N.J. Stat. § 2B:11-6 — NJ Code / Title 2B / Chapter 11 / Section 11-6
Seniority, benefits, etc. tranferred
Status: in_force

6. a. Transferred employees who become State judicial employees shall receive State credit for years of employment service retroactive to the date utilized by the county of employment as of December 31, 1994, to determine credit for employment service and computation of Supplemental Compensation on Retirement (SCOR). b. Notwithstanding the provisions of sections 7 and 8 of P.L.1981, c.417 (C.2A:17-56.13 and C.2A:17-56.14), beginning January 1, 1995, the State shall honor and accept all wage garnishment and child support orders entered against all transferred employees at the time of the transfer. Judgment creditors and county probation departments with wage garnishments and child support orders in place against transferred employees will not be required to re-serve the State with the appropriate order or notice to maintain the garnishment or child support order in place at the time of the transition. Each county shall be required 45 days before the transition to provide the State with the names of those transferred employees subject to garnishments, either under court order or by notice of the county probation department, and copies of each order or notice to enable the State to honor the garnishment or child support order. The State shall be required to withhold only 50% of the amount due under the wage garnishment or child support order in effect at the time of transfer for the first pay period under which the transferred employees are placed onto the State payroll. Furthermore, each county shall be solely responsible for complying fully with the terms of all wage garnishment and child support orders in effect up until and through December 31, 1994. c. Accumulated vacation leave and sick leave for transferred employees shall be transferred and credited to their State leave accounts immediately upon their becoming State judicial employees, but no employee may bring to State service more vacation leave time than that amount normally allotted to that employee in that county in calendar year 1994. Compensatory time and personal or administrative leave as well as accumulated vacation leave in excess of time earned in calendar year 1994 in county-funded employment shall not be transferable to State service but shall remain a county obligation. The determination of how to satisfy this obligation, whether to be granted by the judiciary as paid time off during 1994 or paid to the employee by the county by December 31, 1994, consistent with their policies or contractual obligations, shall be made by the assignment judge. Transferred employees who become State judicial employees pursuant to this act shall not be considered new employees, and any legislation requiring State residency of new State employees or which limits any benefits of new State employees shall not apply to them. L.1994,c.162,s.6.
N.J. Stat. § 2C:21-27.1 — NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 21 / Section 21-27.1
Criteria for imposition of anti-money laundering profiteering penalty.
Status: in_force

8. Criteria for Imposition of Anti-Money Laundering Profiteering Penalty. In addition to any other disposition authorized by this title, including but not limited to any fines which may be imposed pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.2C:43-3, where a person has been convicted of a crime defined in P.L.1994, c.121 (C.2C:21-23 et seq.) or an attempt or conspiracy to commit such a crime, the court shall, upon the application of the prosecutor, sentence the person to pay a monetary penalty in an amount determined pursuant to section 9 of P.L.1999, c.25 (C.2C:21-27.2), provided the court finds at a hearing, which may occur at the time of sentencing, that the prosecutor has established by a preponderance of the evidence that the defendant was convicted of a violation of P.L.1994, c.121 (C.2C:21-23 et seq.). L.1999,c.25,s.8.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:23-1 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 23 / Section 23-1
Rights of action abolished
Status: in_force

The rights of action formerly existing to recover sums of money as damage for the alienation of affections, criminal conversation, seduction or breach of contract to marry are abolished from and after June 27, 1935.
L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:17-56.23b — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 17 / Section 17-56.23b
Judgment for child support lien against net proceeds of settlement; priority
Status: in_force

1. a. A judgment for child support entered pursuant to P.L.1988, c.111 (C.2A:17-56.23a) and docketed with the Clerk of the Superior Court shall be a lien against the net proceeds of any settlement negotiated prior or subsequent to the filing of a lawsuit, civil judgment, civil arbitration award, inheritance or workers' compensation award. The lien shall have priority over all other levies and garnishments against the net proceeds of any settlement negotiated prior or subsequent to the filing of a lawsuit, civil judgment, civil arbitration award, inheritance or workers' compensation award unless otherwise provided by the Superior Court, Chancery Division, Family Part. The lien shall not have priority over levies to recover unpaid income taxes owed to the State. The lien shall stay the distribution of the net proceeds to the prevailing party or beneficiary until the child support judgment is satisfied. As used in this act "net proceeds" means any amount of money, in excess of $2,000, payable to the prevailing party or beneficiary after attorney fees, witness fees, court costs, fees for health care providers, payments to the Medicaid program under section 6 of P.L.1979, c.365 (C.30:4D-7.1), reimbursement to the Division of Employment Security in the Department of Labor, the employer or employer's insurance carrier for temporary disability benefits that may have been paid pending the outcome of a workers' compensation claim as provided by section 1 of P.L.1950, c.174 (C.34:15-57.1), reimbursement to an employer or the employer's workers' compensation insurance carrier as provided in R.S.34:15-40, and other costs related to the lawsuit, inheritance or settlement are deducted from the award, proceeds or estate; "prevailing party" or "beneficiary" shall not include a partnership, corporation, limited liability partnership, financial institution, government entity or minor child; and "agent" means an authorized representative of the prevailing party or beneficiary, a union representative, an executor or administrator of a decedent's estate, an arbitrator or any other person or entity if such person or entity is responsible for the distribution of net proceeds to a prevailing party or beneficiary. b. Before distributing any net proceeds of a settlement, judgment, inheritance or award to the prevailing party or beneficiary: (1) the prevailing party or beneficiary shall provide the attorney, insurance company or agent responsible for the final distribution of such funds with a certification that includes the prevailing party's or beneficiary's full name, mailing address, date of birth and Social Security number; and (2) the attorney representing the prevailing party or beneficiary shall initiate a search of child support judgments, through a private judgment search company that maintains information on child support judgments, to determine if the prevailing party or beneficiary is a child support judgment debtor. If the prevailing party or beneficiary is not represented by an attorney, the judgment search shall be initiated by the opposing attorney, insurance company or agent before the proceeds are distributed to the prevailing party or beneficiary. In the case of a workers' compensation action, the Administrative Office of the Courts shall, at least once every 60 days, transmit information on child support judgment debtors to the Division of Workers' Compensation in the Department of Labor. The information shall include the debtor's name, Social Security number, the amount of the child support judgment, the Probation Division case number and the Probation Division office to which the judgment is payable. The Division of Workers' Compensation shall match the data received on child support judgment debtors against the information it maintains for individuals who have filed workers' compensation claims with the division. When a match is identified, the Division of Workers' Compensation shall notify the appropriate judge of compensation of the child support judgment before the decision, award, determination, judgment or order approving the settlement is rendered. The judge of compensation shall incorporate in the decision, award, determination, judgment or order approving the settlement, an order requiring the employer or the employer's insurance carrier to contact the Probation Division to satisfy the child support judgment out of the net proceeds of the workers' compensation award, order or settlement before any such monies are paid to the employee. The Division of Workers' Compensation shall be immune from any civil liability that may arise from any information provided by the division or any order issued by a judge of compensation relating to a child support judgment, in accordance with this section. In the case of judgments or settlements resulting from a labor arbitration involving employees of a school board or school district, a judgment search shall be initiated by the school board or district prior to the release of any net proceeds to the employees and only if there is an income withholding for child support active against the employee in the records of the school board or district. In the case of an inheritance, the executor or administrator of the decedent's estate shall initiate the judgment search. The judgment search company shall provide a certification to the attorney, insurance company, agent or party initiating the lawsuit identifying whether or not the prevailing party or beneficiary is a child support judgment debtor. In the case of net proceeds that are to be paid through a structured settlement or other payment plan, the attorney, insurance company or agent shall be required to conduct the child support judgment search only at the time of settlement or prior to the distribution of the first payment under the plan. If a child support judgment is identified, the attorney, insurance company or agent shall provide the Probation Division with a copy of the structured settlement or payment plan within 30 days of identifying the child support judgment. If there are no attorneys representing either party in a civil lawsuit, the party bringing the lawsuit shall initiate the judgment search and shall be required to file the certification with the court at least 10 working days prior to the trial or with the stipulation that the certification shall be filed at the time of the settlement or dismissal of the lawsuit. For monies deposited with the court, no distribution of funds shall be made until the attorney, prevailing party or beneficiary provides the Clerk of the Superior Court with a copy of the certification showing that the prevailing party or beneficiary is not a child support judgment debtor. The fee for a judgment search which is required by this section shall not exceed $10 for each name of a child support judgment debtor that is searched. The fee for a judgment search is chargeable against the net proceeds as a cost of the settlement, judgment, inheritance or award. c. If the certification shows that the prevailing party or beneficiary is not a child support judgment debtor, the net proceeds may be paid to the prevailing party or beneficiary immediately. If the certification shows that the prevailing party or beneficiary is a child support judgment debtor, the attorney, insurance company or agent that initiated the search shall contact the Probation Division of the Superior Court to arrange for the satisfaction of the child support judgment. The attorney, insurance company or agent shall notify the prevailing party or beneficiary of the intent to satisfy the child support judgment prior to the disbursement of any funds to the prevailing party or beneficiary. Upon receipt of a warrant of satisfaction for the child support judgment, the attorney, insurance company or agent shall pay the balance of the settlement, judgment, award or inheritance to the prevailing party or beneficiary. If the net proceeds are less than the amount of the child support judgment, the entire amount of the net proceeds shall be paid to the Probation Division as partial satisfaction of the judgment. If there are no attorneys representing either party in a civil lawsuit and the certification filed with the court shows that the prevailing party or beneficiary is a child support judgment debtor, the court shall order that the opposing party pay the amount of the child support judgment to the Probation Division before any funds are paid to the prevailing party or beneficiary. The court shall also insure that any judgment related to the lawsuit docketed with the Clerk of the Superior Court reflect the Probation Division's superior claim to such funds. d. An attorney, insurance company or agent shall not be liable for distributing net proceeds to the prevailing party or beneficiary based on the results of a judgment certification showing the prevailing party or beneficiary is not the debtor of a child support judgment, if it is later shown that the prevailing party or beneficiary provided inaccurate personal information on the initial certification to the attorney, the insurer or agent. e. An attorney, insurance company or agent who, in accordance with this act, satisfies a child support judgment from the net proceeds of a settlement, judgment, inheritance or award, shall not be liable for payments which otherwise would have been made pursuant to subsection a. of this section which were not so identified to the attorney, insurance company or agent at the time of satisfaction. f. An attorney, insurance company or agent who, in accordance with this act, satisfies a child support judgment from the net proceeds of a settlement, judgment, inheritance or award, shall not be liable to the prevailing party or beneficiary or to that party's creditors. g. An attorney shall not be required to challenge a child support judgment unless retained by the prevailing party or beneficiary to do so. h. A private judgment search company is prohibited from using any information provided by an attorney, insurance company or agent in accordance with this act for any purpose other than: (1) determining if the prevailing party or beneficiary is the debtor of a child support judgment; and (2) preparing a certification as required pursuant to subsection b. of this section. i. To the extent feasible and permitted by the Rules of Court, the Administrative Office of the Courts may share information on a child support judgment debtor with an insurance carrier for the sole purpose of complying with the provisions of P.L.2000, c.81 (C.2A:17-56.23b et al.). L.2000,c.81, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:53A-7.3 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 53A / Section 53A-7.3
Exemption from liability for library trustees, members of commission
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, no person serving as a member of the board of trustees of a free public library or regional library, or as a member of a county library commission, shall be liable for damages resulting from the exercise of judgment or discretion in connection with the duties of his office unless the actions evidence a reckless disregard for the duties imposed by the position. L.1989,c.171,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:162-16 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 162 / Section 162-16
Detaining eligible defendant during preparation of risk assessment prior to trial.
Status: in_force

2. a. An eligible defendant, following the issuance of a complaint-warrant pursuant to the conditions set forth under subsection c. of this section, shall be temporarily detained to allow the Pretrial Services Program to prepare a risk assessment with recommendations on conditions of release pursuant to section 11 of P.L.2014, c.31 (C.2A:162-25) and for the court to issue a pretrial release decision. b. (1) Except as otherwise provided under sections 4 and 5 of P.L.2014, c.31 (C.2A:162-18 and C.2A:162-19) the court, pursuant to section 3 of P.L.2014, c.31 (C.2A:162-17), shall make a pretrial release decision for the eligible defendant without unnecessary delay, but in no case later than 48 hours after the eligible defendant's commitment to jail. The court shall consider the Pretrial Services Program's risk assessment and recommendations on conditions of release before making any pretrial release decision for the eligible defendant, provided, however, that upon request of the prosecutor, the court may take additional time than established pursuant to this section if the eligible defendant is charged with any crime or offense involving the use or possession of a firearm, but the additional time provided for shall not exceed such time as is reasonably necessary for a firearms ballistic analysis to be conducted and immediately provided to the court and in no event shall exceed seven days. (2) After considering all the circumstances, the Pretrial Services Program's risk assessment and recommendations on conditions of release, and any information that may be provided by a prosecutor or the eligible defendant, the court shall order that the eligible defendant be: (a) released on the eligible defendant's own recognizance or on execution of an unsecured appearance bond; or (b) released on a non-monetary condition or conditions, with the condition or conditions being the least restrictive condition or combination of conditions that the court determines will reasonably assure the eligible defendant's appearance in court when required, the protection of the safety of any other person or the community, or that the eligible defendant will not obstruct or attempt to obstruct the criminal justice process; or (c) released on monetary bail, other than an unsecured appearance bond, to reasonably assure the eligible defendant's appearance in court when required, or a combination of monetary bail and non-monetary conditions, to reasonably assure the eligible defendant's appearance in court when required, the protection of the safety of any other person or the community, or that the eligible defendant will not obstruct or attempt to obstruct the criminal justice process; or (d) detained in jail, upon motion of the prosecutor, pending a pretrial detention hearing pursuant to sections 4 and 5 of P.L.2014, c.31 (C.2A:162-18 and C.2A:162-19). c. A law enforcement officer shall not apply for a complaint-warrant except in accordance with guidelines issued by the Attorney General, and a court may not issue a complaint-warrant except as may be authorized by the Rules of Court. d. (1) A defendant who is charged on a complaint-summons shall be released from custody and shall not be subject to the provisions of sections 1 through 11 of P.L.2014, c.31 (C.2A:162-15 et seq.). (2) (a) If a defendant who was released from custody after being charged on a complaint-summons pursuant to paragraph (1) of this subsection is subsequently arrested on a warrant for failure to appear in court when required, that defendant shall be eligible for release on personal recognizance or release on bail by sufficient sureties at the discretion of the court. If monetary bail was not set when an arrest warrant for the defendant was issued, the defendant shall have monetary bail set without unnecessary delay, but in no case later than 12 hours after arrest. Pursuant to the Rules of Court, if the defendant is unable to post monetary bail, the defendant shall have that bail reviewed promptly and may file an application with the court seeking a bail reduction, which shall be heard in an expedited manner. (b) If the defendant fails to post the required monetary bail set by the court pursuant to this paragraph, the defendant may not be detained on the charge or charges contained in the complaint-summons beyond the maximum term of incarceration or term of probation supervision for the offense or offenses charged. L.2014, c.31, s.2; amended 2025, c.256, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 2C:104-5 — NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 104 / Section 104-5
Arrest without warrant
Status: in_force

2C:104-5 Arrest Without Warrant. a. A law enforcement officer may arrest an alleged material witness without a warrant only if the arrest occurs prior to the filing of an indictment, accusation or complaint for a crime or the initiation of a criminal investigation before a grand jury, and if the officer has probable cause to believe that: (1) a crime has been committed; (2) the alleged material witness has information material to the prosecution of that crime; (3) the alleged material witness will refuse to cooperate with the officer in the investigation of that crime; and (4) the delay necessary to obtain an arrest warrant or order to appear would result in the unavailability of the alleged material witness. b. Following the warrantless arrest of an alleged material witness, the law enforcement officer shall bring the person immediately before a judge. If court is not in session, the officer shall immediately bring the person before the emergency-duty Superior Court judge. The judge shall determine whether there is probable cause to believe that the person is a material witness of a crime and, if an indictment, accusation or complaint for that crime has not issued or if a grand jury has not commenced a criminal investigation of that crime, the judge shall determine whether there is probable cause to believe that, within 48 hours of the arrest, an indictment, accusation or complaint will issue or a grand jury investigation will commence. The judge then shall proceed as if an application for a warrant has been made under N.J.S.2C:104-4. Source: New. L.1994,c.126,s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:62A-1 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 62A / Section 62A-1
Civil immunity for emergency care
Status: in_force

Any individual, including a person licensed to practice any method of treatment of human ailments, disease, pain, injury, deformity, mental or physical condition, or licensed to render services ancillary thereto, or any person who is a volunteer member of a duly incorporated first aid and emergency or volunteer ambulance or rescue squad association, who in good faith renders emergency care at the scene of an accident or emergency to the victim or victims thereof, or while transporting the victim or victims thereof to a hospital or other facility where treatment or care is to be rendered, shall not be liable for any civil damages as a result of any acts or omissions by such person in rendering the emergency care. L. 1963, c. 140, s. 1; amended by L.1968, c.254, s.1; L. 1987, c. 296, s. 1.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:61A-5 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 61A / Section 61A-5
Jurisdiction over nonresident principals
Status: in_force

A principal who is not a resident of this State who contracts with a sales representative to solicit orders in this State is declared to be doing business in this State for purposes of the exercise of personal jurisdiction. L.1990.c.93,s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 2C:64-3 — NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 64 / Section 64-3
Forfeiture procedures.
Status: in_force

2C:64-3. Forfeiture procedures. a. Whenever any property other than prima facie contraband is subject to forfeiture under this chapter, the forfeiture may be enforced by a civil action, instituted within 90 days of the seizure and commenced by the State and against the property sought to be forfeited. b. The complaint shall be verified on oath or affirmation. It shall describe with reasonable particularity the property that is the subject matter of the action and shall contain allegations setting forth the reason or reasons the article sought to be or which has been seized is contraband. c. Notice of the action shall be given to any person known to have a property interest in the article. In addition, the notice requirements of the Rules of Court for an in rem action shall be followed. d. The claimant of the property that is the subject of an action under this chapter shall file and serve the claim in the form of an answer in accordance with the Rules of Court. The answer shall be verified on oath or affirmation, and shall state the interest in the property by virtue of which the claimant demands its restitution and the right to defend the action. If the claim is made in behalf of the person entitled to possession by an agent, bailee, or attorney, it shall state that the claimant is duly authorized to make the claim. e. If no answer is filed and served within the applicable time, the property seized shall be disposed of pursuant to N.J.S.2C:64-6. f. If an answer is filed, the Superior court shall set the matter down for a summary hearing as soon as practicable. Upon application of the State or claimant, if the claimant is a defendant in a criminal proceeding arising out of the seizure, the Superior court may stay proceedings in the forfeiture action until the criminal proceedings have been concluded by an entry of final judgment. g. Any person with a property interest in the seized property, other than a defendant who is being prosecuted in connection with the seizure of property may secure its release pending the forfeiture action unless the article is dangerous to the public health, safety, and welfare or the State can demonstrate that the property will probably be lost or destroyed if released or employed in subsequent criminal activity. Any person with a property interest other than a defendant who is being prosecuted, prior to the release of that property shall post a bond with the court in the amount of the market value of the seized item. h. The prosecuting agency with approval of the entity funding the agency, or any other entity, with the approval of the prosecuting agency, where the other entity's law enforcement agency participated in the surveillance, investigation or arrest which is the subject of the forfeiture action, may apply to the Superior Court for an order permitting use of seized property, pending the disposition of the forfeiture action provided, however, that the property shall be used solely for law enforcement purposes. Approval shall be liberally granted but shall be conditioned upon the filing of a bond in an amount equal to the market value of the item seized or a written guarantee of payment for property which may be subject to return, replacement or compensation as to reasonable value in the event that the forfeiture is refused or only partial extinguishment of property rights is ordered by the court. i. If the property is of the nature that substantial difficulty may result in preserving its value during the pendency of the forfeiture action, the Superior court may appoint a trustee to protect the interests of all parties involved in the action. j. Evidence of a conviction of a criminal offense in which seized property was either used or provided an integral part of the State's proofs in the prosecution shall be considered in the forfeiture proceeding as creating a rebuttable presumption that the property was utilized in furtherance of an unlawful activity. k. Seized property other than prima facie contraband shall not be subject to forfeiture pursuant to the provisions of this chapter if there are no criminal charges arising out of or related to the property seizure or a criminal prosecution arising out of or related to the property seizure terminates with no criminal culpability unless: (1) there is no known owner of the seized property and no person credibly asserts an ownership interest in the seized property; or (2) the State establishes by a preponderance of the evidence, in the case of seized property in the form of cash, negotiable instruments, or other cash equivalents, that the property has a value of greater than $1,000, or in the case of seized property other than cash, negotiable instruments, or other cash equivalent, that the property has a value of greater than $10,000. l. For the purposes of this section, a criminal prosecution arising out of or related to the property seizure terminates with no criminal culpability if, with respect to all criminal charges involving the seized property, the prosecution resulted in: (1) an acquittal; (2) a dismissal with prejudice, excluding a dismissal with prejudice in which the defendant was admitted into a program of supervisory treatment pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.2C:43-12 through N.J.S.2C:43-22 or any other law or functionally equivalent program of another state or the United States pursuant to which an offense was dismissed or a felony conviction avoided or eliminated from the record when the defendant successfully completed the program; or (3) a finding of not guilty by reason of insanity. amended 1979, c.344, s.3; 1981, c.290, s.48; 1989, c.279; 2019, c.371, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:50-74 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 50 / Section 50-74
Short title.
Status: in_force

1. This act shall be known and may be cited as the "New Jersey Foreclosure Mediation Act." L.2019, c.64, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 2C:43-30 — NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 43 / Section 43-30
Collaboration with the United States Department of Veterans Affairs.
Status: in_force

14. The Attorney General, the Administrative Director of the Courts, the Commissioner of the Department of Corrections, and the Chairman of the State Parole Board shall collaborate with representatives of the United States Department of Veterans Affairs to identify the most efficient and practical means of sharing information regarding servicemembers who have been arrested, diverted, imprisoned, or placed on probation or parole to assist the Department of Veterans' Affairs in identifying veterans in that population to facilitate its outreach and services to justice-involved veterans. L.2017, c.42, s.14.
N.J. Stat. § 2B:12-25 — NJ Code / Title 2B / Chapter 12 / Section 12-25
Records and standards for municipal courts
Status: in_force

2B:12-25. Records and standards for municipal courts. The Supreme Court may prescribe records to be maintained and reports to be filed by the municipal court and may promulgate standards for facilities and staff of municipal courts. Source: New. L.1993,c.293,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:4-30.128 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 4 / Section 4-30.128
Application of act to resident of foreign country and foreign support proceeding.
Status: in_force

5. Application of act to resident of foreign country and foreign support proceeding. a. A tribunal of this State shall apply Articles 1 through 6 of this act and, as applicable, Article 7 of this act, to a support proceeding involving: (1) a foreign support order; (2) a foreign tribunal; or (3) an obligee, obligor, or child residing in a foreign country. b. A tribunal of this State that is requested to recognize and enforce a support order on the basis of comity may apply the procedural and substantive provisions of Articles 1 through 6 of this act. c. Article 7 applies only to a support proceeding under the Convention. In such a proceeding, if a provision of Article 7 of this act is inconsistent with Articles 1 through 6 of this act, Article 7 of this act controls. L.2016, c.1, s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 2C:46-5 — NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 46 / Section 46-5
Inapplicability of chapter to certain fines and restitutions
Status: in_force

4. Except as expressly provided, this chapter shall not affect fines and restitutions imposed under Title 39 of the Revised Statutes or in proceedings in the Superior Court, Chancery Division, Family Part, which shall remain as heretofore. L.1979,c.396,s.4; amended 1991,c.91,s.147; 1991,c.329,s.15.
N.J. Stat. § 2C:2-11 — NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 2 / Section 2-11
De minimis infractions
Status: in_force

The assignment judge may dismiss a prosecution if, having regard to the nature of the conduct charged to constitute an offense and the nature of the attendant circumstances, it finds that the defendant's conduct: a. Was within a customary license or tolerance, neither expressly negated by the person whose interest was infringed nor inconsistent with the purpose of the law defining the offense; b. Did not actually cause or threaten the harm or evil sought to be prevented by the law defining the offense or did so only to an extent too trivial to warrant the condemnation of conviction; or c. Presents such other extenuations that it cannot reasonably be regarded as envisaged by the Legislature in forbidding the offense. The assignment judge shall not dismiss a prosecution under this section without giving the prosecutor notice and an opportunity to be heard. The prosecutor shall have a right to appeal any such dismissal. L.1978, c. 95, s. 2C:2-11, eff. Sept. 1, 1979.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:44-23 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 44 / Section 44-23
Statement of amount claimed; offer by owner of reasonable amount and demand for possession; fees.
Status: in_force

2A:44-23. The owner or the person entitled to the immediate possession of the motor vehicle or part thereof so detained, may, on learning of the detention of the same, immediately demand from the garage keeper or the person in charge thereof, a statement of the true amount claimed to be due for the storing, maintaining, keeping or repairing of such motor vehicle, or for furnishing gasoline or other fuel, accessories or other supplies therefor. If upon receiving such statement he considers the amount thereof excessive, he may offer what he considers to be reasonably due and demand possession of the motor vehicle or part thereof so detained. If possession is refused, he may immediately bring an action for possession thereof in the Superior Court, Law Division, Special Civil Part or in any other court. The owner or person entitled to immediate possession thereof shall pay the appropriate court fees and costs prior to the hearing; except that the owner or the person may seek relief from the payment of court fees and costs as provided in the Rules Governing the Courts of the State of New Jersey. The application for the waiver of fees shall be determined prior to or in conjunction with the summary hearing for possession of the motor vehicle. L.1951 (1st SS), c.344; amended 1991, c.91, s.92; 1998, c.122, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 2C:20-18 — NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 20 / Section 20-18
Leader, auto theft trafficking network, penalty
Status: in_force

1. a. A person is a leader of an auto theft trafficking network if the person conspires with others as an organizer, supervisor, financier, manager, or recruiter to engage for profit or to commit other criminal activity in a scheme or course of conduct to unlawfully take, dispose of, distribute, bring into, or transport in this State automobiles or automobile parts as stolen property. Leader of auto theft trafficking network is a crime of the second degree. Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection a. of N.J.S.2C:43-3, the court may impose a fine not to exceed $250,000 or five times the retail value of the automobiles or automobile parts seized at the time of the arrest, whichever is greater. b. A person is a participant in an auto theft trafficking network if the person conspires with others as a participant to engage for profit or to commit other criminal activity in a scheme or course of conduct to unlawfully take, dispose of, distribute, bring into, or transport in this State automobiles or automobile parts as stolen property. Participant in auto theft trafficking network is a crime of the third degree. c. Notwithstanding the provisions of N.J.S.2C:1-8, a conviction of leader of auto theft trafficking network or participant in auto theft trafficking network shall not merge with the conviction for any offense which is the object of the conspiracy. Nothing contained in this act shall prohibit the court from imposing an extended term pursuant to N.J.S.2C:43-7; nor shall this act be construed in any way to preclude or limit the prosecution or conviction of any person for conspiracy under N.J.S.2C:5-2, or any prosecution or conviction for any other offense. d. It shall not be necessary in any prosecution under this act for the State to prove that any intended profit was actually realized. The trier of fact may infer that a particular scheme or course of conduct was undertaken for profit from all of the attending circumstances, including but not limited to the number of persons involved in the scheme or course of conduct, the actor's net worth and expenditures in relation to the actor's legitimate sources of income, the number of automobiles or automobile parts involved, or the amount of cash or currency involved. e. It shall not be a defense to a prosecution under this act that the automobile or automobile part was brought into or transported in this State solely for ultimate distribution in another jurisdiction; nor shall it be a defense that any profit was intended to be made in another jurisdiction. L.1991,c.82,s.1; amended 2023, c.102.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:61B-1 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 61B / Section 61B-1
Definitions; accrual of actions; proceedings.
Status: in_force

1. a. As used in this act: (1) "Sexual abuse" means an act of sexual contact or sexual penetration between a child under the age of 18 years and an adult. A parent, resource family parent, guardian or other person standing in loco parentis who knowingly permits or acquiesces in sexual abuse by any other person also commits sexual abuse, except that it is an affirmative defense if the parent, resource family parent, guardian or other person standing in loco parentis was subjected to, or placed in, reasonable fear of physical or sexual abuse by the other person so as to undermine the person's ability to protect the child. (2) "Sexual contact" means an intentional touching by the victim or actor, either directly or through clothing, of the victim's or actor's intimate parts for the purpose of sexually arousing or sexually gratifying the actor. Sexual contact of the adult with himself must be in view of the victim whom the adult knows to be present. (3) "Sexual penetration" means vaginal intercourse, cunnilingus, fellatio or anal intercourse between persons or insertion of the hand, finger or object into the anus or vagina either by the adult or upon the adult's instruction. (4) "Intimate parts" means the following body parts: sexual organs, genital area, anal area, inner thigh, groin, buttock or breast of a person. (5) "Injury or illness" includes psychological injury or illness, whether or not accompanied by physical injury or illness. b. In any civil action for injury or illness based on sexual abuse, the cause of action shall accrue at the time of reasonable discovery of the injury and its causal relationship to the act of sexual abuse. Any such action shall be subject to the statute of limitations set forth in section 2 of P.L.2019, c.120 (C.2A:14-2a). c. (Deleted by amendment, P.L.2019, c.120) d. (1) Evidence of the victim's previous sexual conduct shall not be admitted nor reference made to it in the presence of a jury except as provided in this subsection. When the defendant seeks to admit such evidence for any purpose, the defendant must apply for an order of the court before the trial or preliminary hearing, except that the court may allow the motion to be made during trial if the court determines that the evidence is newly discovered and could not have been obtained earlier through the exercise of due diligence. After the application is made, the court shall conduct a hearing in camera to determine the admissibility of the evidence. If the court finds that evidence offered by the defendant regarding the sexual conduct of the victim is relevant and that the probative value of the evidence offered is not outweighed by its collateral nature or by the probability that its admission will create undue prejudice, confusion of the issues, or unwarranted invasion of the privacy of the victim, the court shall enter an order setting forth with specificity what evidence may be introduced and the nature of the questions which shall be permitted, and the reasons why the court finds that such evidence satisfies the standards contained in this section. The defendant may then offer evidence under the order of the court. (2) In the absence of clear and convincing proof to the contrary, evidence of the victim's sexual conduct occurring more than one year before the date of the offense charged is presumed to be inadmissible under this section. (3) Evidence of the victim's previous sexual conduct shall not be considered relevant unless it is material to proving that the source of semen, pregnancy or disease is a person other than the defendant. For the purposes of this subsection, "sexual conduct" shall mean any conduct or behavior relating to sexual activities of the victim, including but not limited to previous or subsequent experience of sexual penetration or sexual contact, use of contraceptives, living arrangement and life style. e. (1) The court may, on motion and after conducting a hearing in camera, order the taking of the testimony of a victim on closed circuit television at the trial, out of the view of the jury, defendant, or spectators upon making findings as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection. (2) An order under this section may be made only if the court finds that the victim is 16 years of age or younger and that there is a substantial likelihood that the victim would suffer severe emotional or mental distress if required to testify in open court. The order shall be specific as to whether the victim will testify outside the presence of spectators, the defendant, the jury, or all of them and shall be based on specific findings relating to the impact of the presence of each. (3) A motion seeking closed circuit testimony under paragraph (1) of this subsection may be filed by: (a) The victim or the victim's attorney, parent or legal guardian; (b) The defendant or the defendant's counsel; or (c) The trial judge on the judge's own motion. (4) The defendant's counsel shall be present at the taking of testimony in camera. If the defendant is not present, he and his attorney shall be able to confer privately with each other during the testimony by a separate audio system. (5) If testimony is taken on closed circuit television pursuant to the provisions of this act, a stenographic recording of that testimony shall also be required. A typewritten transcript of that testimony shall be included in the record on appeal. The closed circuit testimony itself shall not constitute part of the record on appeal except on motion for good cause shown. f. (1) The name, address, and identity of a victim or a defendant shall not appear on the complaint or any other public record as defined in P.L.1963, c.73 (C.47:1A-1 et seq.). In their place initials or a fictitious name shall appear. (2) Any report, statement, photograph, court document, complaint or any other public record which states the name, address and identity of a victim shall be confidential and unavailable to the public. (3) The information described in this subsection shall remain confidential and unavailable to the public unless the victim consents to the disclosure or if the court, after a hearing, determines that good cause exists for the disclosure. The hearing shall be held after notice has been made to the victim and to the defendant and the defendant's counsel. (4) Nothing contained herein shall prohibit the court from imposing further restrictions with regard to the disclosure of the name, address, and identity of the victim when it deems it necessary to prevent trauma or stigma to the victim. g. In accordance with R.5:3-2 of the Rules Governing the Courts of the State of New Jersey, the court may, on its own or a party's motion, direct that any proceeding or portion of a proceeding involving a victim sixteen years of age or younger be conducted in camera. h. A plaintiff who prevails in a civil action pursuant to this act shall be awarded damages in the amount of $10,000, plus reasonable attorney's fees, or actual damages, whichever is greater. Actual damages shall consist of compensatory and punitive damages and costs of suit, including reasonable attorney's fees. Compensatory damages may include, but are not limited to, damages for pain and suffering, medical expenses, emotional trauma, diminished childhood, diminished enjoyment of life, costs of counseling, and lost wages. L.1992, c.109, s.1; amended 1999, c.393; 2004, c.130, s.10; 2019, c.120, s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:44-53 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 44 / Section 44-53
Compensation to persons taking up and securing drift lumber or boats
Status: in_force

Any person taking up drift lumber, rails, posts and other valuable lumber, or boats, scows, skiffs, barges or other craft, which may be found adrift in any of the rivers or other waters in, running through or bordering on this state, or lodged on the land in this state of any person, and who shall, in all things, comply with the requirements of this article, may demand of and recover from the owner of the same, as full compensation for his expense and labor in taking up and securing same the following amounts: For single logs or other single pieces of drift lumber, rails, posts or other valuable lumber, $.12 each; For joined sections of lumber or parts of rafts, $.10 for each log or timber or supporting piece of lumber, and $.25 for each and every 1,000 linear feet, but not exceeding a total of $5 for the entire joined section of lumber or part of raft; For a whole raft, or for boats, skiffs, scows, barges or other craft, $5 for each.
L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:84A-22 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 84A / Section 84A-22
Marital privilege - confidential communications.
Status: in_force

22. Marital privilege--Confidential communications. (1) Except as otherwise provided in this section, no person shall disclose any communication made in confidence between such person and his or her spouse or civil union partner. (2) There is no privilege: (a) if both spouses or partners consent to the disclosure; (b) if the communication is relevant to an issue in an action between the spouses or partners; (c) in a criminal action or proceeding in which either spouse or partner consents to the disclosure; (d) in a criminal action or proceeding coming within section 17 of P.L.1960, c.52 (C.2A:84A-17); or (e) in a criminal action or proceeding if the communication relates to an ongoing or future crime or fraud in which the spouses or partners were or are joint participants at the time of the communication. (3) When a spouse or partner is incapacitated or deceased, consent to the disclosure may be given for such spouse or partner by the guardian, executor, or administrator. The requirement for consent shall not terminate with divorce, dissolution of civil union or separation. A communication between spouses or partners while living separate and apart under a divorce from bed and board or legal separation from a partner in a civil union shall not be a privileged communication. L.1960, c.52, s.22; amended 1992, c.142, s.2; 2013, c.103, s.17; 2015, c.138, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 2C:12-12 — NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 12 / Section 12-12
Definitions relative to certain acts of inmates, parolees
Status: in_force

1. As used in this act: "Bodily fluid" means saliva, blood, urine, feces, seminal fluid or any other bodily fluid. "Department of Corrections employee" means any corrections officer, parole officer or other employee of the New Jersey Department of Corrections and any person under contract to provide services to the department. L.1997,c.182,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:58C-8 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 58C / Section 58C-8
Definitions relative to actions against product sellers
Status: in_force

1. As used in this act: "Manufacturer" means (1) any person who designs, formulates, produces, creates, makes, packages, labels or constructs any product or component of a product; (2) a product seller with respect to a given product to the extent the product seller designs, formulates, produces, creates, makes, packages, labels or constructs the product before its sale; (3) any product seller not described in paragraph (2) which holds itself out as a manufacturer to the user of the product; or (4) a United States domestic sales subsidiary of a foreign manufacturer if the foreign manufacturer has a controlling interest in the domestic sales subsidiary. "Product liability action" means any claim or action brought by a claimant for harm caused by a product, irrespective of the theory underlying the claim, except actions for harm caused by breach of an express warranty. "Product seller" means any person who, in the course of a business conducted for that purpose: sells; distributes; leases; installs; prepares or assembles a manufacturer's product according to the manufacturer's plan, intention, design, specifications or formulations; blends; packages; labels; markets; repairs; maintains or otherwise is involved in placing a product in the line of commerce. The term "product seller" does not include: (1) A seller of real property; or (2) A provider of professional services in any case in which the sale or use of a product is incidental to the transaction and the essence of the transaction is the furnishing of judgment, skill or services; or (3) Any person who acts in only a financial capacity with respect to the sale of a product. L.1995,c.141,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:19-22 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 19 / Section 19-22
Claims due or to become due are presentable
Status: in_force

Any creditor may present not only any debt due, but any debt to become due, making in such case a reasonable rebate when interest is not accruing on the same.
L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:15-52 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 15 / Section 15-52
Public policy in matter of injunctions in labor disputes
Status: in_force

In the interpretation and application of this article, the public policy of the state of New Jersey is hereby defined and declared as follows: Procedure that permits a complaining party, to obtain in any case involving or growing out of a labor dispute, as hereinafter defined, sweeping injunctive relief that is not preceded by or conditioned upon notice to and hearing of the responding party or parties, or that issues after hearing based upon written affidavits alone and not wholly or in part upon examination, confrontation and cross-examination of witnesses in open court, is subject to abuse and contrary to the public policy of the state of New Jersey for the reason that: a. The status quo cannot be maintained, but is necessarily altered by the injunction. b. Determination of issues of veracity and of probability of fact from affidavits of the opposing parties that are contradictory and, under the circumstances, untrustworthy, rather than from oral examination in open court is subject to grave error. c. Error in issuing the injunctive relief is usually irreparable to the opposing party, and d. Delay incident to the normal course of appellate practice frequently makes ultimate correction of error in law or in fact unavailing in the particular case.
L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:56-15 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 56 / Section 56-15
Lienor not necessary party; effect of partition on lienor
Status: in_force

A person having a lien, by judgment, decree, mortgage or otherwise, on real estate, or any part thereof, whereof partition is sought in such an action in the superior court, shall not, in the first instance, be a necessary party to the proceedings, and, except as provided in section 2A:56-16 of this title, his lien shall not be altered, affected or impaired by partition of the real estate.
L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:19-16 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 19 / Section 19-16
Continuing assignor's business
Status: in_force

The court may, upon such notice to creditors as it may direct, authorize the assignee to continue for such a period and under such conditions as it may prescribe, any business of the assignor in which the assigned estate, or any part thereof, is invested.
L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:157-10.1 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 157 / Section 157-10.1
Causes for removal of county investigator.
Status: in_force

2. Except as otherwise provided by law, a county investigator employed by the county prosecutor shall not be removed from office, employment or position for political reasons or for any cause other than incapacity, misconduct, or disobedience of rules and regulations established by the prosecutor, nor shall such investigator be suspended, removed, fined or reduced in rank from or in office, employment, or position therein, except for just cause as hereinbefore provided and then only upon a written complaint setting forth the charge or charges against such investigator. The chief investigator and deputy chief investigator, however, may be removed or demoted by the prosecutor. The complaint shall be filed in the office having charge of the office wherein the complaint is made and a copy shall be served upon the investigator so charged, with notice of a designated hearing thereon by the proper authorities, which shall be not less than 10 or more than 30 days from the date of service of the complaint. A complaint charging a violation of the internal rules and regulations established for the conduct of a prosecutor's office shall be filed no later than the 45th day after the date on which the person filing the complaint obtained sufficient information to file the matter upon which the complaint is based. The 45-day time limit shall not apply if an investigation of an investigator for a violation of the internal rules or regulations of the office is included directly or indirectly within a concurrent investigation of that office for a violation of the criminal laws of this State. The 45-day limit shall begin on the day after the disposition of the criminal investigation. The 45-day requirement of this paragraph for the filing of a complaint against an investigator shall not apply to a filing of a complaint by a private individual. A failure to comply with these provisions as to the service of the complaint and the time within which a complaint is to be filed shall require a dismissal of the complaint. The investigator may waive the right to a hearing and may appeal the charges directly to any available authority specified by law or regulation, or follow any other procedure recognized by a contract, as permitted by law. For the purposes of this section, the transfer of an investigator from one section or unit to another section or unit within the office of the prosecutor shall not constitute a demotion, and the transferred investigator shall retain his rank, seniority, seniority-related privileges and salary. L.2003,c.173,s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:16-49.1 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 16 / Section 16-49.1
Application; hearing; order; cancellation and discharge; effect on lien; notice of application; set-off
Status: in_force

At any time after 1 year has elapsed, since a bankrupt was discharged from his debts, pursuant to the acts of Congress relating to bankruptcy, he may apply, upon proof of his discharge, to the court in which a judgment was rendered against him, or to the court of which it has become a judgment by docketing it, or filing a transcript thereof, for an order directing the judgment to be canceled and discharged of record. If it appears upon the hearing that he has been discharged from the payment of that judgment or the debt upon which such judgment was recovered, an order shall be made directing said judgment to be canceled and discharged of record; and thereupon the clerk of said court shall cancel and discharge the same by entering on the record or in the margin of the record of judgment, that the same is canceled and discharged by order of the court, giving the date of entry of the order of discharge. Where the judgment was a lien on real property owned by the bankrupt prior to the time he was adjudged a bankrupt, and not subject to be discharged or released under the provisions of the Bankruptcy Act, the lien thereof upon said real estate shall not be affected by said order and may be enforced, but in all other respects the judgment shall be of no force or validity, nor shall the same be a lien on real property acquired by him subsequent to his discharge in bankruptcy. Notice of the application, accompanied with copies of the papers upon which it is made, must be served upon the judgment creditor, or his attorney of record in said judgment, in the manner prescribed in R.R. 4:5-1, et cetera, of The Revision of The Rules Governing the Courts of the State of New Jersey (1953); provided, however, nothing herein contained shall prevent said judgment notwithstanding such discharge of record from being used as a set-off in any action in which it otherwise could be used. L.1967, c. 151, s. 1, eff. July 10, 1967.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:4-30.175 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 4 / Section 4-30.175
Confirmed order.
Status: in_force

52. Confirmed order. Confirmation of a registered support order, whether by operation of law or after notice and hearing, precludes further contest of the order with respect to any matter that could have been asserted at the time of registration. L.2016, c.1, s.52.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:62-15 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 62 / Section 62-15
Construction of article
Status: in_force

This article shall be liberally construed to effect its purpose, which is to create a procedure by which it may be established that certain named persons have a marketable title to all of the estate in fee simple of lands defined by a judgment entered in such an action, so that there shall be no occasion for lands in this state being kept out of the market because of uncertainty as to who the owner of every interest therein may be.
L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.
N.J. Stat. § 2C:40A-2 — NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 40A / Section 40A-2
Violation of contract to pay employees
Status: in_force

10. Violation of contract to pay employees. a. An employer who has agreed with an employee or with a bargaining agent for employees to pay wages, compensation or benefits to or for the benefit of employees commits a disorderly persons offense if the employer: (1) fails to pay wages when due; or (2) fails to pay compensation or benefits within 30 days after due. b. If a corporate employer violates subsection a., any officer or employee of the corporation who is responsible for the violation commits a disorderly persons offense. L.1999,c.90, s.10.
N.J. Stat. § 2C:46-4.1 — NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 46 / Section 46-4.1
Application of moneys collected; priority.
Status: in_force

13. Moneys that are collected in satisfaction of any assessment imposed pursuant to section 2 of P.L.1979, c.396 (C.2C:43-3.1), or in satisfaction of restitution or fines imposed in accordance with the provisions of Title 2C of the New Jersey Statutes or with the provisions of section 24 of P.L.1982, c.77 (C.2A:4A-43), shall be applied in the following order: a. first, in satisfaction of all assessments imposed pursuant to section 2 of P.L.1979, c.396 (C.2C:43-3.1); b. second, except as provided in subsection f. of this section, in satisfaction of any restitution ordered; c. third, in satisfaction of all assessments imposed pursuant to section 11 of P.L.1993, c.220 (C.2C:43-3.2); d. fourth, in satisfaction of any forensic laboratory fee assessed pursuant to N.J.S.2C:35-20; e. fifth, in satisfaction of any mandatory Drug Enforcement and Demand Reduction penalty assessed pursuant to N.J.S.2C:35-15; f. sixth, in satisfaction of any anti-drug profiteering penalty imposed pursuant to N.J.S.2C:35A-1 et seq.; g. seventh, in satisfaction of any anti-money laundering profiteering penalty imposed pursuant to section 9 of P.L.1999, c.25 (C.2C:21-27.2); h. eighth, in satisfaction of restitution for any extradition costs imposed pursuant to section 4 of P.L.1997, c.253 (C.2C:43-3.4); i. ninth, in satisfaction of any penalty imposed pursuant to section 1 of P.L.1999, c.295 (C.2C:43-3.5); j. tenth, in satisfaction of any penalty imposed pursuant to section 11 of P.L.2001, c.81 (C.2C:43-3.6); k. eleventh, in satisfaction of the mandatory penalty imposed pursuant to section 1 of P.L.2005, c.73 (C.2C:14-10); l. twelfth, in satisfaction of any mandatory Computer Crime Prevention penalty assessed pursuant to section 1 of P.L.2009, c.143 (C.2C:43-3.8); m. thirteenth, in satisfaction of any mandatory Sex Offender Supervision penalty assessed pursuant to section 7 of P.L.2013, c.214 (C.30:4-123.97); and n. in satisfaction of any fine. L.1991, c.329, s.13; amended 1993, c.220, s.13; 1995, c.281, s.3; 1997, c.187, s.3; 1997, c.253, s.3; 1999, c.25, s.7; 1999, c.295, s.5; 2001, c.81, s.16; 2005, c.73, s.6; 2009, c.143, s.3; 2013, c.214, s.6.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:53A-7.1 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 53A / Section 53A-7.1
Volunteers of certain organizations exempt from liability, damages
Status: in_force

a. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, no person serving without compensation, other than reimbursement for actual expenses, as a trustee, director, officer or voluntary member of any board, council or governing body of any nonprofit corporation, society or association as provided in P.L.1959, c.90 (C.2A:53A-7 to 2A:53A-11), or nonprofit federation council or affiliated group composed of these organizations or a voluntary association as provided by P.L.1979, c.172 (C.18A:11-3) or to a conference under the jurisdiction of such a voluntary association, shall be liable for damages resulting from the exercise of judgment or discretion in connection with the duties of his office unless the actions evidence a reckless disregard for the duties imposed by the position. b. Notwithstanding any provisions of law to the contrary, no person who provides volunteer service or assistance for any nonprofit corporation, society or association as provided in P.L.1959, c.90 (C.2A:53A-7 to 2A:53A-11), or nonprofit federation council or affiliated group composed of these organizations or a voluntary association as provided by P.L.1979, c.172 (C.18A:11-3) or to a conference under the jurisdiction of such a voluntary association shall be liable in any action for damages as a result of his acts of commission or omission arising out of and in the course of his rendering the volunteer service or assistance. 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. Nothing in this subsection shall be deemed to grant immunity to any person causing damage as the result of his negligent operation of a motor vehicle. c. Nothing in this section shall be deemed to supersede or modify any provision of P.L.1986, c.13 (C.2A:62A-6) dealing with the civil liability of persons involved with nonprofit sports teams. d. (1) Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, the provisions of subsection a. of this section shall be applicable to any person serving without compensation, other than reimbursement for actual expenses, as a trustee, director, officer or voluntary member of the board or governing body of any nonprofit corporation, society or association which is organized pursuant to the laws of the State of New Jersey for the purpose of operating or maintaining a cemetery or place of burial. (2) Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, the provisions of subsection b. of this section shall be applicable to any person who provides volunteer service or assistance to any nonprofit corporation, society or association organized pursuant to the laws of the State of New Jersey for the purpose of operating or maintaining a cemetery or place of burial. e. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, the provisions of subsection a. of this section shall be applicable to any person serving without compensation, other than reimbursement for actual expenses, as a trustee, director, officer or voluntary member of the board or governing body of any nonprofit corporation which is organized pursuant to the provisions of Title 15A of the New Jersey Statutes and whose purpose is the encouragement of economic development in a municipality or a county. L.1987, c.87, s.1; amended 1988,c.87,s.2; 1989,c.249; 1989,c.283,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:53A-61 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 53A / Section 53A-61
Severability.
Status: in_force

13. Severability. If any provision of this act or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the invalidity does not affect other provisions or applications of this act which can be given effect with the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this act are severable. L.2023, c.155, s.13.
N.J. Stat. § 2C:35-1.2 — NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 35 / Section 35-1.2
Reference to Code of Criminal Justice
Status: in_force

Whenever in any law, rule or regulation, reference is made to the "New Jersey Controlled Dangerous Substances Act," P.L. 1970, c. 226 (C. 24:21-1 et seq.) or any part thereof, the same shall mean and refer to the appropriate chapter, section or provision of the "New Jersey Code of Criminal Justice" as amended and supplemented herein. Similarly, any reference to chapter 35 or 36 in the "New Jersey Code of Criminal Justice" shall be deemed to incorporate P.L.1970, c.226 (C.24:21-1 et seq.) or any other predecessor statute. L. 1987, c. 106, s. 24.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:12-3 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 12 / Section 12-3
Functions of director
Status: in_force

The director shall, subject to the direction of the chief justice, perform the following functions: (a) Examine the administrative methods, systems and activities of the judges, clerks, stenographic reporters and employees of the courts and their offices and make recommendations to the chief justice with respect thereto. (b) Examine the state of the dockets of the courts, secure information as to their needs for assistance, if any, prepare statistical data and reports of the business of the courts and advise the chief justice to the end that proper action may be taken. (c) Prepare and submit budget estimates of state appropriations necessary for the maintenance and operation of the courts and make recommendations with respect thereto. (d) File requests for appropriations or permission to spend, as request officer for the supreme and superior courts and, as approval officer, approve and sign all encumbrance requests and statements of indebtedness on behalf of said courts. (e) Make necessary arrangements for accommodations for the use of the supreme and superior courts and the clerks thereof and for the purchase, exchange, transfer and distribution of equipment and supplies for said courts and clerks. (f) Investigate and collect statistical data and make reports relating to the expenditures of public moneys, state, county and municipal, for the maintenance of the courts and the offices connected therewith. (g) Examine, from time to time, the operation of the courts, investigate complaints with respect thereto, and formulate and submit to the chief justice recommendations for the improvement thereof. (h) Act as secretary of the judicial conference held pursuant to supreme court rules. (i) Attend to such other matters as may be assigned by the chief justice.
L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:18-61.28 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 18 / Section 18-61.28
Eligibility for protected tenancy status
Status: in_force

Within 30 days after receipt of an application for protected tenancy status by a tenant, the administrative agency or officer shall make a determination of eligibility. It shall send written notice of eligibility to each senior citizen tenant or disabled tenant who: a. Applied therefor on or before the date of registration of conversion by the Department of Community Affairs; and b. Qualifies as an eligible senior citizen tenant or disabled tenant pursuant to this amendatory and supplementary act; and c. Has an annual household income that does not exceed an amount equal to three times the county per capita personal income, as last reported by the Department of Labor and Industry on the basis of the U.S. Department of Commerce's Bureau of Economic Analysis data, or $50,000.00, whichever is greater; and d. Has occupied the premises as his principal residence for at least one year or has a lease on the premises for a period longer than one year. The department shall adjust the county per capita personal income to be used in subsection c. of this section if there is a difference of one or more years between (1) the year in which the last reported county per capita personal income was based and (2) the last year in which the tenant's annual household income is based. The county per capita personal income shall be adjusted by the department by an amount equal to the number of years of the difference above times the average increase or decrease in the county per capita personal income for three years, including in the calculation the current year reported and the three immediately preceding years. The administrative agency or officer shall likewise send a notice of denial with reasons to any tenant whom it determines to be ineligible. The owner shall be notified of those tenants who are determined to be eligible and ineligible. The administrative agency or officer may require that the application include such documents and information as may be necessary to establish that the tenant is eligible for a protected tenancy status under the provisions of this amendatory and supplementary act and shall require such application to be submitted under oath. The Department of Community Affairs may by regulation adopt forms for application for protected tenancy status and notification of eligibility or ineligibility or adopt such other regulations for the procedure of determining eligibility as it determines are necessary. L.1981,c.226,s.7; amended 1987,c.287,s.2; 1990,c.110,s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:44-189.1 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 44 / Section 44-189.1
Charging of late fee.
Status: in_force

1. In addition to any other remedy available under the "Self-Service Storage Facility Act," P.L.1983, c.136 (C.2A:44-187 et seq.), a reasonable late fee may be charged and collected by an owner for each month that the occupant's rental payment for a storage space is in default. For purposes of this section, a late fee of up to $20.00 or 18 percent of the monthly rent, whichever is greater, is reasonable and shall not constitute a penalty. L.2017, c.368, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:44-133 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 44 / Section 44-133
Contents of notice; variance of names not to affect validity of lien
Status: in_force

The notice of claim under section 2A:44-132 of this title shall state: a. The name and residence or place of business of the claimant; b. The amount claimed and from whom due and if not due when it will be due; c. The amount, as near as may be, of the demand after deducting all just credits and offsets; d. The name of the person by whom employed or to whom the materials were furnished and whether he is the contractor with the public agency or a subcontractor; e. The general nature of the public work to which the contract relates; f. The name of the contractor and the name of the public agency with which the contract was made; and g. That the labor was performed for, or materials furnished to, the contractor or subcontractor, specifying which, and that they were actually performed or used in the execution or completion of the contract with the public agency. No variance as to the name of the contractor or subcontractor or name of the public agency shall affect the validity of the claim or lien.
L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.
N.J. Stat. § 2C:45-5 — NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 45 / Section 45-5
Medication-assisted treatment.
Status: in_force

2. In the case of a person who is sentenced to probation in accordance with N.J.S.2C:45-1, and who is ordered by the court as a condition of probation to undergo treatment for a substance use disorder involving drugs or alcohol, the temporary or continued management of a person's drug or alcohol dependency by means of medication-assisted treatment as defined herein, whenever supported by a report from the treatment provider of existing satisfactory progress and reasonably predictable long-term success with or without further medication-assisted treatment, the person's use of the medication-assisted treatment, even if continuing, shall not be the basis to constitute a failure to complete successfully the treatment program. As used in this section, the term "medication-assisted treatment" means the use of any medications approved by the federal Food and Drug Administration to treat substance use disorders, including extended-release naltrexone, methadone, and buprenorphine, in combination with counseling and behavioral therapies, to provide a whole-patient approach to the treatment of substance use disorders. L.2015, c.93, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 2B:21-10 — NJ Code / Title 2B / Chapter 21 / Section 21-10
Unauthorized disclosure of grand jury proceedings
Status: in_force

a. Any person who, with the intent to injure another, purposely discloses any information concerning the proceedings of a grand jury, other than as authorized or required by law, commits a crime of the fourth degree. A public officer or employee who is convicted of a violation of this subsection shall be dismissed from public office or employment. b. A person injured as a result of a violation of subsection a. of this section may bring a civil action against the person convicted of the violation. The person convicted shall be liable to the person injured for actual damages, punitive damages of not less than $1,000.00 or more than $100,000.00, reasonable litigation costs and reasonable attorney fees. Source: 2A:73B-3 L.1995,c.44,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 2C:39-7 — NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 39 / Section 39-7
Certain persons not to have weapons or ammunition.
Status: in_force

6. Certain Persons Not to Have Weapons or Ammunition. a. Except as provided in subsection b. of this section, any person, having been convicted in this State or elsewhere of the crime, or an attempt or conspiracy to commit the crime, of aggravated assault, arson, burglary, escape, extortion, homicide, kidnapping, robbery, aggravated sexual assault, sexual assault, bias intimidation in violation of N.J.S.2C:16-1, carjacking in violation of section 1 of P.L.1993, c.221 (C.2C:15-2), gang criminality in violation of section 1 of P.L.2007, c.341 (C.2C:33-29), racketeering in violation of N.J.S.2C:41-2, terroristic threats in violation of N.J.S.2C:12-3, unlawful possession of a machine gun in violation of subsection a. of N.J.S.2C:39-5, unlawful possession of a handgun in violation of paragraph (1) of subsection b. of N.J.S.2C:39-5, unlawful possession of an assault firearm in violation of subsection f. of N.J.S.2C:39-5, leader of firearms trafficking network in violation of section 1 of P.L.1995, c.405 (C.2C:39-16),or endangering the welfare of a child pursuant to N.J.S.2C:24-4, whether or not armed with or having in the person's possession any weapon enumerated in subsection r. of N.J.S.2C:39-1, or any person convicted of a crime, or an attempt or conspiracy to commit a crime, pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.2C:39-3, N.J.S.2C:39-4 or N.J.S.2C:39-9, or any person who has ever been committed for a mental disorder to any hospital, mental institution or sanitarium unless the person possesses a certificate of a medical doctor or psychiatrist licensed to practice in New Jersey or other satisfactory proof that the person is no longer suffering from a mental disorder which interferes with or handicaps the person in the handling of a firearm, or any person who has been convicted of an offense, or an attempt or conspiracy to commit an offense, for the unlawful use, possession or sale of a controlled dangerous substance as defined in N.J.S.2C:35-2, other than a disorderly persons or petty disorderly persons offense, who purchases, owns, possesses or controls any of the specified weapons or any ammunition as defined in section 2 of P.L.2018, c.35 (C.2C:58-21) is guilty of a crime of the fourth degree. b. (1) A person having been convicted in this State or elsewhere of the crime, or an attempt or conspiracy to commit the crime, of aggravated assault, arson, burglary, escape, extortion, homicide, kidnapping, robbery, aggravated sexual assault, sexual assault, bias intimidation in violation of N.J.S.2C:16-1, carjacking in violation of section 1 of P.L.1993, c.221 (C.2C:15-2), gang criminality in violation of section 1 of P.L.2007, c.341 (C.2C:33-29), racketeering in violation of N.J.S.2C:41-2, terroristic threats in violation of N.J.S.2C:12-3, unlawful possession of a machine gun in violation of subsection a. of N.J.S.2C:39-5, unlawful possession of a handgun in violation of paragraph (1) of subsection b. of N.J.S.2C:39-5, unlawful possession of an assault firearm in violation of subsection f. of N.J.S.2C:39-5, leader of firearms trafficking network in violation of section 1 of P.L.1995, c.405 (C.2C:39-16), endangering the welfare of a child pursuant to N.J.S.2C:24-4, stalking pursuant to P.L.1992, c.209 (C.2C:12-10) or a crime, or an attempt or conspiracy to commit a crime, involving domestic violence as defined in section 3 of P.L.1991, c.261 (C.2C:25-19), whether or not armed with or having in the person's possession a weapon enumerated in subsection r. of N.J.S.2C:39-1, or a person having been convicted of a crime, or an attempt or conspiracy to commit a crime, pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.2C:35-3 through N.J.S.2C:35-6, inclusive; section 1 of P.L.1987, c.101 (C.2C:35-7); N.J.S.2C:35-11; N.J.S.2C:39-3; N.J.S.2C:39-4; or N.J.S.2C:39-9 who purchases, owns, possesses or controls a firearm is guilty of a crime of the second degree and upon conviction thereof, the person shall be sentenced to a term of imprisonment by the court. The term of imprisonment shall include the imposition of a minimum term, which shall be fixed at five years, during which the defendant shall be ineligible for parole. If the defendant is sentenced to an extended term of imprisonment pursuant to N.J.S.2C:43-7, the extended term of imprisonment shall include the imposition of a minimum term, which shall be fixed at, or between, one-third and one-half of the sentence imposed by the court or five years, whichever is greater, during which the defendant shall be ineligible for parole. (2) A person having been convicted in this State or elsewhere of a disorderly persons offense involving domestic violence, whether or not armed with or having in the person's possession a weapon enumerated in subsection r. of N.J.S.2C:39-1, who purchases, owns, possesses or controls a firearm or ammunition is guilty of a crime of the third degree. (3) A person whose firearm is seized pursuant to the "Prevention of Domestic Violence Act of 1991," P.L.1991, c.261 (C.2C:25-17 et seq.) and whose firearm has not been returned, or who is subject to a court order prohibiting the possession of firearms issued pursuant to the "Prevention of Domestic Violence Act of 1991," P.L.1991, c.261 (C.2C:25-17 et seq.) who purchases, owns, possesses or controls a firearm or ammunition is guilty of a crime of the third degree, except that the provisions of this paragraph shall not apply to any law enforcement officer while actually on duty, or to any member of the Armed Forces of the United States or member of the National Guard while actually on duty or traveling to or from an authorized place of duty. (4) A person who is subject to a court order prohibiting the custody, control, ownership, purchase, possession, or receipt of a firearm or ammunition issued pursuant to the "Extreme Risk Protective Order Act of 2018," P.L.2018, c.35 (C.2C:58-20 et al.) who purchases, acquires, owns, possesses, or controls a firearm or ammunition is guilty of a crime of the third degree. c. Whenever any person shall have been convicted in another state, territory, commonwealth or other jurisdiction of the United States, or any country in the world, in a court of competent jurisdiction, of a crime, or an attempt or conspiracy to commit a crime, which in the other jurisdiction or country is comparable to one of the crimes enumerated in subsection a. or b. of this section, then that person shall be subject to the provisions of this section. L.1979, c.179, s.6; amended 1987, c.106, s.6; 1991, c.436; 1992, c.74, s.3; 1995, c.114; 2001, c.216; 2001, c.443, s.5; 2003, c.277, s.3; 2018, c.34, s.13; 2019, c.165, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 2B:13-10 — NJ Code / Title 2B / Chapter 13 / Section 13-10
Presiding judge
Status: in_force

2B:13-10. Presiding Judge. The Chief Justice shall assign one of the judges of the Tax Court to be the presiding judge of the Tax Court. The presiding judge shall, subject to the supervision of the Chief Justice and the Administrative Director of the Courts, be responsible for the administration of the Tax Court. L.1993,c.74,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:67-27 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 67 / Section 67-27
Time of hearing; notice.
Status: in_force

2A:67-27. When the writ is returned, the court may hold the hearing immediately, unless the validity of a detention on any civil process, or the mental capacity of the party is to be determined, and may, in any case, set a date for the hearing, which shall be not more than five days after the return of the writ unless for good cause additional time is allowed. Notice of the time and place set for a later hearing shall be served at least two days before the hearing or earlier, as the court may order, by the applicant upon the defendant, and (a) if the party is in custody on any criminal matter, upon the county prosecutor of the county in which the alleged offense was committed, or (b) if the party is in custody on any civil process, upon each person having an interest in continuing the confinement or restraint or upon the party's attorney, or (c) if the party is in custody of any psychiatric facility or other institution, upon the person or persons whose application was the basis for commitment to the facility or institution, and upon the medical director or other head officer of the facility or institution. amended 2013, c.103, s.12.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:28-1 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 28 / Section 28-1
Application for and appointment of commissioners
Status: in_force

2A:28-1. When any dispute arises between the owners of adjoining lands as to the location of any dividing line or lines between such lands, the Superior Court may, on application of either owner on notice to the other, appoint three disinterested commissioners, one of whom shall be a practical surveyor, who shall fix, ascertain and regulate such lines. L.1951 (1st SS), c.344; amended 1991,c.91,s.84.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:167-5 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 167 / Section 167-5
Restoration of right of suffrage and other rights; suspension or remission of fine
Status: in_force

Any person who has been convicted of a crime and by reason thereof has been deprived of the right of suffrage or of any other of his civil rights or privileges, or upon whom there has been imposed a fine or who has suffered a forfeiture, except disqualification to hold and enjoy any public office of honor, profit or trust in this state under judgment of impeachment, may make application for the restoration of the right of suffrage or of such other rights or privileges or for the suspension or remission of such fine or forfeiture, which application the governor may grant by order signed by him.
L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:42-114 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 42 / Section 42-114
Short title.
Status: in_force

1. This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Multifamily Housing Preservation and Receivership Act." L.2003,c.295,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:4-30.147 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 4 / Section 4-30.147
Duty of the Attorney General.
Status: in_force

24. Duty of the Attorney General. a. If the Attorney General determines that the support enforcement agency is neglecting or refusing to provide services to an individual, the Attorney General may: (1) when the support enforcement agency is the Probation Division of the Superior Court, apply to the Superior Court for an order directing the Probation Division to perform its duties under this act; or (2) when the support enforcement agency is the State IV-D agency, order the State IV-D agency to perform its duties under this act; or (3) provide those services directly to the individual. b. The Attorney General may determine that a foreign country has established a reciprocal arrangement for child support with this State and take appropriate action for notification of the determination. L.2016, c.1, s.24.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:15-71 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 15 / Section 15-71
Bond or deposit filed before demand is made for security
Status: in_force

Before security is demanded, the nonresident party may file a bond for security for costs as provided in this article or make deposit in lieu of it, and give notice thereof.
L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:23C-10 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 23C / Section 23C-10
Participation in mediation.
Status: in_force

10. Participation in Mediation. An attorney or other individual designated by a party may accompany the party to and participate in a mediation. A waiver of representation or participation given before the mediation may be rescinded. L.2004,c.157,s.10.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:17-19 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 17 / Section 17-19
Amount; exceptions
Status: in_force

Goods and chattels, shares of stock or interests in any corporation and personal property of every kind, not exceeding in value, exclusive of wearing apparel, $1,000.00, and all wearing apparel, the property of a debtor shall be reserved, both before and after his death, for his use or that of his family or his estate, and shall not be liable to be seized or taken by virtue of any execution or civil process whatever, issued out of any court of this State. Nothing herein contained shall be deemed or held to protect from sale under execution or other process any goods, chattels or property, for the purchase whereof the debt or demand for which the judgment on which such execution or process was issued, shall have been contracted, or to apply to process issued for the collection of taxes or assessments. L.1951 (1st SS), c.344; amended by L.1973, c. 162, s. 1, eff. June 7, 1973.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:50-15 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 50 / Section 50-15
Parties to foreclosure action against trustee or fiduciary
Status: in_force

It shall not be necessary in any action to foreclose any mortgage or mortgages to join as party or parties defendant any cestui que trust or cestuis que trustent of any interest, right, claim, or title, held in, on or to the mortgaged premises by a trustee or fiduciary for the benefit of such cestui que trust or cestuis que trustent, but any order or judgment entered therein shall be as binding and effective as though they had been made parties to such action. Nothing in this section shall be deemed as indicating that, prior to June 14, 1938, it was necessary to make such cestui que trust and the like parties.
L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.
N.J. Stat. § 2C:43-37 — NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 43 / Section 43-37
Application process, legal determination, clinical determination.
Status: in_force

6. a. Application process. An eligible person who seeks to apply to the Mental Health Diversion Program shall, by submitting an application, agree to postpone their speedy trial rights. Applicants who are detained pre-trial shall agree to a reasonable amount of excludable time while legal and clinical determinations of eligibility are made. b. Legal determination. The prosecutor shall have the discretion to determine if an eligible person qualifies for diversion to the Mental Health Diversion Program established or maintained pursuant to P.L.2023 c.188 (C.2C:43-32 et al.) after consideration of the nature of the eligible offense, the causative relationship between the person's diagnosed or apparent mental disorder and the commission of the offense as determined by a mental health professional, the amenability of the person to participation in the services of the program, the availability of case management and mental health services, the desires of any victim, the person's history of prior convictions, any accompanying violations of probation, and the probability that diversion will promote the person's recovery, prevent future criminal behavior, and protect public safety. The prosecutor's office shall make a determination as to legal eligibility within a reasonable time frame. If an applicant is detained, no more than 30 days of excludable time should be granted as against an applicant for a legal determination. (1) A person who allegedly committed a presumptively ineligible offense shall not be permitted to participate in the Mental Health Diversion Program unless the prosecutor further determines, on a case-by-case basis, that mental health treatment will serve to benefit the eligible person by addressing the person's mental disorder and will thereby reduce the likelihood that the person will thereafter commit another offense and no increased danger to the community will result from the person being admitted into the Mental Health Diversion Program. (2) If the person was previously convicted of a violent crime enumerated in subsection d. of section 2 of P.L.1997, c.117 (C.2C:43-7.2.), an application may be considered on a case-by-case basis. For purposes of this paragraph, a crime or offense involves violence or the threat of violence if the victim sustains bodily injury as defined in subsection a. of N.J.S.2C:11-1, or the actor is armed with and uses a deadly weapon or threatens by word or gesture to use a deadly weapon as defined in subsection c. of N.J.S.2C:11-1, or threatens to inflict bodily injury. (3) Offenses enumerated in subsection a., b., c., or, e. of N.J.S.2C:39-5 are presumptively ineligible, however, each application may be considered by the prosecutor on a case-by-case basis subject to prosecutorial discretion. (4) A person charged with a sexual offense as defined in chapter 14 of Title 2C of the New Jersey Statutes that is subject to P.L.2001, c.167 (C.2C:7-12 et seq.) known as Megan's Law and a person currently charged with an arson offense shall be ineligible unless the prosecutor determines on a case-by-case basis that an exception is warranted. (5) The prosecutor shall consult with victims of an eligible offense prior to approving an eligible person's admission into the Mental Health Diversion Program and shall give due consideration to the victims' position on whether the eligible person should be admitted into the program. Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to alter or limit the authority or discretion of the prosecutor to admit an eligible person into the Mental Health Diversion Program which the prosecutor deems appropriate. Nothing in this section shall be construed to limit a prosecutor's discretion to admit any applicant for any ineligible offense on a case-by-case basis if, in the prosecutor's discretion, doing so is in the interests of justice. (6) The prosecutor shall have the discretion to determine whether to approve, disapprove, or conditionally approve a person for diversion into the Mental Health Diversion Program and the determination shall not be subject to review by any court. c. The prosecutor's approval of an application for diversion into the Mental Health Diversion Program pursuant to this section may be conditioned on an admission or plea of guilt by an eligible person. d. Clinical determination. If a county prosecutor determines that an applicant meets the legal requirements for admission into the Mental Health Diversion Program as established in this act, a clinical determination of eligibility shall be made by a licensed mental health professional who holds a current, valid license issued pursuant to subsection a. of section 6 or subsection a. or d. of section 8 of P.L.1991, c.134 (C.45:15BB-1 et seq.) who shall conduct an interview with an applicant to determine clinical appropriateness, and who may also conduct interviews with family members, where the applicant has completed a release authorizing such communications. The licensed mental health professional should have training or certification in co-occurring diagnoses, treatment, and services. The licensed mental health professional shall also assess whether there is a nexus between the person's mental disorder and the alleged crime. The clinical interview may be done in-person or remotely. If conducted remotely, the interview shall be conducted through technology that enables the interviewer and applicant to see one another. The licensed mental health professional shall submit a psychosocial evaluation to aid the prosecutorial determination of the applicant's eligibility for the Mental Health Diversion Program. Psychosocial reports should be returned to the prosecutor's office and applicant's legal counsel simultaneously within a reasonable period of time following clinical interviews so as to not prejudice the prosecutor's office or the defendant's interests. The evaluation shall not be shared outside of the mental health evaluation process within the prosecutor's office. Defense counsel's use of the psychosocial evaluation is limited to the mental health diversion application process, and it cannot be used in any other proceeding. The psychosocial evaluation shall be provided to the judge presiding over the mental health diversion calendar prior to the issuance of any orders of acceptance or guilty pleas. Final decisions as to acceptance shall lie with the prosecutor's office provided appropriate mental health or co-occurring services are available in the community. e. To qualify for prosecutorial diversion under this section, an eligible person shall, in addition to the terms set forth in the application to participate in the Mental Health Diversion Program, agree in writing to the following terms, where relevant to the eligible offense: (1) Participate in case management and mental health services initiated through the Mental Health Diversion Program or other similar services; (2) Provide through defense counsel their mental health records to consider the person's eligibility for the program, and cooperate with any recommended course of treatment, including the use of medications as prescribed and participation in counseling; (3) Authorize the case management or mental health service provider to release to the prosecutor and defense counsel periodic status reports regarding the person's participation, cooperation, and recovery progress with case management and mental health services; (4) Cooperate with case management service providers to procure housing, education, and employment services, where appropriate; (5) Refrain from the use of alcohol, use of any recreational drugs, or any illegal drugs; (6) Refrain from the possession or use of firearms or other weapons; (7) Refrain from further criminal activity; (8) Refrain from any contact with a victim of the offense unless otherwise permitted; (9) The tolling of time for the purposes of the person's right to a speedy trial while the person is participating in the program; (10) Advise the prosecutor of any change in the person's residential address or any change in the provider of case management and mental health services; and (11) Any other terms and conditions related to the person's recovery and public safety deemed appropriate by the prosecutor. An eligible person, in consultation with the public defender assigned to the eligible person or the person's own legal counsel, shall be given the opportunity to review and sign all necessary agreements and informed consents after consulting with their designated or retained counsel. f. The prosecutor shall determine the duration of the person's participation in the Mental Health Diversion Program, whether their acceptance into the diversion program requires a guilty plea or whether a person may be accepted without having to enter a plea of guilty. The length of the person's participation in the program shall not exceed two years from the date of the Order of Acceptance issued by the court unless the prosecutor requests that the person's participation in the program be extended based on the person's treatment needs and progress, and the court for good cause approves the request. The term of the person's participation shall be based on the initial clinical evaluation and recommendations, status reports of the person's participation and attaining established goals, and progress reports from the case management and mental health service providers. g. The eligible person shall be responsible for executing any necessary releases to allow for the Mental Health Diversion Program or other case management and mental health service provider to receive periodic reports on the person's participation, cooperation, and recovery progress, including the execution of any necessary signed releases. The person shall contact the Mental Health Diversion Program or other case management and mental health service provider within seven days of the date of the diversion agreement to initiate treatment, services, and any other required activity. h. If at any time the prosecutor finds that the person has willfully failed to comply with any term or condition of the diversion agreement, the prosecutor shall file a notice with the court and defense counsel alleging willful failure to comply with the conditions of diversion. The court shall afford the person notice and an opportunity to be heard on the issue of the defendant's continued participation in the program. All actions taken to terminate an eligible person's participation in a Mental Health Diversion Program shall be carried out in full compliance with due process laws and the Rules Governing the Courts of the State of New Jersey. i. No fee shall be assessed to a person for application, participation, or treatment in the Mental Health Diversion Program, and program participants shall not be required to pay for treatment and services as a condition of participating in the program. Indigent participants who are sentenced to a term of probation may petition the court for a waiver of any other applicable fines, to the extent consistent with law. The mental health diversion team shall assist program participants in applying for all federal and State benefits that may cover or offset the cost of necessary treatment and services, including medication. The Department of Human Services shall assist a mental health diversion team in identifying available resources, programs, and benefits. j. An eligible person may be admitted to the Mental Health Diversion Program one or more times at the discretion of the prosecutor, subject to the restrictions in this section, if diversion promotes the person's recovery, prevents the commission of future offenses, and protects the safety of the public. Nothing in P.L.2023 c.188 (C.2C:43-32 et al.) shall preclude an eligible person from applying for admission to a criminal justice diversion program, including a program of supervisory treatment pursuant to N.J.S.2C:43-12, conditional discharge pursuant to N.J.S.2C:36A-1, or conditional dismissal pursuant to section 1 of P.L.2013, c.158 (C.2C:43-13.1), as an alternative to the Mental Health Diversion Program to the extent that the person meets the eligibility criteria and qualifies for those programs. Nothing in P.L.2023 c.188 (C.2C:43-32 et al.) shall preclude an otherwise eligible person with pending charges, prior convictions, or prior diversion through supervisory treatment pursuant to N.J.S.2C.:43-12, conditional discharge pursuant to N.J.S.2C:36A-1, or conditional dismissal pursuant to section 1 of P.L.2013, c. 158 (C.2C:43-13.1) from applying to the Mental Health Diversion Program. A dismissal of a criminal complaint resulting from successful participation in a Mental Health Diversion Program pursuant to this section shall bar a person's subsequent eligibility for a program of supervisory treatment pursuant to N.J.S.2C:43-12, conditional discharge pursuant to N.J.S.2C:36A-1, or conditional dismissal pursuant to section 1 of P.L.2013, c.158 (C.2C:43-13.1); however an eligible person may seek subsequent admission to the Mental Health Diversion Program and may be admitted at the discretion of the prosecutor. k. The dismissal of charges for a crime of the second, third, or fourth degree, which did not involve violence or the threat of violence, based on a person's successful participation in Mental Health Diversion Program pursuant to this section shall not be deemed: (1) a conviction for purposes of disqualifications or disabilities, if any, imposed by law upon conviction of a petty disorderly persons or disorderly persons offense or a crime, but shall be reported to the State Bureau of Identification criminal history record information files for purposes of determining future eligibility or exclusion from other diversion programs; or (2) a conviction for the purpose of determining whether a second or subsequent offense has occurred under any law of this State. l. Except as otherwise provided in this section, nothing in P.L.2023 c.188 (C.2C:43-32 et al.) shall limit the prosecutor's discretion to otherwise divert or provide any other available disposition for a person alleged to have committed any crime or offense other than an eligible offense, and in compelling circumstances may allow the person to participate in a Mental Health Diversion Program established or maintained in accordance with section 3 of P.L.2023, c.188 (C.2C:43-34). L.2023, c.188, s.6.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:82-45 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 82 / Section 82-45
Definition of hospital
Status: in_force

For the purpose of this article, a hospital shall be defined as any association, corporation or other institution maintaining a hospital for public use in this state, supported in whole or in part by private charity, or owned, operated and maintained by any individual, firm, corporation, municipal or county board or body, or the state of New Jersey.
L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:81-17.4 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 81 / Section 81-17.4
Attorney general's annual report on compelling evidence and granting immunity in criminal proceedings
Status: in_force

The Attorney General shall include in his annual report to the Governor and Legislature, made pursuant to section 15 of P.L.1970, c. 74 (C. 52:17B-111) a report on the application of this act. The report shall contain: a. The number of persons to whom immunity was granted or approved; b. The number of indictments dismissed as a result of the granting or approval of immunity and the nature of the charges included therein; c. The number of convictions obtained in cases in which a person or persons had immunity granted to them or approved; d. The number of persons adjudged in contempt for refusal to testify as a result of a grant or approval of immunity; e. The number of persons committed to jail as a result of an adjudication of contempt in subsection d. above; f. The number of persons who have purged themselves after being committed to jail; g. Such other information as the Attorney General deems appropriate. The Attorney General shall report on such aspects of the operation of this act as he deems appropriate including any recommendations he may care to make as to legislative changes or improvements to effectuate the purposes of this act and to assure and protect individual rights and the rights of the citizenry of New Jersey. L.1980, c. 185, s. 1.
N.J. Stat. § 2C:58-2.10 — NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 58 / Section 58-2.10
Availability of personalized handguns for purchase; posting of roster; inspections.
Status: in_force

4. a. Within 60 days of the first personalized handgun being included on the roster established pursuant to section 2 of P.L.2019, c.164 (C.2C:58-2.8), each licensed firearms retail dealer shall : (1) make available for purchase at least one personalized handgun approved by the commission and listed on the roster as eligible for sale; (2) post in one or more locations in the dealer's place or places of business in a conspicuous manner that makes them easily visible and accessible to customers: (a) copies of the personalized handgun roster; and (b) a sign that includes a clear and conspicuous statement disclosing the features of personalized handguns that are not offered by traditional handguns and advising customers that such firearms may be purchased through the licensed retail dealer; and (3) accept and process orders to enable customers to purchase through the licensed retail dealer any of the personalized handguns included on the roster. b. A personalized handgun offered for sale by a licensed retail dealer pursuant to paragraph (1) of subsection a. of this section shall be displayed in a conspicuous manner that makes it easily visible to customers and distinguishable from other traditional handguns. A licensed retail dealer shall post a sign pursuant to subparagraph (b) of paragraph (2) of subsection a. of this section in close proximity to each personalized handgun. c. In the event that a licensed retail dealer's inventory of personalized handguns is depleted and there are no personalized handguns available for purchase on the premises, the licensed retail dealer shall: (1) place an order for at least one personalized handgun within 21 days of the sale of the last personalized handgun; (2) maintain written records of the retail dealer's efforts to place an order and maintain those records on the premises and allow them to be open for inspection at all times; and (3) post a sign on the premises indicating that personalized handguns are routinely sold on the retail dealer's premises and will soon be available for purchase. d. A licensed firearms retail dealer shall not make any claim that a handgun has been approved by the commission as meeting the performance standards or qualifying criteria for personalized handguns if that handgun is not included on the roster established pursuant to section 2 of P.L.2019, c.164 (C.2C:58-2.8). e. The Superintendent of State Police shall designate officers to inspect the personalized handgun inventory and records of all licensed firearms retailers. The inspections shall be conducted at least once every two years at any time during the normal business hours of the firearm retailer's business. L.2019, c.164, s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 2C:44-4 — NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 44 / Section 44-4
Definition of prior conviction; conviction in another jurisdiction; proof of prior conviction
Status: in_force

2C:44-4. Definition of Prior Conviction; Conviction in Another Jurisdiction; Proof of Prior Conviction. a. Prior conviction of an offense. An adjudication by a court of competent jurisdiction that the defendant committed an offense constitutes a prior conviction. b. Prior conviction of a crime. An adjudication by a court of competent jurisdiction that the defendant committed a crime constitutes a prior conviction, although sentence or the execution thereof was suspended, provided that the time to appeal has expired and that the defendant was not pardoned on the ground of innocence. c. Prior conviction in another jurisdiction. A conviction in another jurisdiction shall constitute a prior conviction of a crime if a sentence of imprisonment in excess of one year was authorized under the law of the other jurisdiction. d. Proof of prior conviction. Any prior conviction may be proved by any evidence, including fingerprint records made in connection with arrest, conviction or imprisonment, that reasonably satisfies the court that the defendant was convicted. L.1978, c. 95, s. 2C:44-4, eff. Sept. 1, 1979. Amended by L.1979, c. 178, s. 96, eff. Sept. 1, 1979; 2021, c.298, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:168A-4 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 168A / Section 168A-4
Addiction to drugs or intoxicating liquors within four months of application
Status: in_force

A licensing authority may disqualify or discriminate against an applicant for a license or certificate on the grounds that the applicant has within 4 months of the application for admission to a qualifying examination been addicted to the habitual use of drugs or intoxicating liquors. L.1974, c. 161, s. 5, eff. Nov. 15, 1974.
N.J. Stat. § 2C:43-3.1 — NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 43 / Section 43-3.1
Victim, witness, criminal disposition, and collection funds.
Status: in_force

2. a. (1) In addition to any disposition made pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.2C:43-2, any person convicted of a crime of violence, theft of an automobile pursuant to N.J.S.2C:20-2, eluding a law enforcement officer pursuant to subsection b. of N.J.S.2C:29-2, or unlawful taking of a motor vehicle pursuant to subsection b., c., or d. of N.J.S.2C:20-10 shall be assessed at least $100, but not to exceed $10,000 for each crime for which the person was convicted which resulted in the injury or death of another person. In imposing this assessment, the court shall consider factors such as the severity of the crime, the defendant's criminal record, defendant's ability to pay, and the economic impact of the assessment on the defendant's dependents. (2) (a) In addition to any other disposition made pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.2C:43-2 or any other statute imposing sentences for crimes, any person convicted of any disorderly persons offense, any petty disorderly persons offense, or any crime not resulting in the injury or death of any other person shall be assessed $50 for each offense or crime for which the person was convicted. (b) (Deleted by amendment, P.L.2019, c.363) (c) In addition to any other assessment imposed pursuant to the provisions of R.S.39:4-50, the provisions of section 12 of P.L.1990, c.103 (C.39:3-10.20) relating to a violation of section 5 of P.L.1990, c.103 (C.39:3-10.13), the provisions of section 19 of P.L.1954, c.236 (C.12:7-34.19) or the provisions of section 3 of P.L.1952, c.157 (C.12:7-46), any person convicted of operating a motor vehicle, commercial motor vehicle or vessel while under the influence of liquor or drugs shall be assessed $50. (d) In addition to any term or condition that may be included in an agreement for supervisory treatment pursuant to N.J.S.2C:43-13 or imposed as a term or condition of conditional discharge pursuant to N.J.S.2C:36A-1, a participant in either program shall be required to pay an assessment of $50. (3) All assessments provided for in this section shall be collected as provided in section 3 of P.L.1979, c.396 (C.2C:46-4) and the court shall so order at the time of sentencing. When a defendant who is sentenced to incarceration in a State correctional facility has not, at the time of sentencing, paid an assessment for the crime for which the defendant is being sentenced or an assessment imposed for a previous crime, the court shall specifically order the Department of Corrections to collect the assessment during the period of incarceration and to deduct the assessment from any income the inmate receives as a result of labor performed at the institution or on any work release program or from any personal account established in the institution for the benefit of the inmate. All moneys collected, whether in part or in full payment of any assessment imposed pursuant to this section, shall be forwarded monthly by the parties responsible for collection, together with a monthly accounting on forms prescribed by the Victims of Crime Compensation Board pursuant to section 19 of P.L.1991, c.329 (C.52:4B-8.1), to the Victims of Crime Compensation Board. (4) The Victims of Crime Compensation Board shall forward monthly all moneys received from assessments collected pursuant to this section to the State Treasury for deposit as follows: (a) Of moneys collected on assessments imposed pursuant to paragraph (1) of subsection a. of this section: (i) the first $72 collected for deposit in the Victims of Crime Compensation Board Account, (ii) the next $3 collected for deposit in the Criminal Disposition and Revenue Collection Fund, (iii) the next $25 collected for deposit in the Victim Witness Advocacy Fund, and (iv) moneys collected in excess of $100 for deposit in the Victims of Crime Compensation Board Account; (b) Of moneys collected on assessments imposed pursuant to subparagraph (a), (c), or (d) of paragraph (2) of subsection a. of this section: (i) the first $39 collected for deposit in the Victims of Crime Compensation Board Account, (ii) the next $3 collected for deposit in the Criminal Disposition and Revenue Collection Fund, and (iii) the next $8 collected for deposit in the Victim and Witness Advocacy Fund; (c) Of moneys collected on assessments imposed pursuant to subparagraph (b) of paragraph (2) of subsection a. of this section: (i) the first $17 for deposit in the Victims of Crime Compensation Board Account, and (ii) the next $3 collected for deposit in the Criminal Disposition and Revenue Collection Fund, and (iii) the next $10 for deposit in the Victim and Witness Advocacy Fund, and (iv) moneys collected in excess of $30 for deposit in the Victims of Crime Compensation Board Account. (5) The Victims of Crime Compensation Board shall provide the Attorney General with a monthly accounting of moneys received, deposited and identified as receivable, on forms prescribed pursuant to section 19 of P.L.1991, c.329 (C.52:4B-8.1). (6) (a) The Victims of Crime Compensation Board Account shall be a separate, nonlapsing, revolving account that shall be administered by the Victims of Crime Compensation Board. All moneys deposited in that Account shall be used in satisfying claims pursuant to the provisions of the "Criminal Injuries Compensation Act of 1971," P.L.1971, c.317 (C.52:4B-1 et seq.) and for related administrative costs. (b) The Criminal Disposition and Revenue Collection Fund shall be a separate, nonlapsing, revolving account that shall be administered by the Victims of Crime Compensation Board. All moneys deposited in that Fund shall be used as provided in section 19 of P.L.1991, c.329 (C.52:4B-8.1). (c) The Victim and Witness Advocacy Fund shall be a separate, nonlapsing, revolving fund and shall be administered by the Division of Criminal Justice, Department of Law and Public Safety and all moneys deposited in that Fund pursuant to this section shall be used for the benefit of victims and witnesses of crime as provided in section 20 of P.L.1991, c.329 (C.52:4B-43.1) and for related administrative costs. b. (Deleted by amendment, P.L.1991, c.329). c. (Deleted by amendment, P.L.1991, c.329). d. (Deleted by amendment, P.L.1991, c.329). L.1979, c.396, s.2; amended 1982, c.164, s.1; 1985, c.251, s.1; 1985, c.406; 1987, c.106, s.11; 1990, c.64, s.1; 1991, c.329, s.3; 1995, c.135, s.1; 2019, c.363, s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:64-5 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 64 / Section 64-5
Action against members individually liable; corporate powers not conferred
Status: in_force

Nothing in this chapter contained shall be construed to prevent any person having a claim against an unincorporated organization or association, for which the members thereof or any of them are personally liable, from proceeding against the members so liable; nor shall this chapter be so construed as to give any such organization or association any of the powers or to impose any of the liabilities of a corporation, except as herein set forth.
L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:50-16 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 50 / Section 50-16
Action on bond secured by mortgage or by ejectment by mortgagee for possession; redemption by mortgagor; satisfaction and discharge of mortgage by court
Status: in_force

Section 1 of an act entitled "An act concerning mortgages" (revision), approved March 27, 1874 (Rev.1877, p. 701, s. 1; R.S. 2:65-9), 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:4A-35 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 4A / Section 4A-35
Release of juvenile on own recognizance
Status: in_force

A juvenile charged with delinquency may be released at either the police or court level on his own recognizance if all of the following circumstances have been met: a. The nature of the offense charged is not such that a danger to the community would exist if the juvenile were released; b. There is no parent, guardian or other appropriate adult custodian to whom the juvenile could be released and all reasonable measures have been exhausted by either police or court personnel to locate and contact any such person; c. The juvenile is at least 14 years of age; d. The identity and address of the juvenile are verified through a positive form of identification; and e. Reasonable certainty exists on the part of the releasing authority that upon release, the juvenile will return to school or home safely and will appear at his hearing. L.1982, c. 77, s. 16, eff. Dec. 31, 1983.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:170-51.14 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 170 / Section 170-51.14
Tobacco sellers to offer at least one type of nicotine replacement therapy drug, device, combination product; definitions.
Status: in_force

1. a. Any entity, other than a cigar shop, that sells, offers for sale, or distributes for commercial purpose any tobacco product shall maintain a stock of, and offer for retail sale, at least one type of nicotine replacement therapy drug, device, or combination product that has been approved by the federal Food and Drug Administration for cessation of tobacco use pursuant to the "Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act," 21 U.S.C. s.301 et seq. b. An entity that is subject to the requirements of subsection a. of this section shall have the discretion to determine: (1) the number and type of nicotine replacement therapy products that the entity will stock and offer for sale; (2) the quantity of each nicotine replacement therapy product that is stocked and offered for sale; and (3) whether the entity will stock and offer for sale more than one type of nicotine replacement therapy product. c. An entity that is subject to the requirements of subsection a. of this section that sells out of the entity's full stock of nicotine replacement therapy products shall have five business days to place an order for a new stock of a nicotine replacement therapy product, and shall have 14 days from the date the entity sells its last nicotine replacement therapy product to again stock and offer for retail sale a nicotine replacement therapy product. d. An entity that is subject to the requirements of subsection a. of this section shall: (1) display nicotine replacement therapy products that are offered for retail sale in a location behind the sales counter; (2) provide printed notice within the establishment that nicotine replacement therapy products are available for retail sale at that location; and (3) display the official logo, phone number, and Internet address of the NJ Smoking Quitline or a successor program. e. The Commissioner of Health may establish requirements concerning how and where materials described in paragraphs (2) and (3) of subsection c. of this section shall be displayed, as well as requirements concerning the size and other characteristics of the materials. f. As used in this section: "Cigar shop" means a retail establishment wherein the only tobacco products and products related to tobacco use that are available for sale or commercial distribution are cigars and cigar accessories, including lighters, cigar cutters, humidors, and cigar carrying tubes. An establishment shall be considered a cigar shop for the purposes of this section regardless of whether the establishment offers other, non-tobacco products for sale or commercial distribution. "Tobacco product" means any product containing, made of, or derived from tobacco or nicotine that is intended for human consumption or is likely to be consumed, whether inhaled, absorbed, or ingested by other means, including, but not limited to, a cigarette, cigar, pipe tobacco, chewing tobacco, snuff, or snus; any vapor product; and any component, part, or accessory of a product containing, made of, or derived from tobacco or nicotine or a vapor product, regardless of whether the component, part, or accessory contains tobacco or nicotine. "Tobacco product" includes, but is not limited to, filters, rolling papers, blunt or hemp wraps, hookahs, and pipes. L.2021, c.475.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:34-72 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 34 / Section 34-72
Jurisdiction declined by reason of conduct.
Status: in_force

20. Jurisdiction Declined by Reason of Conduct. a. Except as otherwise provided in section 16 of this act or by other law of this State, if a court of this State has jurisdiction under this act because a person invoking the jurisdiction has engaged in unjustifiable conduct, the court shall decline to exercise its jurisdiction unless: (1) the parents and all persons acting as parents have acquiesced in the exercise of jurisdiction; (2) a court of the state otherwise having jurisdiction under sections 13 through 15 of this act determines that this State is a more appropriate forum under section 19 of this act; or (3) no other State would have jurisdiction under sections 13 through 15 of this act. b. If a court of this State declines to exercise its jurisdiction pursuant to subsection a. of this section, it may fashion an appropriate remedy to ensure the safety of the child and prevent a repetition of the wrongful conduct, including staying the proceeding until a child custody proceeding is commenced in a court having jurisdiction under sections 13 through 15 of this act. c. If a court dismisses a petition or stays a proceeding because it declines to exercise its jurisdiction pursuant to subsection a. of this section, it shall charge the party invoking the jurisdiction of the court with necessary and reasonable expenses including costs, communication expenses, attorney's fees, investigative fees, expenses for witnesses, travel expenses, and child care during the course of the proceedings, unless the party from whom fees are sought establishes that the award would be inappropriate. The court may not assess fees, costs, or expenses against this State except as otherwise provided by law other than this act. No fees, costs or expenses shall be assessed against a party who is fleeing an incident or pattern of domestic violence or mistreatment or abuse of a child or sibling, unless the court is convinced by a preponderance of evidence that such assessment would be clearly appropriate. d. In making a determination under this section, a court shall not consider as a factor weighing against the petitioner any taking of the child or retention of the child from the person who has rights of legal custody, physical custody or visitation, if there is evidence that the taking or retention of the child was to protect the petitioner from domestic violence or to protect the child or sibling from mistreatment or abuse. L.2004,c.147,s.20.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:23A-30 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 23A / Section 23A-30
Rules of court; report
Status: in_force

The Supreme Court of New Jersey shall adopt rules of court appropriate or necessary to effectuate the purpose of this act. The Administrative Office of the Courts shall not later than March 1 of each year file with the Governor and Legislature a report on the impact of the implementation of this act on insurance settlement practices and costs, and on court calendars and workload. L. 1987,c.329, s.11.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:17-56.34 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 17 / Section 17-56.34
Information about putative fathers, child support obligors.
Status: in_force

1. The Probation Division, the State IV-D agency and its designees, subject to privacy safeguards, shall be authorized to receive information concerning putative fathers and child support obligors from the following sources through electronic or other appropriate means: a. To the extent permitted by R.S.54:50-9, records of the Division of Taxation in the Department of the Treasury containing information concerning an obligor's income or assets; b. Direct, on-line access to the Division of Motor Vehicles' records, including, where possible, interface between automated systems; c. Any record, paper, document or entity deemed by the Probation Division, the State IV-D agency or its designee to be a potential source of information concerning an obligor's income or assets. In order to obtain information pursuant to this subsection, the Probation Division and the State IV-D agency shall have the authority, as designated by the Commissioner of the Department of Human Services, to compel the production of books, papers, accounts, records and documents by subpoena. The subpoena shall be served by certified and regular mail on the person or entity in possession of the information or record that is sought and such service shall be considered consistent with procedural due process requirements. In all other respects, a subpoena issued under this section shall be subject to the same procedures as a subpoena issued by other agencies of this State. Actions relating to a subpoena issued under this section shall be heard in the court; d. State lottery prize payments in excess of $600 made by the Department of the Treasury; e. Record of a judgment or settlement of any civil action where a party is entitled to receive a monetary award made by the court or an inheritance; and f. Record of an out-of-court settlement. L.1995,c.322,s.1; amended 1998, c.1, s.26.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:54A-4 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 54A / Section 54A-4
Permanent injunction; entry of order; forfeiture of property
Status: in_force

If, after final hearing, the court determines that the existence of a nuisance as defined in subsection c. of N.J.S. 2C:33-12 exists, the court may enter a permanent order enjoining the defendant and any other person from further maintaining the nuisance at the location complained of and the defendant from maintaining the nuisance elsewhere. In addition, the court may proceed with the forfeiture of property used for the purpose of maintaining the nuisance and the closing of the location for one year, pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S. 2C:33-12.1. L.1983, c. 234, s. 6, eff. June 30, 1983.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:14-31 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 14 / Section 14-31
30 years' actual possession of any real estate under claim or color of title
Status: in_force

Thirty years' actual possession of any real estate, uninterruptedly continued by occupancy, descent, conveyance or otherwise, wherever such possession commenced or is founded upon a proprietary right duly laid thereon, and recorded in the office of the surveyor general of the division in which the location was made, or in the office of the secretary of state, pursuant to law, or wherever such possession was obtained by a fair bona fide purchase of such real estate from any person in possession thereof and supposed to have a legal right and title thereto, or from the agent of such person, shall be a good and sufficient bar to all prior locations, rights, titles, conveyances, or claims whatever, not followed by actual possession as aforesaid, and shall vest an absolute right and title in the actual possessor and occupier of all such real estate.
L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.
N.J. Stat. § 2C:20-1 — NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 20 / Section 20-1
Definitions.
Status: in_force

2C:20-1 Definitions. In chapters 20 and 21, unless a different meaning plainly is required: a. "Deprive" means: (1) to withhold or cause to be withheld property of another permanently or for so extended a period as to appropriate a substantial portion of its economic value, or with purpose to restore only upon payment of reward or other compensation; or (2) to dispose or cause disposal of the property so as to make it unlikely that the owner will recover it. b. "Fiduciary" means an executor, general administrator of an intestate, administrator with the will annexed, substituted administrator, guardian, substituted guardian, trustee under any trust, express, implied, resulting or constructive, substituted trustee, executor, conservator, curator, receiver, trustee in bankruptcy, assignee for the benefit of creditors, partner, agent, or officer of a corporation, public or private, temporary administrator, administrator, administrator pendente lite, administrator ad prosequendum, administrator ad litem, or other person acting in a similar capacity. "Fiduciary" shall also include an employee or an agent of a cargo carrier, as the term is defined in subsection w. of this section, while acting in that capacity, or an independent contractor providing services to a cargo carrier as that term is defined in subsection w. of this section. c. "Financial institution" means a bank, insurance company, credit union, savings and loan association, investment trust, or other organization held out to the public as a place of deposit of funds or medium of savings or collective investment. d. "Government" means the United States, any state, county, municipality, or other political unit, or any department, agency, or subdivision of any of the foregoing, or any corporation or other association carrying out the functions of government. e. "Movable property" means property the location of which can be changed, including things growing on, affixed to, or found in land, and documents, although the rights represented thereby have no physical location. "Immovable property" is all other property. f. "Obtain" means: (1) in relation to property, to bring about a transfer or purported transfer of a legal interest in the property, whether to the obtainer or another; or (2) in relation to labor or service, to secure performance thereof. g. "Property" means anything of value, including real estate, tangible and intangible personal property, trade secrets, contract rights, choses in action, and other interests in or claims to wealth, admission or transportation tickets, captured or domestic animals, food and drink, electric, gas, steam, or other power, financial instruments, information, data, and computer software, in either human readable or computer readable form, copies or originals. h. "Property of another" includes property in which any person other than the actor has an interest which the actor is not privileged to infringe, regardless of the fact that the actor also has an interest in the property and regardless of the fact that the other person might be precluded from civil recovery because the property was used in an unlawful transaction or was subject to forfeiture as contraband. Property in possession of the actor shall not be deemed property of another who has only a security interest therein, even if legal title is in the creditor pursuant to a conditional sales contract or other security agreement. i. "Trade secret" means the whole or any portion or phase of any scientific or technical information, design, process, procedure, formula, or improvement which is secret and of value. A trade secret shall be presumed to be secret when the owner thereof takes measures to prevent it from becoming available to persons other than those selected by the owner to have access thereto for limited purposes. j. "Dealer in property" means a person who buys and sells property as a business. k. "Traffic" means: (1) To sell, transfer, distribute, dispense, or otherwise dispose of property to another person; or (2) To buy, receive, possess, or obtain control of or use property, with intent to sell, transfer, distribute, dispense, or otherwise dispose of such property to another person. l. "Broken succession of title" means lack of regular documents of purchase and transfer by any seller except the manufacturer of the subject property, or possession of documents of purchase and transfer by any buyer without corresponding documents of sale and transfer in possession of seller, or possession of documents of sale and transfer by seller without corresponding documents of purchase and transfer in possession of any buyer. m. "Person" includes any individual or entity or enterprise, as defined herein, holding or capable of holding a legal or beneficial interest in property. n. "Anything of value" means any direct or indirect gain or advantage to any person. o. "Interest in property which has been stolen" means title or right of possession to such property. p. "Stolen property" means property that has been the subject of any unlawful taking. q. "Enterprise" includes any individual, sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation, business trust, association, or other legal entity, and any union or group of individuals associated in fact, although not a legal entity, and it includes illicit as well as licit enterprises and governmental as well as other entities. r. "Attorney General" includes the Attorney General of New Jersey, his assistants, and deputies. The term shall also include a county prosecutor or his designated assistant prosecutor, if a county prosecutor is expressly authorized in writing by the Attorney General to carry out the powers conferred on the Attorney General by this chapter. s. "Access device" means property consisting of any telephone calling card number, credit card number, account number, mobile identification number, electronic serial number, personal identification number, or any other data intended to control or limit access to telecommunications or other computer networks in either human readable or computer readable form, either copy or original, that can be used to obtain telephone service. Access device also means property consisting of a card, code, or other means of access to an account held by a financial institution, or any combination thereof, that may be used by the account holder for the purpose of initiating electronic fund transfers. t. "Defaced access device" means any access device, in either human readable or computer readable form, either copy or original, which has been removed, erased, defaced, altered, destroyed, covered, or otherwise changed in any manner from its original configuration. u. "Domestic companion animal" means any animal commonly referred to as a pet or one that has been bought, bred, raised, or otherwise acquired, in accordance with local ordinances and State and federal law for the primary purpose of providing companionship to the owner, rather than for business or agricultural purposes. v. "Personal identifying information" means any name, number, or other information that may be used, alone or in conjunction with any other information, to identify a specific individual and includes, but is not limited to, the name, address, telephone number, date of birth, social security number, official State-issued identification number, employer or taxpayer number, place of employment, employee identification number, demand deposit account number, savings account number, credit card number, mother's maiden name, unique biometric data, such as fingerprint, voice print, retina or iris image, or other unique physical representation, or unique electronic identification number, address, or routing code of the individual. w. "Cargo carrier" means: (1) any business or establishment regularly operating for the purpose of conveying goods or property for compensation from one place to another by road, highway, rail, water, or air, by any means, including, but not limited to, any pipeline system, railroad car, motor truck, truck, trailer, semi-trailer, commercial motor vehicle or other vehicle, any steamboat, vessel or aircraft, and any business or establishment regularly engaged in the temporary storage of goods or property incident to further distribution of the goods or property elsewhere for commercial purposes, including, but not limited to, businesses or establishments operating a tank or storage facility, warehouse, terminal, station, station house, platform, depot, wharf, pier, or from any ocean, intermodal, container freight station, or freight consolidation facility; or (2) any business or establishment that conveys goods or property which it owns or has title to, from one place to another, by road, highway, rail, water, or air by any means, including, but not limited to, any pipeline system, railroad car, motor truck, truck, trailer, semi-trailer, commercial motor vehicle or other vehicle, any steamboat, vessel, or aircraft, and including the storage and warehousing of goods and property incidental to their conveyance from one place to another. x. “Payment processor” means any person who acts as a payment processor to facilitate the purchase of, or payment of a bill for, a good or service through a clearance and settlement system by agreement with the creditor or seller. A payment processor: (1) facilitates the purchase of goods or services, or the payment of bills for goods or services other than money transmission itself; and (2) provides its services pursuant to a formal agreement with, at minimum, the seller or creditor that provided the goods or services and receives the funds. A clearance and settlement system, including a payment card network, is not considered a payment processor. y. “Individual” means a natural person. amended 1981, c.167, s.5; 1984, c.184, s.1; 1997, c.6, s.1; 1998, c.100, s.1; 2002, c.85, s.1; 2004, c.11; 2013, c.58, s.1; 2025, c.237, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:19-9 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 19 / Section 19-9
Assignee to file inventory and valuation
Status: in_force

The assignee shall also forthwith file with the clerk of the court, under oath, a true inventory and valuation of the estate so far as it has come to his knowledge.
L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:157-4 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 157 / Section 157-4
County detectives in second-class counties; appointment; minimum compensation
Status: in_force

a. In counties of the second class having a population in excess of 580,000 there may be appointed not in excess of 40 county detectives, of whom one may be designated chief of county detectives, one deputy chief of county detectives, one captain of county detectives, six lieutenants of county detectives and four sergeants of county detectives. b. In counties of the second class having a population between 500,000 and 580,000 there may be appointed not in excess of 28 county detectives, of whom one may be designated chief of county detectives, one deputy chief of county detectives, one captain of county detectives, six lieutenants of county detectives and four sergeants of county detectives. c. In counties of the second class having a population between 440,000 and 500,000, there may be appointed not in excess of 28 county detectives, of whom one may be designated chief of county detectives, one deputy chief of county detectives, four captains of county detectives and six lieutenants of county detectives. d. In the counties of the second class having a population between 400,000 and 440,000, there may be appointed not in excess of 24 county detectives of whom one may be designated chief of county detectives, one captain of county detectives, four lieutenants of county detectives and two sergeants of county detectives. e. In the counties of the second class having a population of 400,000 or under, there may be appointed not in excess of 12 county detectives of whom one may be designated chief of county detectives, one captain of county detectives, and three lieutenants of county detectives. f. Their annual salaries shall be fixed as follows: chief of county detectives, not less than $9,500.00; deputy chief of county detectives, not less than $9,000.00; captain of county detectives, not less than $8,000.00; lieutenant of county detectives, not less than $7,000.00; sergeant of county detectives, not less than $6,500.00; and other county detectives, not less than $6,000.00. L.1951 (1st SS), c.344; amended by L.1959, c. 161, s. 2; L.1961, c. 97, p. 665, s. 1; L.1967, c. 210, s. 1, eff. Sept. 25, 1967; L.1970, c. 260, s. 1, eff. Nov. 2, 1970; L.1973, c. 203, s. 1, eff. July 31, 1973; L.1977, c. 79, s. 1, eff. May 2, 1977; L.1978, c. 164, s. 1, eff. Dec. 7, 1978; L.1980, c. 42, s. 1, eff. June 20, 1980; L.1981, c. 462, s. 8; L.1982, c. 142, s. 1, eff. Sept. 20, 1982; L.1983, c. 433, s. 1, eff. Jan. 5, 1984.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:49A-34 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 49A / Section 49A-34
Findings, declarations relative to Euro as medium of payment
Status: in_force

1. The Legislature finds and declares: a. The member states of the European Union have adopted a uniform currency called the Euro. These states have provided a three-year period of transition, from January 1, 1999 to December 31, 2001, for this complex new monetary policy to be put into place. Prior to January 1, 2002, both the individual currencies of the states and the Euro will be in circulation. The rates of exchange for these currencies when they are converted to Euro will be set by the new Central European Bank. Additional member states of the European Union may also convert their national currencies into the Euro. b. During the transition from national currencies to a single European Union currency, and after the Euro is in place, parties to international contracts and financial transactions will require a clear understanding of the terms and value of their transactions to conduct their business with fairness and certainty. c. There exists some uncertainty over the enforceability of certain contracts, securities and instruments that call for payment in a currency replaced by the Euro; this legislation is intended to ensure the continuity of these contracts. L.2000,c.23,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:44A-31 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 44A / Section 44A-31
Filing of surety bond, deposit.
Status: in_force

31. a. When a lien claim is filed against any improvement and land under this act, the owner, community association in accordance with section 3 of P.L.1993, c.318 (C.2A:44A-3), contractor or subcontractor may execute and file with the proper county clerk a bond in favor of the lien claimant, with a surety company, duly authorized to transact business in this State, as surety thereon in an amount equal to 110% of the amount claimed by the lien claimant. The amount of the bond shall be equal to 110% of the amount claimed by the lien claimant but in the case of a lien claim arising from a residential construction contract, no greater than the earned amount of the contract between the owner and the contractor as determined by the arbitrator in accordance with paragraph (4) of subsection b. of section 21 of P.L.1993, c.318 (C.2A:44A-21). The bond shall be filed in accordance with the language set forth in subsection d. of this section, along with payment in the amount of $25, conditioned upon the payment of any judgment and costs that may be recovered by the lien claimant under this claim. Any form of bond proffered that contains language inconsistent with the language set forth in subsection d. of this section shall be the basis for a cause of action to strike such language from the form of bond. b. As an alternative, the owner, community association, contractor or subcontractor may deposit with the clerk of the Superior Court of New Jersey, funds constituting an amount equal to 110% of the amount claimed by the lien claimant, but in the case of a lien claim arising from a residential construction contract, no greater than the earned amount of the contract between the owner and the contractor as determined by the arbitrator in accordance with paragraph (4) of subsection b. of section 21 of P.L.1993, c.318 (C.2A:44A-21). The deposit shall be made along with payment in the amount of $25, conditioned upon the payment of any judgment and costs that may be recovered by the lien claimant under this claim. The deposit may be made without the necessity of commencing any legal action. The written receipt provided by the court clerk for the deposit made may be filed with the county clerk as evidence of that deposit. c. Any surety bond filed with the county clerk under this section shall be discharged, and any deposit with the clerk of the Superior Court shall be returned to the depositor, without court order, upon presentment by the owner, community association, contractor or subcontractor of any of the following: (1) a duly acknowledged certificate as provided in paragraph (2) or (3) of subsection a. of section 33 of P.L.1993, c.318 (C.2A:44A-33); (2) an order of discharge as provided in paragraph (4) of subsection a. of section 33 of P.L.1993, c.318 (C.2A:44A-33); (3) a judgment of dismissal or other final judgment against the lien claimant; or (4) a true copy of a Stipulation of Dismissal, with prejudice, executed by the lien claimant or its representative in any action to foreclose the lien claim which is subject to the surety bond or deposit. d. The bond shall be filed in substantially the following form: (Name of Bond Company) (Bond No. ) Bond Amount $__________ BOND DISCHARGING CONSTRUCTION LIEN WHEREAS, on the (date), (name of claimant) (hereinafter "Lienor") filed a Construction Lien for the sum of (amount written out) ($ ), in the office of the Clerk of the County of (name of county where lien claim was filed), (hereinafter "Clerk"), against the real property of owner, (name of owner), or community association (or name of community association) and the tenancy interest of Lot (#), Block (#), (address of property or name and location of the property development in the case of a community association) on the Tax Map of Township of (name of municipality), County of (name of county), State of New Jersey as more fully set forth in the notice of lien, a true copy of which is attached hereto, and which lien was filed (date lien claim was filed) in book (#), page (#). WHEREAS, in accordance with the "Construction Lien Law," P.L.1993, c.318 (C.2A:44A-1 et al.), the Principal is permitted to file a bond for 110% of the lien amount, which would be a total bond penalty of (amount written out) ($ ) (hereinafter "Penal Sum"). NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the discharge of said lien by the Clerk, the Principal and (name of bond company) as surety, having an office at (address of bond company) and authorized to do business as a surety, do hereby pursuant to the statute provided, in such case made and jointly and severally undertake and become bound to the Clerk in an amount not exceeding the Penal Sum, ($ ) conditioned for the payment of any and all judgments that may be rendered against said property in favor of the Lienor, its successors or assigns, in any action or proceedings to enforce the alleged lien as described. Sealed with our seal and dated the day of (month), (year) Witness:____________________ (Name of principal) By:(Signature) Title:(Printed name and title of signatory) Witness:____________________ (Name of Bond Company) By: (Signature) Title:(Printed name and title of signatory) L.1993, c.318, s.31; amended 2010, c.119, s.21.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:102-21 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 102 / Section 102-21
Office of the Public Guardian for Elderly Adults considered purchaser, sole beneficiary under certain circumstances; disposition of remaining moneys.
Status: in_force

3. a. If the intended funeral recipient is under the care and guardianship of the Office of the Public Guardian for Elderly Adults, established pursuant to section 4 of P.L.1985, c.298 (C.52:27G-23), in the creation of an irrevocable funeral trust fund or the purchase of an irrevocably assigned newly issued funeral insurance policy, or upon taking charge of such assets, the Office of the Public Guardian for Elderly Adults shall name itself as purchaser, as defined in section 19 of P.L.1993, c.147 (C.2A:102-18), or sole beneficiary, as appropriate. In the case of an irrevocably assigned newly issued funeral insurance policy that provides for a settlement of proceeds, the Office of the Public Guardian for Elderly Adults may, as an alternative to being named beneficiary, be named as payee of the balance of any remaining moneys subsequent to the delivery, as defined in section 19 of P.L.1993, c.147 (C.2A:102-18) of funeral and burial goods and services, but with a claim superior to any beneficial interest. b. Any moneys remaining thereafter shall be paid to the Division of Medical Assistance and Health Services in the Department of Human Services, by the Office of the Public Guardian for Elderly Adults, in accordance with an order of the Superior Court discharging the Public Guardian for Elderly Adults as guardian of the decedent. L.1999,c.193,s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:14-1.1 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 14 / Section 14-1.1
Damages for injury from unsafe condition of improvement to real property; statute of limitations; exceptions; terms defined
Status: in_force

1. a. No action, whether in contract, in tort, or otherwise, to recover damages for any deficiency in the design, planning, surveying, supervision or construction of an improvement to real property, or for any injury to property, real or personal, or for an injury to the person, or for bodily injury or wrongful death, arising out of the defective and unsafe condition of an improvement to real property, nor any action for contribution or indemnity for damages sustained on account of such injury, shall be brought against any person performing or furnishing the design, planning, surveying, supervision of construction or construction of such improvement to real property, more than 10 years after the performance or furnishing of such services and construction. This limitation shall serve as a bar to all such actions, both governmental and private, but shall not apply to actions against any person in actual possession and control as owner, tenant, or otherwise, of the improvement at the time the defective and unsafe condition of such improvement constitutes the proximate cause of the injury or damage for which the action is brought. b. This section shall not bar an action by a governmental unit: (1) on a written warranty, guaranty or other contract that expressly provides for a longer effective period; (2) based on willful misconduct, gross negligence or fraudulent concealment in connection with performing or furnishing the design, planning, supervision or construction of an improvement to real property; (3) under any environmental remediation law or pursuant to any contract entered into by a governmental unit in carrying out its responsibilities under any environmental remediation law; or (4) Pursuant to any contract for application, enclosure, removal or encapsulation of asbestos. c. As used in this section: "Asbestos " shall have the meaning as defined in subsection a. of section 3 of P.L.1984, c.173 (C.34:5A-34) and any regulations adopted pursuant thereto. "Environmental remediation law" means chapter 10B of Title 58 of the Revised Statutes (C.58:10B-1 et seq.) and any regulations adopted pursuant thereto. "Governmental"means the State, its political subdivisions, any office, department, division, bureau, board, commission or public authority or public agency of the State or one of its political subdivisions, including but not limited to, a county or a municipality and any board, commission, committee, authority or agency which is not a State board, commission, committee, authority or agency. L.1967,c.59,s.1; amended 1997, c.355; 2001, c.76, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 2C:43-23 — NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 43 / Section 43-23
Definitions relative to offenders who are veterans or servicemembers.
Status: in_force

1. As used in this act, P.L.2017, c.42 (C.2C:43-23 et al.): a. "Servicemember" means any veteran or enlisted person or officer of the United States Armed Forces, or a reserve component thereof, or the organized militia of the State of New Jersey pursuant to N.J.S.38A:1-3. b. "Eligible offense" means a non-violent petty disorderly persons offense, disorderly persons offense, or crime of the third or fourth degree. c. "Eligible servicemember" means a servicemember who allegedly committed an eligible offense and who has a prior diagnosis of mental illness or for whom a law enforcement officer or prosecutor has a reasonable belief that the person has a mental illness based on behaviors and symptoms exhibited during the commission of the offense or while in custody, or based on information provided by family members or associates during the investigation of the offense. d. "Veterans Diversion Resource entity" means a point of access or referral to case management and mental health services that are currently available from federal, State and local government agencies to eligible servicemembers. The New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs shall, pursuant to section 2 of P.L.2017, c.42 (C.2C:43-24), prepare and disseminate a directory of New Jersey Veteran's Diversion Resource entities to facilitate the diversion of eligible servicemembers from the criminal justice system. The department shall not be responsible for funding, developing or delivering case management or mental health services to eligible servicemembers under P.L.2017, c.42 (C.2C:43-23 et al.). e. "Mentor" means a volunteer former servicemember recruited by the New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs pursuant to subsection (bb) of N.J.S.38A:3-6 to assist an eligible servicemember who is a veteran in accessing assistance to resolve the underlying problems that led or contributed to the eligible servicemember's involvement with the criminal justice system. f. "Mental illness" means a mental disorder classified within the current version of the American Psychiatric Association Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM), including, but not limited to, anxiety disorders, cognitive disorders, adjustment disorders, schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders, bipolar disorder, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). g. "Veteran" means any enlisted person or officer who was discharged or otherwise released from active service in the United States Armed Forces, or any reserve component thereof, or the organized militia of New Jersey under conditions other than dishonorable, or as otherwise provided in subsection p. of section 6 of P.L.1954, c.84 (C.43:15A-6). L.2017, c.42, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 2C:58-33 — NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 58 / Section 58-33
Attorney General, statutory cause of action, public nuisance violations, certain.
Status: in_force

1. a. In cases involving the common law tort of public nuisance, New Jersey courts have issued decisions which have limited the ability of public officials to pursue civil actions for abatement, damages, and other relief from the negligent, reckless and, in some cases, illegal conduct of bad actors in the gun industry, whose misconduct results in harm to the public and fuels the epidemic of gun violence in New Jersey and across the nation. Since the passage of Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (PLCAA), federal law has created an additional barrier to this relief and shielded gun industry members from being held accountable for misconduct. b. The practical result of those decisions is that the people of New Jersey have been deprived in many cases of adequate protection from and appropriate redress for injuries to public health and safety resulting from gun violence. c. With respect to gun violence, the unavailability of a robust public nuisance statute has limited the State's ability to seek legal redress in situations where firearms manufacturers and retail dealers may have knowingly or recklessly taken actions that have endangered the safety and health of New Jersey residents through the sale, manufacture, distribution, and marketing of lethal, but nonetheless legal, gun-related products. Even as manufacturers have incorporated features and technology resulting in more deadly and destructive firearms, some actors in the gun industry have implemented sales, distribution and marketing practices that have contributed to the development of an illegal secondary market for these increasingly dangerous instrumentalities. d. Therefore, it is necessary and proper to promote and protect the health, safety, and welfare of the people of New Jersey by requiring gun industry members to establish and implement reasonable procedures, safeguards, and business practices for the sale, manufacture, distribution, importing, and marketing of gun-related products and establishing a statutory cause of action for public nuisance violations available to the Attorney General to address injuries to public health and safety and to seek relief, including but not limited to abatement and other injunctive relief, damages, and attorneys' fees and costs. L.2022, c.56, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:50-41 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 50 / Section 50-41
Judgment on foreclosure for unpaid interest; no merger; lien of mortgage continued
Status: in_force

The judgment entered in a foreclosure proceeding under authority of section 2A:50-40 of this title shall be only for the amount of unpaid interest due under the terms of the mortgage to the date of the judgment, and costs, and shall adjudge that the mortgage shall not be deemed to have merged in the judgment, but shall remain in full force and effect as security for the payment of the principal sum then remaining due thereon and secured thereby, and interest upon the principal sum to become due thereon from the date of the judgment.
L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.
N.J. Stat. § 2B:9-1 — NJ Code / Title 2B / Chapter 9 / Section 9-1
Effect of abolition of particular courts
Status: in_force

2B:9-1. Effect of Abolition of Particular Courts. a. Where any court has been or is abolished: 1. Its property shall be the property of the court succeeding to its jurisdiction; 2. Its pending cases shall be cases of the court succeeding to its jurisdiction and thereafter shall be treated in the same manner as if originally brought in the court to which they are transferred; 3. Its records shall be disposed of in the manner determined by the Supreme Court. b. A judgment of a court which has been abolished may be enforced in the court to which its jurisdiction has been transferred, but no abolition of any court or transfer to another court shall change the effect of a judgment of that court in any way. c. No abolition of any court or any transfer of operations, management, or recordkeeping duties shall affect the position, title, compensation or rights under Civil Service laws of any employee of the courts or of any other government employee whose position included performance of work for the courts. To the extent compatible with efficient administration of the courts, employees who performed work for abolished courts shall be transferred to perform equivalent functions in existing courts. d. Any reference in a statute, ordinance or regulation to a court which has been abolished shall be given effect as if the reference were to the court to which the jurisdiction of the abolished court has been transferred. Source: N.J.S.2A:2-16; N.J.S.2A:1-17; N.J.S.2A:2-18; C.2A:6-1a (P.L.1983, c.405, s.7); N.J.S.2A:6-37; N.J.S.2A:11-57; N.J.S.2A:11-58 L.1991,c.119,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:50-54 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 50 / Section 50-54
Findings, declarations on payment of home mortgages
Status: in_force

2. The Legislature hereby finds and declares it to be the public policy of this State that homeowners should be given every opportunity to pay their home mortgages, and thus keep their homes; and that lenders will be benefited when residential mortgage debtors cure their defaults and return defaulted residential mortgage loans to performing status. L.1995,c.244,s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 2C:30-5 — NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 30 / Section 30-5
Findings, declarations relative to deprivation of civil rights by public officials
Status: in_force

1. The Legislature finds and declares that: a. Public confidence in the institutions of government is undermined when an official engages in any form of misconduct involving the official's office. b. Such misconduct, and the corresponding damage to the public confidence, impairs the ability of government to function properly, fosters mistrust and engenders disrespect for government and public servants. c. A particular concern arises when a law enforcement official, duly entrusted to protect the public safety and impartially enforce the laws, abuses that trust by unlawfully depriving persons of their civil rights, especially in the context of racial profiling. d. It is important to ensure that law enforcement officers are prohibited from using racial characteristics or color, either alone or in conjunction with other composite characteristics such as a generalized vehicle description or the age of the driver or passengers, as the basis for initiating an investigative stop. e. Existing laws must be amended to provide a greater deterrent to this type of conduct, as well as to enhance other provisions of the law targeting official misconduct. f. Accordingly, it is in the public interest to strengthen our laws that define and punish acts of official misconduct by members of law enforcement and other public servants. L.2003,c.31,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:44-189 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 44 / Section 44-189
Lien on personal property; priority
Status: in_force

Except as specified in this subsection, the owner of a self-service storage facility or the owner's heirs, successors or assigns shall have a lien upon all personal property located at a self-service storage facility for rent, labor, or other reasonable charges due as specified in the rental agreement in relation to the personal property, and for expenses necessary for its preservation, or expenses reasonably incurred in its sale under this act. The lien provided for in this section is superior to any other lien or security interest except those prior liens established pursuant to N.J.S. 2A:37-20, sections 3 and 12 of P.L.1966, c. 30 (C. 54:32B-3, C. 54:32B-12) and R.S. 54:35-19 and those as to which the occupant has notified the owner in writing. The lien attaches as of the date the personal property is brought to the self-service storage facility. L.1983, c. 136, s. 3, eff. April 14, 1983.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:158A-7 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 158A / Section 158A-7
Powers, responsibilities of public defender
Status: in_force

7. The Public Defender shall: (a) Appoint such investigators, stenographic and clerical assistants and other personnel as may be required for the conduct of the office, subject to the provisions of Title 11A, Civil Service, of the New Jersey Statutes, and other applicable statutes; (b) Establish and maintain suitable headquarters for the office and such regional quarters within the State as the Public Defender shall deem necessary for the proper functioning of the office; (c) Maintain one or more trial pools of lawyers who shall be available to serve as counsel on a case basis as needed; (d) Engage counsel from said trial pools on a case basis as may be necessary for the proper performance of the duties of the office and compensate them for their services; (e) Accept the services of volunteer workers or consultants at no compensation or at nominal or token compensation and reimburse them for their proper and necessary expenses; (f) (Deleted by amendment, P.L.1972, c.168); (g) Keep and maintain proper financial records and records in respect to particular cases handled and develop records for use in the calculation of direct and indirect costs of all or any aspect of the operation of the office; (h) On the basis of available data or estimates to prepare schedules of rates from time to time of amounts to be paid for services rendered other than by the staff, taking into account the nature of the services, the time involved, trouble and risk, the skill and experience required, and other pertinent factors; (i) Have a general responsibility for the operation of the office; (j) Formulate and adopt rules and regulations as are necessary to effectuate the purposes of this act and for the efficient conduct of the work and general administration of the office, its professional staff and other employees; (k) Be the request officer of the office within the meaning of such term as defined in P.L.1944, c. 112; (l) Have the authority to make all necessary arrangements to coordinate services to the office with any federal program to provide counsel to the indigent, and to arrange for the receipt by the office, wherever possible, of sums allowable under such federal program, whether by direct allowance, by assignment or transfer, or otherwise; (m) Have the authority to solicit, apply for and expend grants, donations, or other funds available from the federal government or private foundations as may be available to support the programs of the office; and (n) Assume responsibility for representation in litigation formerly handled by the Office of Inmate Advocacy in the Department of the Public Advocate that is pending on the effective date of P.L.1994, c.58 (C.52:27E-50 et al.). L.1967,c.43,s.7; amended 1970,c.308; 1972,c.168; 1994,c.58,s.9.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:4A-44.1 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 4A / Section 4A-44.1
State incarceration of juveniles in county juvenile detention facilities
Status: in_force

1. The Youth Justice Commission established pursuant to section 2 of P.L.1995, c.284 (C.52:17B-170) may enter into an agreement with any county concerning the use of that county's juvenile detention facility for the housing of juveniles the court has placed under the custody of the commission for placement in State correctional facilities only if the county's juvenile detention facility is not over its maximum rated capacity. Unless the contract otherwise provides or the commission so directs in order to provide for the secure and orderly operation of the facility, a juvenile placed in a county detention facility pursuant to the provisions of this act shall not be segregated from the juveniles otherwise placed in the county detention facility or excluded from any program or activity offered in that facility. Any contract entered into pursuant to this section shall ensure that educational, vocational, mental health, health and rehabilitative services are provided to the juveniles and that these services are, at minimum, equivalent to those provided to adjudicated juveniles in State-operated facilities. L.1992,c.211,s.1; amended 1995,c.280,s.12; 2025, c.35, s.9.
N.J. Stat. § 2C:66-1 — NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 66 / Section 66-1
Attachment of deposited funds of suspected terrorists or their supporters
Status: in_force

1. Attachment of deposited funds. a. As used in this act: "Financial institution" means a state or federally chartered bank, savings bank or savings and loan association or any other financial services company or provider, including, but not limited to, broker-dealers, investment companies, money market and mutual funds, credit unions and insurers. b. Upon application by the Attorney General, a court may issue an attachment order directing a financial institution to freeze some or all of the funds or assets deposited with or held by the financial institution by or on behalf of an account holder when there exists a reasonable suspicion that the account holder has committed or is about to commit the crime of terrorism in violation of section 2 of P.L.2002, c.26 (C.2C:38-2) or soliciting or providing material support or resources for terrorism in violation of section 5 of P.L.2002, c.26 (C.2C:38-5). L.2003,c.22,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 2C:21-11 — NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 21 / Section 21-11
Rigging publicly exhibited contest
Status: in_force

2C:21-11. Rigging or Improperly Influencing Publicly Exhibited Contest or Sports Event. a. A person commits a crime if, with purpose to prevent a publicly exhibited contest or sports event from being conducted in accordance with the rules and usages which govern it, the person: (1) Confers, offers, agrees to confer any benefit upon or threatens any injury to a participant, official, or other person associated with the contest or sports event; (2) Tampers with any person, animal, or thing; (3) Gives, offers, or promises, or attempts to give to or offer, or asks, receives, or offers to receive directly or indirectly, from any other person any compensation, gratuity, or thing of value, or any promise thereof, with the intention, understanding, or agreement that the person or any player, participant, manager, coach, or other official on, or associated with, a competitor or team in the contest or sports event, regardless of by whom such person is employed: (a) will not use best efforts to win the contest or sports event or will cause themselves or their team to lose the contest or sports event; or (b) will engage in conduct so as to limit their, or their team’s, margin of victory or defeat; or (4) Gives, offers, or promises, or attempts to give to or offer, or asks, receives, or offers to receive, directly or indirectly, from any other person any compensation, gratuity, or thing of value, or any promise thereof, with the intention, understanding, or agreement that the person or any judge, referee, or other person officiating in the contest or sports event will fraudulently or corruptly judge, referee, or officiate the contest or sports event. b. Soliciting or accepting benefit for rigging. A person commits a crime if the person knowingly solicits, accepts, or agrees to accept any benefit the giving of which would be criminal under subsection a. of this section. c. If the benefit offered, conferred, agreed to be conferred, solicited, accepted, or agreed to be accepted in violation of subsections a. and b. of this section is $75,000.00 or more, the offender is guilty of a crime of the second degree. If the benefit exceeds $500, but is less than $75,000, the offender is guilty of a crime of the third degree. If the benefit is $500 or less, the offender is guilty of a crime of the fourth degree. d. Failure to report solicitation for rigging. A person commits a disorderly persons offense if the person fails to report, with reasonable promptness, a solicitation to accept any benefit or to do any tampering, the giving or doing of which would be criminal under subsection a. of this section. e. Participation in rigged contest or sports event. A person commits a crime of the fourth degree if the person knowingly engages in, sponsors, produces, judges, or otherwise participates in a publicly exhibited contest or sports event knowing that the contest or sports event is being conducted in violation of subsection a. of this section. L. 1978, c. 95, s. 2C:21-11, eff. Sept. 1, 1979. Amended by L. 1979, c. 178, s. 39, eff. Sept. 1, 1979; L. 1986, c. 129, s. 2, eff. Oct. 20, 1986; 2025, c.128, s.25.
N.J. Stat. § 2B:13-12 — NJ Code / Title 2B / Chapter 13 / Section 13-12
Assignment of judges to other courts
Status: in_force

2B:13-12. Assignment of Judges to Other Courts. The Chief Justice may assign judges of the Tax Court to the Superior Court or to any other court as the need appears, and any judge so assigned shall exercise all of the powers of a judge of that court. L.1993,c.74,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:16-8 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 16 / Section 16-8
Offset against judgment of taxes, etc., due municipality
Status: in_force

Whenever any judgment is recovered in an action in any court of competent jurisdiction in this state, against any municipality by any person who is, at the time of the recovery of the judgment, indebted to such municipality upon any indebtedness of a public nature, including taxes, assessments or water rates which constitute an indebtedness, or who shall become so indebted before the satisfaction of the judgment, such municipality may apply to the court in the action for an order to reduce or extinguish the judgment, and any execution issued thereon, by offsetting and crediting against the same any such indebtedness.
L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:15-62 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 15 / Section 15-62
Actions cognizable before the Superior Court, Law Division, Special Civil Part commenced in Law Division
Status: in_force

2A:15-62. If an action cognizable before the Superior Court, Law Division, Special Civil Part is brought in the Superior Court, Law Division and if the plaintiff obtains judgment for an amount not exceeding the jurisdictional limit of the Special Civil Part exclusive of costs, the plaintiff may be allowed costs, but not exceeding the amount allowable in the Special Civil Part. This section shall not extend to any action in which the title to real estate may, in any way, come in question, nor to any action in which the judge before whom it is tried shall, immediately after the verdict or the finding, certify that, in his judgment, the action should have been brought in the division and part of the Superior Court in which it was instituted. L.1951 (1st SS), c.344; amended 1957,c.120,s.3; 1969,c.177,s.3; 1981,c.223,s.6; 1991,c.91,s.32.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:34-12.6 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 34 / Section 34-12.6
Program representatives, immunity, employment restrictions
Status: in_force

6. a. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, no person serving as a program representative in the "Parents' Education Program" established pursuant to section 3 of P.L.1999, c.111(C.2A:34-12.3) shall be liable for damages resulting from any exercise of judgment or discretion in connection with the person's duties unless the actions are fraudulent or evidence a reckless disregard for the duties imposed by the position. Nothing in this section shall be deemed to grant immunity to any program representative causing damage by that person's wilful, wanton or grossly negligent act of commission or omission. b. No person serving as a program representative in the program shall solicit, accept employment from or counsel a program participant for a period of one year after the program participant has completed the program. L.1999,c.111,s.6.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:49A-31 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 49A / Section 49A-31
Right unimpaired
Status: in_force

7. The right of a judgment creditor to bring an action to enforce his judgment instead of proceeding under this act remains unimpaired. L.1997,c.204,s.7.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:18-83 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 18 / Section 18-83
Applicability of act
Status: in_force

14. This act shall not be applicable to any unclaimed property which must be disposed of in accordance with the "Uniform Unclaimed Property Act (1981)," P.L.1989, c.58 (R.S.46:30B-1 et seq.). L.1999,c.340,s.14.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:20-8 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 20 / Section 20-8
Discharge of debtor from confinement on assignment of property
Status: in_force

Upon making the assignment required by section 2A:20-6 of this title, the court may, by order, direct the sheriff to discharge the debtor from confinement on account of any debts previously contracted by him.
L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:158A-12 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 158A / Section 158A-12
Attorney-client privilege
Status: in_force

All communications between the individual defendant and any person in or engaged by the Office of the Public Defender whether on a case basis or by contract shall be fully protected by the attorney-client privilege to the same extent and degree as though counsel has been privately engaged. This shall in no way preclude the use by the office of material in its files, otherwise privileged, for the preparation and disclosure of statistical, case study and other sociological data, provided always that in any such use there shall be no disclosure of identity or of means for discovery of identity of particular defendants. L.1967, c. 43, s. 12, eff. July 1, 1967.
N.J. Stat. § 2B:10-1 — NJ Code / Title 2B / Chapter 10 / Section 10-1
Short title
Status: in_force

1. Sections 1 through 9 of this act shall be known and may be cited as the "State Judicial Unification Act." L.1993,c.275,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 2C:58-2.1 — NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 58 / Section 58-2.1
Guidelines for delivery of handguns
Status: in_force

6. The Superintendent of State Police, in consultation with the Attorney General, shall promulgate guidelines to effectuate the purposes of P.L.1999, c.233. L.1999,c.233,s.6.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:67-31 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 67 / Section 67-31
Reimprisonment for same cause of person discharged upon writ; exceptions
Status: in_force

No person who has been discharged by the order of such court or judge upon a writ of habeas corpus issued pursuant to the provisions of this chapter shall again be imprisoned, restrained or kept in custody for the same cause, but it shall not be deemed the same cause: a. If he shall have been discharged from a commitment on a criminal charge and is afterwards committed for the same offense by the legal order or process of the court wherein he shall be bound by recognizance to appear or in which he shall be indicted or convicted for the same offense; or, b. If after a discharge for defect of proof or for any material defect in the commitment, in a criminal case, the prisoner is again arrested on sufficient proof, and committed by legal process for the same offense; or, c. If, in a civil action, the party has been discharged for any illegality in the judgment or process hereinbefore specified, and is afterwards imprisoned by legal process for the same cause of action; or, d. If, in a civil action, he shall have been discharged from commitment on mesne process and shall afterwards be committed on execution in the same cause or on mesne process in any other cause, after such first suit shall have been discontinued.
L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:62A-22 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 62A / Section 62A-22
Rights, remedies, limitations declared additional, cumulative
Status: in_force

2. The rights, remedies and limitations accorded by the provisions of this act are hereby declared to be in addition to and cumulative of the rights, remedies and limitations accorded under law and nothing herein shall be construed to deny, abrogate or impair any such statutory right, remedy or prohibition. L.1993,c.366,s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:4-30.125 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 4 / Section 4-30.125
Definitions.
Status: in_force

2. Definitions. As used in this act: a. "Child" means an individual, whether over or under the age of majority, who is or is alleged to be owed a duty of support by the individual's parent or who is or is alleged to be the beneficiary of a support order directed to the parent. b. "Child support order" means a support order for a child, including a child who has attained the age of majority under the law of the issuing state or foreign country. c. "Convention" means the Convention on the International Recovery of Child Support and Other Forms of Family Maintenance, concluded at The Hague on November 23, 2007. d. "Duty of support" means an obligation imposed or imposable by law to provide support for a child, spouse, or former spouse, including an unsatisfied obligation to provide support. e. "Foreign country" means a country, including a political subdivision thereof, other than the United States, that authorizes the issuance of support orders and: (1) which has been declared under the law of the United States to be a foreign reciprocating country; (2) which has established a reciprocal arrangement for child support with this State as provided in section 24 of this act; (3) which has enacted a law or established procedures for the issuance and enforcement of support orders which are substantially similar to the procedures under this act; or (4) in which the Convention is in force with respect to the United States. f. "Foreign support order" means a support order of a foreign tribunal. g. "Foreign tribunal" means a court, administrative agency, or quasi-judicial entity of a foreign country which is authorized to establish, enforce, or modify support orders or to determine parentage of a child. The term includes a competent authority under the Convention. h. "Home state" means the state or foreign country in which a child lived with a parent or a person acting as parent for at least six consecutive months immediately preceding the time of filing of a complaint or comparable pleading for support and, if a child is less than six months old, the state or foreign country in which the child lived from birth with any of them. A period of temporary absence of any of them is counted as part of the six-month or other period. i. "Income" includes earnings or other periodic entitlements to money from any source and any other property subject to withholding for support under the law of this State. j. "Income-withholding order" means an order or other legal process directed to an obligor's employer, as defined by the "New Jersey Child Support Program Improvement Act," P.L.1998, c.1 (C.2A:17-56.7a et al.), to withhold support from the income of the obligor. k. "Initiating tribunal" means the tribunal of a state or foreign country from which a petition or comparable pleading is forwarded or in which a petition or comparable pleading is filed for forwarding to another state or foreign country. l. "Issuing foreign country" means the foreign country in which a tribunal issues a support order or a judgment determining parentage of a child. m. "Issuing state" means the state in which a tribunal issues a support order or a judgment determining parentage of a child. n. "Issuing tribunal" means the tribunal of a state or foreign country that issues a support order or a judgment determining parentage of a child. o. "Law" includes decisional and statutory law and rules and regulations having the force of law. p. "Obligee" means: (1) an individual to whom a duty of support is or is alleged to be owed or in whose favor a support order or a judgment determining parentage of a child has been issued; (2) a foreign country, state, or political subdivision of a state to which the rights under a duty of support or support order have been assigned or which has independent claims based on financial assistance provided to an individual obligee in place of child support; (3) an individual seeking a judgment determining parentage of the individual's child; or (4) a person that is a creditor under Article 7 of this act (the Convention). q. "Obligor" means an individual, or the estate of a decedent that: (1) owes or is alleged to owe a duty of support; (2) is alleged but has not been adjudicated to be a parent of a child; (3) is liable under a support order; or (4) is a debtor in a proceeding under Article 7 of this act (the Convention). r. "Outside this State" means a location in another state or a country other than the United States, whether or not the country is a foreign country. s. "Person" means an individual, corporation, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, limited liability company, association, joint venture, public corporation, government or governmental subdivision, agency, or instrumentality, or any other legal or commercial entity. t. "Record" means information that is inscribed on a tangible medium or that is stored in an electronic or other medium and is retrievable in perceivable form. u. "Register" means to file in a tribunal of this State a support order or judgment determining parentage of a child issued in another state or a foreign country. v. "Registering tribunal" means a tribunal in which a support order or judgment determining parentage of a child is registered. w. "Responding state" means a state in which a petition or comparable pleading for support or to determine parentage of a child is filed or to which a petition or comparable pleading is forwarded for filing from another state or a foreign country. x. "Responding tribunal" means the authorized tribunal in a responding state or foreign country. y. "Spousal support order" means a support order for a spouse or former spouse of the obligor. z. "State" means a state of the United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin Islands, or any territory or insular possession under the jurisdiction of the United States. The term includes an Indian nation or tribe. aa. "State IV-D Agency" means the Department of Human Services. bb. "Support enforcement agency" means a public official, governmental entity, or private agency authorized to: (1) seek enforcement of support orders or laws relating to the duty of support; (2) seek establishment or modification of child support; (3) request determination of parentage of a child; (4) attempt to locate obligors or their assets; or (5) request determination of the controlling child support order. cc. "Support order" means a judgment, decree, order, decision, or directive, whether temporary, final, or subject to modification, issued in a state or foreign country for the benefit of a child, a spouse, or a former spouse, which provides for monetary support, health care, arrearages, retroactive support, or reimbursement for financial assistance provided to an individual obligee in place of child support. The term may include related costs and fees, interest, income withholding, automatic adjustment, reasonable attorney's fees, and other relief. dd. "Tribunal" means a court, administrative agency, or quasi-judicial entity authorized to establish, enforce, or modify support orders or to determine parentage of a child. L.2016, c.1, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 2C:35-4 — NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 35 / Section 35-4
Maintaining or operating a controlled dangerous substance production facility
Status: in_force

2C:35-4. Except as authorized by P.L.1970, c.226 (C.24:21-1 et seq.), any person who knowingly maintains or operates any premises, place or facility used for the manufacture of methamphetamine, lysergic acid diethylamide, phencyclidine, gamma hydroxybutyrate, flunitrazepam, marijuana in an amount greater than five pounds or ten plants or any substance listed in Schedule I or II, or the analog of any such substance, or any person who knowingly aids, promotes, finances or otherwise participates in the maintenance or operations of such premises, place or facility, is guilty of a crime of the first degree and shall, except as provided in N.J.S.2C:35-12, be sentenced to a term of imprisonment which shall include the imposition of a minimum term which shall be fixed at, or between, one-third and one-half of the sentence imposed, during which the defendant shall be ineligible for parole. Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection a. of N.J.S.2C:43-3, the court may also impose a fine not to exceed $750,000.00 or five times the street value of all controlled dangerous substances, controlled substance analogs, gamma hydroxybutyrate or flunitrazepam at any time manufactured or stored at such premises, place or facility, whichever is greater. L.1987, c.106, s.1; amended 1988, c.44, s.1; 1997, c.181, s.2; 1997, c.186, s.2; 1999, c.133, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:48-4 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 48 / Section 48-4
Protection of property; expenses
Status: in_force

2A:48-4. The mayor or officer or sheriff shall, upon receiving the notice, take all legal means to protect the property attacked or threatened. The expenses incurred by any of such officers in the performance of any duty hereby imposed shall be paid by the county treasurer of the county in which the property is situate, upon the approval thereof by a judge of the Superior Court of such county. L.1951 (1st SS), c.344; amended 1991,c.91,s.105.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:18-59.3 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 18 / Section 18-59.3
Eviction, foreclosure prohibited during certain emergency circumstances.
Status: in_force

1. a. (1) Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, whenever a Public Health Emergency, pursuant to the "Emergency Health Powers Act," P.L.2005, c.222 (C.26:13-1 et seq.) has been declared by the Governor in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and is in effect, the Governor may issue an executive order to declare that a lessee, tenant, homeowner or any other person shall not be removed from a residential property as the result of an eviction or foreclosure proceeding. This executive order shall remain in effect for no longer than two months following the end of the Public Health Emergency except as provided in paragraphs (2) and (3) of this subsection. (2) (a) For eviction actions based upon reasons other than nonpayment or habitual late payment of rent, or failure to pay a rent increase, Executive Order No. 106 of 2020 shall expire upon the effective date of P.L.2021, c.188 (C.52:27D-287.7 et al.). (b) For eviction actions based upon nonpayment or habitual late payment of rent, or failure to pay a rent increase, Executive Order No. 106 of 2020 shall expire on August 31, 2021, for any lessee or tenant who is not a very low-income, low-income, or moderate-income household. (c) For eviction actions based upon nonpayment or habitual late payment of rent, or failure to pay a rent increase, Executive Order No. 106 of 2020 shall expire on December 31, 2021, for any lessee or tenant who is a very low-income, low-income, or moderate-income household. Provided, however, that the protections conferred on such tenants by this section shall expire on August 31, 2021, to the extent that such tenants do not comply with the certification requirements of subsection d. of section 3 of P.L.2021, c.188 (C.52:27D-287.9). (d) To the extent that it prohibits the removal from a residential property as a result of a foreclosure proceeding of any homeowner, Executive Order No. 106 of 2020 shall expire on November 15, 2021. (e) The Governor shall have the ability to revoke or modify Executive Order No. 106 of 2020 prior to December 31, 2021 in a manner not inconsistent with the provisions of this section. (3) Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (2) of this subsection, Executive Order No. 106 of 2020 may be extended pursuant to the procedures set forth in subsection b. of section 3 of P.L.2021, c.103, if there is substantial evidence that hospitalizations and deaths due to the COVID-19 pandemic are likely to recur or substantially worsen if an extension is not ordered. b. Eviction and foreclosure proceedings may be initiated or continued during the time of an executive order issued pursuant to this section, but enforcement of all judgments for possession, warrants of removal, and writs of possession shall be stayed during this period if the Governor has issued an executive order prohibiting certain removals from residential property pursuant to subsection a. of this section, unless the court determines on its own motion or motion of the parties that enforcement is necessary in the interest of justice. c. Sheriffs, court officers, and their agents shall refrain from acting to remove individuals from residential properties through the eviction or foreclosure processes during the time of an executive order issued by the Governor prohibiting certain removals from residential property pursuant to subsection a. of this section, unless the court determines on its own motion or motion of the parties that removal is necessary in the interest of justice. d. As used in this section, "residential property" means any property rented or owned for residential purposes, including, but not limited to, any house, building, mobile home or land in a mobile home park, or tenement leased for residential purposes, but shall not include any hotel, motel, or other guest house, or part thereof, rented to a transient guest or seasonal tenant, or a residential health care facility. L.2020, c.1, s.1; amended 2021, c.188, s.6.
N.J. Stat. § 2C:35B-4 — NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 35B / Section 35B-4
Liability of illegal marketer of controlled dangerous substances
Status: in_force

4. A person who knowingly participates in the illegal marketing of controlled dangerous substances within this State is liable for damages, as provided in this act, for injury resulting from an individual's illegal use of a controlled dangerous substance. L.2001, c.114, s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:44A-13 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 44A / Section 44A-13
"Construction Lien Book," "Construction Lien Index Book"; fees.
Status: in_force

13. a. The county clerk shall provide a book designated as the "Construction Lien Book" in which shall be entered each Notice of Unpaid Balance and Right to File Lien, Amended Notice of Unpaid Balance and Right to File Lien, lien claim and amended lien claim, and discharge, subordination or release of a lien claim or Notice of Unpaid Balance and Right to File Lien presented for filing pursuant to this act. b. The county clerk shall cause marginal notations to be made upon each filed document as follows: (1) upon each Notice of Unpaid Balance and Right to File Lien, the date an amendment to that Notice or discharge thereof, and related lien claim or amendment thereto is filed; (2) upon each lien claim, the date an amendment thereto is filed; and the date a discharge, subordination or release thereof is filed; and (3) upon the affected lien claim or amended lien claim, the date of the filing of the Notice of Lis Pendens pertaining to the real property subject to the lien claim. c. The failure of the clerk to cause a marginal notation to be made in accordance with subsection b. of this section shall not affect the validity, priority or enforceability of any document filed pursuant to this act. d. The county clerk shall provide and maintain an index book designated as the "Construction Lien Index Book," setting forth alphabetically, and arranged by owners' or community associations' names, and by claimants' names, each Notice of Unpaid Balance and Right to File Lien, Amended Notice of Unpaid Balance and Right to File Lien, lien claim, amended lien claim, discharge, subordination and release of a lien claim or Notice of Unpaid Balance and Right to File Lien. e. Each county clerk shall charge fees for the filing and marginal notation of the documents authorized to be filed by this act as set forth in N.J.S.22A:2-29. L.1993, c.318, s.13; amended 2010, c.119, s.10.
N.J. Stat. § 2B:21-4 — NJ Code / Title 2B / Chapter 21 / Section 21-4
Vacancies in grand jury
Status: in_force

A grand juror who becomes ill, dies or does not appear for service after having been sworn may be replaced at the direction of the Assignment Judge. The replacement grand juror shall be selected publicly and randomly and shall be sworn in the same manner as the grand juror being replaced. Source: 2A:73-2 L.1995,c.44,s.1.