State, any political subdivision of the State and any agency or instrumentality of the State or of any political subdivision of the State. b. "Pollution, impairment or destruction of the environment" means any actual pollution, impairment or destruction to any of the natural resources of the State or parts thereof. It shall include, but not be limited to, air pollution, water pollution, improper sewage disposal, pesticide pollution, excessive noise, improper disposal of refuse, impairment and eutrophication of rivers, streams, flood plains, lakes, ponds or other water resources, destruction of seashores, dunes, wetlands, open spaces, natural areas, parks or historic areas. L.1974, c. 169, s. 3, eff. Dec. 9, 1974.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:33-15 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 33 / Section 33-15
Distress for residue.
Status: in_force

When the value of the property distrained shall not amount to the full value of the arrears further distraints may be made from time to time, for the residue of the arrears. Any such further distress shall be made within the time limited by this chapter.
L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:82-24 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 82 / Section 82-24
Certifications, notations or records of time of record, etc., of instruments as prima facie proof of date of record, etc., thereof
Status: in_force

The certification or notation made, pursuant to law, by any public officer upon any instrument or document which shall have been recorded, registered or filed in his office, setting forth the date and time of day when such instrument shall have been so recorded, registered or filed, or any record kept by any public officer pursuant to law of the date and time of day of the recording, registering or filing of any instrument or document in his office, shall be received in evidence in all courts and proceedings, in this state, as prima facie proof of the date and time of day of the recording, registering or filing of such instrument.
L.1951 (1st SS), c.344
N.J. Stat. § 2B:14-4 — NJ Code / Title 2B / Chapter 14 / Section 14-4
Disqualification; referral to assignment judge
Status: in_force

2B:14-4. Disqualification; referral to Assignment Judge. a. Neither the Surrogate nor any employee of the Surrogate's office may perform duties respecting a matter if the Surrogate is a fiduciary or has an interest in a matter. b. When the Surrogate and employees are disqualified from performing their duties, the matter shall be referred to the Assignment Judge of the county for appropriate disposition. L.1999,c.70,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:17-56.35 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 17 / Section 17-56.35
Public utility, cable television companies as source; exemption for long distance carriers.
Status: in_force

2. a. If the State IV-D agency and its designees are unable to obtain information pursuant to section 1 of P.L.1995, c.322 (C.2A:17-56.34), then the agency and its designees may seek verifying information from public utility and cable television companies as required by Pub.L.104-193. Such information shall be limited to identifying information necessary to establish the name and address, or residency, if different from the address, of putative fathers and child support obligors. b. A public utility or cable television company shall not be liable for damages for any civil action which may result from complying with the provisions of P.L.1995, c.322 (C.2A:17-56.34 et seq.). c. A long distance carrier shall be exempt from the provisions of P.L.1995, c.322 (C.2A:17-56.34 et seq.). L.1995,c.322,s.2; amended 1998, c.1, s.27.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:27-3 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 27 / Section 27-3
Continuing liability on bond
Status: in_force

A judgment in an action upon an official bond, although satisfied and discharged of record, shall not operate to discharge the public officer or his sureties from liability on the bond; but new actions may be commenced on such bond as often as circumstances require.
L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.
N.J. Stat. § 2B:25-7 — NJ Code / Title 2B / Chapter 25 / Section 25-7
Supersedure by Attorney General, county prosecutor.
Status: in_force

7. Whenever in the opinion of the Attorney General or a county prosecutor the public interest of the State will be promoted by so doing, the Attorney General or county prosecutor, with notice to the Attorney General, may supersede a municipal prosecutor by prosecuting any offense against the laws of this State within the jurisdiction of a municipal court, or by intervening in any prosecution before a municipal court. L.1999,c.349,s.7.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:23A-28 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 23A / Section 23A-28
Trial de novo
Status: in_force

No statements, admissions or testimony made at the arbitration proceedings, nor the arbitration decision, as confirmed or modified by the court, shall be used or referred to at the trial de novo by any of the parties, except that the court may consider any of those matters in determining the amount of any reduction in assessments made pursuant to section 10 of this act. L. 1987,c.329, s.9.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:62-11 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 62 / Section 62-11
By person in peaceable possession; action in the superior court
Status: in_force

Any person in the peaceable possession of lands in this state, and claiming ownership thereof, may, if it is alleged or claimed or it is reputed that his title is defective, in that some other person may, at some time, claim to own the same or a part thereof, or some interest therein, or to hold a lien or encumbrance thereon, and the person so in possession is unable to ascertain the name or identity of such other person from a search of the title of such lands, extending back 60 years from the time of the commencement of the suit herein authorized, maintain an action, in the superior court, to settle the title to such lands and clear up all doubts concerning the same.
L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:158-8 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 158 / Section 158-8
Expenses of prosecutors in enjoining nuisances under federal law
Status: in_force

2A:158-8. Whenever the prosecutor of any county shall bring an action, as authorized by the laws of the United States, to enjoin a nuisance as defined by the laws of the United States, all necessary expenses incurred thereby, certified to and approved under his hand by a judge of the Superior Court shall be paid by the county treasurer whenever the same shall be approved by the board of chosen freeholders of such county. L.1951 (1st SS), c.344; amended 1991,c.91,s.127.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:17-56.9a — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 17 / Section 17-56.9a
Review of child support payments; adjustment or determination; challenge.
Status: in_force

5. At least once every three years, unless the State has developed an automated cost-of-living adjustment program for child support payments, the parties subject to a Title IV-D support order shall be provided notice of their right to request a review, which shall be conducted in accordance with the rules promulgated by the State IV-D agency in consultation with the Supreme Court. Such review shall take into account any changes in the financial situation or related circumstances of both parties and whether the order of child support is in full compliance with the child support guidelines. Upon completing the review and if a change in the amount of child support is recommended, the State IV-D agency or designee shall so notify the obligor and obligee in writing of the child support amount that is recommended. The obligor and obligee shall be afforded not less than 30 days after such notification to file with the State IV-D agency and the court a challenge to such proposed adjustment or determination. If proof exists that the obligor and obligee have been provided with at least 30-days' notice of the proposed adjustment, the court shall adjust the child support amount as proposed by the department if either party does not challenge the recommended award within the prescribed time or fails to show good cause why the adjustment should not occur. In accordance with section 351 of Pub.L.104-193, a proof or showing of a change in circumstances shall not be required prior to initiation of a review or for the adjustment of an order under the three-year review process; however, a proof or showing of a substantial change in circumstances shall be required prior to the initiation of a review or for the adjustment of an order outside the three-year review process. L.1990,c.92,s.5; amended 1998, c.1, s.20.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:44-135 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 44 / Section 44-135
Notice by public agency to contractor or person in interest
Status: in_force

A public agency may, upon a notice of lien claim being filed with it pursuant to section 2A:44-132 of this title, serve notice upon the contractor and upon any person who may appear, by the records of the public agency, to have an interest in the fund in the possession of the public agency, that the claim is filed and requiring the contractor or person in interest to show cause before the governing board of the public agency, within 5 days from the service of notice, why the claim should not be paid.
L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:67-35 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 67 / Section 67-35
Misdemeanor; punishment
Status: in_force

Every person convicted of a misdemeanor under sections 2A:67-32, 2A:67-33 or 2A:67-34 of this title, shall be punished by fine or imprisonment, or both, at the discretion of the court in which he shall be convicted but such fine shall not exceed $1,000 nor such imprisonment 6 months.
L.1951 (1st SS), c.344
N.J. Stat. § 2A:32C-4 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 32C / Section 32C-4
Reduction of treble damages by court, conditions.
Status: in_force

4. The court may reduce the treble damages authorized under section 3 of this act to not less than twice the amount of damages which the State sustains if the court finds all of the following: a. The person committing the violation furnished officials of the State responsible for investigating false claims violations with all information known to such person about the violation within 30 days after the date on which the person first obtained the information; b. The person fully cooperated with any government investigation of the violation; and c. At the time such person furnished the State with information about the violation, no criminal prosecution, civil action, or administrative action had commenced with respect to such violation, and the person did not have actual knowledge of the existence of an investigation into such violation. L.2007, c.265, s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:53A-50 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 53A / Section 53A-50
Definitions; scope.
Status: in_force

2. Scope. a. In this section: (1) "Goods or services" does not include the creation, dissemination, exhibition, or advertisement or similar promotion of a dramatic, literary, musical, political, journalistic, or artistic work. (2) "Governmental unit" means a public corporation or government or governmental subdivision, agency, or instrumentality. (3) "Person" means an individual, estate, trust, partnership, business or nonprofit entity, governmental unit, or other legal entity. b. Except as otherwise provided in subsection c., this act applies to a cause of action asserted in a civil action against a person based on the person's: (1) communication in a legislative, executive, judicial, administrative, or other governmental proceeding; (2) communication on an issue under consideration or review in a legislative, executive, judicial, administrative, or other governmental proceeding; or (3) exercise of the right of freedom of speech or of the press, the right to assembly or petition, or the right of association, guaranteed by the United States Constitution or the New Jersey Constitution, on a matter of public concern. c. This act does not apply to a cause of action asserted: (1) against a governmental unit or an employee or agent of a governmental unit acting or purporting to act in an official capacity; (2) by a governmental unit or an employee or agent of a governmental unit acting in an official capacity to enforce a law to protect against an imminent threat to public health or safety; or (3) against a person primarily engaged in the business of selling or leasing goods or services if the cause of action arises out of a communication related to the person's sale or lease of the goods or services. L.2023, c.155, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 2B:6-1 — NJ Code / Title 2B / Chapter 6 / Section 6-1
Courtrooms and equipment security
Status: in_force

2B:6-1. Courtrooms and Equipment; Security. a. Suitable courtrooms, chambers, equipment and supplies for the Supreme Court, the Appellate Division of the Superior Court and the Chancery Division, other than the Family Part of the Chancery Division, of the Superior Court shall be provided at the expense of the State by the Administrative Director in cooperation with the Director of the Division of Purchase and Property in the Department of the Treasury. These courtrooms and chambers shall be located in a courthouse or other public building so far as practicable. b. Each county shall provide suitable courtrooms, chambers, equipment and supplies necessary for the processing and decision of cases from that county in the Law Division and the Family Part of the Chancery Division. c. A flag of the United States shall be displayed in an appropriate place in each courtroom during all sessions of the court. d. The sheriff of each county shall provide for security for the Law and Chancery Divisions of the Superior Court sitting in that county in the manner established by the assignment judge in the county. L. 1991, c.119, s.1; amended 1991,c.177,s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:16-2 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 16 / Section 16-2
Minute entry of verdict or judgment as record of judgment
Status: in_force

Until the clerk of any court enters the record of a judgment in any action which has been finally determined, the verdict or judgment entered in the minutes shall be held and taken in the court in which the judgment is obtained to be the record of the judgment in such action, and shall be received in evidence in such court as such judgment, as fully as if the record had been made up and signed.
L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.
N.J. Stat. § 2C:33-13.1 — NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 33 / Section 33-13.1
Providing certain items to a person under 21 years of age, petty disorderly persons offense.
Status: in_force

3. a. A person who delivers, sells, or gives to a person under 21 years of age any cigarettes made of tobacco or of any other matter or substance which can be smoked, or any cigarette paper or tobacco in any form, including smokeless tobacco, or any electronic smoking device that can be used to deliver nicotine or other substances to the person inhaling from the device, including, but not limited to, an electronic cigarette, cigar, cigarillo, or pipe, or any cartridge or other component of the device or related product, or any cannabis item as defined in section 3 of P.L.2021, c.16 (C.24:6I-33), including an employee of a retail dealer licensee under P.L.1948, c.65 (C.54:40A-1 et seq.) or employee of a licensed cannabis establishment, cannabis distributor, or cannabis delivery service under P.L.2021, c.16 (C.24:6I-31 et al.), who actually sells or otherwise provides a tobacco product, electronic smoking device, or cannabis item to a person under 21 years of age, shall be punished by a fine as provided for a petty disorderly persons offense. Consistent with federal law, the provisions of this subsection shall not apply to an individual performing his or her assigned duties as an employee of the United States Postal Service. A person who has been previously punished under this section and who commits another offense under it may be punishable by a fine of twice that provided for a petty disorderly persons offense. b. The establishment of the following shall constitute a defense to any prosecution brought pursuant to subsection a. of this section: that the purchaser or recipient of the tobacco product, electronic smoking device, or cannabis item falsely represented, by producing a driver's license or non-driver identification card issued by the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission, a similar card issued pursuant to the laws of another state or the federal government of Canada, a photographic identification card issued by a county clerk, or other form of government-issued identification described in subparagraph (a) of paragraph (6) of subsection a. of section 18 of P.L.2021, c.16 (C.24:6I-35), that the purchaser or recipient was of legal age to purchase or receive the tobacco product, electronic smoking device, or cannabis item. c. A penalty imposed pursuant to this section shall be in addition to any penalty that may be imposed pursuant to section 1 of P.L.2000, c.87 (C.2A:170-51.4) concerning tobacco products or electronic smoking devices or section 64 of P.L.2021, c.16 (C.2C:35-10d) or section 6 of P.L.2021, c.25 (C.2A:170-51.11) concerning cannabis items. L.1999, c.90, s.3; amended 2000, c.87, s.4; 2005, c.384, s.5; 2009, c.182, s.4; 2017, c.118, s.3; 2021, c.25, s.10; 2025, c.226, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 2C:48B-1 — NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 48B / Section 48B-1
Findings, declarations relative to certain racial and ethnic impact statements.
Status: in_force

1. The Legislature finds and declares that: a. Public policymakers are increasingly concerned with the disparity between the number of minorities in the population and the number incarcerated in jails and prisons. b. Racial and ethnic disparities in America's criminal justice system result in devastating consequences to society: offenders face daunting employment challenges, reduced lifetime employment earnings, and lack of access to public benefits; offenders' families face the shame and stigma associated with incarceration, as well as the loss of financial and emotional support of a loved one; and high rates of recidivism and burgeoning prison system costs affect all communities. c. Nationally, one of every nine black males between 20 and 34 years old is incarcerated; 37 percent of prisoners under federal and state jurisdiction at the end of 2014 were black, 32 percent were white, and 22 percent were Hispanic; according to 2014 United States Census data, 13.2 percent of the United States population is black. d. In this State, 60 percent of the prison population is black, 23 percent is white, and 16 percent is Hispanic; blacks make up 14.8 percent of the general population. e. Based on current trends, one of three black males born today will serve time; the odds of Hispanic males serving time are one in six. In New Jersey, black juveniles are 24.3 times more likely to be committed to a secure juvenile facility than their white counterparts, and almost 90 percent of youth prosecuted as adults are black or Hispanic. f. Criminal justice policies, while neutral on their face, often adversely affect minority communities; these unintended consequences could be more adequately addressed prior to adoption of a new initiative, particularly since such initiatives, once adopted, often are difficult to reverse. g. Racial and ethnic community criminal justice and public safety impact statements are tools to guide policymakers in proactively assessing how proposed sentencing initiatives affect racial and ethnic disparities of adults and juveniles in the criminal justice system. Similar to fiscal and environmental impact statements, they provide legislators and State agency executives with a statistical analysis of the projected impact of policy changes before legislative deliberation or rule adoption. h. It is altogether fitting and proper, and in the public interest, to require racial and ethnic community criminal justice and public safety impact statements to be prepared for bills, resolutions, or amendments that may result in an increase or a decrease in the State's adult and juvenile pretrial detention, sentencing, probation, or parole populations. i. It is also altogether fitting and proper, and in the public interest, to require racial and ethnic community criminal justice and public safety impact statements to be included in the notice of a proposed agency rule that could increase or decrease the State's adult and juvenile pretrial detention, sentencing, probation, or parole populations. L.2017, c.286, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 2B:24-8 — NJ Code / Title 2B / Chapter 24 / Section 24-8
Communications protected under attorney-client privilege
Status: in_force

8. All communications between the indigent defendant and the municipal public defender or any other attorney appointed to act as a municipal public defender shall be fully protected by the attorney-client privilege to the same extent and degree as though counsel has been privately engaged. This shall not preclude the use by the municipal public defender of privileged material for the preparation and disclosure of statistical, case study and other sociological data, provided that in any such use there shall be no disclosure of the identity of or means for discovery of the identity of particular defendants. L.1997,c.256,s.8.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:156A-1 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 156A / Section 156A-1
Short title
Status: in_force

This act shall be known and may be cited as the "New Jersey Wiretapping and Electronic Surveillance Control Act." L.1968, c. 409, s. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1969.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:8-13.1 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 8 / Section 8-13.1
Tenure for administrator of borough municipal court.
Status: in_force

1. Any person holding office, position or employment as administrator of the municipal court in any borough who has held such office, position or employment continuously for five years or more and who has become certified during that period shall hold and continue to hold said office, position or employment during good behavior and shall not be removed therefrom for political or other reasons except for good cause, upon written charges and after a public, fair and impartial hearing. L.1953,c.168,s.1; amended 1997, c.389, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:15-30.1 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 15 / Section 15-30.1
Service of process on business entity; substituted service.
Status: in_force

1. a. If a business entity, foreign or domestic, is required to register with a State official or agency to transact business in this State and is required to register an address or an agent in this State for the service of process, process in any action in any court of this State directed to the business may be served at the address or on the agent registered. b. If a business entity, foreign or domestic, is required to register with a State official or agency to transact business in this State and is required to register an address or an agent in this State for the service of process, process in any action in any court of this State directed to the business may be served on the State official or agency, if: (1) The business entity has failed to register or re-register as required by law; or (2) The business entity has failed to maintain a registered address or a registered agent in this State for service of process, as required by law. c. The official or agency upon which substituted service has been made, within two days after service, shall notify the business entity to which the process was directed, by a letter to its registered office, if any, or to any officer of the entity known to the official or agency. A copy of the process or other paper served shall be enclosed with the letter. d. Service of process as provided in subsection (a) shall be as effective in any action as if the business entity had entered its general appearance in the action. L.1999,c.319,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:160-26 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 160 / Section 160-26
Forfeiture of bail; arrest of accused without warrant; recovery on bail bond
Status: in_force

If the prisoner is admitted to bail and fails to appear and surrender himself according to the conditions of his bond, the judge or magistrate, by proper order, shall declare the bond forfeited and order his immediate arrest without warrant if he be within this state. Recovery may be had on such bond in the name of the state as in the case of other bonds or undertakings given by the accused in criminal proceedings within this state.
L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.
N.J. Stat. § 2C:11-3b — NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 11 / Section 11-3b
Resentencing to term of life imprisonment.
Status: in_force

2. An inmate sentenced to death prior to the date of the enactment of this act, upon motion to the sentencing court and waiver of any further appeals related to sentencing, shall be resentenced to a term of life imprisonment during which the defendant shall not be eligible for parole. Such sentence shall be served in a maximum security prison. Any such motion to the sentencing court shall be made within 60 days of the enactment of this act. If the motion is not made within 60 days the inmate shall remain under the sentence of death previously imposed by the sentencing court. L.2007,c.204,s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:49A-1 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 49A / Section 49A-1
Short title
Status: in_force

1. This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Uniform Foreign-Money Claims Act." L.1993,c.317,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:42-103 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 42 / Section 42-103
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this act: "Continuing nuisance" means the keeping of a domesticated animal in a manner which interferes with the health, security and comfort of the other residents of a senior citizen housing project, or the keeping of domesticated animals of a number, size, breed or species inappropriate for the type or size of senior citizen housing project or a dwelling unit within that senior citizen housing project. "Domesticated animal" means a dog, cat, bird, fish or other animal which does not constitute a health or safety hazard. "Landlord" means, in the case of a senior citizen housing project in which dwelling units are rented or offered for rent under either a written or oral lease, the person or persons who own or purport to own the building, structure or complex of buildings or structures in which those rental dwelling units are situated. In the case of a senior citizen housing project that is organized or operated as a planned real estate development, landlord means the governing board or body of that development. "Planned real estate development" means any real property situated within the State, whether contiguous or not, which consists of, or will consist of, separately owned areas, irrespective of form, be it lots, parcels, units, or interests, and which are offered or disposed of pursuant to a common promotional plan, and providing for common or shared elements or interests in real property. It shall include, but not be limited to, property subject to the "Condominium Act," P.L.1969, c.257 (C.46:8B-1 et seq.), any form of homeowners' association, any housing cooperative or any community trust or other trust device. "Senior citizen" means a person 62 years of age or over and shall include a surviving spouse if that surviving spouse is 55 years of age or over. "Senior citizen housing project" or "project" means any building or structure, and any land appurtenant thereto, having three or more dwelling units, be they rental or owner-occupied, intended for, and solely occupied by, senior citizens; except that, it shall not include owner-occupied premises having not more than three dwelling units that are rented or offered for rent, or any health care facility as defined in the "Health Care Facilities Planning Act," P.L.1971, c.136 (C.26:2H-1 et seq.). L.1990,c.55,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:156A-20 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 156A / Section 156A-20
Disclosure of contents of intercepted communications at trial, proceeding
Status: in_force

20. The contents of any wire, electronic or oral communication intercepted in accordance with the provisions of this act, or evidence derived therefrom, shall not be disclosed in any trial, hearing, or proceeding before any court of this State unless not less than 10 days before the trial, hearing, or proceeding the parties to the action have been served with a copy of the order and accompanying application under which the interception was authorized. The service of inventory, order, and application required by this section may be waived by the court where it finds that the service is not practicable and that the parties will not be prejudiced by the failure to make the service. L.1968,c.409,s.20; amended 1993,c.29,s.18.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:14-1 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 14 / Section 14-1
6 years
Status: in_force

2A:14-1. a. Every action at law for trespass to real property, for any tortious injury to real or personal property, for taking, detaining, or converting personal property, for replevin of goods or chattels, for any tortious injury to the rights of another not stated in N.J.S.2A:14-2 and N.J.S.2A:14-3, or for recovery upon a contractual claim or liability, express or implied, not under seal, or upon an account other than one which concerns the trade or merchandise between merchant and merchant, their factors, agents and servants, shall be commenced within six years next after the cause of any such action shall have accrued. b. This section shall not apply to any action for breach of any contract for sale governed by N.J.S.12A:2-725. c. The period of time for the filing of a claim by a condominium association, cooperative corporation, or other planned real estate development association against a developer or any person acting through, on behalf of or at the behest of the developer under subsection a. of this section, shall be tolled until an election is held and the owners comprise a majority of the board pursuant to paragraph (3) of subsection a. of section 5 of P.L.1993, c.30 (C.45:22A-47), or subsection d. of section 2 of P.L.1979, c.157 (C.46:8B-12.1). Any cause of action involving a condominium, cooperative, or other planned real estate development under the provisions of subsection a. of this section that has not been subject to a final judgment dismissing the claim as of the effective date of P.L.2021, c.379 shall be subject to the terms of this subsection. L.1951 (1st SS), c.344; amended by L.1961, c. 121, p. 723, s. 1; amended 2021, c.379.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:17-56.49 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 17 / Section 17-56.49
Applicability of act.
Status: in_force

11. The license revocation provisions of P.L.1996, c.7 (C.2A:17-56.41 et seq.) apply to all orders issued before or after the effective date of P.L.1996, c.7 (C.2A:17-56.41 et seq.). All child support arrearage and health care coverage provisions in existence on or before the effective date of P.L.1996, c.7 (C.2A:17-56.41 et seq.) shall be included in determining whether a case is eligible for enforcement in accordance with P.L.1996, c.7 (C.2A:17-56.41 et seq.). P.L.1996, c.7 (C.2A:17-56.41 et seq.) applies to all child support obligations ordered by any state, territory or district of the United States that are being enforced by the Probation Division, that are payable directly to the obligee, or have been registered in this State in accordance with the "Uniform Interstate Family Support Act," originally enacted as P.L.1998, c.2 (C.2A:4-30.65 et seq.), and repealed and replaced by P.L.2016, c.1 (C.2A:4-30.124 et al.). L.1996, c.7, s.11; amended 1998, c.1, s.31; 2016, c.1, s.79.
N.J. Stat. § 2C:14-3 — NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 14 / Section 14-3
Criminal sexual contact.
Status: in_force

2C:14-3. Criminal sexual contact. a. An actor is guilty of aggravated criminal sexual contact if he commits an act of sexual contact with the victim under any of the circumstances set forth in 2C:14-2a. (2) through (7). Aggravated criminal sexual contact is a crime of the third degree. b. An actor is guilty of criminal sexual contact if he commits an act of sexual contact with the victim under any of the circumstances set forth in section 2C:14-2c. (1) through (5). Criminal sexual contact is a crime of the fourth degree. amended 1979, c.178, s.27; 1997, c.194, s.2; 2019, c.108, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:16-63 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 16 / Section 16-63
Short title
Status: in_force

1. This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Structured Settlement Protection Act." L.2001,c.139,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 2B:12-10 — NJ Code / Title 2B / Chapter 12 / Section 12-10
Municipal court administrator and personnel
Status: in_force

2B:12-10. Municipal court administrator and personnel. a. A county or municipality shall provide for an administrator and other necessary employees for the municipal court and for their compensation. With approval of the Supreme Court, an employee of the county or municipality, in addition to other duties, may be designated to serve as administrator of the municipal court. b. The judge of a municipal court may designate in writing an acting administrator or deputy administrator to serve temporarily for an absent administrator or deputy administrator until the absent administrator or deputy administrator returns or a new administrator or deputy administrator is appointed. The acting administrator or acting deputy administrator shall be paid at a rate established by the judge but not exceeding that established for the administrator or deputy administrator. L.1993, c.119, s.1; amended 1996, c.95, s.9.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:4A-88 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 4A / Section 4A-88
Temporary placement.
Status: in_force

13. Temporary placement. Placement of the juvenile prior to the placement hearing or pending determination by the court concerning placement under a family service plan, pursuant to section 14 of P.L.1982, c.80 (C.2A:4A-89), shall be made in a host shelter, resource family or group home, a county shelter care facility as defined by law, or other suitable family setting. In no event shall such placement be arranged in a secure detention or other facility or in a secure correctional institution for the detention or treatment of juveniles accused of crimes or adjudged delinquent. L.1982,c.80,s.13; amended 1995, c.280, s.17; 2004, c.130, s.7.
N.J. Stat. § 2B:2A-7 — NJ Code / Title 2B / Chapter 2A / Section 2A-7
Taking of evidence
Status: in_force

2B:2A-7. Taking of evidence. Evidence may be taken either before the Supreme Court sitting en banc, or before three justices or judges, or a combination thereof, specially designated therefor by the Chief Justice. Source: C.2A:1B-7 (P.L.1970, c.151, s.7) L.1993,c.142,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:160-15 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 160 / Section 160-15
Warrant of arrest; issue by governor; recitals
Status: in_force

If the governor decides that the demand should be complied with, he shall sign a warrant of arrest, which shall be sealed with the state seal, and be directed to any peace officer or other person whom he may think fit to entrust with the execution thereof. The warrant must substantially recite the facts necessary to the validity of its issuance.
L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:42-92 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 42 / Section 42-92
Judgment; service upon nonpetitioning tenants; deposit of rents with clerk of court
Status: in_force

The court shall proceed in a summary manner and shall render a judgment either: a. Dismissing the petition for failure to affirmatively establish the allegations thereof or because of the affirmative establishment by the owner or a mortgagee or lienor of record of a defense or defenses specified in this act; or b. Directing that (1) the rents due on the date of the entry of such judgment from the petitioning tenant, if any, and the rents due on the dates of service of the judgment on all other tenants occupying such dwelling, from such other tenants, shall be deposited with the clerk of the court; (2) any rents to become due in the future from such petitioner and from all other tenants occupying such dwelling shall be deposited with such clerk as they fall due; (3) such deposited rents shall be used, subject to the court's direction, to the extent necessary to remedy the condition or conditions alleged in the petition and (4) upon the completion of such work in accordance with such judgment, any remaining surplus shall be turned over to the owner, together with a complete accounting of the rents deposited and the costs incurred; and granting such other and further relief as to the court may seem just and proper. A certified copy of such judgment shall be served personally upon each nonpetitioning tenant occupying such dwelling. If personal service on any such nonpetitioning tenant cannot be made with due diligence, service on such tenant shall be made by affixing a certified copy of such judgment on the entrance door of such tenant's apartment and, in addition, within 1 day after such affixing, by sending a certified copy thereof by registered mail, return receipt requested, to such tenant. Any right of the owner or parties in interest of such dwelling to collect such rent moneys from any petitioning tenant of such dwelling on or after the date of entry of such judgment, and from any nonpetitioning tenant of such dwelling on or after the date of service of such judgment on such nonpetitioning tenant as herein provided, shall be void and unenforceable to the extent that such petitioning or nonpetitioning tenant, as the case may be, has deposited such moneys with the clerk of the court in accordance with the terms of such judgment, regardless of whether such right of the owner arises from a lease, contract, agreement or understanding heretofore or hereafter made or entered into or arises as a matter of law from the relationship of the parties or otherwise. Any such rent moneys received by the owner or parties in interest shall be deposited immediately with the clerk of the court by such owner or parties in interest. It shall be a valid defense in any action or proceeding against any such tenant to recover possession of real property for the nonpayment of rent or for use or occupation to prove that the rent alleged to be unpaid was deposited with the clerk of the court in accordance with the terms of a judgment entered under this section. L.1971, c. 224, s. 8, eff. June 21, 1971.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:158A-11 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 158A / Section 158A-11
Duties of staff members and others engaged on case basis
Status: in_force

The primary duty of all members of staff and of others engaged on a case basis shall be to the individual defendant, with like effect and to the same purpose as though privately engaged by him and without regard to the use of public funds to provide the service. This shall not preclude the designation or assignment of different individuals to perform various parts of the service from time to time, the duty in such cases to be the same as would exist in the case of a privately engaged law firm. L.1967, c. 43, s. 11, eff. July 1, 1967.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:18-61.11 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 18 / Section 18-61.11
Comparable housing; offer of rental; stay of eviction; alternative compensation; senior citizens and disabled protected tenancy period
Status: in_force

a. Tenants receiving notice under section 3 g. of P.L.1974, c. 49 may request of the landlord within 18 full months after receipt of such notice, and the landlord shall offer to the tenant, personally or through an agent, the rental of comparable housing or park site and a reasonable opportunity to examine and rent such comparable housing or park site. In any proceeding under subsection 2 k. of P.L.1974, c. 49 instituted following the expiration of notice required under section 3 g. of P.L.1974, c. 49, the owner shall prove that a tenant was offered such comparable housing or park site and provided such reasonable opportunity to examine and rent such housing or park site as requested pursuant to this section. The court shall authorize 1-year stays of eviction with reasonable rent increases until such time as the court is satisfied that the tenant has been offered comparable housing or park site and provided a reasonable opportunity to examine and rent such housing or park site as requested pursuant to this section. However, in no case shall more than five such stays be granted. b. The court shall automatically renew any 1-year stay of eviction in any case where the landlord failed to allege to the court within 1 year of a prior stay that the tenant was offered a reasonable opportunity to examine and rent comparable housing or park site within such prior year. c. However the court shall not authorize any further stays at any time after one such stay has been authorized when the owner has also provided a tenant with hardship relocation compensation of waiver of payment of 5 months' rent. d. On or after the effective date of the "Senior Citizens and Disabled Protected Tenancy Act," P.L. 1981, c.226 (C.2A:18-61.22 et seq.), notwithstanding the provisions of subsection a. of this section, where the court has jurisdiction pursuant to that subsection, whether by virtue of the authorization by the court of a stay of eviction or by virtue of any other proceedings required or instituted pursuant to P.L.1974, c. 49 (C. 2A:18-61.1 et seq.) or P.L.1975, c. 311 (C. 2A:18-61.6 et seq.), or in any action for declaratory judgment, the court may invoke some or all of the provisions of the "Senior Citizens and Disabled Protected Tenancy Act" and grant to a tenant, pursuant to that amendatory and supplementary act, a protected tenancy period upon the court's determination that: (1) The tenant would otherwise qualify as a senior citizen tenant or disabled tenant pursuant to that amendatory and supplementary act, except that the building or structure in which the dwelling unit is located was converted prior to the effective date of that amendatory and supplementary act; and (2) The granting of the protected tenancy period as applied to the tenant, giving particular consideration to whether a unit was sold on or before the date that the amendatory and supplementary act takes effect to a bona fide individual purchaser who intended personally to occupy the unit, would not be violative of concepts of fundamental fairness or due process. Where a court declines to grant a protected tenancy status, it shall nevertheless order such hardships stays as authorized by subsections a. and b. of this section until comparable relocation housing is provided. The hardship relocation compensation alternative of subsection c. of this section shall not be applicable in this situation. L.1975, c. 311, s. 8, eff. Feb. 19, 1976. Amended by L.1981, c. 8, s. 6, eff. Jan. 26, 1981; L.1981, c. 226, s. 14, eff. July 27, 1981.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:18-61.4 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 18 / Section 18-61.4
Waiver of rights by provision in lease; unenforceability
Status: in_force

Any provision in a lease whereby any tenant covered by section 2 of this act agrees that his tenancy may be terminated or not renewed for other than good cause as defined in section 2, or whereby the tenant waives any other rights under this act shall be deemed against public policy and unenforceable. L.1974, c. 49, s. 5, eff. June 25, 1974.
N.J. Stat. § 2C:33-16 — NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 33 / Section 33-16
Bringing alcoholic beverages, cannabis items onto school property; disorderly person.
Status: in_force

1. Any person of legal age to purchase alcoholic beverages or cannabis items, who, in the case of alcoholic beverages, knowingly and without the express written permission of the school board, its delegated authority, or any school principal, brings or possesses any alcoholic beverages, or in the case of cannabis items, brings, possesses, or consumes, including by smoking, vaping, or aerosolizing, any cannabis items, on any property used for school purposes which is owned by any school or school board, is guilty of a disorderly persons offense. For purposes of this section, an alcoholic beverage includes powdered alcohol as defined by R.S.33:1-1, and a cannabis item includes any item available for lawful consumption pursuant to the "New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory, Enforcement Assistance, and Marketplace Modernization Act," P.L.2021, c.16 (C.24:6I-31 et al.). L.1981, c.197, s.1; amended 2021, c.16, s.75.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:18-84 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 18 / Section 18-84
Nonapplicability to motor vehicles
Status: in_force

15. This act shall not be applicable to abandoned motor vehicles. L.1999,c.340,s.15.
N.J. Stat. § 2C:34-6 — NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 34 / Section 34-6
Definitions
Status: in_force

2. As used in sections 2 and 3 of this act: a. "Sexually oriented business" means: (1) A commercial establishment which as one of its principal business purposes offers for sale, rental, or display any of the following: Books, magazines, periodicals or other printed material, or photographs, films, motion pictures, video cassettes, slides or other visual representations which depict or describe a "specified sexual activity" or "specified anatomical area"; or still or motion picture machines, projectors or other image-producing devices which show images to one person per machine at any one time, and where the images so displayed are characterized by the depiction of a "specified sexual activity" or "specified anatomical area"; or instruments, devices, or paraphernalia which are designed for use in connection with a "specified sexual activity"; or (2) A commercial establishment which regularly features live performances characterized by the exposure of a "specified anatomical area" or by a "specified sexual activity," or which regularly shows films, motion pictures, video cassettes, slides, or other photographic representations which depict or describe a "specified sexual activity" or "specified anatomical area." b. "Person" means an individual, proprietorship, partnership, corporation, association, or other legal entity. c. "Specified anatomical area" means: (1) Less than completely and opaquely covered human genitals, pubic region, buttock or female breasts below a point immediately above the top of the areola; or (2) Human male genitals in a discernibly turgid state, even if covered. d. "Specified sexual activity" means: (1) The fondling or other erotic touching of covered or uncovered human genitals, pubic region, buttock or female breast; or (2) Any actual or simulated act of human masturbation, sexual intercourse or deviate sexual intercourse. L.1995,c.230,s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 2B:12-23.1 — NJ Code / Title 2B / Chapter 12 / Section 12-23.1
Penalties payable in installments; alternative penalties.
Status: in_force

1. a. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, if a municipal court finds that a person does not have the ability to pay a penalty in full on the date of the hearing or has failed to pay a previously imposed penalty, the court may order the person to perform community service in lieu of the payment of a penalty; or, order the payment of the penalty in installments for a period of time determined by the court. If a person defaults on any payment and a municipal court finds that the defendant does not have the ability to pay, the court may: (1) reduce the penalty, suspend the penalty, or modify the installment plan; (2) order that credit be given against the amount owed for each day of confinement, if the court finds that the person has served jail time for the default; (3) revoke any unpaid portion of the penalty, if the court finds that the circumstances that warranted the imposition have changed or that it would be unjust to require payment; (4) order the person to perform community service in lieu of payment of the penalty; or (5) impose any other alternative permitted by law in lieu of payment of the penalty. b. For the purposes of this section, "penalty" means any fine, statutorily-mandated assessment, surcharge or other financial penalty imposed by a municipal court, except restitution or a surcharge assessed pursuant to subsection f. of section 1 of P.L.2000, c.75 (C.39:4-97.2). L.2009, c.317, s.1; amended 2013, c.255.
N.J. Stat. § 2C:98-4 — NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 98 / Section 98-4
Effective date
Status: in_force

This act shall take effect the first day of the thirteenth month following enactment. L.1978, c. 95, s. 2C:98-4, eff. Sept. 1, 1979.
N.J. Stat. § 2C:36-9 — NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 36 / Section 36-9
Pending Cases
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other provision of this act, the provisions of P.L. 1970, c. 226 (C. 24:21-1 et seq.) shall remain in full force and effect as to any offense committed prior to the effective date of this act. L. 1987, c. 106, s. 2.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:17-35 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 17 / Section 17-35
Notice of time and place of sale of proprietary rights
Status: in_force

The sheriff making a sale under execution of the proprietary rights or shares mentioned in section 2A:17-18 of this title shall give notice, by advertisements, signed by himself, and put up in his office and by an advertisement in one of the newspapers published in this state, of the time and place of exposing such rights or shares to sale, at least 2 months before the time appointed for selling the same.
L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:65B-3 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 65B / Section 65B-3
Violations, penalties.
Status: in_force

3. a. A person violating the provisions of section 2 of this act shall be liable, in addition to the liability for any civil damages for any injury to a plaintiff resulting from the sale or offering for sale of a Yo-Yo Waterball, for a civil penalty of: (1) not more than $10,000, for the first offense; and (2) not more than $20,000, for the second and each subsequent offense. b. The penalty prescribed by this section shall be collected and enforced by summary proceedings under the "Penalty Enforcement Law of 1999," P.L.1999, c.274 (C.2A:58-10 et seq.). L.2007, c.224, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:15-60 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 15 / Section 15-60
State or person prosecuting therefor
Status: in_force

In an action brought by the state, or the governor, or any person for the use of the state, the plaintiff shall recover costs as any other plaintiff; but the defendant in such an action shall not recover any costs against such plaintiff, whether the action is dismissed, judgment shall pass in favor of the defendant or any other proceeding is taken. This section shall not apply to any popular action, nor to any action on a penal statute, prosecuted by any person on behalf of himself and the state.
L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:167-11 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 167 / Section 167-11
Investigation by state parole board
Status: in_force

The governor, in his discretion, may, prior to determining whether to revoke any such license or order, refer the matter to the state parole board for its investigation, and in such case the board shall make a full and complete investigation and report thereon in writing to the governor with its recommendations in the case. The governor may also, by general rule or regulation, require the state parole board to investigate all such cases. In such event the board shall make a full and complete investigation and report in writing to the governor with its recommendations in each such case.
L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:61-6 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 61 / Section 61-6
Publication of notices of adjournments; fee
Status: in_force

If a sale of real estate governed by this chapter is adjourned for more than 1 week, notice thereof shall be published once within 1 week after the date of the adjournment in the newspapers in which the original notice of the sale was published unless the original advertisement of the sale specifically reserved the right to adjourn the sale, in which case no further notice need be published. The adjournment notice need only consist of a statement of the parties to the cause and the time and place to which the sale is adjourned. In publishing any adjournment it shall not be necessary to continue the publication of the original advertisement of the sale.
L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:31-1 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 31 / Section 31-1
When action lies
Status: in_force

When the death of a person is caused by a wrongful act, neglect or default, such as would, if death had not ensued, have entitled the person injured to maintain an action for damages resulting from the injury, the person who would have been liable in damages for the injury if death had not ensued shall be liable in an action for damages, notwithstanding the death of the person injured and although the death was caused under circumstances amounting in law to a crime.
L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:155-2 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 155 / Section 155-2
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter: "State" shall include the District of Columbia. "Fresh pursuit" shall include fresh pursuit as defined by the common law, and also the pursuit of a person who has committed a felony or who is reasonably suspected of having committed a felony. It shall also include the pursuit of a person suspected of having committed a supposed felony, though no felony has actually been committed, if there is reasonable ground for believing that a felony has been committed. Fresh pursuit as used herein shall not necessarily imply instant pursuit, but pursuit without unreasonable delay. "Felony" shall include high misdemeanor.
L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:30B-1 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 30B / Section 30B-1
Findings, declarations.
Status: in_force

1. The Legislature finds and declares that: a. Trade in child sexual abuse or exploitation material, often referred to as child pornography, is a lucrative business which sexually exploits children and preys on their vulnerability. b. While criminal laws exist to penalize those who sexually exploit children, these laws are sometimes insufficient to protect and indemnify the victim and prevent the perpetrators from accumulating large profits from the making and distribution of "kiddie porn." c. This act is designed to give the victims of trade in child sexual abuse or exploitation material a civil action against those persons who sexually abuse or exploit them for profit directly or indirectly which can be brought through a parent or guardian or child advocacy organization or by the victim upon reaching the age of majority. Any director, officer, servant, employee, or other person authorized to act on behalf of a corporation may be personally liable if found liable individually or jointly with the corporation under the provisions of this act. d. The act will allow victims to recover three times the financial gains made by those who exploit them and will authorize injunctive relief to halt the making and distribution of films and other materials. L.1992,c.7,s.1; amended 2024, c.92, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:18-61.1a — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 18 / Section 18-61.1a
Findings
Status: in_force

The Legislature finds that: a. Acute State and local shortages of supply and high levels of demand for residential dwellings have motivated removal of blameless tenants in order to directly or indirectly profit from conversion to higher income rental or ownership interest residential use. b. This has resulted in unfortunate attempts to displace tenants employing pretexts, stratagems or means other than those provided pursuant to the intent of State eviction laws designated to fairly balance and protect rights of tenants and landlords. c. These devices have circumvented the intent of current State eviction laws by failing to utilize available means to avoid displacement, such as: protected tenancies; rights to purchase; rent affordability protection; full disclosures relevant to eviction challenges; and stays of eviction where relocation is lacking. d. It is in the public interest of the State to maintain for citizens the broadest protections available under State eviction laws to avoid such displacement and resultant loss of affordable housing, which, due to housing's uniqueness as the most costly and difficult to change necessity of life, causes overcrowding, unsafe and unsanitary conditions, blight, burdens on community services, wasted resources, homelessness, emigration from the State and personal hardship, which is particularly severe for vulnerable seniors, the disabled, the frail, minorities, large families and single parents. e. Such personal hardship includes, but is not limited to: economic loss, time loss, physical and emotional stress, and in some cases severe emotional trauma, illness, homelessness or other irreparable harm resulting from strain of eviction controversy; relocation search and moving difficulties; anxiety caused by lack of information, uncertainty, and resultant planning difficulty; employment, education, family and social disruption; relocation and empty unit security hazards; relocation to premises of less affordability, capacity, accessibility and physical or environmental quality; and relocation adjustment problems, particularly of the blind or other disabled citizens. f. It is appropriate to take legislative notice of relevant legislative findings adopted pursuant to section 2 of the "Senior Citizens and Disabled Protected Tenancy Act," P.L. 1981, c. 226 (C. 2A:18-61.23) and section 2 of the "Prevention of Homelessness Act (1984)," P.L. 1984, c. 180 (C. 52:27D-281), which, with the findings of this section, have relevance to this 1986 amendatory and supplementary act and P.L. 1974, c. 49 (C. 2A:18-61.1 et seq.). g. This 1986 amendatory and supplementary act is adopted in order to protect the public health, safety and welfare of the citizens of New Jersey. L. 1986, c. 138, s. 10, eff. Oct. 29, 1986.
N.J. Stat. § 2C:33-23.3 — NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 33 / Section 33-23.3
Offense relative to access of information indicating the location of law enforcement vehicles.
Status: in_force

1. a. (1) A person commits a disorderly persons offense if, without license or privilege to do so, he knowingly intercepts a signal transmitted by an automatic vehicle location system which identifies the current location of a law enforcement vehicle. (2) A person commits a disorderly persons offense if, without license or privilege to do so, he knowingly discloses information provided by a signal transmitted by an automatic vehicle location system which identifies the current or prior location of a law enforcement vehicle to a person who is not authorized to receive or access such information. (3) A person commits a crime of the fourth degree if he uses information provided by a signal transmitted by an automatic vehicle location system which identifies the current or prior location of a law enforcement vehicle for an unlawful purpose. b. (1) This section shall not in any way limit the authority of any law enforcement officer acting within the scope of his official duties. (2) It shall not be deemed an unlawful purpose for any person to use information provided by a signal transmitted by an automatic vehicle location system which identifies the prior location of a law enforcement vehicle to evaluate or examine the operations of a law enforcement agency; provided, however, that nothing in this act shall be deemed to authorize any person to receive or access information provided by a signal transmitted by an automatic vehicle location system which identifies the location of a law enforcement vehicle if such receipt or access could reasonably jeopardize the safety of a law enforcement officer or the public, or compromise the integrity of any ongoing investigation. c. Nothing in this act shall preclude an indictment and conviction for any other offense defined by the laws of this State. d. For purposes of this section: "Automatic vehicle location system" means an automated system, such as a global positioning system, for tracking the geographic location of a motor vehicle and transmitting that location information to an authorized receiving entity; and "Global positioning system" means a reporting technology that is monitored by a network of electronic navigation components in which a vehicle may be identified and tracked via satellite. L.2013, c.127, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:83-5 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 83 / Section 83-5
Official record or report as evidence that person is missing, interned, etc.
Status: in_force

An official written report or record, or duly certified copy thereof, that a person is missing, missing in action, interned in a neutral country, or beleagured, besieged or captured by an enemy, or is dead, or is alive, made by such board or by any officer or employee of the United States authorized by the federal act referred to in this article or by any other law of the United States to make same, shall be received in any court, office or other place in this state as presumptive evidence that such person is missing, missing in action, interned in a neutral country, or beleagured, besieged or captured by an enemy, or is dead, or is alive, as the case may be.
L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:31-6 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 31 / Section 31-6
To whom amount recovered paid; release or cancellation of judgment
Status: in_force

When an action is commenced by an administrator ad prosequendum under this chapter, no payment in settlement thereof or in satisfaction of a judgment rendered therein shall be made to him, but such payment shall be made only to the duly appointed general administrator of the estate of the decedent, who has filed a bond or supplemental bond adequate to protect the persons entitled to receive the amount so paid. No release or cancellation of a judgment, whether by warrant or otherwise, by an administrator ad prosequendum or by his attorney of record or attorney in fact shall release the person making payment from liability to the persons entitled to any intestate personal property of the decedent, shall operate as a valid cancellation of the judgment or be an authority to the clerk of any court to cancel the judgment of record.
L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:53A-44 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 53A / Section 53A-44
Provision of protected seating for spectators, recognition of inherent risks, statement
Status: in_force

of intent. 2. The Legislature recognizes that baseball stadium owners and operators have a duty to provide protected seating to spectators who, seeking to avoid the risk of injury, desire protection. However, the Legislature also recognizes that persons who attend professional baseball games may be injured as a result of the risks inherent in being a spectator at such games. The Legislature further finds that attendance at such professional baseball games is a family and community based activity to be encouraged. Moreover, the State derives economic benefit from spectators attending professional baseball games. Therefore, it is the intent of the Legislature to encourage attendance at professional baseball games. Limiting the civil liability of those who own professional baseball teams and those who own the stadiums where professional baseball games are played will help contain costs, thereby keeping ticket prices affordable. L.2005,c.362,s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 2B:21-9 — NJ Code / Title 2B / Chapter 21 / Section 21-9
Statement of investigation
Status: in_force

a. A person who has been investigated by a grand jury and against whom no indictment has been returned, may request the grand jury to issue a statement indicating that a charge against the person was investigated and that the grand jury did not return an indictment from the evidence presented. The grand jury shall issue the statement upon the approval of the court which summoned the grand jury. The statement shall issue upon the completion of the investigation of the charge, but not beyond the end of the grand jury's term. b. A person who has been called to appear before a grand jury for a purpose other than the investigation of a charge against the person, may request the grand jury to issue a statement indicating that the person was called only as a witness in an investigation, and that the investigation did not involve a charge against the person. The grand jury shall issue the statement upon the approval of the court which summoned the grand jury. The statement shall issue upon the completion of the investigation of the charge or a series of related charges, but not beyond the end of the grand jury's term. Source: 2A:73B-2 L.1995,c.44,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:37-6 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 37 / Section 37-6
Deed and delivery of possession to purchaser
Status: in_force

The attorney general shall, upon the production to him of the certificate and receipt mentioned in section 2A:37-5 of this title, in the name of the state, execute and deliver to the purchaser at the sale a deed of the real estate described in the certificate of sale, granting and conveying an estate of inheritance to such real estate to the purchaser, his heirs and assigns forever. Upon the presentation to the sheriff of the deed, he shall deliver the possession of the real estate therein described to the purchaser.
L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:15-5.9 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 15 / Section 15-5.9
Short title
Status: in_force

1. This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Punitive Damages Act." L.1995,c.142,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:52-1 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 52 / Section 52-1
Action for change of name
Status: in_force

2A:52-1. Any person may institute an action in Superior Court, for authority to assume another name. The complaint for a change of name shall be accompanied by a sworn affidavit stating the applicant's name, date of birth, social security number, whether or not the applicant has ever been convicted of a crime, and whether any criminal charges are pending against him and, if such convictions or pending charges exist, shall provide such details in connection therewith sufficient to readily identify the matter referred to. The sworn affidavit shall also recite that the action for a change of name is not being instituted for purposes of avoiding or obstructing criminal prosecution or for avoiding creditors or perpetrating a criminal or civil fraud. If criminal charges are pending, the applicant shall serve a copy of the complaint and affidavit upon any State or county prosecuting authority responsible for the prosecution of any pending charges. A person commits a crime of the fourth degree if he knowingly gives or causes to be given false information under this section. L.1951 (1st SS), c.344; amended 1981,c.362,s.1, 1993,c.228,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 2B:10-4 — NJ Code / Title 2B / Chapter 10 / Section 10-4
State costs, employees, and fees after 1994
Status: in_force

4. On and after January 1, 1995: a. The State is required to pay for judicial costs and probation costs; b. All judicial employees shall be employees of the State; and c. Any judicial fees or probation fees collected shall be paid to the State Treasury. L.1993,c.275,s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:34-53 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 34 / Section 34-53
Short title.
Status: in_force

1. Short Title. This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act." L.2004,c.147,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 2C:20-16 — NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 20 / Section 20-16
Operation of facility for sale of stolen automobile parts; penalties
Status: in_force

a. A person who knowingly maintains or operates any premises, place or facility used for the remodeling, repainting, or separating of automobile parts for resale of any stolen automobile is guilty of a crime of the second degree. b. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, any person convicted of a violation of this section shall forthwith forfeit his right to operate a motor vehicle in this State for a period to be fixed by the court at not less than three nor more than five years. The court shall cause a report of the conviction to be filed with the Director of the Division of Motor Vehicles. L.1991,c.80,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:158A-4 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 158A / Section 158A-4
Public defender; appointment; term; salary; vacancy
Status: in_force

The head of the office shall be the Public Defender, who shall be an attorney-at-law of this State and experienced in the practice of law in this State. He shall be appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate for a term of 5 years and until the appointment and qualification of his successor. He shall devote his entire time to the duties of his office and shall receive such salary as shall be provided by law. Any vacancy occurring in the office of the Public Defender shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment, but for the unexpired term only. L.1967, c. 43, s. 4, eff. July 1, 1967.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:23C-8 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 23C / Section 23C-8
Confidentiality.
Status: in_force

8. Confidentiality. Unless made during a session of a mediation which is open, or is required by law to be open, to the public, mediation communications are confidential to the extent agreed by the parties or provided by other law or rule of this State. L.2004,c.157,s.8.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:18-39 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 18 / Section 18-39
Satisfaction of docketed judgment; entry
Status: in_force

2A:18-39. Satisfaction of a judgment docketed as herein provided may be entered in the same manner and upon the same evidence in which satisfaction of an original judgment of the Superior Court other than of the Special Civil Part. L.1951 (1st SS), c.344; amended 1991,c.91,s.57.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:14-7 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 14 / Section 14-7
20 years; real actions
Status: in_force

Every action at law for real estate shall be commenced within 20 years next after the right or title thereto, or cause of such action shall have accrued.
L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:23B-13 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 23B / Section 23B-13
Action by majority.
Status: in_force

13. Action by Majority. If there is more than one arbitrator, the powers of an arbitrator shall be exercised by a majority of the arbitrators, but all of them shall conduct the hearing pursuant to subsection c. of section 15 of this act. L.2003,c.95,s.13.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:15-95 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 15 / Section 15-95
Validation of sales where defect in notice to non-resident defendants
Status: in_force

L.1939, c. 54, p. 79, s. 1, entitled "An act validating the sales of certain lands, tenements, hereditaments or real estate made under any decree, judgment or order of any court of this state, or any execution or other process issued thereon," saved from repeal.
L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:24-5 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 24 / Section 24-5
Naming arbitrators or umpire
Status: in_force

2A:24-5. If a method is provided in the agreement for naming or appointing an arbitrator or an umpire, it shall be followed; but if not so provided, or if one is provided and a party thereto shall fail to avail himself thereof, or for other reasons there shall be a lapse or failure in the naming of an arbitrator or an umpire or in filling a vacancy, the Superior Court may in the summary action provided for in N.J.S.2A:24-3 or in another action, designate and appoint an arbitrator or an umpire, as the case may require, who shall act thereunder with the same force and effect as if specifically named therein. The arbitration shall be by a single arbitrator unless otherwise provided. L.1951 (1st SS), c.344; amended 1991,c.91,s.81.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:42-10.13 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 42 / Section 42-10.13
Application of act to rental premises for dwelling purposes
Status: in_force

This act shall apply to all rental premises or units used for dwelling purposes except owner-occupied premises with not more than two rental units. Mobile home spaces and mobile homes shall constitute rental premises under this act. L.1970, c. 210, s. 4, eff. Sept. 30, 1970. Amended by L.1975, c. 124, s. 1, eff. June 5, 1975.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:23A-6 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 23A / Section 23A-6
Provisional remedies
Status: in_force

a. Whenever an umpire acts upon an application for relief in the nature of a civil provisional remedy under any applicable law, including the civil remedies of attachment, replevin, sequestration, and other corresponding or equivalent remedies, however designated and regardless of whether the remedy is ancillary to an action or must be obtained by an independent action, the umpire shall have full authority to act thereon. Whenever any of these remedies are applied for during an alternative resolution proceeding, the umpire shall promptly rule on that application. Any determination reached before a final award shall be considered an intermediate ruling as provided for in subsection b. of section 5 of this act. Any party may apply at any time to the Superior Court or any other court of competent jurisdiction for an order enforcing the determination of the umpire directing relief in the nature of any of the provisional remedies provided for in this section. Whenever enforcement of an order is sought pursuant to this subsection, review of the validity of the order may be had by way of defense to enforcement. b. Where reasonably required by the circumstances, a party may apply to the Superior Court or any other court of competent jurisdiction for an order granting any of the provisional remedies or other relief set forth in this section, before the umpire provided for in the agreement, or designated by the court, is authorized or able to act on the request for relief. L. 1987, c. 54, s. 6.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:37-3 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 37 / Section 37-3
Exemplification of proceedings deposited with secretary of state; sale by state treasurer
Status: in_force

Upon the return of the writ of seizure the attorney general shall cause the record and proceedings to be exemplified under the seal of the court and deposit the exemplification in the office of the secretary of state. The state treasurer shall thereupon cause the affected real estate to be sold at a public sale.
L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.
N.J. Stat. § 2C:14-19 — NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 14 / Section 14-19
Records, copies of protective orders.
Status: in_force

7. a. All records maintained pursuant to P.L.2015, c.147 (C.2C:14-13 et al.) shall be confidential and shall not be made available to any individual or institution except as otherwise provided by law. b. A victim shall be provided with copies of all protective orders issued pursuant to P.L.2015, c.147 (C.2C:14-13 et al.) and other relevant documents upon request at no cost. L.2015, c.147, s.7.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:53A-29 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 53A / Section 53A-29
Noncompliance deemed failure to state cause of action
Status: in_force

4. If the plaintiff fails to provide an affidavit or a statement in lieu thereof, pursuant to section 2 or 3 of this act, it shall be deemed a failure to state a cause of action. L.1995,c.139,s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:168A-12 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 168A / Section 168A-12
Inapplicability to private employers.
Status: in_force

6. This act shall not apply to private employers. A private employer may, in its sole and complete discretion, consider a certificate issued under this statute in making employment decisions. Nothing in this section shall be construed to create any right, privilege, or duty or to change any right, privilege, or duty existing under law. L.2007, c.327, s.6.
N.J. Stat. § 2C:20-2 — NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 20 / Section 20-2
Consolidation of theft and computer criminal activity offenses.
Status: in_force

2C:20-2. a. Consolidation of Theft and Computer Criminal Activity Offenses. Conduct denominated theft or computer criminal activity in this chapter constitutes a single offense, but each episode or transaction may be the subject of a separate prosecution and conviction. A charge of theft or computer criminal activity may be supported by evidence that it was committed in any manner that would be theft or computer criminal activity under this chapter, notwithstanding the specification of a different manner in the indictment or accusation, subject only to the power of the court to ensure fair trial by granting a bill of particulars, discovery, a continuance, or other appropriate relief where the conduct of the defense would be prejudiced by lack of fair notice or by surprise. b. Grading of theft offenses. (1) Theft constitutes a crime of the second degree if: (a) The amount involved is $75,000 or more; (b) The property is taken by extortion; (c) The property stolen is a controlled dangerous substance or controlled substance analog as defined in N.J.S.2C:35-2 and the quantity is in excess of one kilogram; (d) The property stolen is a person's benefits under federal or State law, or from any other source, which the Department of Human Services or an agency acting on its behalf has budgeted for the person's health care and the amount involved is $75,000 or more; (e) The property stolen is human remains or any part thereof; except that, if the human remains are stolen by deception or falsification of a document by which a gift of all or part of a human body may be made pursuant to P.L.2008, c.50 (C.26:6-77 et al.), the theft constitutes a crime of the first degree; or (f) It is in breach of an obligation by a person in his capacity as a fiduciary and the amount involved is $50,000 or more. (2) Theft constitutes a crime of the third degree if: (a) The amount involved exceeds $500 but is less than $75,000; (b) The property stolen is a firearm, vessel, boat, horse, domestic companion animal or airplane; (c) The property stolen is a controlled dangerous substance or controlled substance analog as defined in N.J.S.2C:35-2 and the amount involved is less than $75,000 or is undetermined and the quantity is one kilogram or less; (d) It is from the person of the victim; (e) It is in breach of an obligation by a person in his capacity as a fiduciary and the amount involved is less than $50,000; (f) It is by threat not amounting to extortion; (g) It is of a public record, writing or instrument kept, filed or deposited according to law with or in the keeping of any public office or public servant; (h) The property stolen is a person's benefits under federal or State law, or from any other source, which the Department of Human Services or an agency acting on its behalf has budgeted for the person's health care and the amount involved is less than $75,000; (i) The property stolen is any real or personal property related to, necessary for, or derived from research, regardless of value, including, but not limited to, any sample, specimens and components thereof, research subject, including any warm-blooded or cold-blooded animals being used for research or intended for use in research, supplies, records, data or test results, prototypes or equipment, as well as any proprietary information or other type of information related to research; (j) The property stolen is a New Jersey Prescription Blank as referred to in R.S.45:14-14; (k) The property stolen consists of an access device or a defaced access device; (l) The property stolen consists of anhydrous ammonia and the actor intends it to be used to manufacture methamphetamine; or (m) The property stolen consists of a package delivered to a residential property by a cargo carrier and the amount involved is less than $75,000 or is undetermined. (3) Theft constitutes a crime of the fourth degree if the amount involved is at least $200 but does not exceed $500. (4) Theft constitutes a disorderly persons offense if: (a) The amount involved was less than $200; or (b) The property stolen is an electronic vehicle identification system transponder. The amount involved in a theft or computer criminal activity shall be determined by the trier of fact. The amount shall include, but shall not be limited to, the amount of any State tax avoided, evaded or otherwise unpaid, improperly retained or disposed of. Amounts involved in thefts, thefts of motor vehicles, or computer criminal activities committed pursuant to one scheme or course of conduct, whether from the same person or several persons, may be aggregated in determining the grade of the offense. c. Claim of right. It is an affirmative defense to prosecution for theft that the actor: (1) Was unaware that the property or service was that of another; (2) Acted under an honest claim of right to the property or service involved or that he had a right to acquire or dispose of it as he did; or (3) Took property exposed for sale, intending to purchase and pay for it promptly, or reasonably believing that the owner, if present, would have consented. d. Theft from spouse. It is no defense that theft or computer criminal activity was from or committed against the actor's spouse, except that misappropriation of household and personal effects, or other property normally accessible to both spouses, is theft or computer criminal activity only if it occurs after the parties have ceased living together. amended 1979, c.178, s.33; 1981, c.167, s.6; 1987, c.76, s.31; 1987, c.106, s.5; 1993, c.219, s.3; 1993, c.363; 1995, c.20, s.5; 1996, c.154, s.9; 1997, c.6, s.2; 1998, c.100, s.2; 1999, c.95, s.2; 2003, c.39, s.7; 2005, c.207, s.4; 2007, c.36, s.2; 2008, c.50, s.21; 2011, c.1, s.1; 2013, c.58, s.2; 2021, c.448; 2023, c.101, s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 2B:12-31 — NJ Code / Title 2B / Chapter 12 / Section 12-31
Suspension of driving privileges.
Status: in_force

2B:12-31. Suspension of driving privileges. a. (1) If a defendant charged with a disorderly persons offense, a petty disorderly persons offense, a violation of a municipal ordinance, or a violation of any other law of this State for which a penalty may be imposed fails to appear at any scheduled court proceeding after written notice has been given to said defendant pursuant to the Rules of Court, a municipal court may order the suspension of the person's driving privileges or nonresident reciprocity privilege or prohibit the person from receiving or obtaining driving privileges until the pending matter is adjudicated or otherwise disposed of, except by dismissal for failure of defendant to appear. (2) If a defendant sentenced to pay a fine or costs, make restitution, perform community service, serve a term of probation, or do any other act as a condition of that sentence fails to do so, a municipal court may order the suspension of the person's driving privileges or nonresident reciprocity privilege or prohibit the person from receiving or obtaining driving privileges until the terms and conditions of the sentence have been performed or modified. b. Prior to any action being taken pursuant to the provisions of this section, the defendant shall be given notice of the proposed action and afforded an opportunity to appear before the court to contest the validity of the proposed action. c. The municipal court shall notify the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission of any action taken pursuant to the provisions of this section. d. Any action taken by a municipal court pursuant to this section shall be in addition to any other remedies which are available to the court and in addition to any other penalties which may be imposed by the court. e. (1) When a defendant whose license has been suspended pursuant to subsection a. of this section satisfies the requirements of that subsection, the municipal court shall forward to the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission a notice to restore the defendant's driving privileges. (2) There shall be included in the fines and penalties imposed by a court on a defendant whose license has been suspended pursuant to subsection a. of this section, the following: (a) A fee of $3.00 which shall be transferred to the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission; (b) A penalty of $10.00 for the issuance of the failure to appear notice; and (c) A penalty of $15.00 for the order of suspension of defendant's driving privileges. repealed 2019, c.276, s.20; amended 2021, c.16, s.63.
N.J. Stat. § 2C:58-4.3 — NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 58 / Section 58-4.3
Liability insurance, handgun, public, carrying.
Status: in_force

4. a. Every private citizen who carries a handgun in public in this State shall maintain liability insurance coverage insuring against loss resulting from liability imposed by law for bodily injury, death, and property damage sustained by any person arising out of the ownership, maintenance, operation or use of a firearm carried in public wherein such coverage shall be at least in an amount or limit of $300,000, exclusive of interest and costs, on account of injury to or death of more than one person and for damage to property, in any one incident. b. Proof of liability insurance, as required pursuant to subsection a. of this section, shall be produced by the person carrying a handgun in public, within a reasonable amount of time following any injury, death, or property damage alleged to have been caused by the person carrying the handgun in public. This requirement shall be satisfied by delivering a full and complete copy of the applicable policy or policies of insurance that meet the standards established by subsection a. of this section and that were in force at the time of the injury, death, or property damage. Notwithstanding the provisions of this subsection, disclosure of policy information under this section shall not constitute an admission that the alleged injury, death, or property damage is subject to the policy. Information concerning the insurance policy shall not be admissible as evidence at trial by reason of disclosure pursuant to this subsection. The disclosure shall be confidential and available only to the injured person, representative of the decedent, or owner of damaged property and the attorney representing the injured person, representative of the decedent, or owner of damaged property and personnel in the office of the attorney. c. A violation of this section shall be a crime of the fourth degree and shall constitute full and sufficient grounds for revocation of a permit to carry a handgun issued pursuant to N.J.S.2C:58-4. L.2022, c.131, s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 2B:21-5 — NJ Code / Title 2B / Chapter 21 / Section 21-5
Selection of foreperson and deputy foreperson
Status: in_force

The foreperson and the deputy foreperson of each grand jury shall be selected publicly and randomly from the persons impanelled as members of the grand jury. A person selected as the foreperson or deputy foreperson may freely decline to serve in the position, in which case another person shall be selected publicly and randomly to serve. Source: New L.1995,c.44,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:17-29 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 17 / Section 17-29
Notice to levying officer; stay of sale; jury to try claim
Status: in_force

2A:17-29. When, by virtue of an execution issued out of any court of this State, goods or chattels are levied on or taken into possession by a sheriff or other authorized officer, and claim is made thereto by a person other than the execution defendant, by notice in writing delivered to the officer executing the writ, the officer shall immediately delay his sale thereunder for 10 days, to enable the claimant to institute an action to establish the claim in said court. The action shall proceed in a summary manner and shall be tried by jury, unless a jury be waived by the parties to the action.
L.1951 (1st SS), c.344; amended 1991,c.91,s.41.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:15-93 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 15 / Section 15-93
Payment of enemy property to United States attorney general
Status: in_force

When an action mentioned in section 2A:15-92 of this title, or a proceeding in any such action, is brought for the purpose of directing, approving or authorizing the payment of any money or the delivery, transfer or conveyance of any property to a person mentioned in that section or to his heirs, devisees, grantees, next of kin, issue, legatees, and personal representatives, or any other defendant, or for the purpose of adjudging that he is or they are entitled to any moneys or property or an interest therein, and it appears to be in the public interest that such payment, delivery, transfer or conveyance should be withheld, the court in which the action is pending may direct by its judgment or order that such money be paid or such property be delivered, transferred or conveyed to the attorney general of the United States, if he will receive the same. Upon such payment or delivery, transfer or conveyance, any fiduciary, or officer or other person in possession or having custody or control of said moneys or property, or any other person adjudged by the court to be liable for the payment of any money or the delivery of any property to such defendant, shall take therefor the receipt of the attorney general. If the attorney general, within 60 days after receipt by him of a certified copy of said judgment or order, which shall be sent to him at the office of alien property by registered mail, shall not file with the clerk of the court a consent to accept and receipt for such money or property, the said fiduciary, officer or other person may, upon filing an affidavit stating the failure of the attorney general so to do, pay the said money or, if the court so orders, deliver, transfer or convey the said property to the clerk of the court, taking therefor the receipt of the said clerk. Such receipt signed by or on behalf of the attorney general or the said clerk, as the case may be, shall be a full and sufficient discharge, of the fiduciary, officer or other person for money so paid or the property so delivered, transferred or conveyed to the attorney general or the said clerk and against any claimant thereto entitled. The receipt may be recorded in the office of the surrogate, or the clerk of the court, appointing him, in the same manner in which releases for legacies and distributive shares may be recorded.
L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.
N.J. Stat. § 2C:104-6 — NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 104 / Section 104-6
Material witness hearing
Status: in_force

2C:104-6 Material witness hearing. a. At the material witness hearing, the following rights shall be afforded to the person: (1) the right to be represented by an attorney and to have an attorney appointed if the person cannot afford one; (2) the right to be heard and to present witnesses and evidence; (3) the right to have all of the evidence considered by the court in support of the application; and (4) the right to confront and cross-examine witnesses. b. If the judge finds that there is probable cause to believe that the person is unlikely to respond to a subpoena and has information material to the prosecution or defense of a pending indictment, accusation or complaint for a crime, or a criminal investigation before a grand jury, the judge shall determine that the person is a material witness and may set the conditions of release of the material witness. c. If the judge finds by clear and convincing evidence that confinement is the only method that will secure the appearance of the material witness, the judge may order the confinement of the material witness. d. The judge shall set forth the facts and reasons in support of the material witness order on the record. Source: 2A:162-2. L.1994,c.126,s.6.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:169-3 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 169 / Section 169-3
Arrest of disorderly person without process.
Status: in_force

2A:169-3. Whenever an offense is committed in his presence, any police officer shall, and any other person may, apprehend without warrant or process any disorderly person, and take him before any magistrate of the county where apprehended.
L.1951 (1st SS), c.344; amended 2023, c.250, s.10.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:23D-1 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 23D / Section 23D-1
Short title.
Status: in_force

1. This act shall be known and may be cited as the "New Jersey Family Collaborative Law Act." L.2014, c.50, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:168-8 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 168 / Section 168-8
Salaries and expenses of probation officers and employees
Status: in_force

2A:168-8. The judge authorized to appoint a chief probation officer or probation officers shall fix, by order under the hand of such judge, annual salaries to be paid such officers, and before any such order shall be made by such judge, notice of the time and place, when and where such order shall be considered, shall be given to the board of chosen freeholders of the county and such board shall be given an opportunity to be heard upon the same and such order shall be filed in the office of the County Clerk. The amounts so fixed shall be paid in equal semimonthly payments in the same manner as the salaries of other officers of the county. The necessary and reasonable expenses of salaried probation officers incurred in the performance of their duties shall be paid out of the county treasury, after itemized statements of such expenses have been approved by the chief probation officer and the Assignment Judge of the Superior Court and filed in the office of the county treasurer. On request of the chief probation officer, the necessary traveling and maintenance expenses in attending probation officers' meetings and conferences of social work shall be included, when previously authorized by the judge authorized to appoint probation officers. The salaries of employees appointed by the chief probation officer shall be fixed by the board of chosen freeholders in accordance with the schedules of the Civil Service Commission, and paid in the same manner as the salaries of probation officers. L.1951 (1st SS), c.344; amended 1953,c.311,s.2; 1991,c.91,s.138.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:14-1.3 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 14 / Section 14-1.3
Prohibition of certain actions after 10 years
Status: in_force

2. No action whether in contract, in tort or otherwise to recover damages for any deficiency in a survey of real property performed under contract for any purpose other than for any improvement to real property shall be taken against any person performing or furnishing such survey more than 10 years after the performance or furnishing of such survey. L.2001,c.76,s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:4-30.158 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 4 / Section 4-30.158
Receipt and disbursement of payments.
Status: in_force

35. Receipt and disbursement of payments. a. A support enforcement agency or tribunal of this State shall disburse promptly any amounts received pursuant to a support order, as directed by the order. The agency or tribunal shall furnish to a requesting party or tribunal of another state or a foreign country a certified statement by the custodian of the record of the amounts and dates of all payments received. b. If neither the obligor, nor the obligee who is an individual, nor the child resides in this State, upon request from the support enforcement agency of this State or another state or a tribunal of this State shall: (1) direct that the support payment be made to the support enforcement agency in the State in which the obligee is receiving services; and (2) issue and send to the obligor's employer a conforming income-withholding order or an administrative notice of change of payee, reflecting the redirected payments. c. The support enforcement agency of this State receiving redirected payments from another state pursuant to a law similar to subsection b. of this section shall furnish to a requesting party or tribunal of the other state a certified statement by the custodian of the record of the amount and dates of all payments received. L.2016, c.1, s.35.
N.J. Stat. § 2B:3-2 — NJ Code / Title 2B / Chapter 3 / Section 3-2
Clerks, offices and duties
Status: in_force

2B:3-2. Clerks, Offices and Duties. a. The offices of the Clerk of the Supreme Court, the Clerk of the Superior Court, and the Clerk of the Appellate Division of the Superior Court shall be in the City of Trenton. The offices of the Deputy Clerks of the Superior Court shall be in places selected by the Supreme Court as convenient for performance of the deputy clerks' duties except that any office of any deputy clerk subject to Title 11A, Civil Service, shall be in the county in which the deputy clerk previously served unless the deputy clerk consents to transfer. b. The clerk of each court shall be the custodian of the property, records and seal of the court. c. Any duties performed by a county clerk for any court shall be in the capacity of Deputy Clerk of the Superior Court as provided by the Constitution. Source: N.J.S.2A:1-4; N.J.S.2A:2-5; N.J.S.2A:6-20; N.J.S.2A:11-1 L.1991,c.119,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:58B-2 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 58B / Section 58B-2
Limitation on liability
Status: in_force

The provisions of any other law, rule or regulation to the contrary notwithstanding, the liability of any person constructing public works, buildings or improvements or offering services in connection with the construction of public works, buildings or improvements for the State, which work includes in whole or in part the removal or cleanup of hazardous substances, the discharge of hazardous substances, or the containment of hazardous substances at or near the construction sites, for any injury to a person or property caused by or related to such construction or services, shall be limited to acts or omissions of the person during the course of performing such construction or services which can be shown, based on a preponderance of the evidence, to have been negligent. For purposes of this act, the demonstration that the acts or omissions of a person performing such construction or services were in accordance with a plan which has been reviewed and approved by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection or the United States Environmental Protection Agency and pursuant to State or federal laws, rules or regulations, and in accordance with generally accepted practices and state-of-the-art scientific knowledge and utilization of the best technology reasonably available at the time of the removal, cleanup, containment or discharge of such hazardous substances shall create a rebuttable presumption that the acts or omissions were not negligent. This limitation on liability shall be limited to that element of the work which involves the development of a plan for the handling of hazardous substances and the handling of hazardous substances. This limitation on liability shall also apply to construction and services undertaken in the development of such a plan for approval. L. 1987, c. 77, s. 2.
N.J. Stat. § 2C:40-17 — NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 40 / Section 40-17
Tampering, degree of offense; sentencing requirements.
Status: in_force

2. a. Except as provided in subsection b. of this section, a person who knowingly tampers with a cosmetic, drug or food product is guilty of a crime of the third degree, except that nothing herein shall be deemed to preclude a charge for a greater crime under any other provision of Title 2C of the New Jersey Statutes. b. A health care professional or his agent who is authorized to prescribe, dispense or administer medication who knowingly tampers with medicine prescribed for a person is guilty of a crime of the second degree, except that nothing herein shall be deemed to preclude a charge for a greater crime under any other provision of Title 2C of the New Jersey Statutes. c. Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (2) of subsection a. of N.J.S.2C:43-6, any sentence imposed upon a health care professional or his agent pursuant to subsection b. of this section shall include a term of imprisonment. The court may not suspend or make any other noncustodial disposition of a person sentenced pursuant to the provisions of this subsection. L.1987, c.421, s.2; amended 2007, c.69, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:84-1 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 84 / Section 84-1
Stenographic reporter in proceedings on request
Status: in_force

In all proceedings had before any official, tribunal, board or governing body of this state, where not otherwise provided for by law, the official, tribunal, board or governing body shall, upon request of either party to the proceeding and at the expense of the requesting party, designate a competent stenographic reporter, who shall be duly sworn, to report verbatim the proceeding, excepting the arguments of counsel.
L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.
N.J. Stat. § 2C:21-17.3 — NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 21 / Section 21-17.3
Trafficking in personal identifying information pertaining to another person, certain; crime degrees; terms defined
Status: in_force

6. a. A person who knowingly distributes, manufactures or possesses any item containing personal identifying information pertaining to another person, without that person's authorization, and with knowledge that the actor is facilitating a fraud or injury to be perpetrated by anyone is guilty of a crime of the fourth degree. b. (1) If the person distributes, manufactures or possesses 20 or more items containing personal identifying information pertaining to another person, or five or more items containing personal information pertaining to five or more separate persons, without authorization, and with knowledge that the actor is facilitating a fraud or injury to be perpetrated by anyone the person is guilty of a crime of the third degree. (2) If the person distributes, manufactures or possesses 50 or more items containing personal identifying information pertaining to another person, or ten or more items containing personal identifying information pertaining to five or more separate persons, without authorization, and with knowledge that the actor is facilitating a fraud or injury to be perpetrated by anyone the person is guilty of a crime of the second degree. c. Distribution, manufacture or possession of 20 or more items containing personal identifying information pertaining to another person or of items containing personal identifying information pertaining to five or more separate persons without authorization shall create an inference that the items were distributed, manufactured or possessed with knowledge that the actor is facilitating a fraud or injury to be perpetrated by anyone. d. As used in this section: "Distribute" means, but is not limited to, any sale, purchase, transfer, gift, delivery, or provision to another, regardless of whether the distribution was for compensation. "Item" means a writing or document, whether issued by a governmental agency or made by any business or person, recorded by any method that contains personal identifying information. Item includes, but is not limited to, an access device, book, check, paper, card, instrument, or information stored in electronic form by way of e-mail or otherwise, on any computer, computer storage medium, computer program, computer software, computer equipment, computer system or computer network or any part thereof, or by other mechanical or electronic device such as cellular telephone, pager or other electronic device capable of storing information. L.2003,c.184,s.6.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:46-10 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 46 / Section 46-10
Application of chapter
Status: in_force

This chapter shall not apply to contracts and transactions existing upon April 28, 1941.
L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.
N.J. Stat. § 2C:33-23.2 — NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 33 / Section 33-23.2
Violations, fourth degree crime.
Status: in_force

2. A person who violates the provisions of this act is guilty of a crime of the fourth degree. L.2005,c.293,s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:18-66 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 18 / Section 18-66
Judgment; orders as to payment; stay of execution
Status: in_force

The court may either order the judgment paid to the prevailing party or into court for the use of the prevailing party at a certain date or by specified installments, and may stay the issue of execution and other supplementary process during compliance with its order. Such stay shall at all times be subject to be modified or vacated.
L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.
N.J. Stat. § 2C:25-34 — NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 25 / Section 25-34
Domestic violence restraining orders, central registry.
Status: in_force

1. The Administrative Office of the Courts shall establish and maintain a central registry of all persons who have had domestic violence restraining orders entered against them, all persons who have been charged with a crime or offense involving domestic violence, and all persons who have been charged with a violation of a court order involving domestic violence. All records made pursuant to this section shall be kept confidential and shall be released only to: a. A public agency authorized to investigate a report of domestic violence; b. A police or other law enforcement agency investigating a report of domestic violence, or conducting a background investigation involving a person's application for a firearm permit or employment as a police or law enforcement officer or for any other purpose authorized by law or the Supreme Court of the State of New Jersey; c. A court, upon its finding that access to such records may be necessary for determination of an issue before the court; d. A surrogate, in that person's official capacity as deputy clerk of the Superior Court, in order to prepare documents that may be necessary for a court to determine an issue in an adoption proceeding; or e. The Division of Child Protection and Permanency in the Department of Children and Families when the division is conducting a background investigation involving: (1) an allegation of child abuse or neglect, to include any adult member of the same household as the individual who is the subject of the abuse or neglect allegation; or (2) an out-of-home placement for a child being placed by the Division of Child Protection and Permanency, to include any adult member of the prospective placement household. Any individual, agency, surrogate, or court which receives from the Administrative Office of the Courts the records referred to in this section shall keep the records and reports, or parts thereof, confidential and shall not disseminate or disclose such records and reports, or parts thereof; provided that nothing in this section shall prohibit a receiving individual, agency, surrogate or court from disclosing records and reports, or parts thereof, in a manner consistent with and in furtherance of the purpose for which the records and reports or parts thereof were received. Any individual who disseminates or discloses a record or report, or parts thereof, of the central registry, for a purpose other than investigating a report of domestic violence, conducting a background investigation involving a person's application for a firearm permit or employment as a police or law enforcement officer, making a determination of an issue before the court, conducting a background investigation as specified in subsection e. of this section, or for any other purpose other than that which is authorized by law or the Supreme Court of the State of New Jersey, shall be guilty of a crime of the fourth degree. L.1999, c.421, s.1; amended 2003, c.286, s.1; 2006, c.47, s.26; 2012, c.16, s.9.
N.J. Stat. § 2C:43-13.6 — NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 43 / Section 43-13.6
Effect of dismissal.
Status: in_force

6. Effect of Dismissal. The conditional dismissal of petty disorderly persons or disorderly persons offenses granted pursuant to P.L.2013, c.158 (C.2C:43-13.1 et al.) shall not be deemed a conviction for purposes of disqualifications or disabilities, if any, imposed by law upon conviction of a petty disorderly persons or disorderly persons offense but shall be reported to the State Bureau of Identification criminal history record information files for purposes of determining future eligibility or exclusion from court diversion programs. A conditional dismissal granted pursuant to P.L.2013, c.158 (C.2C:43-13.1 et al.) shall not be deemed a conviction for the purposes of determining whether a second or subsequent offense has occurred under any law of this State. L.2013, c.158, s.6.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:61A-6 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 61A / Section 61A-6
Waiving provisions of this act prohibited
Status: in_force

A provision in any contract between a sales representative and a principal purporting to waive any provision of this act, whether by express waiver or by a provision stipulating that the contract is subject to the laws of another state, shall be void. L.1990,c.93,s.6.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:19-24 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 19 / Section 19-24
Claims filed after time; notice; exceptions; adjudication
Status: in_force

Upon the presentation of any claim after time as authorized by section 2A:19-23 of this title, the assignee, before allowing the same, shall give notice thereof by mail to the other creditors who have proved their claims, as directed by section 2A:19-26 of this title in relation to claims proved in time. The claim shall be subject to the same exceptions by the assignee or the other creditors as a claim filed in time and may be adjudicated upon in like manner.
L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.
N.J. Stat. § 2C:43-1 — NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 43 / Section 43-1
Degrees of crimes
Status: in_force

2C:43-1. Degrees of Crimes. a. Crimes defined by this code are classified, for the purpose of sentence, into four degrees, as follows: (1) Crimes of the first degree; (2) Crimes of the second degree; (3) Crimes of the third degree; and (4) Crimes of the fourth degree. A crime is of the first, second, third or fourth degree when it is so designated by the code. An offense, declared to be a crime, without specification of degree, is of the fourth degree. b. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a crime defined by any statute of this State other than this code and designated as a high misdemeanor shall constitute for the purpose of sentence a crime of the third degree. Except as provided in sections 2C:1-4c. and 2C:1-5b. and notwithstanding any other provision of law, a crime defined by any statute of this State other than this code and designated as a misdemeanor shall constitute for the purpose of sentence a crime of the fourth degree. L.1978, c.95; amended by L. 1979, c. 178, s. 81; 1987, c. 106, s. 8.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:44A-4 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 44A / Section 44A-4
Lien for improvements; attachment
Status: in_force

4. Liens for the following improvements shall attach to real property only in the manner herein prescribed. In the case of an improvement: a. Involving a dock, wharf, pier, bulkhead, return, jetty, piling, groin, boardwalk or pipeline above, on or below lands under waters within the State's jurisdiction, the lien shall be on the improvements together with the contracting owner's interest in the lots of land in front of or upon which the improvements are constructed and any interest of the contracting owner of the land in the land or waters in front of the land; b. Involving removal of a building or structure or part of a building or structure from its situs and its relocation on other land, the lien shall be on the contracting owner's interest in the improved real property on which the building or structure has been relocated; c. Involving excavation, drainage, dredging, landfill, irrigation work, construction of banks, making of channels, grading, filling, landscaping or the planting of any shrubs, trees or other nursery products, the lien shall be on the land to which the improvements are made, and shall not be upon the adjoining lands directly or indirectly benefited from the improvements. L.1993,c.318,s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:18-61.67 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 18 / Section 18-61.67
Notice provided in lease.
Status: in_force

2. If a residential lease agreement provides that the landlord is or may be entitled to recover attorney's fees or expenses, or both from the tenant for any action or summary proceeding arising out of the lease, as described in section 1 of P.L.2013, c.206 (C.2A:18-61.66), the lease clause shall also contain the following provision in a bold typeface in a font size no less than one point larger than the point size of the rest of the lease clause or 11 points, whichever is larger: IF THE TENANT IS SUCCESSFUL IN ANY ACTION OR SUMMARY PROCEEDING ARISING OUT OF THIS LEASE, THE TENANT SHALL RECOVER ATTORNEY'S FEES OR EXPENSES, OR BOTH FROM THE LANDLORD TO THE SAME EXTENT THE LANDLORD IS ENTITLED TO RECOVER ATTORNEY'S FEES OR EXPENSES, OR BOTH AS PROVIDED IN THIS LEASE. L.2013, c.206, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:42-10.10 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 42 / Section 42-10.10
Reprisal as unlawful grounds for civil action for re-entry; action for damages or other appropriate relief by tenant
Status: in_force

No landlord of premises or units to which this act is applicable shall serve a notice to quit upon any tenant or institute any action against a tenant to recover possession of premises, whether by summary dispossess proceedings, civil action for the possession of land, or otherwise: a. As a reprisal for the tenant's efforts to secure or enforce any rights under the lease or contract, or under the laws of the State of New Jersey or its governmental subdivisions, or of the United States; or b. As a reprisal for the tenant's good faith complaint to a governmental authority of the landlord's alleged violation of any health or safety law, regulation, code or ordinance, or State law or regulation which has as its objective the regulation of premises used for dwelling purposes; or c. As a reprisal for the tenant's being an organizer of, a member of, or involved in any activities of, any lawful organization; or d. On account of the tenant's failure or refusal to comply with the terms of the tenancy as altered by the landlord, if the landlord shall have altered substantially the terms of the tenancy as a reprisal for any actions of the tenant set forth in subsection a, b, and c of section 1 of this act. Substantial alteration shall include the refusal to renew a lease or to continue a tenancy of the tenant without cause. Under subsection b of this section the tenant shall originally bring his good faith complaint to the attention of the landlord or his agent and give the landlord a reasonable time to correct the violation before complaining to a governmental authority. A landlord shall be subject to a civil action by the tenant for damages and other appropriate relief, including injunctive and other equitable remedies, as may be determined by a court of competent jurisdiction in every case in which the landlord has violated the provisions of this section. L.1970, c. 210, s. 1, eff. Sept. 30, 1970.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:23A-23 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 23A / Section 23A-23
Compensation for arbitrators
Status: in_force

Compensation for arbitrators shall be set by the rules adopted by the Supreme Court of New Jersey. The Supreme Court may also establish a schedule of fees for attorneys representing the parties to the dispute and for witnesses in arbitration proceedings subject to the provisions of N.J.S. 59:9-5. Attorney's fees may exceed these limits upon application made to the assignment judge in accordance with the Rules Governing The Courts of the State of New Jersey for the purpose of determining a reasonable fee in light of all the circumstances. The Supreme Court may adopt rules governing offers of judgment by the claimant or defendant prior to the start of arbitration, including the assessment of the costs of arbitration proceedings and attorney's fees, where an offer is made but refused by the other party to the controversy. L. 1987,c.329,s 4.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:23-2 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 23 / Section 23-2
No rights of action in future
Status: in_force

No act done in this state after June 27, 1935, shall operate to give rise, either within or without this state, to any of the rights of action abolished by this chapter. No contract to marry made or entered into in this state after June 27, 1935, or made or entered into hereafter, shall operate to give rise, either within or without this state, to any action or right of action for the breach thereof.
L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:40A-2 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 40A / Section 40A-2
Architect, engineer, surveyor of agents for damages, claims, losses or expenses arising out of preparation or approval of maps, opinions, change orders, designs or specifications, or giving of or failure to give directions or instructions; invalidity
Status: in_force

A covenant, promise, agreement or understanding in, or in connection with or collateral to a contract, agreement or purchase order, whereby an architect, engineer, surveyor or his agents, servants, or employees shall be indemnified or held harmless for damages, claims, losses or expenses including attorneys' fees caused by or resulting from the sole negligence of an architect, engineer, surveyor or his agents, servants, or employees and arising either out of (1) the preparation or approval by an architect, engineer, surveyor or his agents, servants, employees or invitees, of maps, drawings, opinions, reports, surveys, change orders, designs or specifications, or (2) the giving of or the failure to give directions or instructions by the architect, engineer, surveyor or his agents, servants or employees; provided such giving or failure to give is the cause of the damage, claim, loss or expense, is against public policy and is void and unenforceable. L.1981, c. 317, s. 2, eff. Dec. 3, 1981. Amended by L.1983, c. 107, s. 2, eff. March 14, 1983.
N.J. Stat. § 2C:64-5 — NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 64 / Section 64-5
Seized property; rights of owners and others holding interests.
Status: in_force

Seized Property; Rights of Owners and Others Holding Interests. a. Forfeiture pursuant to this chapter shall not affect the rights of any lessor in the ordinary course of business or any person holding a perfected security interest in property subject to seizure unless it shall appear that the person had knowledge of or consented to any act or omission upon which the right of forfeiture is based. These rights are only to the extent of interest in the seized property and at the option of the entity funding the prosecuting agency involved may be extinguished by appropriate payment. b. Property seized under this chapter shall not be subject to forfeiture if: (1) the prosecutor fails to establish by a preponderance of the evidence that the owner of the property was involved in or aware of the unlawful activity: or (2) the prosecutor establishes by a preponderance of the evidence that the owner of the property was involved in or aware of the unlawful activity, but the owner establishes by a preponderance of the evidence that the owner had done all that could reasonably be expected to prevent the proscribed use of the property by an agent. A person who uses or possesses property with the consent or knowledge of the owner is deemed to be the agent of the owner for purposes of this chapter. c. Property seized under this chapter shall not be subject to forfeiture if the property is seized while entrusted to a person by the owner or the agent of the owner when the property has been entrusted to the person for repairs, restoration or other services to be performed on the property, and that person, without the owner's knowledge or consent, uses the property for unlawful purposes. amended 1979, c.344, s.5; 1981, c.290, s.50; 1986, c.79; 2019, c.371, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 2B:7-5 — NJ Code / Title 2B / Chapter 7 / Section 7-5
Employment of court reporters
Status: in_force

2B:7-5. Employment of Court Reporters. a. Except as provided in this section, court reporters appointed to serve on a full-time basis pursuant to this chapter shall receive an annual salary to be fixed from time to time by the Supreme Court. b. In lieu of an annual salary, a reporter employed on a part-time or temporary basis as provided in this chapter may be paid such a per diem fee rate as may be fixed from time to time by the Supreme Court. Such per diem fees shall be paid by the State upon certification of the Administrative Director of the Courts. c. In addition to salary or per diem fees, a reporter may, upon the certification of the Director, be reimbursed for necessary travel and other expenses when assigned to serve in a county other than the one in which the reporter resides. d. Each county shall pay annually to the State Treasurer, in equal quarterly installments, as its share of reporter expenses for the State fiscal year an amount equal to the net cost to such county for such expenses for each preceding fiscal year. Such net cost shall include only the amount paid for salaries and expenses of court reporters in the fiscal year ending June 30, 1948, transcripts furnished to a judge pursuant to N.J.S.2B:7-4 and employer's contribution to the Public Employees' Retirement System and social security paid in the fiscal year ending June 30, 1967, which net cost shall be certified by the Director. e. Every reporter shall be entitled to retain the fees collected for transcripts. All transcript supplies and equipment shall be furnished by the reporter at his or her own expense. f. Reporters appointed to serve on a full-time basis shall be deemed to be State employees eligible for membership in the Public Employees' Retirement System; except, however, that reporters who prior to July 1, 1966, were members of any county employees' retirement system pursuant to P.L.1943, c.160 (C.43:10-18.1 et seq.) shall continue therein as county employees for the purposes of that enactment. Source: N.J.S.2A:11-16 L.1991,c.119,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:18-61.59 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 18 / Section 18-61.59
Rules, regulations
Status: in_force

25. The commissioner is authorized to adopt, in accordance with the provisions of the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), such rules and regulations as may be necessary to implement the provisions of this act, including but not limited to, the prescribing of administrative and notification procedures which integrate the procedural requirements of this act with those of P.L.1981, c.226 (C.2A:18-61.22 et al.) in order to facilitate the efficient administration of both acts. L.1991,c.509,s.25.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:159A-8 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 159A / Section 159A-8
Effective date of agreement; withdrawal of state; effect on status of proceedings
Status: in_force

ARTICLE VIII This agreement shall enter into full force and effect as to a party State when such State has enacted the same into law. A State party to this agreement may withdraw herefrom by enacting a statute repealing the same. However, the withdrawal of any State shall not affect the status of any proceedings already initiated by inmates or by State officers at the time such withdrawal takes effect, nor shall it affect their rights in respect thereof. L.1958, c. 12, p. 33, s. 1 (Art. VIII).
N.J. Stat. § 2A:26-8 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 26 / Section 26-8
Personal property bound from time of execution of attachment
Status: in_force

The attachment shall bind the attached goods and chattels, rights and credits, moneys and effects of defendant attached from the time of its execution. The attached property, unless released, shall, during the pendency of the action, remain as security for any judgment which may be entered in the action.
L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.
N.J. Stat. § 2C:21-1 — NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 21 / Section 21-1
Forgery and Related Offenses
Status: in_force

2C:21-1. Forgery and Related Offenses. a. Forgery. A person is guilty of forgery if, with purpose to defraud or injure anyone, or with knowledge that he is facilitating a fraud or injury to be perpetrated by anyone, the actor: (1) Alters or changes any writing of another without his authorization; (2) Makes, completes, executes, authenticates, issues or transfers any writing so that it purports to be the act of another who did not authorize that act or of a fictitious person, or to have been executed at a time or place or in a numbered sequence other than was in fact the case, or to be a copy of an original when no such original existed; or (3) Utters any writing which he knows to be forged in a manner specified in paragraph (1) or (2). "Writing" includes printing or any other method of recording information, money, coins, tokens, stamps, seals, credit cards, badges, trademarks, access devices, and other symbols of value, right, privilege, or identification, including retail sales receipts, universal product code (UPC) labels and checks. This section shall apply without limitation to forged, copied or imitated checks. As used in this section, "information" includes, but is not limited to, personal identifying information as defined in subsection v. of N.J.S.2C:20-1. b. Grading of forgery. Forgery is a crime of the third degree if the writing is or purports to be part of an issue of money, securities, postage or revenue stamps, or other instruments, certificates or licenses issued by the government, New Jersey Prescription Blanks as referred to in R.S.45:14-14, or part of an issue of stock, bonds or other instruments representing interest in or claims against any property or enterprise, personal identifying information or an access device. Forgery is a crime of the third degree if the writing is or purports to be a check. Forgery is a crime of the third degree if the writing is or purports to be 15 or more forged or altered retail sales receipts or universal product code labels. Otherwise forgery is a crime of the fourth degree. c. Possession of forgery devices. A person is guilty of possession of forgery devices, a crime of the third degree, when with purpose to use, or to aid or permit another to use the same for purposes of forging written instruments, including access devices and personal identifying information, he makes or possesses any device, apparatus, equipment, computer, computer equipment, computer software or article specially designed or adapted to such use. L.1978, c.95; amended 1981, c.290, s.20; 1996, c.154, s.10; 1997, c.6, s.5; 2001, c.110, s.1; 2002, c.85, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:168-37 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 168 / Section 168-37
Withdrawal, default, termination and judicial enforcement.
Status: in_force

12. Article XII. Withdrawal, Default, Termination and Judicial Enforcement. a. Withdrawal. Once effective, the Compact shall continue in force and remain binding upon each and every Compacting State; provided, that a Compacting State may withdraw from the Compact ("Withdrawing State") by enacting a statute specifically repealing the statute which enacted the Compact into law. The effective date of withdrawal is the effective date of the repeal. The Withdrawing State shall immediately notify the Chairman of the Interstate Commission in writing upon the introduction of legislation repealing this Compact in the Withdrawing State. The Interstate Commission shall notify the other Compacting States of the Withdrawing State's intent to withdraw within sixty days of its receipt thereof. The Withdrawing State is responsible for all assessments, obligations and liabilities incurred through the effective date of withdrawal, including any obligations, the performance of which extend beyond the effective date of withdrawal. Reinstatement following withdrawal of any Compacting State shall occur upon the Withdrawing State reenacting the Compact or upon such later date as determined by the Interstate Commission. b. Default. If the Interstate Commission determines that any Compacting State has at any time defaulted ("Defaulting State") in the performance of any of its obligations or responsibilities under this Compact, the bylaws or any duly promulgated rules, the Interstate Commission may impose any or all of the following penalties: Fines, fees and costs in such amounts as are deemed to be reasonable as fixed by the Interstate Commission; Remedial training and technical assistance as directed by the Interstate Commission; and Suspension and termination of membership in the compact. Suspension shall be imposed only after all other reasonable means of securing compliance under the bylaws and rules have been exhausted. Immediate notice of suspension shall be given by the Interstate Commission to the Governor, the Chief Justice or Chief Judicial Officer of the state; the majority and minority leaders of the defaulting state's legislature, and the State Council. The grounds for default include, but are not limited to, failure of a Compacting State to perform such obligations or responsibilities imposed upon it by this compact, Interstate Commission bylaws, or duly promulgated rules. The Interstate Commission shall immediately notify the Defaulting State in writing of the penalty imposed by the Interstate Commission on the Defaulting State pending a cure of the default. The Interstate Commission shall stipulate the conditions and the time period within which the Defaulting State must cure its default. If the Defaulting State fails to cure the default within the time period specified by the Interstate Commission, in addition to any other penalties imposed herein, the Defaulting State may be terminated from the Compact upon an affirmative vote of a majority of the Compacting States and all rights, privileges and benefits conferred by this Compact shall be terminated from the effective date of suspension. Within sixty days of the effective date of termination of a Defaulting State, the Interstate Commission shall notify the Governor, the Chief Justice or Chief Judicial Officer and the Majority and Minority Leaders of the Defaulting State's legislature and the state council of such termination. The Defaulting State is responsible for all assessments, obligations and liabilities incurred through the effective date of termination including any obligations, the performance of which extends beyond the effective date of termination. The Interstate Commission shall not bear any costs relating to the Defaulting State unless otherwise mutually agreed upon between the Interstate Commission and the Defaulting State. Reinstatement following termination of any Compacting State requires both a reenactment of the Compact by the Defaulting State and the approval of the Interstate Commission pursuant to the rules. c. Judicial Enforcement. The Interstate Commission may, by majority vote of the Members, initiate legal action in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia or, at the discretion of the Interstate Commission, in the Federal District where the Interstate Commission has its offices to enforce compliance with the provisions of the Compact, its duly promulgated rules and bylaws, against any Compacting State in default. In the event judicial enforcement is necessary the prevailing party shall be awarded all costs of such litigation including reasonable attorneys fees. d. Dissolution of Compact. The Compact dissolves effective upon the date of the withdrawal or default of the Compacting State which reduces membership in the Compact to one Compacting State. Upon the dissolution of this Compact, the Compact becomes null and void and shall be of no further force or effect, and the business and affairs of the Interstate Commission shall be wound up and any surplus funds shall be distributed in accordance with the bylaws. L.2002,c.111,s.12.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:44A-33 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 44A / Section 44A-33
Discharge of record of lien claim.
Status: in_force

33. a. A lien claim shall be discharged of record by the county clerk: (1) Upon the execution and filing with the county clerk of a surety bond, or the deposit of funds with the clerk of the Superior Court of New Jersey, in favor of the claimant in an amount equal to 110% of the amount of the lien claim; or (2) Upon receipt of a duly acknowledged certificate, discharging the lien claim from the claimant having filed the lien claim, or the claimant's successor in interest, or attorney; or (3) Pursuant to the filing of an owner's or community association's discharge certificate in accordance with section 30 of P.L.1993, c.318 (C.2A:44A-30), provided that 90 days prior to the filing of the affidavit, substantially in the form set forth in section 30 of P.L.1993, c.318 (C.2A:44A-30), the lien claimant is notified by certified mail at the lien claimant's last known address of the owner's or community association's intent to file a discharge certificate and no written communication from the lien claimant denying or disputing payment in full of the lien claim is filed with the county clerk and served on the owner or community association; or (4) Pursuant to an order of discharge by the court. b. When judgment of dismissal or final other judgment against the lien claimant is entered in an action to enforce the lien claim under this act and no appeal is taken within the time allowed for an appeal, or if an appeal is taken within the time allowed for an appeal, or if an appeal is taken and finally determined against the lien claimant, the court before which the judgment was rendered, upon application and written notice to the lien claimant as the court shall direct, shall order the county clerk to enter a discharge of the lien claim. c. If an appeal is taken by the claimant, the claim shall be discharged unless the claimant posts a bond, in an amount to be determined by the court, to protect the owner or community association from the reasonable costs, expenses and damages which may be incurred by virtue of the continuance of the lien claim encumbrance. d. Upon discharge of record of the lien claim, unless the action for enforcement also involves claims, by way of counterclaim, cross claim or interpleader, arising out of or related to the improvements that are the subject of the lien claim in which the owner or community association is an interested party, the court shall also order that the owner or community association no longer be a party to an action to enforce the lien claim, and the surety issuing the bond shall be added as a necessary party. e. Discharge of record of a lien claim will automatically discharge of record the Notice of Unpaid Balance and Right to File Lien filed in connection therewith. L.1993, c.318, s.33; amended 2010, c.119, s.22.
N.J. Stat. § 2C:20-38 — NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 20 / Section 20-38
Penalty for theft of electronic vehicle identification system transponder.
Status: in_force

2. Notwithstanding the provisions of Title 2C of the New Jersey Statutes to the contrary, a person convicted of theft of an electronic vehicle identification system transponder under subparagraph (b) of paragraph (4) of subsection b. of N.J.S.2C:20-2 shall, in lieu of the fine prescribed for that offense, be subject to a fine of not less than $500 nor more than $10,000 upon conviction. L.2011, c.1, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 2C:7-19 — NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 7 / Section 7-19
Citation of acts, system as "Megan's Law."
Status: in_force

8. This act and the system of registration and community notification provided pursuant to P.L.1994, c.133 and P.L.1994, c.128 (C.2C:7-1 through 11) shall be known and may be cited as "Megan's Law." L.2001,c.167,s.8.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:84A-22.4 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 84A / Section 84A-22.4
Contract of patient; condition of patient is element of claim; nonprivileged communications
Status: in_force

There is no privilege under this act in an action in which the condition of the patient is an element or factor of the claim or defense of the patient or of any party claiming through or under the patient or claiming as a beneficiary of the patient through a contract to which the patient is or was a party or under which the patient is or was insured. L.1968, c. 185, s. 4, eff. July 19, 1968.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:42-84.3 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 42 / Section 42-84.3
Notice of exemption to tenants
Status: in_force

The owner of any multiple dwelling exempted from a rent control or rent leveling ordinance pursuant to this act, shall, prior to entering into any lease with a person for tenancy of any premises located in the multiple dwelling, furnish the prospective tenant with a written statement that the multiple dwelling in which the premises is located is exempt from rent control or rent leveling for such time as may remain in the exemption period. Each lease offered to a prospective tenant for any dwelling unit therein during the period the multiple dwelling is so exempted shall contain a provision notifying the tenant of the exemption. L. 1987, c. 153, s. 3.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:168-13 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 168 / Section 168-13
Investigations for superior court; financial status of persons seeking relief in forma pauperis; alimony or support payments
Status: in_force

The chief probation officer of each county shall, when requested by the superior court, immediately investigate and furnish to the court all necessary and available information and data concerning persons who may have become the subject of or legally interested in any matrimonial action in that court, or in any proceeding directly or indirectly involving the custody of infants, and who are residents of or are temporarily found within the county for which such probation officer was appointed. When ordered by the superior court the chief probation officer shall cause to be investigated the financial status of applicants who are seeking relief through forma pauperis petitions. The superior court may also order payments of alimony or support, or both, to be made in proper cases through the chief probation officer, who shall distribute such payments as directed by the court. The superior court is empowered and authorized formally to request and require such investigations and information from any chief probation officer as may be necessary to effectuate the provisions of this section, and such requests may be made at any time and at any stage of any proceeding pending in the superior court. The court shall also have the discretionary power, in actions involving the custody of infants, to file a certified copy of its order or judgment with the chief probation officer of the county or counties where the child or children reside, with a direction therein to make periodic reports to the court as to the status of the custody.
L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:158-22 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 158 / Section 158-22
Removal of certain information from websites concerning prosecutions by county prosecutors.
Status: in_force

2. a. For all indictments and prosecutions by the county prosecutor of persons who were thereafter acquitted of all criminal charges against them arising from the indictment or prosecution or persons who had all criminal charges against them dismissed with prejudice, if the county prosecutor published on its website a press release or information, other than information required to be made available to the public under section 3 of P.L.1963, c.73 (C.47:1A-3), concerning the indictment or prosecution which identified the person by name, upon written request of that person, the county prosecutor shall cause that press release or information to be removed from its website or inform the public on its website that the person who was indicted or prosecuted was acquitted of the criminal charges or that the criminal charges were dismissed. b. Upon written request, the county prosecutor shall provide a letter to any person who was indicted or prosecuted by the county prosecutor and was thereafter acquitted of all criminal charges arising from the indictment or prosecution or who had all criminal charges against him dismissed with prejudice, indicating that the person was acquitted of, or that there was a dismissal with prejudice of, all criminal charges arising from the indictment or prosecution. L.2017, c.18, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:56-33 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 56 / Section 56-33
Absentee cotenant; right of cotenants to partition
Status: in_force

When real estate is held by cotenants, any of whom shall be presumed to be dead under authority of chapter 40 of Title 3A, Administration of Estates--Decedents and Others (s. 3A:40-1 et seq.), and it is not known whether such owner is living, or whether, if dead, he has devised his interest in the real estate, or who are his heirs at law, the other cotenants, or any of them, may institute an action for partition in the superior court in the same manner as if all the owners of the real estate were known.
L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:123-17 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 123 / Section 123-17
Nonflame resistant sleeping bags or tents; prohibition of sale, holding for sale or transportation for sale
Status: in_force

It shall be unlawful for anyone to sell, hold for sale, or to cause the transportation for purposes of sale or delivery after sale within the State any sleeping bag or tent that is not classified by the Director of the Division of Consumer Affairs as being flame resistant according to the standards and regulations that the director shall promulgate pursuant to this act. L.1975, c. 286, s. 2, eff. Dec. 1, 1976.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:23-3 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 23 / Section 23-3
Filing or service of process prohibited
Status: in_force

It shall be unlawful for any person, either as a party or attorney, or an agent or other person in behalf of either, to file or serve, cause to be filed or served or threaten to file or serve, or to threaten to cause to be filed or served, any process or pleading, in any court of this state, setting forth or seeking to recover a sum of money upon any cause of action abolished or barred by this chapter, whether such cause of action arose within or without this state.
L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:24-10 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 24 / Section 24-10
Force and effect of judgment
Status: in_force

The judgment confirming, modifying or correcting an award or a judgment in any action under this chapter shall have the same effect, in all respects, as, and is subject to all the provisions of law relating to, a judgment in any other action and may be enforced as if rendered in any other action in the court in which it is entered.
L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:84A-30 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 84A / Section 84A-30
Admissibility of disclosure wrongfully compelled
Status: in_force

Rule 38. Evidence of a statement or other disclosure is inadmissible against the holder of the privilege if the disclosure was wrongfully made or erroneously required. L.1960, c. 52, p. 460, s. 30, eff. July 1, 1960.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:42-7 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 42 / Section 42-7
Action for possession for nonpayment of rent; service of summons
Status: in_force

A landlord or lessor to whom 1 year's rent in arrear is due, and who shall have the right to re-enter the demised premises for nonpayment thereof, may without a formal demand or re-entry, institute an action for the possession of such premises. If the summons in the action cannot be served in the usual manner, the landlord or lessor may affix the same upon the demised premises in a conspicuous place thereon, which affixing shall be deemed legal service thereof. The service or affixing shall take the place of a demand and re-entry.
L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:17-55 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 17 / Section 17-55
Modification of execution.
Status: in_force

2A:17-55. Either party may apply at any time to the court or, in the case of executions pursuant to subsection b. of N.J.S.2A:17-50, to an Administrative Law Judge from which an execution mentioned in N.J.S. 2A:17-50 shall issue, upon such notice to the other party as such court shall direct, for a modification of such execution. Upon the hearing, such court or Administrative Law Judge may make such modification of such execution as shall be deemed just. Such execution as so modified shall continue in full force and effect until fully paid and satisfied, or until further modified as herein provided. L.1951 (1st SS), c.344; amended 2005, c.124, s.10.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:62A-15 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 62A / Section 62A-15
Immunity to local emergency planning committee members
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, no person serving as a member of a local emergency planning committee organized pursuant to the "Super Fund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986," Pub.L.99-499 (42 U.S.C. s. 9601 et seq.) and Executive Order No. 161 of 1986 shall be liable: a. For damages resulting from the exercise of judgment or discretion unless the actions evidence a reckless disregard for the duties imposed by the position; or b. For damages resulting from acts of commission or omission arising out of and in the course of rendering volunteer service or assistance; provided, however, that nothing in this subsection shall be deemed to grant immunity to any person causing damage by his willful, wanton or grossly negligent act of commission or omission, nor for any damage caused to any person as the result of the negligent operation of a motor vehicle. L.1989,c.351,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:34-60 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 34 / Section 34-60
Notice of persons outside state.
Status: in_force

8. Notice of Persons Outside State. a. Notice required for the exercise of jurisdiction when a person is outside this State may be given in a manner prescribed by the law of this State for the service of process or by the law of the state in which the service is made. Notice shall be given in a manner reasonably calculated to give actual notice, but may be by publication if other means are not effective. b. Proof of service may be made in the manner prescribed by the law of this State or by the law of the state in which the service is made. c. Notice is not required for the exercise of jurisdiction with respect to a person who submits to the jurisdiction of the court. L.2004,c.147,s.8.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:19-41 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 19 / Section 19-41
Final and intermediate accounts
Status: in_force

As soon as may be after the determination of all claims, the assignee shall render, on oath, a final account to the court. The court may, in its discretion, upon the application of the assignee or any creditor, or the surety on the assignee's bond or other person in interest, direct the assignee to render an intermediate or final account. The settlement and judgment of the court shall be conclusive on all parties except for assets which may afterward come to hand, or except as relief may be had in a judgment in any action.
L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:44-159 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 44 / Section 44-159
Waiver or impairment of lien; assignment
Status: in_force

Waiver or impairment of lien; assignment. The lien under section 2A:44-158 of this title shall not be affected in any way by the recovery of a judgment or the taking of a bill or note for the money due for labor or material; or by the processor having released, delivered, relinquished, shipped or surrendered property of the debtor without having been paid in full at the time of the release, delivery, relinquishment, shipment or surrender; or by any extension of credit by the processor to any person at any time. The lien may be enforced as though the judgment had not been recovered; the bill or note had not been taken; the goods had not been released, delivered, relinquished, shipped or surrendered without full payment; or the processor had not agreed to extend credit. The lien and the indebtedness under section 2A:44-158 of this title may be assigned without impairing the lien, and the lien may be enforced by the assignee directly, or on his behalf by the assignor, to the extent of the indebtedness so assigned. L.1951 (1st SS), c.344; amended by L. 1985, c. 492, s. 3, eff. Jan. 21, 1986.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:13-9 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 13 / Section 13-9
Filing of certificates of commission and qualification and autographed signature in county clerks' offices
Status: in_force

Any attorney-at-law, after having been duly commissioned and qualified, shall, upon request, receive from the Clerk of the Supreme Court as many certificates of his commission and qualification as he shall require for filing in the county clerks' offices of this State, and upon receipt thereof, such attorney may present the same, together with his autographed signature, to such county clerks as he may desire for filing. L.1959, c. 126, p. 558, s. 1, eff. June 18, 1959.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:158A-14 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 158A / Section 158A-14
Determination of need
Status: in_force

Eligibility for the services of the Office of the Public Defender shall be determined on the basis of the need of the defendant. Need shall be measured according to: a. The financial ability of the defendant to engage and compensate competent private counsel; b. The current employment, salary and income of the defendant including prospects for continued employment if admitted to bail; c. The liquid assets of the defendant, including all real and personal property and bank accounts; d. The ability of the defendant to make bail and the source of bail posted; e. Where appropriate the willingness and ability of the defendant's immediate family, friends or employer to assist the defendant in meeting defense costs; f. Where appropriate an assessment of the probable and reasonable costs of providing a private defense, based upon the status of the defendant, the nature and extent of the charges and the likely issues; g. Where appropriate, the ability of the defendant to demonstrate convincingly that he has consulted at least three private attorneys, none of whom would accept the case for a fee within his ability to pay; and h. The ability of the defendant to provide all other necessary expenses of representation. In the event that a determination of eligibility cannot be made before the time when the first services are to be rendered, or if an initial determination is found to be erroneous, the office shall undertake the same provisionally, and if it shall subsequently be determined that the defendant is ineligible it shall so inform the defendant, and the defendant shall thereupon be obliged to engage his own counsel and to reimburse the office for the cost of the services rendered to that time. Amended by L. 1987, c. 170, s. 3.
N.J. Stat. § 2C:20-20 — NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 20 / Section 20-20
Civil actions
Status: in_force

8. Civil Actions. a. Any person damaged in his business or property by reason of a violation of section 7 of this amendatory and supplementary act may sue therefor in any appropriate court and shall recover threefold any damages he sustains and the cost of the suit, including a reasonable attorney's fee, costs of investigation and litigation. b. (1) All persons who have possessed or obtained control of stolen property are liable as principals and may be sued jointly or severally, whether or not possession or control was joint. (2) Any person held liable for possession or control of stolen property under chapter 20 of Title 2C of the New Jersey Statutes shall have standing to bring a civil action for contribution from any person who possessed or exercised control over the stolen property and who knew, had reason to know, or was reckless with regard to the risk that it was stolen. c. Any action for damages under chapter 20 of Title 2C of the New Jersey Statutes shall be maintained in the Superior Court sitting without a jury. L.1981,c.167,s.8; amended 1991,c.91,s.143.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:14-2 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 14 / Section 14-2
Actions for injury caused by wrongful act, appointment of guardian ad litem.
Status: in_force

2A:14-2. a. Except as otherwise provided by law, every action at law for an injury to the person caused by the wrongful act, neglect or default of any person within this State shall be commenced within two years next after the cause of any such action shall have accrued; except that an action by or on behalf of a minor that has accrued for medical malpractice for injuries sustained at birth shall be commenced prior to the minor's 13th birthday. b. In the event that an action by or on behalf of a minor that has accrued for medical malpractice for injuries sustained at birth is not commenced by the minor's parent or guardian prior to the minor's 12th birthday, the minor or a person 18 years of age or older designated by the minor to act on the minor's behalf may commence such an action. For this purpose, the minor or designated person may petition the court for the appointment of a guardian ad litem to act on the minor's behalf. amended 2004, c.17, s.3; 2019, c.120, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:34-77 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 34 / Section 34-77
Duty to enforce.
Status: in_force

25. Duty to Enforce. a. A court of this State shall recognize and enforce a child custody determination of a court of another state if the latter court exercised jurisdiction in substantial conformity with this act or the determination was made under factual circumstances meeting the jurisdictional standards of this act and the determination has not been modified in accordance with this act. b. A court of this State may utilize any remedy available under other law of this State to enforce a child custody determination made by a court of another state. The remedies provided in this article are cumulative and do not affect the availability of other remedies to enforce a child custody determination. L.2004,c.147,s.25.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:65A-1 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 65A / Section 65A-1
Requirement of person to perform; prohibition
Status: in_force

No person shall be required to perform or assist in the performance of an abortion or sterilization. L.1974, c. 111, s. 1, eff. Oct. 2, 1974.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:17-56.30 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 17 / Section 17-56.30
Establishment, monitoring, evaluation of pilot project
Status: in_force

4. The pilot project shall be established in Camden, Essex and Hudson counties. The commissioner shall monitor and evaluate the pilot project during the first year after its establishment and determine whether the use of private collection agencies should be used throughout the State. The commissioner shall also evaluate the feasibility of establishing a centralized data base which would coordinate the activities of the Department of Human Services and the Administrative Office of the Courts. L.1993,c.110,s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 2C:2-8 — NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 2 / Section 2-8
Intoxication
Status: in_force

a. Except as provided in subsection d. of this section, intoxication of the actor is not a defense unless it negatives an element of the offense. b. When recklessness establishes an element of the offense, if the actor, due to self-induced intoxication, is unaware of a risk of which he would have been aware had he been sober, such unawareness is immaterial. c. Intoxication does not, in itself, constitute mental disease within the meaning of chapter 4. d. Intoxication which (1) is not self-induced or (2) is pathological is an affirmative defense if by reason of such intoxication the actor at the time of his conduct did not know the nature and quality of the act he was doing, or if he did know it, that he did not know what he was doing was wrong. Intoxication under this subsection must be proved by clear and convincing evidence. e. Definitions. In this section unless a different meaning plainly is required: (1) "Intoxication" means a disturbance of mental or physical capacities resulting from the introduction of substances into the body; (2) "Self-induced intoxication" means intoxication caused by substances which the actor knowingly introduces into his body, the tendency of which to cause intoxication he knows or ought to know, unless he introduces them pursuant to medical advice or under such circumstances as would afford a defense to a charge of crime; (3) "Pathological intoxication" means intoxication grossly excessive in degree, given the amount of the intoxicant, to which the actor does not know he is susceptible. L.1978, c. 95, s. 2C:2-8, eff. Sept. 1, 1979. Amended by L.1983, c. 306, s. 1, eff. Aug. 26, 1983.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:15-45 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 15 / Section 15-45
Who may be bail
Status: in_force

No attorney at law, sheriff, sheriff's deputy or other person concerned in the execution of process shall be bail in any action.
L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:38A-4 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 38A / Section 38A-4
Value of loss; finding of fact
Status: in_force

The value of damage, loss, property or income involved in any lawsuit shall be determined by the trier of fact. L.1984, c. 182, s. 4.
N.J. Stat. § 2C:40-23 — NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 40 / Section 40-23
Production, delivery of ignition key, documentation required
Status: in_force

1. a. No person shall produce and deliver an ignition key or other device designed to operate a lock or locks on a motor vehicle or start a motor vehicle to any person on the basis of a motor vehicle identification number without obtaining and making a record of: (1) proof that the person requesting the ignition key or other device is the owner or lessee of the vehicle, or is a member of the same household as the owner or lessee of the vehicle, and which, at a minimum, shall include one of the following: a valid motor vehicle registration certificate, a valid insurance identification card, a valid insurance policy or a certificate of ownership; and (2) identification of the person requesting the ignition key or other device, which identification shall include a photograph of the person. b. The records made pursuant to the requirements of subsection a. of this section shall be retained for five years. c. Nothing in this act shall be construed to deny a lessor or lienholder lawful access to a motor vehicle. d. A person who violates any provision of this act shall be guilty of a disorderly persons offense, except that notwithstanding the provisions of subsection c. of N.J.S.2C:43-3, a fine of not more than $2,000 may be imposed. L.2003,c.170.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:44-43 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 44 / Section 44-43
Release of claims; enforcement of lien by action
Status: in_force

After the filing and service of the notice of lien, as provided by this article, no release of any judgment, claim or demand by the injured persons shall be valid or effectual as against such lien and the person making any payment to such injured person or his legal representatives, as compensation for the injuries sustained shall be for a period of 1 year from the date of such payment, remain liable to the hospital, nursing home, physician or dentist for the amount of the lien and any such hospital, nursing home, physician or dentist within such period may enforce such lien by action against the person making any such payment. In any such action the defendant may contest the charges by the hospital, nursing home, physician, or dentist, if not in accordance with this article. L.1951 (1st SS), c.344; amended by L.1953, c. 163, p. 1415, s. 6; L.1970, c. 135, s. 5, eff. July 9, 1970.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:42-113 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 42 / Section 42-113
Definitions; disclosure statements to senior citizen housing residents
Status: in_force

2. a. As used in this section: "Landlord" means, in the case of a senior citizen housing project in which dwelling units are rented or offered for rent, the person or persons who own or purport to own the building, structure or complex of buildings or structures in which those rental dwelling units are situated. In the case of a senior citizen housing project that is organized or operated as a planned real estate development, landlord means the governing board or body of that development. "Planned real estate development" means any real property situated within the State, whether contiguous or not, which consists of, or will consist of, separately owned areas, irrespective of form, be it lots, parcels, units, or interests, and which are offered or disposed of pursuant to a common promotional plan, and providing for common or shared elements or interests in real property. It shall include, but not be limited to, property subject to the "Condominium Act," P.L.1969, c.257 (C.46:8B-1 et seq.), any form of homeowners' association, any housing cooperative or any community trust or other trust device. "Senior citizen" means a person 62 years of age or older and shall include a surviving spouse if that surviving spouse is 55 years of age or over. "Senior citizen housing project" means any building or structure, and any land appurtenant thereto, having three or more dwelling units, be they rental or owner occupied, intended for, and solely occupied by, senior citizens; except that, it shall not include owner-occupied premises having not more than three dwelling units that are rented or offered for rent, or any health care facility as defined in the "Health Care Facilities Planning Act," P.L.1971, c.136 (C.26:2H-1 et seq.). b. Every landlord of a senior citizen housing project, and every landlord of a unit within a senior citizen housing project that is a planned unit development, shall give copies of the statements required by P.L.1974, c.50 (C.46:8-27 et seq.), P.L.1975, c.310 (C.46:8-43 et seq.) and section 1 of this act to each resident at the time of the signing of the lease and any renewal thereof, if the units in the project are rented or offered for rent. If the project is organized or operated as a planned real estate development, the governing board or body shall provide copies of the public offering statement approved by the Department of Community Affairs in accordance with P.L.1969, c.215 (C.45:22A-1 et seq.) or P.L.1977, c.419 (C.45:22A-21 et seq.) and of the current bylaws of the planned real estate development to all residents to whom copies of those documents were not previously issued either by the developer or by the governing board or body. Upon receipt of the statements or documents, as the case may be, the resident shall sign a form indicating that the landlord delivered the statements or documents as required under the provisions of this section. The owner shall keep the form on file for one year. The landlord shall post copies of the statements and documents in one or more locations so the statements and documents are prominently displayed and accessible to all the residents of the senior citizen housing project. c. Nothing contained in this section shall be construed as affecting a right guaranteed, or a responsibility imposed, on any person by any other law. L.1995,c.144,s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:44-177 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 44 / Section 44-177
Action for debt; proceeds of sale applied on judgment
Status: in_force

Nothing in this article shall be construed so as to prevent the lien claimant from maintaining an action for the debt, notwithstanding the existence of the lien, either before or after the sale provided for by this article; provided, however, that the proceeds of any such sale after the deduction of the expenses thereof shall be credited upon the debt so due. If the sale should be held prior to the entry of judgment, judgment shall be entered only for the difference between the debt due and the net proceeds of the sale. If the sale be held subsequent to the entry of judgment, said judgment shall be credited with the net proceeds of such sale.
L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:62A-5 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 62A / Section 62A-5
Persons providing assistance in a liquefied petroleum gas or liquefied natural gas accident or emergency; immunity from liability
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any provisions of law to the contrary, no person who provides assistance, free of charge except for reimbursement of expenses, upon request of any police agency, fire company, first aid, rescue or emergency squad or other agency or unit of government in the event of an accident or other emergency situation involving the use, handling, transportation, transmission or storage of liquefied petroleum gas or liquefied natural gas shall be liable in any civil action for damages as a result of his acts of commission or omission arising out of and in the course of his rendering assistance in good faith. Nothing herein shall be deemed to grant immunity to any person causing such accidents or emergency situations or any damage resulting therefrom in the course of his business activities or to persons who by a willful, wanton or grossly negligent act of commission or omission cause damage in responding to such accidents and emergency situations. As used in this act, "person" means an individual, firm or corporation with knowledge and training in the storage, handling, transportation, operation and utilization of liquefied petroleum gas or liquefied natural gas. L.1983, c. 57, s. 1, eff. Feb. 7, 1983.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:33-16 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 33 / Section 33-16
Pound breach or rescue; remedy; damages
Status: in_force

A person aggrieved by any pound breach or rescue of any property distrained for rent and impounded or otherwise secured by virtue of this chapter, shall in an action at law recover treble damages and costs of any action against the offender or the owner of the property distrained, if it be afterwards found to have come into his use or possession.
L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.
N.J. Stat. § 2B:1-8 — NJ Code / Title 2B / Chapter 1 / Section 1-8
Public announcement of rules, delivery of copies.
Status: in_force

13. The rules proposed pursuant to section 12 of P.L.2014, c.31 (C.2B:1-7) shall be publicly announced by the Supreme Court. On the same day on which the rule or rules are publicly announced, the Supreme Court shall deliver true copies to the President of the Senate, the Speaker of the General Assembly, and the Governor. The Supreme Court shall provide the public with a reasonable opportunity to comment on the proposed rule or rules. The rule or rules shall take effect on the date provided by the Supreme Court. L.2014, c.31, s.13.
N.J. Stat. § 2C:25-21.1 — NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 25 / Section 25-21.1
Rules, regulations concerning weapons prohibitions and domestic violence.
Status: in_force

6. The Attorney General may adopt, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), rules and regulations necessary and appropriate to implement this act. L.2003,c.277,s.6.
N.J. Stat. § 2B:23-13 — NJ Code / Title 2B / Chapter 23 / Section 23-13
Peremptory challenges.
Status: in_force

2B:23-13. Peremptory challenges. Upon the trial of any action in any court of this State, the parties shall be entitled to peremptory challenges as follows: a. In any civil action, each party, 6. b. Upon an indictment for kidnapping, murder, aggravated manslaughter, manslaughter, aggravated assault, aggravated sexual assault, sexual assault, aggravated criminal sexual contact, aggravated arson, arson, burglary, robbery, forgery if it constitutes a crime of the third degree as defined by subsection b. of N.J.S.2C:21-1, or perjury, the defendant, 20 peremptory challenges if tried alone and 10 challenges if tried jointly and the State, 12 peremptory challenges if the defendant is tried alone and 6 peremptory challenges for each 10 afforded the defendants if tried jointly. c. Upon any other indictment, defendants, 10 each; the State, 10 peremptory challenges for each 10 challenges allowed to the defendants. When the case is to be tried by a jury from another county, each defendant, 5 peremptory challenges, and the State, 5 peremptory challenges for each 5 peremptory challenges afforded the defendants. Amended 2007, c.204, s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:49A-16.4 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 49A / Section 49A-16.4
Recognition by courts; exceptions.
Status: in_force

4. a. Except as otherwise provided in subsections b. and c. of this section, a court of this State shall recognize a foreign-country judgment to which this act applies. b. A court of this State shall not recognize a foreign-country judgment if: (1) the judgment was rendered under a judicial system that does not provide impartial tribunals or procedures compatible with the requirements of due process of law, as determined by the court using standards developed by the American Law Institute and the International Institute for the Unification of Private Law to govern resolution of transnational disputes; (2) the foreign court did not have personal jurisdiction over the defendant; or (3) the foreign court did not have jurisdiction over the subject matter. c. A court of this State may determine, in its discretion, not to recognize a foreign-country judgment if: (1) the defendant in the proceeding in the foreign court did not receive notice of the proceeding in sufficient time to enable the defendant to defend; (2) the judgment was obtained by fraud that deprived the losing party of an adequate opportunity to present its case; (3) the judgment or the cause of action on which the judgment is based is repugnant to the public policy of this State or of the United States; (4) the judgment conflicts with another final and conclusive judgment; (5) the proceeding in the foreign court was contrary to an agreement between the parties under which the dispute in question was to be determined otherwise than by proceedings in that foreign court; (6) in the case of jurisdiction based only on personal service, the foreign court was a seriously inconvenient forum for the trial of the action; (7) the judgment was rendered in circumstances that raise substantial doubt about the integrity of the rendering court with respect to the judgment; or (8) the specific proceeding in the foreign court leading to the judgment was not compatible with the requirements of due process of law, as determined by the court using standards developed by the American Law Institute and the International Institute for the Unification of Private Law to govern resolution of transnational disputes. d. A party resisting recognition of a foreign-country judgment shall have the burden of establishing that a ground for nonrecognition stated in subsection b. or c. of this section exists, except that where a foreign-country judgment has been rendered in default of appearance of the defendant, the party seeking recognition shall have the burden of establishing that: (1) the rendering court had jurisdiction over the defendant in accordance with the law of the country of origin of judgment; (2) the defendant was served with initiating process in accordance with the law of the country of origin; and (3) the rendering court had jurisdiction over the defendant on a basis provided pursuant to section 5 of this act. L.2017, c.365, s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:15-17 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 15 / Section 15-17
Discharge of lis pendens when judgment is paid, satisfied or action settled or abandoned
Status: in_force

When a judgment made in an action, of the pendency of which notice has been filed as herein provided, is paid, satisfied or performed, or the action has been settled by the parties thereto or has been abandoned by plaintiff therein, a statement of such payment, satisfaction, performance, settlement or abandonment shall be entered by the county clerk or register of deeds and mortgages in whose office the notice has been filed, upon the receipt and filing by him of a warrant for that purpose, executed by the party who filed the notice, or his attorney, as warrants to satisfy judgments are required to be executed. If the judgment has been paid, satisfied or performed or the action has been settled or abandoned as aforesaid, but the party who filed the notice of lis pendens fails to file the warrant stated, the court having jurisdiction of the action may, upon being satisfied of the fact of such payment, satisfaction, performance, settlement or abandonment and upon such notice as it may by its order direct, order the real estate affected and described in the notice of lis pendens to be discharged of all claims or equities set up in the complaint in the action. The county clerk or register of deeds and mortgages shall, upon the filing by him of the warrant mentioned in the first paragraph of this section or upon the filing by him of the original or a certified copy of the order mentioned in the second paragraph of this section, note in the margin of the record of the lis pendens notice the discharge thereof by the warrant or order. Thereupon the real estate affected by the action and described in the notice shall be discharged of all claims or equities set up in the complaint in the action.
L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.
N.J. Stat. § 2C:3-3 — NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 3 / Section 3-3
Execution of public duty
Status: in_force

a. Except as provided in subsection b. of this section, conduct is justifiable when it is required or authorized by: (1) The law defining the duties or functions of a public officer or the assistance to be rendered to such officer in the performance of his duties; (2) The law governing the execution of legal process; (3) The judgment or order of a competent court or tribunal; (4) The law governing the armed services or the lawful conduct of war; or (5) Any other provision of law imposing a public duty. b. The other sections of this chapter apply to: (1) The use of force upon or toward the person of another for any of the purposes dealt with in such sections; and (2) The use of deadly force for any purpose, unless the use of such force is otherwise expressly authorized by law. c. The justification afforded by subsection a. of this section applies: (1) When the actor reasonably believes his conduct to be required or authorized by the judgment or direction of a competent court or tribunal or in the lawful execution of legal process, notwithstanding lack of jurisdiction of the court or defect in the legal process; and (2) When the actor reasonably believes his conduct to be required or authorized to assist a public officer in the performance of his duties, notwithstanding that the officer exceeded his legal authority. L.1978, c. 95, s. 2C:3-3, eff. Sept. 1, 1979.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:12-14 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 12 / Section 12-14
Advance notice to prosecutor; notice to victims; "prosecutor defined
Status: in_force

2. a. The Administrative Office of the Courts shall establish procedures to ensure that advance notice is given to the prosecutor in any matter in which (1) a victim of an offense has been identified, and (2) the offense is within the jurisdiction of the Superior Court, and (3) the offense involves criminal conduct or conduct arising from an incident of domestic violence pursuant to N.J.S.2C:25-17 et seq. in which a criminal complaint has been filed. Notice shall include the date, time and place of the defendant's appearance before a judicial officer and shall include, but not be limited to, notice of motions or hearings to establish or reduce bail or authorize other pre-trial release from custody; notice of proceedings in which any plea agreement may be submitted; notice of trial and notice of sentencing. b. Upon receipt of such notice from the court, the prosecutor shall use any reasonable means available to notify a victim in advance of a scheduled proceeding. c. As used in this act, "Prosecutor" means the prosecutor of the county in which the defendant was convicted, unless the matter was prosecuted by the Attorney General, in which case "prosecutor" means the Attorney General. L.1994,c.131,s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:50-17 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 50 / Section 50-17
Suit to compel payment of amount due mortgagee or to foreclose equity of redemption; order or decree before hearing of cause
Status: in_force

Section 2 of an act entitled "An act concerning mortgages" (revision), approved March 27, 1874 (Rev.1877, p. 702, s. 2; R.S. 2:65-10), saved from repeal. [The provisions of this section are indicated in the above section heading.]
L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:23B-7 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 23B / Section 23B-7
Application to compel or stay arbitration.
Status: in_force

7. Application to Compel or Stay Arbitration. a. On filing a summary action with the court by a person showing an agreement to arbitrate and alleging another person's refusal to arbitrate pursuant to the agreement: (1) if the refusing party does not appear or does not oppose the summary action, the court shall order the parties to arbitrate; and (2) if the refusing party opposes the summary action, the court shall proceed summarily to decide the issue and order the parties to arbitrate unless it finds that there is no enforceable agreement to arbitrate. b. On filing a summary action with the court by a person alleging that an arbitration proceeding has been initiated or threatened but that there is no agreement to arbitrate, the court shall proceed summarily to decide the issue. If the court finds that there is an enforceable agreement to arbitrate, it shall order the parties to arbitrate. c. If the court finds that there is no enforceable agreement, it may not, pursuant to subsection a. or b. of this section, order the parties to arbitrate. d. The court may not refuse to order arbitration because the claim subject to arbitration lacks merit or grounds for the claim have not been established. e. If a proceeding involving a claim referable to arbitration pursuant to an alleged agreement to arbitrate is pending in court, an application pursuant to this section shall be made in that court. Otherwise, an application pursuant to this section may be made in any court as provided in section 27 of this act. f. If a party commences a summary action to order arbitration, the court on just terms shall stay any judicial proceeding that involves a claim alleged to be subject to the arbitration until the court renders a final decision pursuant to this section. g. If the court orders arbitration, the court on just terms shall stay any judicial proceeding that involves a claim subject to the arbitration. If a claim subject to the arbitration is severable, the court may limit the stay to that claim. L.2003,c.95,s.7.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:44-191.1 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 44 / Section 44-191.1
Public sale.
Status: in_force

2. An online publicly accessible auction website is a suitable place for holding the public sale authorized pursuant to subsection g. of section 5 of P.L. 1983, c.136 (C.2A:44-191), so long as the notice and other requirements of that section have been satisfied. L.2017, c.368, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:12-4 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 12 / Section 12-4
Information and statistical data
Status: in_force

All judges, clerks, and stenographic reporters and their assistants and employees, shall comply with any and all requests made by the director for information and statistical data bearing on the state of the dockets of the courts and such other information as may reflect the business transacted by them and the expenditure of public moneys for the support of the courts and the officers connected therewith. All law enforcement officers shall comply with any and all requests made by the director for information and statistical data bearing on the operation of their offices.
L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:123-14 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 123 / Section 123-14
Wearing apparel or fabrics being transported or held for delivery
Status: in_force

Nothing contained in this act shall apply to such wearing apparel or fabrics while being transported upon vessels, vehicles or railroad cars, or while being held for delivery; provided, such transport and delivery is subject to and in conformity with regulations now or hereafter prescribed by the Interstate Commerce Commission. L.1953, c. 267, p. 1792, s. 12, eff. Jan. 1, 1954.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:26-3 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 26 / Section 26-3
Attachment against property of joint debtors
Status: in_force

An attachment may issue against the separate and joint property of joint debtors or any of them, either by their names or the name of the partnership or by whatever name they may be generally distinguished, or against the heirs, executors or administrators of them or any of them. The property so attached, whether separate or joint, shall be subject to the payment of the joint debt. In case of fraud by one of several joint debtors which accrues to the benefit of all the joint debtors an attachment may issue against the separate property of such joint debtor or against the joint property of all.
L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.
N.J. Stat. § 2C:11A-1 — NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 11A / Section 11A-1
Cloning of human being, first degree crime; definition.
Status: in_force

3. A person who knowingly engages or assists, directly or indirectly, in the cloning of a human being is guilty of a crime of the first degree. As used in this section, "cloning of a human being" means the replication of a human individual by cultivating a cell with genetic material through the egg, embryo, fetal and newborn stages into a new human individual. L.2003,c.203,s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:44-39 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 44 / Section 44-39
Amount of physician's or dentist's lien
Status: in_force

The amount of the lien of the physician or dentist for services rendered to a person as a result of an accident shall be based on the reasonable value thereof, but not to exceed twenty-five per centum (25%) of the amount of any award, report, decision, judgment or settlement to the injured person. L.1951 (1st SS), c.344; amended by L.1953, c. 163, p. 1413, s. 2, eff. May 15, 1953.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:16-11.1 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 16 / Section 16-11.1
Issuance of certificate of debt; definitions.
Status: in_force

1. a. In addition to any other remedy provided by law, where a debt is owed to a State department or agency, and the person who owes the debt has failed to comply within 30 days after service of any notice, demand or order directing payment of any amount found to be due, the Department of the Treasury, on behalf of the department or agency, may issue a certificate of debt to the Clerk of the Superior Court stating that the person identified in the certificate of debt is indebted to the State in such amount as shall be stated in the certificate of debt. b. The certificate of debt shall reference the statute, regulation or other legal authority under which the indebtedness arises. Thereupon the clerk to whom such certificate of debt shall have been issued shall immediately enter upon the record of docketed judgments the name of such person or entity as debtor; the State as creditor; the address of such person or entity, if shown in the certificate of debt; a reference to the statute, regulation or other legal authority under which the debt arises; and the date of making such entries. c. The docketing of the certificate of debt shall have the same force and effect as a civil judgment docketed in the Superior Court subject to the procedures for appeal as set forth in section 4 of P.L. 2005, c. 124 (C.52:18-38). The docketing of the certificate of debt shall be without prejudice to the right of appeal to the Appellate Division of the Superior Court. d. As used in this section, in sections 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 8 of P.L.2005, c.124 (C.52:18-36, C.52:18-37, C.52:18-38, C.52:14F-22, C.52:18-39 and C.52:14F-23), and in sections 3 and 4 of P.L.2008, c.24 (C.52:18-40 and C.52:18-41): "Debt" means a fee, fine, cost, penalty or assessment that has been due and owing a State department or agency for 90 days or more. "Debt" does not include inter-agency debts and debts associated with loans, notes, grants, and contracts. e. As used in this amendatory and supplementary act, "State department or agency" does not include an independent authority or instrumentality that is independent of the operational and budgetary control of the department to which it is allocated. L.2005, c.124, s.1; amended 2008, c.24. s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:56-34 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 56 / Section 56-34
Order; deed
Status: in_force

The superior court may, in an action pursuant to section 2A:56-33 of this title, make such order or enter such judgment against the owner presumed to be dead and his known heirs and devisees, and also against his unknown heirs, devisees, and personal representatives and his, their or any of their, successors in right, title and interest as if they were known to the court and as if the respective interests in the real estate of all of them were determined. Any deed to the real estate made pursuant to the judgment and order of the superior court shall convey all the right, title and interest of all the owners thereof, ascertained and unascertained, as completely and effectually as if all the owners were by name made parties to the action and as such were brought into court.
L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.
N.J. Stat. § 2B:2A-5 — NJ Code / Title 2B / Chapter 2A / Section 2A-5
Suspension pending determination
Status: in_force

2B:2A-5. Suspension pending determination. The Supreme Court may suspend a judge from office, with or without pay, pending the determination of the proceeding Source: C.2A:1B-5 (P.L.1970, c.151, s.5) L.1993,c.142,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:62A-28 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 62A / Section 62A-28
Definitions relative to placement of automated external defibrillators in State buildings.
Status: in_force

1. As used in this act: "Automated external defibrillator" means an automated external defibrillator as defined in section 2 of P.L.1999, c.34 (C.2A:62A-24). "Commissioner" means the Commissioner of Health and Senior Services. "State building" means a building or portion of a building that is owned, leased or operated by a State agency. L.2001,c.375,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 2C:34-4 — NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 34 / Section 34-4
Public communication of obscenity
Status: in_force

a. "Publicly communicate" means to display, post, exhibit, give away or vocalize material in such a way that its character and content may be readily and distinctly perceived by the public by normal unaided vision or hearing when viewing or hearing it in, on or from a public street, road, thoroughfare, recreation or shopping center or area, public transportation facility or vehicle used for public transportation. b. A person who knowingly publicly communicates obscene material, as defined in section 2C:34-3 or causes or permits it to be publicly communicated on property he owns or leases or operates is guilty of a crime of the fourth degree. c. Public communication of obscene material shall constitute presumptive evidence that the defendant made the communication or caused or permitted it to be made knowingly. L.1978, c. 95, s. 2C:34-4, eff. Sept. 1, 1979.