N.J. Stat. § 2A:17-56.11 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 17 / Section 17-56.11
Notice to payor; binding
Status: in_force

5. a. An income withholding made under P.L.1981, c.417 (C.2A:17-56.8 et seq.) and provisions for health care coverage shall be binding upon the payor and successor payors immediately after service upon the payor by the Probation Division of a copy of the income withholding and an order for the provision of health care coverage, by regular mail. The payor is to pay the withheld amount to the Probation Division at the same time the obligor is paid. The payor shall implement withholding and the provisions for health care coverage no later than the first pay period that ends immediately after the date the notice was postmarked, except that the payor is not required to alter regular pay cycles to comply with the withholding. For each payment, other than payment received from the unemployment compensation fund, the payor may receive $1.00, which shall be deducted from the obligor's income in addition to the amount of the support order to compensate the payor for the administrative expense of processing the withholding. Notice to the payor shall include, but not be limited to, instructions for the provisions for health care coverage, the amount to be withheld from the obligor's income and a statement that the total amount withheld for support and other purposes may not be in excess of the maximum amount permitted under section 303 (b) of the federal Consumer Credit Protection Act (15 U.S.C.s.1673 (b)); that the payor shall send the amount to the Probation Division at the same time the obligor is paid, unless the Probation Division directs that payment be made to another individual or entity; that the payor may deduct and retain a fee of $1.00 in addition to the amount of the support order except when the payment is received from the unemployment compensation fund; that withholding is binding on the payor until further notice by the Probation Division; that, in accordance with section 6 of P.L.1981, c.417 (C.2A:17-56.12), the payor is subject to a fine and civil damages as determined by the court for discharging an obligor from employment, refusing to employ, or taking disciplinary action against an obligor subject to an income withholding because of the withholding or any obligation which it imposes upon the payor; that the payor is subject to a fine as determined by the court for failure to withhold support from the obligor's income or pay the withheld amount to the Probation Division; that if the payor fails to take appropriate action with regard to the provisions for health care coverage or withhold wages in accordance with the provisions of the notice, the payor is liable for any medical expenses incurred by the children subject to the provisions for health care coverage and any amount up to the accumulated amount the payor should have withheld from the obligor's income; that the withholding shall have priority over any other legal process under State law against the same income; that the payor may combine withheld amounts from the obligor's income in a single payment to the Probation Division and separately identify the portion of the single payment which is attributable to each obligor unless submitted pursuant to section 7 of P.L.1981, c.417 (C.2A:17-56.13) or through electronic funds transfer; that if there is more than one support order for withholding against a single obligor, the payor shall withhold the payments on a pro rata basis to fully comply with the support orders, to the extent that the total amount withheld does not exceed the limits imposed under section 303 (b) of the federal Consumer Credit Protection Act (15 U.S.C. s.1673 (b)); that the payor shall implement withholding no later than the first pay period that ends immediately after the date the notice was postmarked, except that the payor is not required to alter regular pay cycles to comply with the withholding; and that the payor shall notify the Probation Division promptly upon the termination of the obligor's employment benefits and provide the obligor's last known address and the name and address of the obligor's new payor, if known. A payor served with an income withholding notice shall be liable to the obligee for failure to deduct the amounts specified. The obligee or the Probation Division may commence a proceeding against the payor for accrued deductions, together with interest and reasonable attorney's fees. In accordance with section 314 of Pub.L.104-193, a payor who complies with an income withholding notice that is regular on its face shall be immune from civil liability for conduct in compliance with the notice. b. When a payor receives an income withholding notice issued by another state, the payor shall apply the income withholding law of the state in which the obligor's principal place of employment is located in determining: (1) the payor's fee for processing the income withholding; (2) the maximum amount permitted to be withheld from the obligor's income; (3) the time periods within which the payor must implement the income withholding order and forward the child support payment; (4) the priorities for withholding and allocating income withheld for multiple obligees; and (5) any withholding terms or conditions not specified in the support order or notice. c. If an obligor is injured and eligible for workers' compensation under chapter 15 of Title 34 of the Revised Statutes or other disability benefits, the payor shall forward a copy of the income withholding to the insurance carrier at the same time an obligor's claim for workers' compensation is submitted to the Division of Workers' Compensation in the Department of Labor. The income withholding shall be binding upon the insurance carrier and the insurance carrier shall implement the income withholding pursuant to the provisions of this section. d. The Probation Division shall use the National Medical Support Notice for medical support orders upon its adoption by federal regulation pursuant to the "Child Support Performance and Incentive Act of 1998," Pub.L.105-200. L.1981,c.417,s.5; amended 1985, c.278, s.5; 1989, c.215; 1990, c.92, s.3; 1995, c.58, s.3; 1998, c.1, s.22; 2000, c.81, s.2; 2001, c.188, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:44-164 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 44 / Section 44-164
Paramount claim of lien; surrender of right; exception
Status: in_force

The lien created by this article shall be paramount to the title, lien, interest or encumbrance of the owner, when the owner or his representative, if his interest is prior in time to that of the processor, shall have consented or authorized the acquiring of possession of the property by the processor. Such consent may be inferred from a course of business or dealings or otherwise. The paramount right of the processor shall not be surrendered or waived except by express written agreement between the parties involved.
L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:50-76 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 50 / Section 50-76
Written notice of eligibility to participate.
Status: in_force

3. a. A homeowner-borrower shall receive written notice from the residential mortgage lender of the option to participate in the Foreclosure Mediation Program in accordance with the court rules, procedures, and guidelines adopted by the Supreme Court at the time the homeowner-borrower receives a notice of intention to foreclose, pursuant to section 4 of P.L.1995, c.244 (C.2A:50-56). Upon the filing of a mortgage foreclosure complaint against an eligible property, the homeowner-borrower shall again receive written notice of the option to participate in the Foreclosure Mediation Program in accordance with the court rules, procedures, and guidelines adopted by the Supreme Court. b. The written notice required pursuant to this section shall be available in both English and Spanish, and shall alert the homeowner-borrower that: (1) pursuant to subsection b. of section 4 of P.L.2019, c.64 (C.2A:50-77), obtaining the assistance of a trained foreclosure prevention and default mitigation counselor is a prerequisite to participation in mediation; and (2) pursuant to subsection c. of section 4 of P.L.2019, c.64 (C.2A:50-77), the homeowner-borrower is not required to pay any fees in order to participate in mediation. L.2019, c.64, s.3; amended 2021, c.35.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:15-5.5 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 15 / Section 15-5.5
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this act: "Visibly intoxicated" means a state of intoxication accompanied by a perceptible act or series of actions which present clear signs of intoxication. "Social host" means a person who, by express or implied invitation, invites another person onto an unlicensed premises for purposes of hospitality and who is not the holder of a liquor license for the premises and is not required to hold a liquor license for the premises under Title 33 of the Revised Statutes, and who legally provides alcoholic beverages to another person who has attained the legal age to purchase and consume alcoholic beverages. "Vehicle" means a device primarily propelled by a motor that is used to transport a person or property. "Person" means a natural person, the estate of a natural person, an association of natural persons, or an association, trust company, partnership, corporation, organization, or the manager, agent, servant, officer or employee of any of them. L. 1987, c. 404, s. 1.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:53A-22 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 53A / Section 53A-22
Civil Rights Enforcement Fund established
Status: in_force

2. There shall be established in the State Treasury a separate, nonlapsing fund designated the Civil Rights Enforcement Fund. Amounts credited to the fund shall be used by the Attorney General for the payment of expenses and costs incurred by the Attorney General in enforcement of the laws of this State protecting civil rights, in the development and delivery of training for public employees, including law enforcement officers, responsible for enforcement of these laws and in the development and delivery of related public education programs. L.1993,c.137,s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:164-1 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 164 / Section 164-1
Clinics to study mental and physical conditions before sentence of convicted persons; organization; personnel; rules for conduct of; expenses
Status: in_force

2A:164-1. In order that judges conducting courts for the trial of criminal cases may have complete information for use in determining sentences to be imposed, there may be organized and operated in each county a clinic for the study of the mental and physical conditions of defendants to be sentenced and their environments. Each assignment judge of the Superior Court shall have authority to organize a clinic in the county or counties in which he presides. A clinic shall consist of any number of qualified persons, more than three, as shall seem proper to the assignment judge organizing the same, one of which number shall be the county probation officer, one a physician licensed to practice in this State and one a psychologist. Every clinic shall be conducted in accordance with rules prescribed by the courts which it shall serve and shall be operated without expense to the county in which it is organized unless the board of chosen freeholders thereof shall appropriate money to defray such expenses, which they are hereby authorized to do. L.1951 (1st SS), c.344; amended 1991,c.91,s.135.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:23A-5 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 23A / Section 23A-5
Complete authority of umpire; appeals
Status: in_force

a. Whenever an alternative resolution is properly demanded, the umpire designated therein shall have full jurisdiction to provide all relief and to determine all claims and disputes arising thereunder, including whether the particular issue or dispute is covered by the agreement for alternative resolution, and whether there was fraud in the inducement of the entire agreement which provides for alternative resolution; however, the umpire shall not have jurisdiction with regard to a claim that an alternative resolution clause was procured by fraud. Whenever possible, all requests for relief ancillary to the claims and disputes covered by the agreement for alternative resolution shall first be addressed to the umpire for determination. b. There shall be no review of any intermediate ruling or determination made by the umpire during the course of alternative resolution proceedings, except as provided in this act. An appeal from a final award decision by the umpire may be obtained only as provided in section 13 of this act. L. 1987, c. 54, s. 5.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:18-54 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 18 / Section 18-54
Notices and summons; substituted service; service by posting
Status: in_force

Where for any reason, any of the notices required by section 2A:18-53 of this title, cannot be served as provided in said section or a summons and complaint cannot be served as in other actions, such notices or summons and complaint may be served upon any person actually occupying the premises, either personally or by leaving same with a member of his family above the age of 14 years, or when admission to the premises is denied or the tenant or occupant and all members of his family above the age of 14 years are absent from the premises, or there is no person actually occupying them, the officer or other person may post or affix a copy of the same upon the door or other conspicuous part of such premises. Such posting shall be deemed to be lawful service.
L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:17-49 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 17 / Section 17-49
Deed to real estate sold under execution on death or disability of master of the superior court, sheriff or coroner
Status: in_force

If any master of the superior court or the sheriff or coroner of any county who has made or shall make sale of any real estate by virtue of an execution against the same shall abscond or depart from the state or be disqualified by law or shall die or have died, or in any way become incapable of making a deed or conveyance for the same, the court out of which such execution issued, upon satisfactory proof that such sale has been fairly and legally made, may appoint another master of the superior court or the then sheriff or coroner of the county, who shall have full power on tender of the purchase-money, or if the purchase-money or any part of it has been paid, then on proof of such payment and on tender of the residue if any there be, to execute and deliver to such purchaser or his legal representative a deed of the real estate so sold. The deed shall be as good and valid and have the same force and effect as if the master, sheriff or coroner who made such sale had executed and delivered a deed for the same in due form of law. The moneys received on such deed shall be paid to the person entitled thereto by law.
L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:19-35 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 19 / Section 19-35
Directions as to dividends
Status: in_force

The court may, in its discretion, upon application of the assignee, or of any person in interest, make directions with respect to any or all dividends, including the time when the same shall be made and the amount thereof.
L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:34-63 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 34 / Section 34-63
Taking testimony in another state.
Status: in_force

11. Taking Testimony in Another State. a. In addition to other procedures available to a party, a party to a child custody proceeding may offer testimony of witnesses who are located in another state, including testimony of the parties and the child, by deposition or other means allowable in this State for testimony taken in another state. The court on its own motion may order that the testimony of a person be taken in another state and may prescribe the manner in which and the terms upon which the testimony is taken. b. A court of this State may permit an individual residing in another state to be deposed or to testify by telephone, audiovisual means or other electronic means before a designated court or at another location in that state. A court of this State shall cooperate with courts of other states in designating an appropriate location for the deposition or testimony. c. Documentary evidence transmitted from another state to a court of this State by technological means that do not produce an original writing may not be excluded from evidence on an objection based on the means of transmission. L.2004,c.147,s.11.
N.J. Stat. § 2C:35B-15 — NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 35B / Section 35B-15
Stay of action pending criminal action
Status: in_force

15. On motion by a governmental agency involved in an investigation or prosecution involving a controlled dangerous substance, an action brought under this act shall be stayed until the completion of any underlying criminal investigation or prosecution. L.2001, c.114, s.15.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:44-45 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 44 / Section 44-45
Statement of charges; examination of records
Status: in_force

Any person, legally liable or against whom a claim is asserted for damages for injuries sustained, shall, upon written request, be furnished by any hospital or nursing home asserting a lien under this article with an itemized statement of the charges and services rendered therefor to date and shall be permitted to examine the records of the hospital or nursing home in reference to the treatment, care and maintenance of the injured person therein. Failure of the hospital or nursing home to provide such statement or permit such examination shall constitute a valid defense in an action brought to enforce a lien under this article. L.1951 (1st SS), c.344; amended by L.1970, c. 135, s. 6, eff. July 9, 1970.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:44-152 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 44 / Section 44-152
Service of notice of lien
Status: in_force

The lienor shall, within 10 days after filing the notice of lien, serve a copy thereof personally, or by mail, upon the person with whom the agreement for the purchase and erection of the monument or for the performance of labor thereon was made, and upon the owner of the lot upon which the monument is erected, if his name and residence can be ascertained.
L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:44-40 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 44 / Section 44-40
Accidents or injuries under workmen's compensation law excepted
Status: in_force

No hospital, nursing home, physician or dentist shall be entitled to a lien under this article where the person was injured as a result of an accident coming within the scope of any workmen's compensation law. L.1951 (1st SS), c.344; amended by L.1953, c. 163, p. 1413, s. 3; L.1970, c. 135, s. 2, eff. July 9, 1970.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:42-130 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 42 / Section 42-130
Receiver may borrow money, incur indebtedness.
Status: in_force

17. a. The receiver may borrow money and incur indebtedness in order to preserve, insure, manage, operate, repair, improve, or otherwise carry out its responsibilities under the terms of the receivership. b. With the approval of the court, after notice to the owner and all parties in interest, the receiver may secure the payment of any borrowing or indebtedness under subsection a. of this section by a lien or security interest in the building or other assets subject to the receivership. c. Where the borrowing or indebtedness is for the express purpose of making improvements to the building or other assets subject to the receivership, the court, after notice to the owner and all parties in interest, may authorize the receiver to grant a lien or security interest not in excess of the amount necessary for the improvements with priority over all other liens or mortgages, except for municipal liens. Prior to granting the receiver's lien priority over other liens or mortgages, the court shall find (1) that the receiver sought to obtain the necessary financing from the senior lienholder, which declined to provide such financing on reasonable terms; (2) that the receiver sought to obtain a voluntary subordination from the senior lienholder, which refused to provide such subordination; and (3) that lien priority is necessary in order to induce another lender to provide financing on reasonable terms. No lien authorized by the court shall take effect unless recorded in the recording office of the county in which the building is located. d. For the purposes of this section, the cost of improvements shall include reasonable non-construction costs such as architectural fees or building permit fees customarily included in the financing of the improvement or rehabilitation of residential property incurred by the receiver in connection with the improvements. L.2003,c.295,s.17.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:55-7 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 55 / Section 55-7
Settlement or compromise of claims against directors or sureties
Status: in_force

In any case where several trustees, managers or directors of any insolvent corporation are liable to an action for unlawfully making any dividend or dividing, withdrawing or reducing capital, or for any default, negligence or malfeasance in the discharge of their duties, and in any case where several sureties on any bond for the performance of any duty or employment are liable to an action for any default, negligence or malfeasance of their principal, the receiver or trustees, or such person, corporation or officer that may bring such action, may settle and compromise with, release and discharge any one or more of the parties so liable, but no compromise or settlement shall be made without the approval first had and obtained from the court by which such receiver or trustee was appointed. Such settlement, compromise, release or discharge shall not affect or constitute any defense to any such action or right of action against the other parties so liable, but in such case the recovery against those not so settled with and discharged, or any of them, shall not exceed the proportion to which they or he would have been bound according to the rules of equity if no such settlement and discharge had been made.
L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:156A-35 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 156A / Section 156A-35
Definitions relative to certain counter-terrorism investigations.
Status: in_force

1. a. For the purposes of this act: "Member of a New Jersey law enforcement agency" means any sworn or civilian employee of a law enforcement agency operating under the authority of the laws of the State of New Jersey; "Out-of-State law enforcement agency" means any law enforcement agency or officer operating under the authority of the laws of another State; "Out-of-State law enforcement agency" shall not include a federal law enforcement agency, or task force operating under the auspices of a federal law enforcement agency; "Law enforcement activity" means investigations, operations and intelligence gathering activity conducted by a law enforcement agency or officer; "law enforcement activity" shall not encompass non-investigatory conduct, including but not limited to participation in training classes or exercises, execution of child-support warrants, or transportation of incarcerated persons to and from this State; "Counter-terrorism activity" means any activity undertaken by a law enforcement agency to investigate, detect, deter, or prevent the crime of terrorism as defined under the "September 11th, 2001 Anti-Terrorism Act," P.L.2002, c.26 (C.2C:38-1 et seq.), or any other offense defined under chapter 38 of Title 2C of the New Jersey Statutes, or for an offense of a substantially similar nature committed in another jurisdiction, without regard to whether such crime is committed or intended to be committed in this State; "Counter-terrorism watch" means a counter terrorism entity within the New Jersey State Police Regional Operations Intelligence Center. b. Any local, municipal, or county law enforcement agency or officer shall promptly notify the county prosecutor, or the county prosecutor's designee, when a law enforcement officer learns of, or acquires knowledge of, an out-of-State law enforcement agency that intends to enter, or has entered, the borders which are under the jurisdiction of the State of New Jersey for the purpose of conducting law enforcement activities in this State. Notification required pursuant to this act shall include, but not be limited to: (1) the date and time that the out-of-State agency's activity is discovered; (2) the nature, purpose, and scope of the out-of-State law enforcement agency's activities in this State; (3) the out-of-State law enforcement agency's name and contact information; and (4) the name and contact information of the law enforcement agency operating in the State of New Jersey. The notification shall be given as soon as practicable, but in no event shall notification be provided later than 24 hours after learning of, or acquiring information concerning, the out-of-State agency's law enforcement activity in this State. c. All county prosecutors shall promptly notify the counter-terrorism watch within the New Jersey State Police when a law enforcement officer learns of, or acquires knowledge of, an out-of-State law enforcement agency that intends to enter, or has entered, the borders which are under the jurisdiction of this State for the purpose of conducting counter-terrorism activities in this State. Notifications shall be provided in a manner and within the time limitations set forth under subsection b. of this section. d. Upon receiving information that an out-of-State law enforcement agency intends to enter, or has entered, the borders which are under the jurisdiction of the State of New Jersey for the purpose of conducting counter-terrorism activities in this State, the counter-terrorism watch shall notify the Superintendent of State Police, or the Superintendent's designee, and the Director of the New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness. The counter-terrorism watch shall communicate such information provided by the county prosecutor to the designated staff of the joint terrorism task force within the New Jersey State Police. e. The Attorney General may promulgate rules and regulations, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), necessary to effectuate the purposes of this act. L.2013, c.156, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 2C:52-30 — NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 52 / Section 52-30
Disclosure of expungement order
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, any person who reveals to another the existence of an arrest, conviction or related legal proceeding with knowledge that the records and information pertaining thereto have been expunged or sealed is a disorderly person. Notwithstanding the provisions of section 2C:43-3, the maximum fine which can be imposed for violation of this section is $200.00. L.1979, c. 178, s. 137, eff. Sept. 1, 1979.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:17-30 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 17 / Section 17-30
Verdict of jury; effect
Status: in_force

The sheriff or other officer, upon complying with the judgment entered in the summary action, shall be protected from any action for taking and seizing or delivering such property claimed to the claimant.
L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:4-30.189 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 4 / Section 4-30.189
Registration of convention support order.
Status: in_force

66. Registration of Convention support order. a. Except as otherwise provided in this article, a party who is an individual or a support enforcement agency seeking recognition of a Convention support order shall register the order in this State as provided in Article 6. b. Notwithstanding section 27 and subsection a. of section 46 of this act, a request for registration of a Convention support order shall be accompanied by: (1) a complete text of the support order or an abstract or extract of the support order drawn up by the issuing foreign tribunal, which may be in the form recommended by the Hague Conference on Private International Law; (2) a record stating that the support order is enforceable in the issuing country; (3) if the respondent did not appear and was not represented in the proceedings in the issuing country, a record attesting, as appropriate, either that the respondent had proper notice of the proceedings and an opportunity to be heard or that the respondent had proper notice of the support order and an opportunity to be heard in a challenge or appeal on fact or law before a tribunal; (4) a record showing the amount of arrears, if any, and the date the amount was calculated; (5) a record showing a requirement for automatic adjustment of the amount of support, if any, and the information necessary to make the appropriate calculations; and (6) if necessary, a record showing the extent to which the applicant received free legal assistance in the issuing country. c. A request for registration of a Convention support order may seek recognition and partial enforcement of the order. d. A tribunal of this State may vacate the registration of a Convention support order without the filing of a contest under section 67 of this act only if, acting on its own motion, the tribunal finds that recognition and enforcement of the order would be manifestly incompatible with public policy. e. The tribunal shall promptly notify the parties of the registration or the order vacating the registration of a Convention support order. L.2016, c.1, s.66.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:14-23 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 14 / Section 14-23
Death of person liable
Status: in_force

If any person against whom there is any of the causes of action specified in sections 2A:14-1, 2A:14-2, 2A:14-4, 2A:14-5 and 2A:14-8 of this title, or if any surety against whom there is a cause of action specified in any of the sections of article 2 of this chapter, dies before the expiration of the time limited thereby, the space of 6 months next succeeding such death shall not be computed as a part of the period of time within which the action is required by the section to be commenced.
L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.
N.J. Stat. § 2B:23-12 — NJ Code / Title 2B / Chapter 23 / Section 23-12
Interest in action by or against county or municipality
Status: in_force

In an action in which a county or municipality is or may be a party or otherwise has an interest in the action, it shall not be a ground for challenge to the jury panel that the court officers, court employees or jurors, solely because they are inhabitants of the county or municipality, are interested in the action or are taxed in the county. Source: 2A:78-5 L.1995,c.44,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 2C:3-5 — NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 3 / Section 3-5
Use of force for the protection of other persons
Status: in_force

a. Subject to the provisions of this section and of section 2C:3-9, the use of force upon or toward the person of another is justifiable to protect a third person when: (1) The actor would be justified under section 2C:3-4 in using such force to protect himself against the injury he believes to be threatened to the person whom he seeks to protect; and (2) Under the circumstances as the actor reasonably believes them to be, the person whom he seeks to protect would be justified in using such protective force; and (3) The actor reasonably believes that his intervention is necessary for the protection of such other person. b. Notwithstanding subsection a. of this section: (1) When the actor would be obliged under section 2C:3-4 b. (2)(b) to retreat or take other action he is not obliged to do so before using force for the protection of another person, unless he knows that he can thereby secure the complete safety of such other person, and (2) When the person whom the actor seeks to protect would be obliged under section 2C:3-4 b. (2)(b) to retreat or take similar action if he knew that he could obtain complete safety by so doing, the actor is obliged to try to cause him to do so before using force in his protection if the actor knows that he can obtain complete safety in that way; and (3) Neither the actor nor the person whom he seeks to protect is obliged to retreat when in the other's dwelling to any greater extent than in his own. L.1978, c. 95, s. 2C:3-5, eff. Sept. 1, 1979.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:23A-9 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 23A / Section 23A-9
Umpires
Status: in_force

a. An alternative resolution proceeding shall be conducted by a single umpire unless otherwise expressly provided for in the agreement. If the agreement designates a person or persons, the person or persons named shall conduct the proceeding. If a method is provided in the agreement for appointing one or more umpires to conduct the alternative resolution proceeding, it shall be followed; but, if no method is provided, or if a method is provided and a party fails to avail himself of that method, or if for other reasons there is a lapse in the naming of an umpire or in filling a vacancy, the Superior Court shall in a summary action appoint the umpire. Any umpire so appointed shall serve with the same powers as if specifically designated. b. Unless otherwise provided for in the agreement, or set by the parties at the commencement of the proceeding, the court shall set the umpire's hourly fee. c. An umpire is not competent to testify in any subsequent proceeding arising out of or related to an alternative resolution proceeding in which the umpire served, except for an action brought against the umpire pursuant to subsection d. of this section. d. An umpire shall be immune from any claim for damages arising out of a proceeding in which the umpire served unless the award is overturned for the reasons set forth in paragraph (1) of subsection c. of section 13 of this act and there is a finding that the umpire participated in such wrongful conduct. Upon such a finding, a separate civil action or proceeding may be instituted against an umpire. e. A finding that an umpire participated in wrongful conduct proscribed in paragraph (1) of subsection c. of section 13 of this act which results in the award being overturned, shall not be admissible as evidence in any subsequent action against the umpire, nor shall it establish any fact as a claim of res judicata. The wrongful conduct shall be proved de novo in any subsequent action or proceeding where the issue arises. L. 1987, c. 54, s. 9.
N.J. Stat. § 2C:33-4 — NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 33 / Section 33-4
Harassment.
Status: in_force

2C:33-4. Harassment. Except as provided in subsection e., a person commits a petty disorderly persons offense if, with purpose to harass another, he: a. Makes, or causes to be made, one or more communications anonymously or at extremely inconvenient hours, or in offensively coarse language, or any other manner likely to cause annoyance or alarm; b. Subjects another to striking, kicking, shoving, or other offensive touching, or threatens to do so; or c. Engages in any other course of alarming conduct or of repeatedly committed acts with purpose to alarm or seriously annoy such other person. A communication under subsection a. may be deemed to have been made either at the place where it originated or at the place where it was received. d. (Deleted by amendment, P.L.2001, c.443). e. A person commits a crime of the fourth degree if, in committing an offense under this section, he was serving a term of imprisonment or was on parole or probation as the result of a conviction of any indictable offense under the laws of this State, any other state or the United States or he knowingly directs such action to a current or former judge that relates to the performance of the judge's public duties. L.1978, c.95; amended 1983, c.334; 1990, c.87, s.2; 1995, c.211, s.2; 1998, c.17, s.4; 2001, c.443, s.3; 2021, c.327, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 2C:43-2.4 — NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 43 / Section 43-2.4
Authority to impound motor vehicles.
Status: in_force

1. a. Any law enforcement agency is authorized to impound: (1) a motor vehicle in which a violation of subsection a., d., or f. of N.J.S.2C:39-5 was committed; (2) a motor vehicle in which possession of a handgun, rifle, or shotgun for an unlawful purpose in violation of N.J.S.2C:39-4 was committed; (3) a motor vehicle in which a violation of subsection b. or c. of N.J.S.2C:39-5 was committed in addition to the motor vehicle being used to commit a separate crime of the first, second, third, or fourth degree under Title 2C of the New Jersey Statutes; (4) a motor vehicle which was used in the commission of any offense under subsection b. of N.J.S.2C:34-1; and (5) a motor vehicle which was used in the commission of an offense under subsection a. of N.J.S.2C:35-10 or subsection a. of N.J.S.2C:35-5. For the purposes of this section, a motor vehicle includes an all-terrain vehicle and a dirt bike. An "all-terrain vehicle" means a motor vehicle, designed to travel over any terrain, of a type possessing between three and six non-highway tires, but shall not include golf carts. A "dirt bike" means a motor powered vehicle possessing two or more tires, designed to travel over any terrain and capable of traveling off paved roads, whether or not the vehicle is subject to registration with the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission. b. A law enforcement agency impounding a vehicle pursuant to this section is authorized to charge a reasonable administrative fee in addition to the fees charged for the towing and storage of the impounded vehicle. The law enforcement agency is further authorized to retain custody of the vehicle until the fees are paid. All administrative fees and towing and storage fees shall be imposed on the registered owner of the motor vehicle. The registered owner shall be entitled to a hearing, upon request. The administrative fees shall be collected by and paid to the municipality imposing the fees. The towing and storage fees shall be collected by and paid to the person or entity that tows and stores the impounded vehicle. c. The registered owner of the vehicle shall be provided notice of the impoundment and the right to request a hearing. d. If the owner-lessor or registered owner of an impounded vehicle fails to claim the impounded vehicle by midnight of the 90th day following the day on which the vehicle was impounded, that vehicle may be sold at auction; provided however, a vehicle shall not be sold until the lessee or registered owner has been convicted of the offense, or offenses pursuant to paragraph (3) of subsection a., for which the vehicle was impounded under subsection a. of this section. Property impounded under this section shall not be sold if the owner of the property establishes by a preponderance of the evidence that the owner was not involved in or aware of the unlawful activity and that the owner had done all that could reasonably be expected to prevent the proscribed use of the property by an agent. A person who uses or possesses property with the consent or knowledge of the owner is deemed to be the agent of the owner for purposes of this subsection. Notice of the sale shall be given by the impounding entity by certified mail to the owner of the vehicle, if the owner's name and address are known, and to the lienholder, if the lienholder's name and address are known, and by publication in a form prescribed by the chief administrator by one insertion, at least five days before the date of the sale, in one or more newspapers published in this State and circulating in the municipality in which the vehicle is impounded. At any time prior to the sale of an impounded vehicle, the owner or other person entitled to the vehicle may reclaim possession upon showing proof of registration and insurance and paying all costs associated with the impoundment, and reasonable towing and storage fees and administrative fees. The owner-lessor of an impounded vehicle shall be entitled to reclaim possession without payment or proof of insurance and the lessee shall be liable for all outstanding costs associated with the impoundment, towing, and storage of the vehicle and the administrative fees. e. Any proceeds obtained from the sale of a vehicle at public auction pursuant to subsection d. of this section in excess of the amount owed for the administrative fees, towing, and storage fees and any other costs associated with the impoundment of the vehicle shall be returned to the owner of that vehicle, if the owner's name and address are known. f. Nothing in this section shall be construed to in any way limit or abridge the authority provided by N.J.S.2C:64-1 et seq. or any other law regarding forfeiture. L.2013, c.110, s.1; amended 2018, c.65.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:44-29 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 44 / Section 44-29
Sale of motor vehicle by garage keeper.
Status: in_force

2A:44-29. If no proceedings are taken for the repossession of the motor vehicle or part thereof by the motor vehicle owner or person entitled to possession of the motor vehicle, such property so held by the garage keeper shall, after the expiration of not less than 30 days from the date of the detention, be sold at public auction, subject to any prior lien, title or interest held by virtue of a prior conditional sale or a prior chattel mortgage properly recorded. If an action has been brought under N.J.S.2A:44-26 and the court has ordered payment of money to the garage keeper, the garage keeper shall, upon payment to the garage keeper in cash or by certified or cashier's check of the amount ordered by the court, surrender the motor vehicle or part thereof immediately. If the amount in the court order has not been paid in accordance with this act within 15 days from the date of the order, the property held by the garage keeper may then be sold at public auction, subject to any prior lien, title or interest held by virtue of a prior conditional sale or a prior chattel mortgage properly recorded. L.1951 (1st SS), c.344; amended 1998, c.122, s.6.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:14-6 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 14 / Section 14-6
20 years; right of entry into real estate
Status: in_force

Every person having any right or title of entry into real estate shall make such entry within 20 years next after the accrual of such right or title of entry, or be barred therefrom thereafter.
L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.
N.J. Stat. § 2C:21-32 — NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 21 / Section 21-32
Short title; definitions relative to counterfeit marks; offenses.
Status: in_force

1. a. This act shall be known and may be cited as the "New Jersey Trademark Counterfeiting Act." b. As used in this act: (1) "Counterfeit mark" means a spurious mark that is identical with or substantially indistinguishable from a genuine mark that is registered on the principal register in the United States Patent and Trademark Office or registered in the New Jersey Secretary of State's office or a spurious mark that is identical with or substantially indistinguishable from the words, names, symbols, emblems, signs, insignias or any combination thereof, of the United States Olympic Committee or the International Olympic Committee; and that is used or is intended to be used on, or in conjunction with, goods or services for which the genuine mark is registered and in use. (2) "Retail value" means the counterfeiter's regular selling price for the item or service bearing or identified by the counterfeit mark. In the case of items bearing a counterfeit mark which are components of a finished product, the retail value shall be the counterfeiter's regular selling price of the finished product on or in which the component would be utilized. c. A person commits the offense of counterfeiting who, with the intent to deceive or defraud some other person, knowingly manufactures, uses, displays, advertises, distributes, offers for sale, sells, or possesses with intent to sell or distribute within, or in conjunction with commercial activities within New Jersey, any item, or services, bearing, or identified by, a counterfeit mark. A person who has in his possession or under his control more than 25 items bearing a counterfeit mark shall be presumed to have violated this section. d. (1) An offense set forth in this act shall be punishable as a crime of the fourth degree if: the offense involves fewer than 100 items bearing a counterfeit mark; the offense involves a total retail value of less than $1,000.00 for all items bearing, or services identified by, a counterfeit mark; or the offense involves a first conviction under this act. (2) An offense set forth in this act shall be punishable as a crime of the third degree if: the offense involves 100 or more but fewer than 1,000 items bearing a counterfeit mark; the offense involves a total retail value of $1,000.00 or more but less than $15,000.00 of all items bearing, or services identified by, a counterfeit mark; or the offense involves a second conviction under this act. (3) An offense set forth in this act shall be punishable as a crime of the second degree if: the offense involves 1,000 or more items bearing a counterfeit mark; the offense involves a total retail value of $15,000.00 or more of all items bearing, or services identified by a counterfeit mark; or the offense involves a third or subsequent conviction under this act. In addition, any person convicted under this act, notwithstanding the provisions of N.J.S.2C:43-3, shall be fined by the court an amount up to threefold the retail value of the items or services involved, providing that the fine imposed shall not exceed the following amounts: for a crime of the fourth degree, $100,000.00; for a crime of the third degree, $250,000.00; and for a crime of the second degree, $500,000.00. e. All items bearing a counterfeit mark, and all personal property, including but not limited to, any items, objects, tools, machines, equipment, instrumentalities or vehicles of any kind, employed or used in connection with a violation of this act, shall be subject to forfeiture in accordance with the procedures set forth in chapter 64 of Title 2C of the New Jersey Statutes. f. For purposes of this act: (1) the quantity or retail value of items or services shall include the aggregate quantity or retail value of all items bearing, or services identified by, every counterfeit mark the defendant manufactures, uses, displays, advertises, distributes, offers for sale, sells or possesses; (2) any State or federal certificate of registration of any intellectual property shall be prima facie evidence of the facts stated therein. g. Conviction for an offense under this act does not preclude the defendant's liability for the civil remedy available pursuant to section 2 of P.L.1987, c.454 (C.56:3-13.16). L.1997,c.57,s.1; amended 1999, c.313.
N.J. Stat. § 2B:1-14 — NJ Code / Title 2B / Chapter 1 / Section 1-14
Information about the expungement process, legal services programs.
Status: in_force

19. The Administrative Director of the Courts shall maintain and provide information to any person upon request about the expungement process and legal services programs Statewide and in each county which may be available to assist the person with an expedited expungement pursuant to section 5 of P.L.2019, c.269 (C.2C:52-5.1) or a "clean slate" expungement pursuant to section 7 of P.L.2019, c.269 (C.2C:52-5.3). L.2021, c.19, s.19.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:4-30.187 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 4 / Section 4-30.187
Initiation by the State IV-D agency of support proceeding under convention.
Status: in_force

64. Initiation by the State IV-D Agency of support proceeding under Convention. a. In a support proceeding under this article, the State IV-D Agency or its designee shall: (1) transmit and receive applications; and (2) initiate or facilitate the institution of a proceeding regarding an application in a tribunal of this State. b. The following support proceedings are available to an obligee under the Convention: (1) recognition or recognition and enforcement of a foreign support order; (2) enforcement of a support order issued or recognized in this State; (3) establishment of a support order if there is no existing order, including, if necessary, determination of parentage of a child; (4) establishment of a support order if recognition of a foreign support order is refused under paragraph (2), (4), or (9) of subsection b. of section 68 of this act; (5) modification of a support order of a tribunal of this State; and (6) modification of a support order of a tribunal of another state or a foreign country. c. The following support proceedings are available under the Convention to an obligor against which there is an existing support order: (1) recognition of an order suspending or limiting enforcement of an existing support order of a tribunal of this State; (2) modification of a support order of a tribunal of this State; and (3) modification of a support order of a tribunal of another state or a foreign country. d. A tribunal of this State may not require security, bond, or deposit, however described, to guarantee the payment of costs and expenses in proceedings under the Convention. L.2016, c.1, s.64.
N.J. Stat. § 2C:43-17 — NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 43 / Section 43-17
Effective date of rules; rules subject to cancellation by joint resolution
Status: in_force

The rule or rules so announced and delivered shall take effect on July 1 next following; provided, however, that all such rules shall remain subject to cancellation at any time up to such effective date by joint resolution to that effect adopted by the Senate and General Assembly and signed by the Governor. L.1978, c. 95, s. 2C:43-17, eff. Sept. 1, 1979.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:41A-1 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 41A / Section 41A-1
Interstate Compact on Interpleader
Status: in_force

The Governor is hereby authorized and directed to execute a compact in the following form on behalf of this State with any other State or States as defined in said compact when entered into in accordance with the terms of said compact by said other State or States and not disapproved by the Governor of this State under paragraph (c) of article 7 of such compact: Interstate Compact on Interpleader The contracting States solemnly agree: Article I--Purpose. The aims of this compact are to promote comity and judicial cooperation among the States party thereto; and to relieve from undue risk and uncertainty, a person who may be subject to double or multiple liability because of the existence of adverse claimants, 1 or more of whom in the absence of this compact may not be subject to the jurisdiction of the adjudicating court, when such person makes all reasonable efforts to secure judicial determination and discharge of his liability. Article II--Definitions. For the purpose of this compact the following definitions shall apply: (a) A State shall mean (1) a State of the United States or any territory or possession of the United States and the District of Columbia acting under Article 1, section 10, clause 3, of the Constitution of the United States in entering this compact with an American or a foreign jurisdiction, or (2) a State of the community of nations and any component governmental unit of such a State which under the laws thereof may validly become party to this compact. (b) A person shall include any entity capable of suing or being sued in the State in which the interpleader is pending. (c) Interpleader shall mean a judicial procedure by which 2 or more persons who have adverse claims against a third person may be required to litigate these claims in 1 proceeding. Article III--Service of Process. (a) Service of process sufficient to acquire personal jurisdiction may be made within a State party to this compact, by a person who institutes an interpleader proceeding or interpleader part of a proceeding in another State, party to this compact, provided that such service shall fulfill the requirements for service of process of the State in which the service is made and provided further that such service shall meet the minimum standards for service of the jurisdiction where the proceeding is pending. (b) No such service of process shall be valid unless either: (1) the subject matter of the proceeding is specific real property or tangible personal property situated within the State in which the proceeding is pending; or (2) 1 or more of the claimants shall be either a permanent resident or domiciliary of the State in which the proceeding is pending; or (3) a significant portion of the transaction out of which the proceeding shall have arisen shall have taken place in the State in which the proceeding is pending; or (4) 1 of the claimants shall have initiated the action. Article IV--Scope of Interpleader Unaffected. Nothing in this compact shall be construed to change any requirement or limitation on the scope of interpleader of the State in which the interpleader proceeding is pending except in relation to acquisition of personal jurisdiction. Article V--Finality of Judgment. No judgment obtained against any person in any proceeding to which he had become a party by reason of service of process effected pursuant to the provisions of this compact shall be subject to attack on the ground that the adjudicating court did not have personal jurisdiction over such person. Article VI--Enactment. (a) This compact shall enter into force and effect as to a State 1 year from the date it has taken whatever action may be necessary pursuant to its required processes to make this compact part of the laws of such State and the appropriate authority of such State shall have deposited a duly authenticated copy of its statute, proclamation, order, or similar official pronouncement having the force of law and embodying this compact as law with the appropriate officer or agency of each of the States party thereto. In the statute, proclamation, order or similar act by which a State adopts this compact, it shall specify the officer or agency with whom the documents referred to in this article shall be deposited. (b) Unless the statute, proclamation, order, or similar act by which a State adopts this compact shall specify otherwise, and name the States with which the State intends to compact, such adoption shall apply to all other States then party to or who may subsequently become party to this compact. In the event that a State shall enter this compact with some States but not with others, the deposit of documents required by paragraph (a) of this article shall be effected only with those States to which the adopting State specifies an intention to be bound. Article VII--Withdrawal. (a) This compact shall continue in force and remain binding on a party State until such State shall withdraw therefrom. To be valid and effective, any withdrawal must be preceded by a formal notice in writing of 1 year from the appropriate authority of that State. Such notice shall be communicated to the same officer or agency in each party State with which the notice of adoption was deposited pursuant to article 6 of this compact. In the event that a State wishes to withdraw with respect to 1 or more States, but wishes to remain a party to this compact with other States party thereto, its notice of withdrawal shall be communicated only to those States with respect to which withdrawal is contemplated. (b) Withdrawal shall not be effective as to service of process accomplished pursuant to this compact prior to the actual date of withdrawal. (c) Any State receiving a notice of adoption from another State may by action of its executive head within a year from the receipt of such notice in the manner provided for withdrawal in paragraph (a) of this article specify its intention not to be bound to the State depositing such notice and such adoption thereupon shall not be binding upon the State so acting. Article VIII--Severability and Construction. The provisions of this compact shall be severable and if any phrase, clause, sentence or provision of this compact is declared to be contrary to the constitution of any participating State, or in the case of a component governmental unit, to the constitution of the State of which it is a part, or the applicability thereof to any government, agency, person, or circumstance is held invalid, the validity of the remainder of this compact and the applicability thereof to any government, agency, person or circumstance shall not be affected thereby; provided that if this compact shall be held invalid or contrary to the constitution of any government participating therein the compact shall remain in full force and effect as to the remaining governments and in full force and effect as to the government affected to all severable matters. It is the intent that the provisions of this compact shall be reasonably and liberally construed. L.1957, c. 97, p. 187, s. 1, eff. June 21, 1957.
N.J. Stat. § 2C:12-13 — NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 12 / Section 12-13
Throwing bodily fluid at certain law enforcement officers deemed aggravated assault; grading, sentences.
Status: in_force

2. A person who throws a bodily fluid at a Department of Corrections employee; county correctional police officer; juvenile correctional police officer; State juvenile facility employee; juvenile detention staff member; probation officer; any sheriff, undersheriff, or sheriff's officer; any municipal, county, or State law enforcement officer; court services officer; a paid or volunteer firefighter; or a person engaged in emergency first-aid or medical services while in the performance of the person's duties or otherwise purposely subjects such employee or volunteer to contact with a bodily fluid commits an aggravated assault. It shall be a crime of the second degree if the victim suffers serious bodily injury. If the victim suffers bodily injury, it shall be a crime of the third degree. Otherwise, this shall be a crime of the fourth degree. A term of imprisonment imposed for this offense shall run consecutively to any term of imprisonment currently being served and to any other term imposed for another offense committed at the time of the assault. Any person charged with assault with a bodily fluid under this section shall have a blood sample drawn or other biological sample collected to test for communicable diseases at a clinical laboratory licensed by the Department of Health pursuant to the "New Jersey Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act," P.L.1975, c.166 (C.45:9-42.26 et seq.), upon consent given by the person charged or in compliance with a warrant issued by a judge of the Superior Court. The court shall issue a warrant upon finding there is probable cause to believe that the person's blood or other bodily fluid came into contact with a victim of the assault and the victim is at risk of transmission of a communicable disease. Upon application, a warrant shall be issued in accordance with the Rules of Court. Any affirmative result for a communicable disease shall be disclosed to the victim. Upon the issuance of a warrant, the blood sample or biological sample taken from a person charged under this section may not be used by law enforcement for any purpose other than to test for communicable diseases. A separate warrant shall be obtained before law enforcement may use the blood sample or biological sample for any other investigatory purpose. After completion of the testing, the blood sample or biological sample shall be destroyed. Nothing herein shall be deemed to preclude, if the evidence so warrants, an indictment and conviction for a violation or attempted violation of chapter 11 of Title 2C of the New Jersey Statutes or subsection b. of N.J.S.2C:12-1 or any other provision of the criminal laws. L.1997, c.182, s.2; amended 1999, c.429; 2003, c.283; 2019, c.219, s.4; 2024, c.94, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:19-27 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 19 / Section 19-27
Extending time for compliance with sections 2A:19-25 and 2A:19-26
Status: in_force

In case of failure to comply with the provisions of sections 2A:19-25 and 2A:19-26 of this title, the court may extend and fix the time of any of the duties of the assignee which he may have failed to perform.
L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.
N.J. Stat. § 2C:5-3 — NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 5 / Section 5-3
Incapacity, irresponsibility or immunity of party to conspiracy
Status: in_force

a. In general. Except as provided in subsection b. of this section, it is immaterial to the liability of a person who conspires with another to commit a crime that: (1) He or the person with whom he conspires does not occupy a particular position or have a particular characteristic which is an element of such crime, if he believes that one of them does; or (2) The person with whom he conspires is irresponsible or has an immunity to prosecution or conviction for the commission of the crime. b. Exceptions to subsection a.: Victims, behavior inevitably incident to the commission of the crime. It is a defense to a charge of conspiracy to commit a crime that if the object of the conspiracy were achieved, the person charged would not be guilty of a crime under the law defining the crime or as an accomplice under section 2C:2-6e. (1) or (2). L.1978, c. 95, s. 2C:5-3, eff. Sept. 1, 1979.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:156A-37 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 156A / Section 156A-37
Violation of notification requirement; injunction.
Status: in_force

3. Whenever, on the basis of available information, the Attorney General or a county prosecutor, or his designee finds that an out-of-State law enforcement agency as defined under section 1 of P.L.2013, c.156 (C.2A:156A-35) has violated the provisions of this act, by failing to adhere to the notification requirements pursuant to section 2 of P.L.2013, c.156 (C.2A:156A-36) or any rule or regulation adopted pursuant to this act, the Attorney General or a county prosecutor, or his designee, may seek and obtain in a summary proceeding in the Superior Court a temporary or permanent injunction prohibiting that out-of-State law enforcement agency from conducting counter-terrorism activity within the borders of this State. In such a proceeding, the court may enter such orders as is necessary to prevent the performance of counter-terrorism activity in violation of the reporting requirement under this act, or may require compliance with the reporting requirements provided under the provisions of this act. L.2013, c.155, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:14-27 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 14 / Section 14-27
Set-off
Status: in_force

The limitations provided by this chapter shall apply to the case of any debt or demand for liquidated damages alleged by way of set-off.
L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:44-55 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 44 / Section 44-55
Affidavit of claimant
Status: in_force

Any person claiming to be the owner of any lumber or craft found adrift and taken up and secured under this article, or his agent, shall, upon request verify his claim in writing under oath.
L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.
N.J. Stat. § 2B:12-9 — NJ Code / Title 2B / Chapter 12 / Section 12-9
Presiding judge of the municipal courts
Status: in_force

2B:12-9. Presiding judge of the municipal courts. If the Chief Justice designates a judge of the Superior Court or a judge of one of the municipal courts in a vicinage to serve as presiding judge of the municipal courts for that vicinage, that judge may exercise powers delegated by the Chief Justice or established by the Rules of Court. If the presiding judge is a municipal court judge, the presiding judge shall be paid by the State for the time devoted to duties as Presiding Judge, unless that judge is also assigned duties at the request of a county, in which case compensation, pension and other benefits shall be as determined by the Assignment Judge and the governing body of the county, with the approval of the Chief Justice. L.1993, c.119, s.1; amended 1996, c.95, s.8.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:123-23 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 123 / Section 123-23
Exemptions from application of act
Status: in_force

The provisions of this act shall not apply (a) to any common carrier, contract carrier or freight forwarder with respect to any tent or sleeping bag shipped or delivered for shipment in the ordinary course of its business; or (b) to any person manufacturing, delivering for shipment, shipping, selling or offering for sale or export any tent or sleeping bag from this State to any other state or foreign country, or (c) to any convertor, processor, or finisher in performing a contract or commission service for the account of a person subject to the provisions of this act; provided, however, that said convertor, processor, or finisher does not cause any tent or sleeping bag to become subject to this act contrary to the terms of the contract or commission service; or (d) to any tent or sleeping bag shipped or delivered for shipment into commerce for the purpose of finishing or processing to render the articles flame resistant under the provisions of this act or the rules and regulations promulgated pursuant thereto. L.1975, c. 286, s. 8, eff. Jan. 12, 1976.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:17-18 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 17 / Section 17-18
Proprietary rights and shares
Status: in_force

All proprieties, rights, share and shares of propriety and rights to unlocated lands shall be liable to levy and sale under an execution issued on a judgment for the payment of debt, damages and costs or sum of money thereby recovered, as other real estate is liable to be levied upon and sold, but no such rights or shares shall be levied upon and sold except by execution issued out of the superior court. If the rights or shares are within the western division, the writ shall be directed to the sheriff of Burlington county; if within the eastern division, to the sheriff of Middlesex county.
L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.
N.J. Stat. § 2B:13-15 — NJ Code / Title 2B / Chapter 13 / Section 13-15
Conduct of hearing
Status: in_force

2B:13-15. Conduct of Hearing. Hearings in the Small Claims Division shall be informal, and the judge may receive evidence as the judge deems appropriate for a determination of the case, except that all testimony shall be given under oath. A party may appear on the party's own behalf or by an attorney or by any other person as may be provided by the Rules of the Supreme Court. L.1993,c.74,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 2C:52-6 — NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 52 / Section 52-6
Arrests not resulting in conviction.
Status: in_force

2C:52-6. Arrests not resulting in conviction. a. When a person has been arrested or held to answer for a crime, disorderly persons offense, petty disorderly persons offense, or municipal ordinance violation under the laws of this State or of any governmental entity thereof and proceedings against the person were dismissed, the person was acquitted, or the person was discharged without a conviction or finding of guilt, the Superior Court shall, at the time of dismissal, acquittal, or discharge, or, in any case set forth in paragraph (1) of this subsection, order the expungement of all records and information relating to the arrest. (1) If proceedings took place in municipal court, the municipal court shall follow procedures developed by the Administrative Director of the Courts. (2) The provisions of N.J.S.2C:52-7 through N.J.S.2C:52-14 shall not apply to an expungement pursuant to this subsection. (3) An expungement under this subsection shall not be ordered where the dismissal, acquittal, or discharge resulted from a plea bargaining agreement involving the conviction of other charges. This bar, however, shall not apply once the conviction is itself expunged. (4) The court shall forward a copy of the expungement order to the county prosecutor. The county prosecutor shall promptly distribute copies of the expungement order to appropriate law enforcement agencies and correctional institutions who have custody and control of the records specified in the order so that they may comply with the requirements of N.J.S.2C:52-15. (5) An expungement related to a dismissal, acquittal, or discharge ordered pursuant to this subsection shall not bar any future expungement. (6) Where a dismissal of an offense is based on an eligible servicemember's successful participation in a Veterans Diversion Program pursuant to P.L.2017, c.42 (C.2C:43-23 et al.), the county prosecutor, on behalf of the eligible servicemember, may move before the court for the expungement of all records and information relating to the arrest and the diversion at the time of dismissal pursuant to this section. (7) Where a dismissal of an offense is based on an eligible person's successful participation in a Mental Health Diversion Program pursuant to P.L.2023, c.188 (C.2C:43-32 et al.), the eligible person may make a motion before the court for the expungement of all records and information relating to the arrest or charge and the diversion, at the time of dismissal pursuant to this section. b. When a person did not apply or a prosecutor did not move on behalf of an eligible servicemember for an expungement of an arrest not resulting in a conviction pursuant to subsection a. of this section, the person may at any time following the disposition of proceedings, present a duly verified petition as provided in N.J.S.2C:52-7 to the Superior Court in the county in which the person resides or the county in which the disposition occurred praying that records of such arrest and all records and information pertaining thereto be expunged. c. (1) Any person who has had charges dismissed against him pursuant to a program of supervisory treatment pursuant to N.J.S.2C:43-12, or conditional discharge pursuant to N.J.S.2C:36A-1, or conditional dismissal pursuant to P.L.2013, c.158 (C.2C:43-13.1 et al.), shall be barred from the relief provided in this section until six months after the entry of the order of dismissal. (2) A servicemember who has successfully participated in a Veterans Diversion Program pursuant to P.L.2017, c.42 (C.2C:43-23 et al.) may apply for expungement pursuant to this section at any time following the order of dismissal if an expungement was not granted at the time of dismissal. (3) An eligible person who has successfully participated in the Mental Health Diversion Program pursuant to P.L.2023, c.188 (C.2C:43-32 et al.), may apply for expungement pursuant to this section at any time following the order of dismissal if an expungement was not granted at the time of dismissal. d. Any person who has been arrested or held to answer for a crime shall be barred from the relief provided in this section where the dismissal, discharge, or acquittal resulted from a determination that the person was insane or lacked the mental capacity to commit the crime charged. amended 2013, c.158, s.13; 2015, c.261, s.4; 2017, c.42, s.7; 2019, c.269, s.4; 2023, c.188, s.9; 2023, c.260, s.7.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:10-3 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 10 / Section 10-3
Review of convictions for contempt in certain inferior courts
Status: in_force

2A:10-3. Every summary conviction and judgment, by the Superior Court in the law division or chancery division or by any inferior court except the municipal court, for a contempt, shall be reviewable by the appellate division of the Superior Court and all convictions and judgments for contempt by the municipal courts shall be reviewable by the Superior Court. Such review shall be both upon the law and the facts and the court shall give such judgment as it shall deem to be lawful and just under all the circumstances of the case and shall enforce the same as it shall order. L.1951 (1st SS), c.344; amended 1965,c.161; 1991,c.91,s.24.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:161A-8 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 161A / Section 161A-8
Regulations; confinement, bail schedule
Status: in_force

8. a. The Commissioner of the Department of Corrections, after consultation with the Attorney General, pursuant to authority granted in sections 6 and 10 of P.L.1976, c.98 (C.30:1B-6 and 30:1B-10) and this section shall promulgate regulations governing strip and body cavity searches of persons detained in municipal detention or adult county correctional facilities. These regulations shall give full recognition to the rights of persons confined granted under the constitutions of the United States and this State. b. The Attorney General shall issue guidelines or directives for police officers governing the release and confinement of persons who have been arrested for commission of an offense other than a crime and such guidelines governing the performance of strip and body cavity searches as he deems necessary to promote compliance with this act, the regulations promulgated by the Commissioner of the Department of Corrections, and with the constitutions of the United States and this State. The Attorney General may require law enforcement agencies to submit periodic reports providing data on all strip searches and body cavity searches conducted. c. The Administrative Office of the Courts shall promulgate a bail schedule for all offenses other than crimes, and bail for a person arrested or detained on a warrant may be fixed and accepted by the law enforcement officer in charge of the station house. L.1985,c.70,s.8; amended 1991,c.305,s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:15-73 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 15 / Section 15-73
Investment of moneys brought into Superior Court
Status: in_force

2A:15-73. The chief justice may cause any moneys brought into the Superior Court or remaining on deposit therein to be invested (a) in the bonds and other securities of the United States, (b) in interest-bearing bonds of such character and description as are or may be lawful investments for moneys deposited with savings banks of this State, (c) in bonds secured by mortgages which shall be a first lien upon improved real estate situate in this State worth at least double the amount loaned thereon, (d) in programs as approved by the State Investment Council which are managed by the Division of Investment and in the New Jersey Cash Management Fund established pursuant to section 1 of P.L.1977, c.281 (C.52:18A-90.4), or (e) in any combination thereof. For the purpose of making such investments, moneys remaining to the credit of different persons or causes may be commingled. The moneys so deposited or invested, and the securities in which the same may be invested, shall be from time to time accounted for, invested, transferred, reinvested, or otherwise disposed of, as the chief justice shall deem reasonable and proper; and the interest and income derived from such investments, after deducting expenses, losses and reserves for the protection thereof, shall be apportioned to the several parties entitled thereto at such rate as the chief justice shall from time to time determine. L.1951 (1st SS), c.344; amended 1997, c.206.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:160-17 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 160 / Section 160-17
Authority of officer making arrest; assistance given
Status: in_force

Every such peace officer or other person empowered to make the arrest, shall have the same authority, in arresting the accused, to command assistance therein, as peace officers have by law in the execution of any criminal process directed to them, with like penalties against those who refuse their assistance.
L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:48-8 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 48 / Section 48-8
Liability of municipality or county in damages; amount
Status: in_force

Any person who, by reason of the action of a collection of individuals--five or more in number--assembled for the unlawful purpose of offering violence to the person or property of any one supposed to have been guilty of the violation of a law, or for the purpose of exercising correctional powers or regulative powers over any person, by violence and without lawful authority, suffers material damage to his property or injury to his person, shall be entitled to recover his damages in an action brought for such purpose against the municipality in which such damage is suffered or injury inflicted, if the municipality has a paid police force, or, if not in such municipality, then, against the county in which such damage is suffered or injury inflicted, but not in excess of $5,000. Where the provisions of article 1 of this chapter are also applicable and allow a recovery for the damage to property, the person entitled to such damages may elect to maintain his action for damages to his property under either this article or under article 1 of this chapter, but he may not recover under both articles for the same damages to property.
L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.
N.J. Stat. § 2C:35-10b — NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 35 / Section 35-10b
Lawful operation of cannabis establishments, distributors, and delivery services.
Status: in_force

50. Lawful Operation of Cannabis Establishments, Distributors, and Delivery Services. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the following acts are not unlawful and shall not be a criminal offense or a basis for seizure or forfeiture of assets under N.J.S.2C:64-1 et seq. or other applicable law, provided the acts are undertaken by a person 21 years of age or older while acting within the scope of authority provided by a license, or are undertaken by a person 18 years of age or older while acting within the scope of authority as an employee of a licensed cannabis establishment, distributor, or delivery service, or provided by a cannabis handler certification issued pursuant P.L.2021, c.16 (C.24:6I-31 et al.) and are consistent with the relevant definitions set forth in section 3 of P.L.2021, c.16 (C.24:6I-33): a. manufacturing, possessing, or purchasing cannabis paraphernalia or the sale of cannabis paraphernalia to a person who is 21 years of age or older; b. possessing, displaying, transporting, or delivering cannabis items; purchasing cannabis items from a cannabis cultivator; purchasing cannabis items from a cannabis manufacturer or wholesaler; or selling cannabis items to consumers, if the person conducting the activities described in this subsection has obtained a current, valid license to operate as a cannabis retailer or is acting in his capacity as an owner, employee, or agent of a licensed cannabis retailer; c. cultivating, harvesting, packaging, transporting, displaying, or possessing cannabis; delivering or transferring cannabis items to a cannabis testing facility; selling cannabis items to a cannabis cultivator, a cannabis manufacturer, a cannabis wholesaler, or a cannabis retailer; or purchasing cannabis items from a cannabis cultivator, if the person conducting the activities described in this subsection has obtained a current, valid license to operate as a cannabis cultivator or is acting in his capacity as an owner, employee, or agent of a licensed cannabis cultivator; d. packaging, manufacturing, transporting, displaying, or possessing cannabis items; transporting or transferring cannabis items to a cannabis testing facility; selling cannabis items to a cannabis retailer or a cannabis manufacturer; purchasing cannabis items from a cannabis cultivator; or purchasing cannabis items from a cannabis manufacturer, if the person conducting the activities described in this subsection has obtained a current, valid license to operate as a cannabis manufacturer or is acting in his capacity as an owner, employee, or agent of a licensed cannabis manufacturer; e. possessing, cultivating, manufacturing, repackaging, storing, transporting, displaying, or transferring cannabis items if the person has obtained a current, valid license to operate a cannabis testing facility or is acting in his capacity as an owner, employee, or agent of a licensed cannabis testing facility; and f. leasing or otherwise allowing the use of property owned, occupied, or controlled by any person, corporation, or other entity for any of the activities conducted lawfully in accordance with subsections a. through e. of this section. L.2021, c.16, s.50.
N.J. Stat. § 2C:33-31 — NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 33 / Section 33-31
Crime of dogfighting, penalties; definitions.
Status: in_force

1. a. A person is guilty of dog fighting if that person knowingly: (1) keeps, uses, is connected with or interested in the management of, or receives money for the admission of a person to, a place kept or used for the purpose of fighting or baiting a dog; (2) owns, possesses, keeps, trains, promotes, purchases, breeds or sells a dog for the purpose of fighting or baiting that dog; (3) for amusement or gain, causes, allows, or permits the fighting or baiting of a dog; (4) permits or suffers a place owned or controlled by that person to be used for the purpose of fighting or baiting a dog; (5) is present and witnesses, pays admission to, encourages or assists in the fighting or baiting of a dog; (6) gambles on the outcome of a fight involving a dog ; or (7) owns, possesses, buys, sells, transfers, or manufactures dog fighting paraphernalia for the purpose of engaging in or otherwise promoting or facilitating the fighting or baiting of a dog. Dog fighting is a crime of the third degree. b. (1) In addition to any other penalty imposed, the court shall order: (a) the seizure and forfeiture of any dogs or other animals used for fighting or baiting, and may upon request of the prosecutor or on its own motion, order any person convicted of a violation under this section to forfeit possession of: (i) any other dogs or other animals in the person's custody or possession; and (ii) any other property involved in or related to a violation of this section; and (b) restitution, concerning the dogs or other animals seized and forfeited pursuant to subparagraph (a) of this paragraph, in the form of reimbursing any costs for all the animals' food, drink, shelter, or veterinary care or treatment, or other costs, incurred by any person, agency, entity, or organization, including but not limited to a county society for the prevention of cruelty to animals, any other recognized organization concerned with the prevention of cruelty to animals or the humane treatment and care of animals, a State or local governmental entity, or a kennel, shelter, pound, or other facility. (2) The court may prohibit any convicted person from having future possession or custody of any animal for any period of time the court deems reasonable, including a permanent prohibition. c. For the purposes of this section : "Dog fighting paraphernalia" means equipment, products, implements, and materials of any kind that are used, intended for use, or designed for use in the training, preparation, or conditioning of a dog for fighting, or in furtherance of dog fighting. "Bait" means to attack with violence, to provoke, or to harass a dog with one or more animals for the purpose of training the dog for, or to cause a dog to engage in, a fight with or among other dogs. d. In determining whether an object is dog fighting paraphernalia, a tryer of fact may consider: (1) the proximity of the object in time and space to any violation of this section; (2) direct or circumstantial evidence of the intent of the person to deliver the object to any person whom the person in possession of the object knows, or should reasonably know, intends to use the object to violate this section; (3) oral or written instructions concerning its use provided with, or found in the vicinity of, the object; (4) descriptive materials accompanying the object which explain or depict its use; and (5) any other relevant factors. L.2015, c.85, s.1; amended 2017, c.331, s.2; 2019, c.223, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 2C:40-12 — NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 40 / Section 40-12
Carbon monoxide limitations
Status: in_force

No portable, oil-burning heating device which, when operated according to the instructions that must accompany the heater as required by section 4 of this act, produces carbon monoxide at a rate that creates a hazard shall be sold, offered for sale, or used in this State. L.1983, c. 438, s. 7.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:49A-6 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 49A / Section 49A-6
Determination of amount to be paid
Status: in_force

6. a. If an amount contracted to be paid in a foreign money is measured by a specified amount of a different money, the amount to be paid is determined on the conversion date. b. If an amount contracted to be paid in a foreign money is to be measured by a different money at the rate of exchange prevailing on a date before default, that rate of exchange applies only to payments made within a reasonable time after default, not exceeding 30 days. Thereafter, conversion is made at the bank-offered spot rate on the conversion date. c. A monetary claim is neither usurious nor unconscionable because the agreement on which it is based provides that the amount of the debtor's obligation to be paid in the debtor's money, when received by the creditor, must equal a specified amount of the foreign money of the country of the creditor. If, because of unexcused delay in payment of a judgment or award, the amount received by the creditor does not equal the amount of the foreign money specified in the agreement, the court or arbitrator shall amend the judgment or award accordingly. L.1993,c.317,s.6.
N.J. Stat. § 2C:52-11 — NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 52 / Section 52-11
Order expungement where no objection prior to hearing
Status: in_force

If, prior to the hearing, there is no objection from those law enforcement agencies notified or from those offices or agencies which are required to be served under 2C:52-10, and no reason, as provided in section 2C:52-14, appears to the contrary, the court may, without a hearing, grant an order directing the clerk of the court and all relevant criminal justice and law enforcement agencies to expunge records of said disposition including evidence of arrest, detention, conviction and proceedings related thereto. L.1979, c. 178, s. 118, eff. Sept. 1, 1979.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:102-19 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 102 / Section 102-19
Funeral trust, insurance policy excluded from resource consideration in determining eligibility for certain benefits.
Status: in_force

1. An aged, blind or disabled applicant for, or recipient of, benefits under the Supplemental Security Income program established pursuant to Title XVI of the federal Social Security Act, Pub.L.92-603 (42 U.S.C. s.1381 et seq.), or an applicant for, or recipient of, benefits under the Medicaid program established pursuant to P.L.1968, c.413 (C.30:4D-1 et seq.), the Work First New Jersey program established pursuant to P.L.1997, c.38 (C.44:10-55 et seq.) or the "Work First New Jersey General Public Assistance Act," P.L.1947, c.156 (C.44:8-107 et seq.), or any successor program thereof, shall have excluded from resource consideration, in determining eligibility for benefits, any moneys of the applicant, applicant's spouse and any other member of his immediate family, as defined in N.J.A.C.10:71-4.4, in an irrevocable funeral trust or irrevocably assigned newly issued funeral insurance policy, as those terms are defined in section 19 of P.L.1993, c.147 (C.2A:102-18), that are equivalent to the fair market value of funeral and burial goods and services selected and contracted for that are intended for the use of the applicant, applicant's spouse and any other member of his immediate family. All income paid to the irrevocable funeral trust or any increase in the face value or death benefit attributable to the irrevocably assigned newly issued funeral insurance policy, shall inure to the value or benefit of the irrevocable funeral trust or irrevocably assigned newly issued funeral insurance policy and shall not be countable as income for continuing eligibility. L.1999,c.193,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:62A-35 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 62A / Section 62A-35
Immunity from liability for property damages for entering a motor vehicle to remove an unattended, unsupervised child.
Status: in_force

1. a. Notwithstanding any provisions of law to the contrary, a person shall not be liable for any property damages arising out of and in the course of forcibly entering a motor vehicle for the purpose of removing a child left unattended and unsupervised in the vehicle. The immunity granted pursuant to this subsection shall not apply to any person causing damage to a motor vehicle as a result of recklessness or willful misconduct. b. The provisions of subsection a. of this section shall apply if the person: (1) determines that the motor vehicle is locked or there is no reasonable method to remove a child from the vehicle; (2) has a reasonable good faith belief that forcible entry into the motor vehicle is necessary because the child is in imminent danger of death or serious bodily injury if not immediately removed from the vehicle; (3) contacts the local law enforcement agency, the fire department, emergency medical services personnel, or 9-1-1 emergency telephone service for assistance prior to forcibly entering the motor vehicle for purposes of removing the child; (4) places written notification on the motor vehicle's windshield with the person's contact information, reason why entry into the vehicle was made, the location of the child, and that law enforcement, the fire department, emergency medical services personnel, or 9-1-1 emergency telephone service has been contacted; (5) remains with the child in a safe location reasonably close to the motor vehicle until local law enforcement, the fire department, or emergency medical personnel arrives; (6) uses no more force than is necessary to enter and remove the child from the motor vehicle; and (7) attempts to render aid to the child in addition to the assistance authorized pursuant to this act. L.2017, c.373, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:42-10.7 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 42 / Section 42-10.7
Rent payments not to create new tenancy
Status: in_force

In no event shall any payment made by the tenant to the landlord for continued occupancy of any premises or unit, as provided in section 1 of this act, be deemed to create a new tenancy. L.1957, c. 110, p. 215, s. 2.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:4-30.140 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 4 / Section 4-30.140
Proceedings under act.
Status: in_force

17. Proceedings under act. a. Except as otherwise provided in this act, this article applies to all proceedings under this act. b. An individual petitioner or a support enforcement agency may initiate a proceeding authorized under this act by filing a petition in an initiating tribunal for forwarding to a responding tribunal or by filing a petition or a comparable pleading directly in a tribunal of another state or a foreign country which has or can obtain personal jurisdiction over the respondent. L.2016, c.1, s.17.
N.J. Stat. § 2B:21-7 — NJ Code / Title 2B / Chapter 21 / Section 21-7
Indictment
Status: in_force

2B:21-7. a. An indictment may be found only upon concurrence of 12 or more grand jurors who either were present during, or who have read or listened to the record of, all of the proceedings concerning the indictment and who have examined all exhibits presented with respect to the indictment. b. Whenever the indictment returned by the grand jury is against a police officer or other law enforcement officer for a person's death that occurred during an encounter with that officer acting in the officer's official capacity or while the decedent was in custody, pursuant to the investigation and indictment process set forth in paragraph (2) of subsection a. of section 11 of P.L.1970, c.74 (C.52:17B-107), the judge who impaneled the grand jury shall designate a county of venue other than the county in which the incident, resulting in the officer's indictment, occurred, for the purpose of trial of the indictment. Amended 2019, c.1, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:4A-39 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 4A / Section 4A-39
Right to counsel.
Status: in_force

20. a. A juvenile shall have the right, as provided by the Rules of Court, to be represented by counsel at every critical stage of a court proceeding. For the purposes of this act "critical stage of a court proceeding" shall include, but not be limited to: every court appearance by the juvenile, including all post dispositional appearances; and any interrogation, identification procedure, or other investigative activity involving the juvenile undertaken by law enforcement or prosecutorial personnel subsequent to the filing of the complaint. b. During every critical stage of a court proceeding in a delinquency case provided under subsection a. of this section, the waiving of any right afforded to a juvenile shall be accomplished in the following manner: (1) A juvenile who is found to have mental capacity may not waive any rights except in the presence of and after consultation with counsel, and unless a parent has first been afforded a reasonable opportunity to consult with the juvenile and the juvenile's counsel regarding this decision. The parent or guardian may not waive the rights of a juvenile found to have mental capacity. (2) Any such waiver shall be executed in writing or recorded. Before the court may accept a waiver, the court shall question the juvenile and the juvenile's counsel to determine if the juvenile is knowingly, willingly, and voluntarily waiving any right. If the court finds after questioning the juvenile that the waiver is not being made voluntarily and intelligently, the waiver shall be denied. (3) A juvenile who is found to lack mental capacity may not waive any right. A guardian ad litem shall be appointed for the juvenile who may waive rights after consultation with the juvenile and the juvenile's counsel. (4) Waivers shall be executed in the language regularly spoken by the juvenile. L.1982, c.77, s.20; amended 1995, c.280, s.6; 2013, c.103, s.1; 2023, c.257.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:4-30.164 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 4 / Section 4-30.164
Immunity from civil liability.
Status: in_force

41. Immunity from civil liability. An employer that complies with an income-withholding order issued in another state in accordance with this article is not subject to civil liability to an individual or agency with regard to the employer's withholding of child support from the obligor's income. L.2016, c.1, s.41.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:17-26 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 17 / Section 17-26
Claim and set-off of exemption when executions issue to several counties
Status: in_force

When several executions into different counties shall issue on the same judgment, the proceedings to set off the property under this article for the benefit of the family of the execution defendant shall be had in the county in which his family resides, and not in any other county, except for the deficiency of his personal property in the former county in order to make the amount reserved by law.
L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:61-1 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 61 / Section 61-1
Advertisements of sales; publication in newspapers; fees
Status: in_force

When any sheriff, coroner, master, executor, administrator, guardian, commissioner, auditor or other officer or person is authorized or required by any public statute or the direction of any court of competent jurisdiction in this State to make sales of real estate, he shall, unless otherwise specially directed or authorized by law, before making the sale, give notice of the time and place of the sale by public advertisement, signed by himself, and set up in the office of the sheriff of the county or counties where the real estate is located and at the premises to be sold, at least 3 weeks before the time appointed for the sale. The notice need not be set up at any other place. The notice of sale shall include either a diagram of the premises or a concise statement indicating the municipality, the tax lot and block and where appropriate, the street and street number, and the dimensions of the premises, as well as the number of feet to the nearest cross street. The notice of sale shall state that the diagram or concise description does not constitute a full legal description of the premises, and shall state where the full legal description can be found. Such officer or person shall also cause the notice to be published 4 times, at least once a week, during 4 consecutive weeks, in two newspapers, to be by him designated, (a) both printed and published in the county where the real estate to be sold is located, one of which shall be either a newspaper published at the county seat of the county or a newspaper published in the municipality in the county having the largest population according to the latest census, or (b) one printed and published in the county and one circulating in the county, if only one daily newspaper is printed and published in the county, or (c) one published at the county seat and one circulating in the county, if no daily newspaper is published in the county, or (d) both circulating in the county, if no newspapers are printed and published in the county. The first publication shall be at least 21 days prior and the last publication not more than 8 days prior to the time appointed for the sale of the real estate. Whenever, in the opinion of any such officer or person, the ends of justice shall require it, or the sale being conducted by him will be benefited thereby, the notice of sale may be published in three newspapers instead of two as required by the second paragraph of this section, if there be that number printed and published in the county where the real estate to be sold is located. The officer or person so advertising in the newspapers shall be entitled therefor, in addition to his other fees, to the sum of $1.50, except where it is otherwise specifically provided. L.1951 (1st SS), c.344; amended by L.1953, c. 209, p. 1565, s. 1; L.1957, c. 198, p. 703, s. 1, eff. Dec. 18, 1957; L.1968, c. 42, s. 1, eff. May 14, 1968; L.1979, c. 364, s. 1.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:12-5 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 12 / Section 12-5
Annual report
Status: in_force

The director shall submit annually as of August 31 to the Chief Justice, a report of the activities of the administrative office of the courts together with his recommendations. L.1951 (1st SS), c.344; amended by L.1978, c. 87, s. 1, eff. July 27, 1978.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:56-43 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 56 / Section 56-43
Final disposition of proceeds
Status: in_force

At such time as the share of real estate so sold would have become vested in fee simple absolute and the particular estate or estates therein would be determined, as aforesaid, if no such sale thereof had been made, the principal sum or mortgage representing such share in the real estate shall, under order and direction of the superior court, be paid or assigned to the persons, their heirs or assigns, who would have been entitled to the fee simple absolute in such share of real estate, unless said share shall have been theretofore already disposed of and paid by the order of the superior court.
L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.
N.J. Stat. § 2C:1-8 — NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 1 / Section 1-8
Method of prosecution when conduct constitutes more than one offense
Status: in_force

Method of Prosecution When Conduct Constitutes More Than One Offense. a. Prosecution for multiple offenses; limitation on convictions. When the same conduct of a defendant may establish the commission of more than one offense, the defendant may be prosecuted for each such offense. He may not, however, be convicted of more than one offense if: (1) One offense is included in the other, as defined in subsection d. of this section; (2) One offense consists only of a conspiracy or other form of preparation to commit the other; (3) Inconsistent findings of fact are required to establish the commission of the offenses; or (4) The offenses differ only in that one is defined to prohibit a designated kind of conduct generally and the other to prohibit a specific instance of such conduct. The provisions of this paragraph (4) of subsection a. of this section or any other provision of law notwithstanding, no State tax offense defined in Title 54 of the Revised Statutes or Title 54A of the New Jersey Statutes, as amended and supplemented, shall be construed to preclude a prosecution for any offense defined in this code. A determination barring multiple convictions shall be made by the court after verdict or finding of guilt. b. Limitation on separate trials for multiple offenses. Except as provided in subsection c. of this section, a defendant shall not be subject to separate trials for multiple criminal offenses based on the same conduct or arising from the same episode, if such offenses are known to the appropriate prosecuting officer at the time of the commencement of the first trial and are within the jurisdiction and venue of a single court. c. Authority of court to order separate trials. When a defendant is charged with two or more criminal offenses based on the same conduct or arising from the same episode, the court may order any such charges to be tried separately in accordance with the Rules of Court. d. Conviction of included offense permitted. A defendant may be convicted of an offense included in an offense charged whether or not the included offense is an indictable offense. An offense is so included when: (1) It is established by proof of the same or less than all the facts required to establish the commission of the offense charged; or (2) It consists of an attempt or conspiracy to commit the offense charged or to commit an offense otherwise included therein; or (3) It differs from the offense charged only in the respect that a less serious injury or risk of injury to the same person, property or public interest or a lesser kind of culpability suffices to establish its commission. e. Submission of included offense to jury. The court shall not charge the jury with respect to an included offense unless there is a rational basis for a verdict convicting the defendant of the included offense. L.1978, c.95; amended by L. 1979, c. 178, s. 6; 1981, c. 290, s. 2; 1987, c. 76, s. 30.
N.J. Stat. § 2C:12-10 — NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 12 / Section 12-10
Definitions; stalking designated a crime; degrees.
Status: in_force

1. a. As used in this act: (1) "Course of conduct" means repeatedly maintaining a visual or physical proximity to a person; directly, indirectly, or through third parties, by any action, method, device, or means, following, monitoring, observing, surveilling, threatening, or communicating to or about, a person, or interfering with a person's property; repeatedly committing harassment against a person; or repeatedly conveying, or causing to be conveyed, verbal or written threats or threats conveyed by any other means of communication or threats implied by conduct or a combination thereof directed at or toward a person. (2) "Repeatedly" means on two or more occasions. (3) "Emotional distress" means significant mental suffering or distress. (4) "Cause a reasonable person to fear" means to cause fear which a reasonable victim, similarly situated, would have under the circumstances. b. A person is guilty of stalking, a crime of the fourth degree, if he purposefully or knowingly engages in a course of conduct directed at a specific person that would cause a reasonable person to fear for his safety or the safety of a third person or suffer other emotional distress. c. A person is guilty of a crime of the third degree if he commits the crime of stalking in violation of an existing court order prohibiting the behavior. d. A person who commits a second or subsequent offense of stalking against the same victim is guilty of a crime of the third degree. e. A person is guilty of a crime of the third degree if he commits the crime of stalking while serving a term of imprisonment or while on parole or probation as the result of a conviction for any indictable offense under the laws of this State, any other state or the United States. f. This act shall not apply to conduct which occurs during organized group picketing. L.1992, c.209, s.1; amended 1996, c.39, s.1; 1998, c. 17, s.3; 1999, c.47, s.1; 2001, c.220, s.2; 2009, c.28.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:23C-6 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 23C / Section 23C-6
Exceptions to privilege.
Status: in_force

6. Exceptions to Privilege. a. There is no privilege under section 4 of P.L.2004, c.157 (C.2A:23C-4) for a mediation communication that is: (1) in an agreement evidenced by a record signed by all parties to the agreement; (2) made during a session of a mediation that is open, or is required by law to be open, to the public; (3) a threat or statement of a plan to inflict bodily injury or commit a crime; (4) intentionally used to plan a crime, attempt to commit a crime, or to conceal an ongoing crime or ongoing criminal activity; (5) sought or offered to prove or disprove a claim or complaint filed against a mediator arising out of a mediation; (6) except as otherwise provided in subsection c., sought or offered to prove or disprove a claim or complaint of professional misconduct or malpractice filed against a mediation party, nonparty participant, or representative of a party based on conduct occurring during a mediation; or (7) sought or offered to prove or disprove child abuse or neglect in a proceeding in which the Division of Child Protection and Permanency in the Department of Children and Families is a party, unless the Division of Child Protection and Permanency participates in the mediation. b. There is no privilege under section 4 of P.L.2004, c.157 (C.2A:23C-4) if a court, administrative agency, or arbitrator finds, after a hearing in camera, that the party seeking discovery or the proponent of the evidence has shown that the evidence is not otherwise available, that there is a need for the evidence that substantially outweighs the interest in protecting confidentiality, and that the mediation communication is sought or offered in: (1) a court proceeding involving a crime as defined in the "New Jersey Code of Criminal Justice," N.J.S.2C:1-1 et seq.; or (2) except as otherwise provided in subsection c., a proceeding to prove a claim to rescind or reform or a defense to avoid liability on a contract arising out of the mediation. c. A mediator may not be compelled to provide evidence of a mediation communication referred to in paragraph (6) of subsection a. or paragraph (2) of subsection b. d. If a mediation communication is not privileged under subsection a. or b., only the portion of the communication necessary for the application of the exception from nondisclosure may be admitted. Admission of evidence under subsection a. or b. does not render the evidence, or any other mediation communication, discoverable or admissible for any other purpose. L.2004, c.157, s.6; amended 2006, c.47, s.22; 2012, c.16, s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:53A-9 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 53A / Section 53A-9
Character of buildings used
Status: in_force

For the purposes of this act but not in limitation thereof, the buildings and places actually used for colleges, schools, academies, seminaries, historical societies, public libraries, religious worship, charitable or hospital purposes, the moral and mental improvement of men, women and children, nursing homes, rest homes, parish houses, auditoriums, houses of and for prayer and buildings and places, however named or designated, operated and maintained for equivalent uses, when so operated and maintained by any such nonprofit corporation, society or association, shall be deemed to be operated and maintained for a religious, charitable, educational or hospital purpose. L.1959, c. 90, p. 222, s. 3.
N.J. Stat. § 2C:18-2 — NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 18 / Section 18-2
Burglary.
Status: in_force

2C:18-2. Burglary. a. Burglary defined. A person is guilty of burglary if, with purpose to commit an offense therein or thereon, the person: (1) Enters a research facility, structure other than a residential dwelling, or a separately secured or occupied portion thereof unless the structure was at the time open to the public or the actor is licensed or privileged to enter; (2) Surreptitiously remains in a research facility, structure other than a residential dwelling, or a separately secured or occupied portion thereof knowing that the person is not licensed or privileged to do so; or (3) Trespasses in or upon utility company property where public notice prohibiting trespass is given by conspicuous posting, fencing, or other enclosure manifestly designed to exclude intruders. b. Grading. Burglary is a crime of the second degree if in the course of committing the offense, the actor: (1) Purposely, knowingly or recklessly inflicts, attempts to inflict or threatens to inflict bodily injury on anyone; or (2) Is armed with or displays what appear to be explosives or a deadly weapon. Otherwise burglary is a crime of the third degree. An act shall be deemed "in the course of committing" an offense if it occurs in an attempt to commit an offense or in immediate flight after the attempt or commission. amended 1980, c.112, s.2; 1981, c.290, s.18; 1995, c.20, s.3; 2009, c.283, s.2; 2024, c.83, s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:55-5 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 55 / Section 55-5
Defendant may bring money into court with costs, pending action; judgment of discharge
Status: in_force

If the defendant shall, at any time pending an action on any bond of the kind mentioned in section 2A:55-4 of this title, with a penalty, bring into the court where the action shall be pending, all the principal money and interest due on such bond, and all such costs as expended in an action upon such bond, the money so brought in shall be deemed and taken to be in full payment and satisfaction of such bond; and the court shall give judgment to discharge the defendant from the same accordingly.
L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:62A-3 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 62A / Section 62A-3
Treatment by medical personnel for dependency upon or illegal use of controlled dangerous substances or use of intoxicating vapor releasing chemical; immunity from liability
Status: in_force

Any fully licensed doctor of medicine or doctor of osteopathy, or registered nurse, and any resident or intern on the staff of a hospital, whether or not fully licensed, who in good faith treats or renders care to a person in an attempt to cure such person's dependency upon controlled dangerous substances as defined in P.L.1970, chapter 226, section 2 (C. 24:24-2) or to curtail such person's illegal use of controlled dangerous substances, or any chemical or chemical compound which releases vapor or fumes causing a condition of intoxication, inebriation, excitement, stupefication, or dulling of the brain or nervous system, including but not limited to glue containing a solvent having the property of releasing toxic vapors or fumes, as defined in P.L.1965 chapter 41, section 1 (C. 2A:170-25.9) shall not be liable for any civil damages as a result of any of his acts or omissions in rendering such care, provided the skill and care given is that ordinarily required and exercised by others in the profession. The grant of immunity provided for herein shall also extend to the administrative personnel including all members of the medical staff and board of directors of hospitals and clinics treating such persons. L.1971, c. 414, s. 1, eff. Jan. 20, 1972.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:15-57 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 15 / Section 15-57
Punishment for contempt
Status: in_force

Punishment for a contempt specified in section 2A:15-56 of this title may be by fine, not exceeding $100, or by imprisonment not exceeding 15 days, in the jail of the county where the court is sitting, or both, in the discretion of the court; provided, however, that this limitation shall not apply to any contempt conviction based on violations committed by a defendant subsequent to his initial conviction for violating any provision of the same injunction. Where a person is committed to jail, for the nonpayment of such a fine, he must be discharged at the expiration of 15 days; but where he is also committed for a definite time, the 15 days must be computed from the expiration of the definite time.
L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:4A-44.4 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 4A / Section 4A-44.4
Actions of prosecutor, Attorney General.
Status: in_force

7. Notwithstanding the provisions of any law to the contrary, upon receipt of notice from the Executive Director of the Youth Justice Commission that a juvenile is scheduled to be released from the custody of the Youth Justice Commission within 365 days based on the award of public health emergency credits pursuant to section 1 of P.L.2020, c.111 (C.30:4-123.100), the prosecutor or Attorney General, prior to the juvenile's scheduled release date, may: a. use any reasonable means available to notify any identifiable victim of the crime for which the juvenile is serving a sentence in a State correctional facility operated by the Youth Justice Commission of the juvenile's scheduled release date; b. notify the identifiable victim that the law prohibits the juvenile from having any contact with the victim unless a petition is filed with the court to dissolve the prohibition in accordance with the procedures established by the court; c. notify the victim of the duration of the prohibition against the juvenile having contact with the victim; d. notify the victim of the penalties imposed for the juvenile's violation of the prohibition against contact; e. provide information to the victim concerning how a petition may be filed with the court to dissolve the prohibition against the juvenile having contact with the victim; and f. provide information to the victim concerning the procedures for filing an application for a restraining order pursuant to the "Prevention of Domestic Violence Act of 1991," P.L.1991, c.261 (C.2C:25-17 et seq.), and resources for victims of domestic violence. L.2020, c.111, s.7; amended 2025, c.35, s.12.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:170-51.13 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 170 / Section 170-51.13
Provision of cannabis item to person under 21; violations, penalties.
Status: in_force

6. a. A person who is not otherwise subject to the penalty provisions for a licensed cannabis establishment, distributor, or delivery service, or agent or employee thereof, for selling or otherwise providing a cannabis item to a person under 21 years of age as set forth in section 64 of P.L.2021, c.16 (C.2C:35-10d), shall not, either directly or indirectly by an agent or employee, sell, offer for sale, distribute for commercial purpose or otherwise at no cost or minimal cost or with coupons or rebate offers, give, or furnish, any cannabis item as defined in section 3 of P.L.2021, c.16 (C.24:6I-33) to a person under 21 years of age. b. A person who violates the provisions of subsection a. of this section who actually sells or otherwise provides a cannabis item to a person under 21 years of age, shall be liable to a civil penalty of not less than $250 for the first violation, not less than $500 for the second violation, and shall be guilty of a petty disorderly persons offense for the third and each subsequent violation. The civil penalty shall be collected pursuant to the "Penalty Enforcement Law of 1999," P.L.1999, c.274 (C.2A:58-10 et seq.), in a summary proceeding before the municipal court having jurisdiction. An official authorized by the Cannabis Regulatory Commission established pursuant to section 31 of P.L.2019, c.153 (C.24:6I-24), or authorized by statute or ordinance to enforce the State or local health codes or a law enforcement officer having enforcement authority in that municipality may issue a summons for a violation of the provisions of subsection a. of this section, and, with respect to a civil penalty, may serve and execute all process with respect to the enforcement of this section consistent with the Rules of Court. A civil penalty recovered under the provisions of this subsection shall be recovered by and in the name of the State by the local health agency. The penalty shall be paid into the treasury of the municipality in which the violation occurred for the general uses of the municipality. c. The establishment of all of the following shall constitute a defense to any action brought pursuant to subsection a. of this section: (1) that the purchaser or the recipient of the cannabis item falsely represented, by producing a driver's license or non-driver identification card issued by the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission, a similar card issued pursuant to the laws of another state or the federal government of Canada, a photographic identification card issued by a county clerk, or other form of government-issued identification described in subparagraph (a) of paragraph (6) of subsection a. of section 18 of P.L.2021, c.16 (C.24:6I-35), that the purchaser or recipient was of legal age to make the purchase or receive the cannabis item; (2) that the appearance of the purchaser or recipient was such that an ordinary prudent person would believe the purchaser or recipient to be of legal age to make the purchase or receive the cannabis item; and (3) that the sale or distribution was made in good faith, relying upon the production of the identification set forth in paragraph (1) of this subsection, the appearance of the purchaser or recipient, and in the reasonable belief that the purchaser or recipient was of legal age to make the purchase or receive the sample. d. A civil penalty imposed pursuant to this section shall be in addition to any penalty that may be imposed pursuant to section 3 of P.L.1999, c.90 (C.2C:33-13.1). L.2021, c.25, s.6.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:157-10.7 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 157 / Section 157-10.7
Review by Superior Court.
Status: in_force

8. Any county investigator who has been tried and convicted of any charge or charges, and is employed by a prosecutor in a county where Title 11A (Civil Service) of the New Jersey Statutes is not in operation, may obtain a review thereof by the Superior Court. Such review shall be obtained by serving a written notice of an application therefor upon the party or board whose action is to be reviewed within 10 days after written notice to the investigator of the conviction. The party or board shall transmit to the court a copy of the record of such conviction, and of the charge or charges for which the applicant was tried. The court shall hear the cause de novo on the record below and may either affirm, reverse or modify such conviction. If the applicant was removed from his office, employment or position, the court may direct that he be restored to such office, employment or position, and to all his rights pertaining thereto, and may take such other order or judgement as the court deems proper. Either party may supplement the record with additional testimony subject to the rules of evidence. L.2003,c.173,s.8.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:23D-13 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 23D / Section 23D-13
Privileges.
Status: in_force

13. a. Subject to sections 14 and 15 of P.L.2014, c.50 (C.2A:23D-14 and C.2A:23D-15), a family collaborative law communication made by a party or any nonparty participant is privileged under subsection b. of this section, is not subject to discovery, and is not admissible in evidence. b. In a proceeding, and in addition to application of the lawyer-client privilege provided under the laws of this State, the following privileges apply: (1) A party may refuse to disclose, and may prevent the party's lawyer, or a nonparty participant, or any other person from disclosing, a family collaborative law communication. (2) A nonparty participant may refuse to disclose, and may prevent a party, a party's lawyer or any other person from disclosing, a family collaborative law communication of the nonparty participant. c. The privilege created by this section may be claimed by the party or nonparty participant in person, or if the party or nonparty participant is incapacitated or deceased, by his guardian or personal representative. Where a corporation or association or other legal entity is the nonparty participant claiming the privilege, and the corporation, association or other entity has been dissolved, the privilege may be claimed by its successors, assigns or trustees in dissolution. d. Evidence or information that is otherwise admissible, readily available from other sources, or subject to discovery does not become inadmissible or protected from discovery solely because of its disclosure or use in a family collaborative law process. L.2014, c.50, s.13.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:15-64 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 15 / Section 15-64
By whom taxed; clerk to sign bill of costs
Status: in_force

Costs shall be taxed by the clerks of the respective courts upon application of the party entitled thereto, or, where taxation is necessary and proper to enable any other party to proceed in the action, then upon his application; or they may be taxed by the court. The clerk when taxing the costs shall sign the bill of costs.
L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:18-77 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 18 / Section 18-77
Tenant's reimbursement for storage costs
Status: in_force

6. Upon removal of his property, a tenant shall reimburse the landlord for the reasonable cost of storage for the period the property was in the landlord's safekeeping, including the reasonable cost of removal of the property to a place of storage. A landlord shall not be entitled to reimbursement for storage and removal costs which are greater than the fair market value of such costs in the locale of the rental property. A landlord shall not be responsible for any loss to a tenant resulting from storage of property in compliance with this act unless the loss was caused by the landlord's deliberate or negligent act or omission. L.1999,c.340,s.6.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:50-12 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 50 / Section 50-12
Prior judgments by confession validated
Status: in_force

L.1911, c. 354, p. 740 (R.S. 2:65-8), entitled "A supplement to an act entitled "supplement to an act entitled "an act concerning proceedings on bonds and mortgages given for the same indebtedness and the foreclosure and sale of mortgaged premises thereunder" (which said act was approved March 12, 1880), and which supplement was approved May 28, 1907' " , approved May 2, 1911, saved from repeal. [This act is a validating act as to prior judgments by confession.]
L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.
N.J. Stat. § 2C:58-15 — NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 58 / Section 58-15
Minor's access to a loaded firearm; penalty, conditions
Status: in_force

1. a. A person who knows or reasonably should know that a minor is likely to gain access to a loaded firearm at a premises under the person's control commits a disorderly persons offense if a minor gains access to the firearm, unless the person: (1) Stores the firearm in a securely locked box or container; (2) Stores the firearm in a location which a reasonable person would believe to be secure; or (3) Secures the firearm with a trigger lock. b. This section shall not apply: (1) To activities authorized by section 14 of P.L.1979, c.179, (C.2C:58-6.1), concerning the lawful use of a firearm by a minor; or (2) Under circumstances where a minor obtained a firearm as a result of an unlawful entry by any person. c. As used in this act, "minor" means a person under the age of 16. L.1991,c.397,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:162-1 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 162 / Section 162-1
Record of recognizances in counties other than where taken; lien thereof
Status: in_force

When the real estate of the surety in a recognizance of bail is situate in a county other than the county where the recognizance is taken, the clerk of the court in which the bail is taken shall forthwith make and certify a copy of the recognizance and send the same to the county clerk or register of deeds of the county in which such real estate is situate, who shall record such certified copy in the same manner as if the recognizance had been taken in his county, and thereupon such recognizance shall constitute a lien upon such real estate and have the same force and effect as if taken in such county.
L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.
N.J. Stat. § 2C:3-10 — NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 3 / Section 3-10
Justification in property crimes
Status: in_force

Conduct involving the appropriation, seizure or destruction of, damage to, intrusion on, or interference with, property is justifiable under circumstances which would establish a defense of privilege in a civil action based thereon, unless: a. The code or the law defining the offense deals with the specific situation involved; or b. A legislative purpose to exclude the justification claimed otherwise plainly appears. L.1978, c. 95, s. 2C:3-10, eff. Sept. 1, 1979.
N.J. Stat. § 2C:1-12 — NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 1 / Section 1-12
Former prosecution before court lacking jurisdiction or when fraudulently procured by the defendant
Status: in_force

A prosecution is not a bar within the meaning of sections 2C:1-9, 10 and 11 under any of the following circumstances: a. The former prosecution was before a court which lacked jurisdiction over the defendant or the offense tried in that court; or b. The former prosecution was procured by the defendant without the knowledge of the appropriate prosecuting officer; or c. The former prosecution resulted in a judgment of conviction which was held invalid in a subsequent proceeding on a petition for post-conviction relief or similar process, except that any bar as to reprosecution for a greater inclusive offense created by section 2C:1-9a. shall apply. L.1978, c. 95, s. 2C:1-12, eff. Sept. 1, 1979.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:84A-39 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 84A / Section 84A-39
Reduction or elimination of time during which rules may be canceled by joint resolution
Status: in_force

By joint resolution adopted by the Senate and General Assembly and signed by the Governor with respect to a particular rule or rules therein specified, the period of time provided in section 36 during which the same may be canceled by joint resolution may be reduced or eliminated. L.1960, c. 52, p. 462, s. 39, eff. June 20, 1960.
N.J. Stat. § 2B:23-15 — NJ Code / Title 2B / Chapter 23 / Section 23-15
Time for making challenges
Status: in_force

a. Challenges to jurors may be made at any time before the juror is sworn to try the case. b. No challenge to a juror may be made after the juror is sworn to try the case unless: (1) the basis for the challenge could not reasonably have been known earlier to the person making the challenge; and (2) the challenge is based upon the juror's inability to render a fair and impartial verdict. Source: 2A:78-9 L.1995,c.44,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:15-53 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 15 / Section 15-53
Temporary or permanent injunctions in labor disputes; hearing and findings required; notice; duration of temporary restraining order; bond or undertaking
Status: in_force

No court of the state of New Jersey nor any judge or judges thereof shall issue a temporary or permanent injunction in any case involving or growing out of a labor dispute, as herein defined, except after hearing the testimony of witnesses in open court (with opportunity for cross-examination) in support of the allegations of a complaint made under oath, and testimony in opposition thereto, if offered, and except after findings of all the following facts by the court or judge or judges thereof: a. That unlawful acts have been committed and are likely to be continued unless restrained; b. That substantial and irreparable injury to plaintiff's property will follow unless the relief is granted; c. That as to each item of relief granted greater injury will be inflicted upon plaintiff by the denial thereof than will be inflicted upon defendants by the granting thereof; d. That plaintiff has no adequate remedy at law. Such hearing shall be held after due and personal notice thereof has been given, in such manner as the court shall direct, to all known persons against whom relief is sought; provided, however, that if a plaintiff shall also allege that unless a temporary restraining order shall be issued without notice, a substantial and irreparable injury to plaintiff's property will be unavoidable, then in that case a temporary restraining order may be issued; provided, the plaintiff presents oral testimony under oath sufficient to justify the court in issuing a temporary injunction upon a hearing after notice. Such temporary restraining order shall be effective for no longer than 5 days, and at the expiration of said 5 days shall become void. No temporary restraining order or interlocutory injunction or permanent injunction shall be allowed, except upon condition that plaintiff shall first file with the court a bond or undertaking, in favor of the person or persons enjoined or restrained, in an amount to be fixed by the court issuing the restraining order or injunction, sufficient to secure to the person or persons enjoined their court costs, attorney and counsel fees taxed against the plaintiff, in the event that the injunctive relief sought is subsequently denied by the court or in the event that the order or judgment granting such injunctive relief is thereafter reversed by an appellate court.
L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:44A-27 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 44A / Section 44A-27
Interest in residential property, priority to all subsequent liens
Status: in_force

27. The interests in real property set forth in section 21 of this act shall have priority to all subsequent liens under this act upon the land and upon the improvements thereon, except such as may be removable as between landlord and tenant, which may be sold and removed by virtue of any lien for the erection, construction or completion of the same, free from the prior encumbrances. L.1993,c.318,s.27.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:44-12 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 44 / Section 44-12
Disposition of proceeds of sale
Status: in_force

The proceeds of the sale shall be applied to the payment of the lien and the expenses of seizure, if any, and of such sale. The balance, if any remaining, shall be paid to the owner of such property. The balance, if not claimed by the owner within 60 days after the sale, shall be paid over to the municipality, in which the aircraft or part thereof is detained, for the support of the poor.
L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.
N.J. Stat. § 2C:7-23 — NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 7 / Section 7-23
Sex offender prohibited from participation in youth serving organization.
Status: in_force

2. a. Except as otherwise provided in subsection e. of this section, it shall be unlawful for an excluded sex offender to hold a position or otherwise participate, in a paid or unpaid capacity, in a youth serving organization. b. A person who violates subsection a. of this section is guilty of a crime of the third degree. c. A person who knowingly hires, engages or appoints an excluded sex offender to serve in a youth serving organization in violation of subsection a. of this section is guilty of a crime of the fourth degree. d. The provisions of this act shall not apply to participation by an excluded sex offender under 18 years of age in a youth serving organization which provides rehabilitative or other services to juvenile sex offenders. e. It shall not be a violation of subsection a. of this section for an excluded sex offender to serve in a youth serving organization if the excluded sex offender is under Parole Board supervision and the Parole Board has given express written permission for the excluded sex offender to hold a position or otherwise participate in that particular youth serving organization. f. Nothing herein shall be construed to authorize an excluded sex offender, as defined in section 1 of P.L.2009, c.139 (C.2C:7-22), to hold a position or otherwise participate, in a paid or unpaid capacity, in a youth serving organization or any other entity from which the excluded sex offender is otherwise statutorily disqualified. L.2009, c.139, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 2C:15-2 — NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 15 / Section 15-2
Carjacking defined
Status: in_force

1. a. Carjacking defined. A person is guilty of carjacking if in the course of committing an unlawful taking of a motor vehicle, as defined in R.S.39:1-1, or in an attempt to commit an unlawful taking of a motor vehicle he: (1) inflicts bodily injury or uses force upon an occupant or person in possession or control of a motor vehicle; (2) threatens an occupant or person in control with, or purposely or knowingly puts an occupant or person in control of the motor vehicle in fear of, immediate bodily injury; (3) commits or threatens immediately to commit any crime of the first or second degree; or (4) operates or causes said vehicle to be operated with the person who was in possession or control or was an occupant of the motor vehicle at the time of the taking remaining in the vehicle. An act shall be deemed to be "in the course of committing an unlawful taking of a motor vehicle" if it occurs during an attempt to commit the unlawful taking of a motor vehicle or during an immediate flight after the attempt or commission. b. Grading. Carjacking is a crime of the first degree and upon conviction thereof a person may, notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (1) of subsection a. of N.J.S.2C:43-6, be sentenced to an ordinary term of imprisonment between 10 and 30 years. A person convicted of carjacking shall be sentenced to a term of imprisonment and that term of imprisonment shall include the imposition of a minimum term of at least five years during which the defendant shall be ineligible for parole. L.1993,c.221.
N.J. Stat. § 2C:28-7 — NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 28 / Section 28-7
Tampering with public records or information
Status: in_force

2C:28-7. Tampering with public records or information. a. Offense defined. A person commits an offense if he: (1) Knowingly makes a false entry in, or false alteration of, any record, document or thing belonging to, or received or kept by, the government for information or record, or required by law to be kept by others for information of the government; (2) Makes, presents, offers for filing, or uses any record, document or thing knowing it to be false, and with purpose that it be taken as a genuine part of information or records referred to in paragraph (1); or (3) Purposely and unlawfully destroys, conceals, removes, mutilates, or otherwise impairs the verity or availability of any such record, document or thing. b. Grading. An offense under subsection a. is a disorderly persons offense unless the actor's purpose is to defraud or injure anyone, in which case the offense is a crime of the third degree. c. A person commits a crime of the fourth degree if he purposely and unlawfully alters, destroys, conceals, removes or disables any camera or other monitoring device including any videotape, film or other medium used to record sound or images that is installed in a patrol vehicle. L.1978, c.95; amended 2001, c.219.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:158-4 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 158 / Section 158-4
Exclusive jurisdiction of prosecutors over criminal business; exceptions
Status: in_force

The criminal business of the State shall be prosecuted by the Attorney General and the county prosecutors. L.1951 (1st SS), c.344; amended by L.1970, c. 74, s. 20, eff. May 21, 1970.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:39-4 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 39 / Section 39-4
Unlawful detainer defined
Status: in_force

If any tenant or other person in possession of any real property under a tenant, shall willfully and without force, hold over any such real property after demand and notice in writing given for the delivery of the possession thereof by a lessor or the person to whom the remainder or reversion of such real estate shall belong, such tenant or other person, so holding over, shall be guilty of an unlawful detainer.
L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.
N.J. Stat. § 2C:35-7 — NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 35 / Section 35-7
Distribution on or within 1,000 feet of school property.
Status: in_force

1. a. Any person who violates subsection a. of N.J.S.2C:35-5 by distributing, dispensing or possessing with intent to distribute a controlled dangerous substance or controlled substance analog while on any school property used for school purposes which is owned by or leased to any elementary or secondary school or school board, or within 1,000 feet of such school property or a school bus, or while on any school bus, is guilty of a crime of the third degree and shall, except as provided in N.J.S.2C:35-12, be sentenced by the court to a term of imprisonment. Where the violation involves less than one ounce of marijuana, the 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, or one year, whichever is greater, during which the defendant shall be ineligible for parole. In all other cases, the 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, or three years, whichever is greater, during which the defendant shall be ineligible for parole. Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection b. of N.J.S.2C:43-3, a fine of up to $150,000 may also be imposed upon any conviction for a violation of this section. b. (1) Notwithstanding the provisions of N.J.S.2C:35-12 or subsection a. of this section, the court may waive or reduce the minimum term of parole ineligibility required under subsection a. of this section or place the defendant on probation pursuant to paragraph (2) of subsection b. of N.J.S.2C:43-2. In making this determination, the court shall consider: (a) the extent of the defendant's prior criminal record and the seriousness of the offenses for which the defendant has been convicted; (b) the specific location of the present offense in relation to the school property, including distance from the school and the reasonable likelihood of exposing children to drug-related activities at that location; (c) whether school was in session at the time of the offense; and (d) whether children were present at or in the immediate vicinity of the location when the offense took place. (2) The court shall not waive or reduce the minimum term of parole ineligibility or sentence the defendant to probation if it finds that: (a) the offense took place while on any school property used for school purposes which is owned by or leased to any elementary or secondary school or school board, or while on any school bus; or (b) the defendant in the course of committing the offense used or threatened violence or was in possession of a firearm. If the court at sentencing elects not to impose a minimum term of imprisonment and parole ineligibility pursuant to this subsection, imposes a term of parole ineligibility less than the minimum term prescribed in subsection a. of this section, or places the defendant on probation for a violation of subsection a. of this section, the sentence shall not become final for 10 days in order to permit the prosecution to appeal the court's finding and the sentence imposed. The Attorney General shall develop guidelines to ensure the uniform exercise of discretion in making determinations regarding whether to appeal a decision to waive or reduce the minimum term of parole ineligibility or place the defendant on probation. Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to establish a basis for overcoming a presumption of imprisonment authorized or required by subsection d. of N.J.S.2C:44-1, or a basis for not imposing a term of imprisonment or term of parole ineligibility authorized or required to be imposed pursuant to subsection f. of N.J.S.2C:43-6 or upon conviction for a crime other than the offense set forth in this subsection. c. Notwithstanding the provisions of N.J.S.2C:1-8 or any other provisions of law, a conviction arising under this section shall not merge with a conviction for a violation of subsection a. of N.J.S.2C:35-5 (manufacturing, distributing or dispensing) or N.J.S.2C:35-6 (employing a juvenile in a drug distribution scheme). d. It shall be no defense to a prosecution for a violation of this section that the actor was unaware that the prohibited conduct took place while on or within 1,000 feet of any school property. Nor shall it be a defense to a prosecution under this section, or under any other provision of this title, that no juveniles were present on the school property at the time of the offense or that the school was not in session. e. It is an affirmative defense to prosecution for a violation of this section that the prohibited conduct took place entirely within a private residence, that no person 17 years of age or younger was present in such private residence at any time during the commission of the offense, and that the prohibited conduct did not involve distributing, dispensing or possessing with the intent to distribute or dispense any controlled dangerous substance or controlled substance analog for profit. The affirmative defense established in this section shall be proved by the defendant by a preponderance of the evidence. Nothing herein shall be construed to establish an affirmative defense with respect to a prosecution for an offense defined in any other section of this chapter. f. In a prosecution under this section, a map produced or reproduced by any municipal or county engineer for the purpose of depicting the location and boundaries of the area on or within 1,000 feet of any property used for school purposes which is owned by or leased to any elementary or secondary school or school board, or a true copy of such a map, shall, upon proper authentication, be admissible and shall constitute prima facie evidence of the location and boundaries of those areas, provided that the governing body of the municipality or county has adopted a resolution or ordinance approving the map as official finding and record of the location and boundaries of the area or areas on or within 1,000 feet of the school property. Any map approved pursuant to this section may be changed from time to time by the governing body of the municipality or county. The original of every map approved or revised pursuant to this section, or a true copy thereof, shall be filed with the clerk of the municipality or county, and shall be maintained as an official record of the municipality or county. Nothing in this section shall be construed to preclude the prosecution from introducing or relying upon any other evidence or testimony to establish any element of this offense; nor shall this section be construed to preclude the use or admissibility of any map or diagram other than one which has been approved by the governing body of a municipality or county, provided that the map or diagram is otherwise admissible pursuant to the Rules of Evidence. L.1987, c.101, s.1; amended 1988, c.44, s.3; 1997, c.181, s.5; 2009, c.192, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 2C:35-5.4 — NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 35 / Section 35-5.4
Short title.
Status: in_force

1. This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Drug Offender Restraining Order Act of 1999." L.1999,c.334,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:17-64 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 17 / Section 17-64
Order to debtor to pay in installments; modification
Status: in_force

2A:17-64. If it is made to appear that the judgment debtor is entitled to, or is in receipt of, an income or any property or money or things in action, or rights and credits, including such income as is derived from federal, state, county, municipal or other governmental sources, but not income or property as is recovered or exempt by law, the Superior Court may direct the judgment debtor to make payments at stated periods in installments, and upon such terms and conditions as the court may direct, out of the same, on account of the unsatisfied judgment. Application may be made at any time on behalf of the judgment creditor, his executor, administrator or assignee, or the judgment debtor, to modify the terms of such order, and the court may make such modification. L.1951 (1st SS), c.344; amended 1991,c.91,s.44.
N.J. Stat. § 2B:10A-2 — NJ Code / Title 2B / Chapter 10A / Section 10A-2
"Probation Officer Community Safety Unit"
Status: in_force

2. a. There shall be established within the Administrative Office of the Courts a "Probation Officer Community Safety Unit." The "Probation Officer Community Safety Unit" shall consist of no less than 200 probation officers, duly appointed pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.2A:168-5, who shall be authorized to carry a firearm provided the carrying is in accordance with the authority provided in paragraph (17) of subsection c. of N.J.S.2C:39-6 and such rules as are adopted by the Supreme Court regarding the carrying of a firearm by a probation officer. The probation officer shall undergo a course of law enforcement training as administered by the Police Training Commission which training shall be subject to and in accordance with rules adopted by the Supreme Court. A probation officer in the "Probation Officer Community Safety Unit" shall have the authority to arrest, detain and transport probationers and enforce the criminal laws of this State in accordance with such conditions and guidelines as set forth in rules adopted by the Supreme Court and shall be empowered to enforce warrants for the apprehension and arrest of probationers who violate the conditions of their probation sentence. b. A "Probation Officer Community Safety Unit" shall be assigned to every county and consist of no less than five probation officers. c. Prior to being permitted to carry a firearm, a probation officer assigned to the "Probation Officer Community Safety Unit" shall take and successfully complete a firearms training course administered by the Police Training Commission, pursuant to P.L.1961, c.56 (C.52:17B-66 et seq.), and shall annually qualify in the use of a revolver or similar weapon prior to being permitted to carry a firearm. L.2001,c.362,s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 2C:35-5.3a — NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 35 / Section 35-5.3a
Criminalization, degree of crime.
Status: in_force

2. a. It is a crime for any person knowingly or purposely to manufacture, distribute or dispense, or to possess or have under his control with intent to manufacture, distribute, or dispense substances containing: 4-methylmethcathinone (mephedrone, 4-MMC); 3,4-methylenedioxypyrovalerone (MDPV); 3,4-methylenedioxymethcathinone (methylone, MDMC), 4-methoxymethcathinone (methedrone, bk-PMMA, PMMC); 3-fluoromethcathinone (3-FMC); 4-fluoromethcathinone (flephedrone, 4-FMC); or alpha-pyrrolidinopentiophenone (alpha-PVP). b. A person who violates subsection a. of this section where the quantity involved is one ounce or more is guilty of a crime of the second degree. c. A person who violates subsection a. of this section where the quantity involved is less than one ounce is guilty of a crime of the third degree. L.2011, c.120, s.2; amended 2017, c.209, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:50-56.4 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 50 / Section 50-56.4
Certification of diligent inquiry.
Status: in_force

1. a. In addition to any other requirements under law, regulation or court rule, in all residential mortgage foreclosure actions, an attorney filing a foreclosure complaint shall include a certification of diligent inquiry. The certification of diligent inquiry shall certify: (1) that the attorney has communicated with an employee or employees of the plaintiff or of the plaintiff's mortgage loan servicer who: (a) personally reviewed the complaint and confirmed the accuracy of its content, based on business records kept in the regular course of business by the plaintiff or the plaintiff's mortgage loan servicer, and who, if employed by the plaintiff's mortgage loan servicer, identified the relationship between the mortgage loan servicer and the plaintiff; and (b) confirmed the authority of the mortgage loan servicer to act on behalf of the plaintiff; (2) the names and titles, and the responsibilities in those titles, of the plaintiff's or plaintiff's mortgage loan servicer's employees with whom the attorney communicated pursuant to paragraph (1) of this section and the date and mode of communication employed to contact them; (3) that the attorney has reviewed the facts of the case and that, based on the information received pursuant to this section and the attorney's review of the pertinent documents, to the best of the attorney's knowledge, information and belief there is a reasonable basis for the commencement of the action and that the plaintiff is currently the residential mortgage lender entitled to enforce rights under those documents; and (4) that the attorney is aware that the failure to comply with the provisions of this section may result in the penalties provided for in subsection b. of this section or, where the failure constitutes a violation of the Rules of Professional Conduct, may include sanctions imposed by the Supreme Court of New Jersey. b. If the court finds that the plaintiff has failed to comply with the provisions of subsection a. of this section, the court may dismiss the complaint or deny the accrual of any costs, attorney's fees and other fees relating to the mortgage debt. L. 2021, c.337.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:17-56.50 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 17 / Section 17-56.50
Annual report
Status: in_force

12. The Administrative Office of the Courts shall submit an annual report to the Governor and the Legislature regarding the number and type of licenses suspended or revoked in accordance with P.L.1996, c.7 (C.2A:17-56.40 et al.) and the total amount of child support collected due to P.L.1996, c.7 (C. 2A:17-56.40 et al.). L.1996,c.7,s.12.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:62-8 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 62 / Section 62-8
Persons under disability; relief from judgment.
Status: in_force

2A:62-8. If a defendant was, either at the time of the entry of a default against the defendant or at the time of the entry of the judgment, a minor or an incapacitated person, the defendant, or the defendant's heirs, may, unless the defendant was represented in the action by a guardian or a guardian ad litem, at any time within two years after the termination of the defendant's disability, appear in the action and apply for relief from the judgment. amended 2013, c.103, s.8.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:34-84 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 34 / Section 34-84
Hearing and order.
Status: in_force

32. Hearing and Order. a. Unless the court enters a temporary emergency order pursuant to section 16 of this act, upon a finding that a petitioner is entitled to the physical custody of the child immediately, the court shall order the child delivered to the petitioner unless the respondent establishes that: (1) the child custody determination has not been registered and confirmed under section 27 of this act, and that (a) the issuing court did not have jurisdiction under article 2 of this act; (b) the child custody determination for which enforcement is sought has been vacated, stayed or modified by a court of a state having jurisdiction to do so under article 2 of this act or federal law; or (c) the respondent was entitled to notice, but notice was not given in accordance with the standards of section 8 of this act in the proceedings before the court that issued the order for which enforcement is sought; or (2) the child custody determination for which enforcement is sought was registered and confirmed under section 27 of this act, but has been vacated, stayed or modified by a court of a state having jurisdiction to do so under article 2 of this act or federal law. b. The court shall award the fees, costs, and expenses authorized under section 34 of this act and may grant additional relief, including a request for the assistance of law enforcement officials, and set a further hearing to determine whether additional relief is appropriate. c. If a party called to testify refuses to answer on the ground that the testimony may be self-incriminating, the court may draw an adverse inference from the refusal. d. A privilege against disclosure of communications between spouses and a defense of immunity based on the relationship of husband and wife or parent and child may not be invoked in a proceeding under this article. L.2004,c.147,s.32.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:149-1 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 149 / Section 149-1
Unauthorized use of voting machine or electrical voting system for recording votes
Status: in_force

Any person who uses a voting machine or electrical voting system of any legislative or other public body of this state for the purpose of recording a vote or votes thereon or thereby upon any matter or question being considered or voted upon by the members of such legislative or public body, and who is not entitled to use the same for those purposes, is guilty of a misdemeanor.
L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:123-4 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 123 / Section 123-4
Short title
Status: in_force

This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Flammable Fabrics Act." L.1953, c. 267, p. 1788, s. 2, eff. Jan. 1, 1954.
N.J. Stat. § 2C:3-8 — NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 3 / Section 3-8
Use of force by persons with special responsibility for care, discipline or safety of others
Status: in_force

The use of force upon or toward the person of another is justifiable as permitted by law or as would be a defense in a civil action based thereon where the actor has been vested or entrusted with special responsibility for the care, supervision, discipline or safety of another or of others and the force is used for the purpose of and, subject to section 2C:3-9(b), to the extent necessary to further that responsibility, unless: a. The code or the law defining the offense deals with the specific situation involved; or b. A legislative purpose to exclude the justification claimed otherwise plainly appears; or c. Deadly force is used, in which case such force must be otherwise justifiable under the provisions of this chapter. L.1978, c. 95, s. 2C:3-8, eff. Sept. 1, 1979.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:53A-51 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 53A / Section 53A-51
Order, show cause.
Status: in_force

3. Order to Show Cause. Not later than 60 days after a party is served with a petition or complaint, crossclaim, counterclaim, third-party claim, or other pleading that asserts a cause of action to which this act applies or at a later time on a showing of good cause, the party may file an application for an order to show cause with the court to dismiss the cause of action or part of the cause of action. L.2023, c.155, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:15-9 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 15 / Section 15-9
Notice of foreclosure action
Status: in_force

In actions for the satisfaction or foreclosure of a duly recorded or registered mortgage or the foreclosure of a duly recorded certificate of tax sale, the notice of lis pendens shall, in addition to describing the affected real estate, specify the book and page of the record or registration of the mortgage or of the record of the certificate of tax sale, as the case may be. Such notice shall be filed, and the time of its filing and the time of the filing of the complaint with the name of the plaintiff and the first defendant named, shall, in lieu of any other indexing and recording, be noted in the margin of the record of the mortgage or of the record of the abstract thereof or in the margin of the record of the certificate of tax sale, as the case may be.
L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.
N.J. Stat. § 2C:17-7 — NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 17 / Section 17-7
Tampering, damage involving nuclear electric generating plant; crime of first degree.
Status: in_force

1. The provisions of N.J.S.2C:17-2 to the contrary notwithstanding, any person who purposely or knowingly damages or tampers with any machinery, device, or equipment at a nuclear electric generating plant with the purpose to cause or threaten to cause an unauthorized release of radiation commits a crime of the first degree, and may be sentenced to an extended term of imprisonment as set forth in paragraph (2) of subsection a. of N.J.S.2C:43-7, notwithstanding the provisions of N.J.S. 2C:44-3; provided, however, that if the defendant is not sentenced to an extended term of imprisonment, the defendant shall be sentenced to an ordinary term of imprisonment between 15 and 30 years. L.1983,c.480,s.1; amended 2002, c.26, s.13.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:44A-18 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 44A / Section 44A-18
Calculation of proportionate share under residential construction.
Status: in_force

18. This section shall solely apply to work, services, material or equipment furnished under a residential construction contract. If a lien attaches to an interest in real property, the lien claimant shall release a proportionate share of the interest in real property from the lien upon receipt of payment for that proportionate share. This proportionate share shall be calculated in the following manner: a. If there is a contract between the lien claimant and the owner or other writing signed by the parties which provides for an allocation by lot or tract, or otherwise, that allocation of the proportionate share shall be binding upon the lien claimant. Absent a contract between the lien claimant and the owner or other writing signed by the parties, any allocation made shall be proportionate to each lot if subdivision approval has been granted or to each tract if no subdivision approval is required or has been granted. b. If the work performed by the lien claimant was for a condominium in which a master deed is filed before the lien attaches, or for work performed for a cooperative in which a master declaration is filed before the lien attaches, then the proportionate share shall be allocated in an amount equal to the percentage of common elements attributable to each residential unit, subject to the limitations of subsections b. and c. of section 3 of P.L.1993, c.318 (C.2A:44A-3). c. If subsection a. or b. of this section does not apply, then the lien shall not be released as to any portion of the interest in real property. d. If a lien claimant receives payment of the proportionate share but refuses to discharge its lien claim, then upon application to a court having jurisdiction thereof, the court shall order the discharge of the lien claim to the extent of that proportionate share. The lien claimant shall be further subject to section 30 of P.L.1993, c.318 (C.2A:44A-30), and any amounts to be paid shall be paid from the amount due the claimant. L.1993, c.318, s.18; amended 2010, c.119, s.13.
N.J. Stat. § 2C:44-2 — NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 44 / Section 44-2
Criteria for Imposing Fines and Restitutions
Status: in_force

a. The court may sentence a defendant to pay a fine in addition to a sentence of imprisonment or probation if: (1) The defendant has derived a pecuniary gain from the offense or the court is of opinion that a fine is specially adapted to deterrence of the type of offense involved or to the correction of the offender; (2) The defendant is able, or given a fair opportunity to do so, will be able to pay the fine; and (3) The fine will not prevent the defendant from making restitution to the victim of the offense. b. The court shall sentence a defendant to pay restitution in addition to a sentence of imprisonment or probation that may be imposed if: (1) The victim, or in the case of a homicide, the nearest relative of the victim, suffered a loss; and (2) The defendant is able to pay or, given a fair opportunity, will be able to pay restitution. c. (1) In determining the amount and method of payment of a fine, the court shall take into account the financial resources of the defendant and the nature of the burden that its payment will impose. (2) In determining the amount and method of payment of restitution, the court shall take into account all financial resources of the defendant, including the defendant's likely future earnings, and shall set the amount of restitution so as to provide the victim with the fullest compensation for loss that is consistent with the defendant's ability to pay. The court shall not reduce a restitution award by any amount that the victim has received from the Violent Crimes Compensation Board, but shall order the defendant to pay any restitution ordered for a loss previously compensated by the Board to the Violent Crimes Compensation Board. If restitution to more than one person is set at the same time, the court shall set priorities of payment. d. Nonpayment. When a defendant is sentenced to pay a fine or make restitution, or both, the court shall not impose at the same time an alternative sentence to be served in the event that the fine or restitution is not paid. The response of the court to nonpayment shall be determined only after the fine or restitution has not been paid, as provided in section 2C:46-2. e. Whenever the maximum potential fine which may be imposed on a conviction for an offense defined in the "Comprehensive Drug Reform Act of 1986," N.J.S. 2C:35-1 et al. depends on the street value of the controlled dangerous substance or controlled substance analog involved and the court intends to impose a fine in excess of the maximum ordinary fine applicable to the offense for which defendant was convicted, and where the fine has not been agreed to pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.2C:35-12, the court at the time of sentence shall determine the street value at the time and place of the offense based on the amount and purity of the controlled dangerous substance or controlled substance analog involved. The sentencing court's finding as to the street value may be based on expert opinion in the form of live testimony or by affidavit, or by such other means as the court deems appropriate. The court's finding as to street value shall not be subject to modification by an appellate court except upon a showing that the finding was totally lacking in support on the record or was arbitrary or capricious. f. The ordering of restitution pursuant to this section shall not operate as a bar to the seeking of civil recovery by the victim based on the incident underlying the criminal conviction. Restitution ordered under this section is to be in addition to any civil remedy which a victim may possess, but any amount due the victim under any civil remedy shall be reduced by the amount ordered under this section to the extent necessary to avoid double compensation for the same loss, and the initial restitution judgment shall remain in full force and effect. L.1978, c.95; amended 1979,c.178,s.94; 1987,c.106,s.15; 1991,c.329,s.6.
N.J. Stat. § 2B:2A-1 — NJ Code / Title 2B / Chapter 2A / Section 2A-1
Definitions
Status: in_force

2B:2A-1. Definitions. As used in this chapter, "judge" means any judge of the Superior Court, the Tax Court or a municipal court. Source: C.2A:1B-1 (P.L.1970, c.151, s.1) L.1993,c.142,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:42A-5 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 42A / Section 42A-5
Damages for death or injury to person or property
Status: in_force

Nothing in this act shall create a duty of care or ground of liability for damages for the death or injury to person or property. L.1968, c. 73, s. 5, eff. July 1, 1968.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:17-56.7b — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 17 / Section 17-56.7b
Findings, declarations relative to child support reform.
Status: in_force

2. The Legislature finds and declares that: a. Title III of the federal "Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996," Pub.L.104-193, provides New Jersey with the authority and guidance to structure and administer an effective and efficient child support program that is accessible to all the citizens of this State needing its services; b. Work and the timely payment of child support promote the best interests of all families with children; c. The expeditious establishment of paternity and child support obligations is integral to the development of a safety net for participants in the Work First New Jersey program established pursuant to P.L.1997, c.38 (C.44:10-55 et seq.) and their children. With the implementation of the Work First New Jersey program and its time-limited benefits, the establishment of child support orders and the collection of child support are essential to the ability of families to achieve and maintain self-sufficiency; d. The early establishment of paternity and child support orders creates a basis for individual security and family stability, and fosters an understanding of personal responsibility in children and teenagers; e. The efficient establishment of paternity and support obligations, and the effective enforcement and collection of child support obligations pursuant to the provisions of Pub.L.104-193, will maximize the federal funding available to New Jersey for these services; and f. The provisions of this act incorporate and expand the fundamental concepts of P.L.1981, c.417 (C.2A:17-56.8 et seq.) and comply with the federal initiatives embodied in Pub.L.104-193. L.1998,c.1,s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:44-16 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 44 / Section 44-16
Sale of perishable property; notice.
Status: in_force

Where the unclaimed property is perishable and will depreciate in value by being longer kept, the same may be sold after 2 days, in which case notice shall be published at least once and posted at least 1 full day. In cases of urgency, such as shipments of milk or perishable fruit, the sale may be made at once to the best advantage at public or private sale without advertisement.
L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:44-19.4 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 44 / Section 44-19.4
Proceeds of sale; disposition
Status: in_force

Upon the completion of a sale pursuant to the provisions of this act, the proceeds thereof shall be used to pay the reasonable or agreed to charges for work, services, storage, materials or supplies, together with the expenses thereof, including the cost of notifying the customer of the sale, and the balance remaining, if any, shall be forwarded to the customer at the last known address together with a statement of the distribution of the proceeds of the sale. If the address of the customer is unknown, the balance remaining shall be held by the person performing or furnishing the work, services, storage, materials or supplies for a period of 6 months from the date of the disposition to be paid to the customer upon demand during this period of time. Upon the expiration of the aforesaid period of six months, amounts unclaimed shall be paid to the treasurer of the municipality in which the premises are located, for the use of the municipality. L.1983, c. 528, s. 4, eff. Jan. 17, 1984.
N.J. Stat. § 2B:23-9 — NJ Code / Title 2B / Chapter 23 / Section 23-9
Juries drawn from other counties
Status: in_force

a. When a court orders a trial by a jury drawn from outside the county in which the court is sitting, the order shall specify the number of jurors to be returned and shall be directed, and made returnable, to the sheriff of the county from which the jury is to be taken. The jurors shall be competent jurors in the county from which they are to be taken and shall be selected in the same manner as the general panel of jurors is selected. b. The county in which the trial will be held shall pay the expense of summoning and returning the jurors and of their attendance at the court. Source: 2A:76-1; 2A:76-2 L.1995,c.44,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:84A-22.17 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 84A / Section 84A-22.17
Trauma counseling for emergency services personnel.
Status: in_force

1. a. As used in this act: "Certified crisis assistance counselor" means a member of a law enforcement agency, emergency medical service unit, fire department or force, emergency communications provider, volunteer fire department, duly incorporated fire or first aid company, volunteer emergency, ambulance or rescue squad association or organization, an authorized representative of a collective bargaining unit or organization representing law enforcement officers or firefighters, or any private citizen designated by an emergency services provider to provide crisis assistance services who is certified by an entity designated by the Commissioner of Human Services to certify individuals to provide crisis assistance services. "Crisis assistance program" means a program established by an emergency services provider to provide crisis assistance services to employees and volunteers who, while providing emergency services, have been involved in incidents which may produce personal or job-related depression, anxiety, stress, or other psychological or emotional tensions, traumas, pressures, or disorders. Such incidents may include, but shall not be limited to: an event involving the firing of a weapon; significant or serious bodily injury; death; a terroristic act; a hostage situation; or personal injury. "Crisis assistance services" means consultations, counseling, debriefing, defusing, intervention services, prevention services, and referrals provided to emergency services personnel through a crisis assistance program. "Emergency services personnel" means a person who is employed as a law enforcement officer, emergency medical service technician, firefighter, emergency communications operator, or in some related occupation or profession, or who serves as a volunteer member of a fire department, duly incorporated fire or first aid company, volunteer emergency, ambulance or rescue squad association or organization and provides emergency services for a local governmental unit. "Emergency services provider" means a local law enforcement agency, emergency medical services unit, fire department or force, emergency communications provider, volunteer fire department, duly incorporated fire or first aid company, volunteer emergency, ambulance or rescue squad association or organization or company which provides emergency services. b. Except as otherwise provided in subsection c. of this act: (1) All information exchanged between a certified crisis assistance counselor and any emergency services personnel participating in a crisis assistance program shall be deemed confidential and shall not be disclosed to any other person; and (2) A certified crisis assistance counselor shall be privileged against examination as a witness in any civil or criminal proceeding, or in any administrative or arbitration proceeding, with regard to the exchange of information that occurred in a crisis assistance program. c. Nothing in this act shall be deemed to prohibit: (1) A professional exchange of information between certified crisis assistance counselors, counseling supervisors, and appropriately licensed or certified psychologists, social workers, or mental health professionals designated by, or contracted by, the emergency services provider for the exclusive purpose of providing for the care and treatment of any emergency services personnel who have been involved in incidents which produced personal or job-related depression, anxiety, stress, or other psychological or emotional tensions, traumas, pressures, or disorders; (2) An exchange of information concerning any threat or suggestion of suicide or physical harm; (3) An exchange of information relating to child abuse or elder abuse; or (4) An exchange of information relating to the commission of a crime. d. (1) An individual who provides crisis assistance services pursuant to this section shall: (a) be certified by an entity designated by the Commissioner of Human Services to certify individuals to provide crisis assistance services; and (b) provide documentation and annual proof of certification to each emergency services provider employing the services of the certified crisis assistance counselor. (2) An emergency services provider employing the services of a certified crisis assistance counselor shall maintain the documentation and proof of certification provided by the counselor pursuant to paragraph (1) of this subsection, which shall be made available to the commissioner upon request. e. If an emergency services provider employing the services of a certified crisis assistance counselor determines that the counselor has violated the requirements of this section, the provider shall promptly notify the entity that certified the counselor of the violation. A counselor who violates the requirements of this section shall be considered decertified and shall be ineligible to provide crisis assistance services as a certified crisis assistance counselor for a period of five years from the date of decertification. L.2013, c.233, s.1; amended 2019, c.492.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:17-24 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 17 / Section 17-24
Procedure after valuation; selection by execution defendant; sale of residue
Status: in_force

If the value of the property as found by the appraisement does not exceed $500, the sheriff or other officer shall allow the same to remain in the possession of the execution defendant for the use of himself and family. If the value exceeds $500, the execution defendant may select from the inventory articles to the amount of $500 to be reserved for the use of himself and his family, and shall annex to the inventory a written statement thereof, signed by himself. The residue of the property shall be sold by the sheriff or other officer under the execution or process in payment, or towards payment of such execution or process.
L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:18-61.3 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 18 / Section 18-61.3
Causes for eviction or nonrenewal of lease
Status: in_force

4. a. No landlord may evict or fail to renew any lease of any premises covered by section 2 of this act except for good cause as defined in section 2. b. A person who was a tenant of a landlord in premises covered by section 2 of P.L.1974, c.49 (C.2A:18-61.1) may not be removed by any order or judgment for possession from the premises by the owner's or landlord's successor in ownership or possession except: (1) For good cause in accordance with the requirements which apply to premises covered pursuant to P.L.1974, c.49 (C.2A:18-61.1 et al.); or (2) For proceedings in premises where federal law supersedes applicable State law governing removal of occupants; or (3) For proceedings where removal of occupants is sought by an authorized State or local agency pursuant to eminent domain or code or zoning enforcement laws and which comply with applicable relocation laws pursuant to the "Relocation Assistance Law of 1967," P.L.1967, c.79 (C.52:31B-1 et seq.), the "Relocation Assistance Act," P.L.1971, c.362 (C.20:4-1 et seq.) or section 3 of P.L.1993, c.342 (C.2A:18-61.1g). Where the owner's or landlord's successor in ownership or possession is not bound by the lease entered into with the former tenant and may offer a different lease to the former tenant, nothing in P.L.1986, c.138 shall limit that right. L.1974,c.49,s.4; amended 1986,c.138,s.7; 1993,c.342,s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:44-155 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 44 / Section 44-155
Proceeds of sale; disposition
Status: in_force

The lienor or officer shall, out of the proceeds of the sale, pay the expenses thereof, and the expenses of the removal of the monument from the cemetery, not exceeding $10 if a gravestone only is removed and $50 if any other monument is removed, and shall retain out of such proceeds the amount due upon the judgment recovered in the action to enforce the lien. The residue, if any, shall be forthwith paid to the judgment debtor.
L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.
N.J. Stat. § 2C:46-1.1 — NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 46 / Section 46-1.1
Computerized Collection Fund
Status: in_force

2. a. Transaction fees collected pursuant to paragraph (1) of subsection d. of N.J.S.2C:46-1 shall be deposited in the Courts Computerized Collection Fund, which is hereby established as a separate fund in the General Fund, to be administered by the Administrative Office of the Courts and dedicated to the development, establishment, operation and maintenance of a computerized system for use by the Administrative Office of the Courts in developing, implementing, operating and improving the judiciary's component of the uniform system for tracking and collecting assessments, restitutions, penalties, fees and fines imposed in accordance with the provisions of Title 2C of the New Jersey Statutes, as required by section 19 of P.L.1991, c.329 (C.52:4B-8.1). b. Transaction fees collected pursuant to paragraph (2) of subsection d. of N.J.S.2C:46-1 shall be deposited in the Corrections Computerized Collection Fund, which is hereby established as a separate fund in the General Fund, to be administered by the Department of Corrections and dedicated to the development, establishment, operation and maintenance of a computerized system for use by the Department of Corrections in developing, implementing, operating and improving the Department's component of the uniform system for tracking and collecting assessments, restitutions, penalties, fees and fines imposed in accordance with the provisions of Title 2C of the New Jersey Statutes, as required by section 19 of P.L.1991, c.329 (C.52:4B-8.1). L.1992,c.169,s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 2C:58-30 — NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 58 / Section 58-30
Electronic central registry.
Status: in_force

11. a. The Administrative Office of the Courts shall include all persons who have had a final extreme risk protective order entered against them pursuant to section 5 of P.L.2018, c.35 (C.2C:58-24), and all persons who have been charged with a violation of a temporary or final extreme risk protective order issued pursuant to section 4 or 5 of P.L.2018, c.35 (C.2C:58-24 or C.2C:58-25), in an electronic central registry created and maintained by the Administrative Office of the Courts. All records made pursuant to this section shall be kept confidential and shall be released only to a police or other law enforcement agency investigating a report of a crime, offense, or act of domestic violence, or conducting a background investigation involving a person's application for a firearms purchaser identification card or permit to purchase a handgun or employment as a police or law enforcement officer, or for any other purpose authorized by law or the Supreme Court of the State of New Jersey. A respondent's information, other than information related to a violation of a temporary or final order issued pursuant to section 4 or 5 of P.L.2018, c.35 (C.2C:58-24 or C.2C:58-25), shall be removed from the registry upon the termination of the extreme risk protective order. b. Any person who disseminates or discloses a record or report of the central registry for a purpose other than the purposes authorized in this section or as otherwise authorized by law or the Supreme Court of the State of New Jersey is guilty of a crime of the fourth degree. L.2018, c.35, s.11.
N.J. Stat. § 2C:58-28 — NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 58 / Section 58-28
Destruction of firearms permitted.
Status: in_force

9. A law enforcement agency holding any firearm or ammunition surrendered pursuant to P.L.2018, c.35 (C.2C:58-20 et al.) for more than one year after the termination of the extreme risk protective order may destroy the firearm or ammunition in accordance with the policies and procedures of the agency for destruction of firearms or ammunition. L.2018, c.35, s.9.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:23E-8 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 23E / Section 23E-8
Enforcement of arbitral awards issued by center.
Status: in_force

8. a. Arbitral awards issued pursuant to this act by a center shall be enforced by any court of competent jurisdiction as permitted by law and consistent with the Federal Arbitration Act (9 U.S.C. s.1 et seq.), and the enforcement provisions of the Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards, as implemented by the Federal Arbitration Act, except as provided in subsection b. of this section. b. If the parties specifically submit to jurisdiction under this act pursuant to section 4 of this act, the center may require those parties residing in countries not signatories to the Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards, as implemented by the Federal Arbitration Act, and not having sufficient assets otherwise within the jurisdiction of the courts of this State, to post any bonds or other security as the center shall deem appropriate to assure reasonable likelihood of enforcement of any award or other relief ultimately ordered by the center in the proceeding. L.2017, c.1, s.8.
N.J. Stat. § 2C:40-6 — NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 40 / Section 40-6
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this act: a. "Portable, oil-burning heating device" means any self-contained, self-supporting, oil-fueled heater not connected to a flue, equipped with an integral reservoir, and designed to be carried from one location to another. b. "Oil" means any liquid fuel with a flash point of greater than 100 degrees Fahrenheit, including but not limited to kerosene. L.1983, c. 438, s. 1.
N.J. Stat. § 2C:37-1 — NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 37 / Section 37-1
Definitions
Status: in_force

2C:37-1. The following definitions apply to this chapter and to chapter 64: a. "Contest of chance" means any contest, game, pool, gaming scheme, or gaming device in which the outcome depends in a material degree upon an element of chance, notwithstanding that skill of the contestants or some other persons may also be a factor therein. b. "Gambling" means staking or risking something of value upon the outcome of a contest of chance or a future contingent event not under the actor's control or influence, upon an agreement or understanding that the actor will receive something of value in the event of a certain outcome, or buying, selling, or trading something of value upon an agreement or understanding that the actor will receive something of value in the event of a certain outcome in a contest of chance. For purposes of this subsection, a contest of chance or a future contingent event not under the actor’s control or influence shall include, but need not be limited to, a sports event on which a wager may be placed with a sports wagering licensee pursuant to P.L.2018, c.33 (C.5:12A-10 et al.). c. "Player" means a person who engages in any form of gambling solely as a contestant or bettor, without receiving or becoming entitled to receive any profit therefrom other than personal gambling winnings, and without otherwise rendering any material assistance to the establishment, conduct, or operation of the particular gambling activity. A person who gambles at a social game of chance on equal terms with the other participants therein does not thereby render material assistance to the establishment, conduct, or operation of such game if he performs, without fee or remuneration, acts directed toward the arrangement or facilitation of the game, such as inviting persons to play, permitting the use of premises therefor or supplying cards or other equipment used therein. A person who engages in "bookmaking" as defined in this section is not a "player." d. "Something of value" means any money or property, any token, object or article exchangeable for money or property, or any form of credit or promise directly or indirectly contemplating transfer of money or property or of any interest therein, or involving extension of a service, entertainment, or a privilege of playing at a game or scheme without charge. This definition, however, does not include any form of promise involving extension of a privilege of playing at a game without charge on a mechanical or electronic amusement device, other than a slot machine as an award for the attainment of a certain score on that device. e. "Gambling device" means any device, machine, paraphernalia, or equipment which is used or usable in the playing phases of any gambling activity, whether such activity consists of gambling between persons or gambling by a person involving the playing of a machine. Notwithstanding the foregoing, lottery tickets, policy slips, and other items used in the playing phases of lottery and policy schemes are not gambling devices. f. "Slot machine" means any mechanical, electrical, or other device, contrivance, or machine which, upon insertion of a coin, token, or similar object therein, or upon payment of any consideration whatsoever, is available to play or operate, the play or operation of which, whether by reason of the skill of the operator or application of the element of chance, or both, may deliver or entitle the person playing or operating the machine to receive cash or tokens to be exchanged for cash, whether the payoff is made automatically from the machine or in any other manner whatsoever. A device so constructed, or readily adaptable or convertible to such use, is no less a slot machine because it is not in working order or because some mechanical act of manipulation or repair is required to accomplish its adaptation, conversion, or workability. g. "Bookmaking" means advancing gambling activity by unlawfully accepting bets from members of the public upon the outcome of future contingent events as a business. h. "Lottery" means an unlawful gambling scheme in which (a) the players pay or agree to pay something of value for chances, represented and differentiated by numbers or by combinations of numbers or by some other media, one or more of which chances are to be designated the winning ones; (b) the winning chances are to be determined by a drawing or by some other method based upon the element of chance; and (c) the holders of the winning chances are to receive something of value. i. "Policy" or "the numbers game" means a form of lottery in which the winning chances or plays are not determined upon the basis of a drawing or other act on the part of persons conducting or connected with the scheme, but upon the basis of the outcome or outcomes of a future contingent event or events otherwise unrelated to the particular scheme. j. "Gambling resort" means a place to which persons may resort for engaging in gambling activity. k. "Unlawful" means not specifically authorized by law. l. “Online gambling resort” means a website or application accessed via the Internet or other computer or mobile connection to which persons may resort for engaging in gambling activity. L.1978, c. 95, s. 2C:37-1, eff. Sept. 1, 1979. Amended by L.1979, c. 176, s. 4, eff. Sept. 1, 1979; L.1982, c. 60, s. 1, eff. July 8, 1982; amended 2025, c.128, s.26.
N.J. Stat. § 2C:52-5 — NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 52 / Section 52-5
Expungement of records of young drug offenders.
Status: in_force

2C:52-5. Expungement of Records of Young Drug Offenders. Notwithstanding the provisions of N.J.S.2C:52-2 and N.J.S.2C:52-3, after a period of not less than one year following conviction, termination of probation or parole, or discharge from custody, whichever is later, any person convicted of an offense under chapter 35 or 36 of this title for the possession or use of a controlled dangerous substance, convicted of violating P.L.1955, c.77, s.3 (C.2A:170-77.5), or convicted of violating P.L.1962, c.113, s.1 (C.2A:170-77.8), and who at the time of the offense was 21 years of age or younger, may apply to the Superior Court in the county wherein the person resides or the county in which the person's conviction was disposed of for the expungement of such person's conviction and all records pertaining thereto. The relief of expungement under this section shall be granted only if said person has not, prior to the time of hearing, violated any of the conditions of his probation or parole, albeit subsequent to discharge from probation or parole, has not been convicted of any previous or subsequent criminal act or any previous or subsequent violation of chapter 35 or 36 of this title or of P.L.1955, c.277, s.3 (C.2A:170-77.5) or of P.L.1962, c.113, s.1 (C.2A:170-77.8), or who has not had a prior or subsequent criminal matter dismissed because of acceptance into a supervisory treatment or other diversion program. This section shall not apply to any person who has been convicted of the sale or distribution of a controlled dangerous substance or possession with the intent to sell any controlled dangerous substance except: (1) Marihuana, where the total sold, distributed or possessed with intent to sell was less than one ounce, or (2) Hashish, where the total amount sold, distributed or possessed with intent to sell was less than five grams. amended 1987, c.106, s.16; 2017, c.244, s.3; 2023, c.260, s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:154-2 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 154 / Section 154-2
Qualifications of peace officers
Status: in_force

No sheriff or other person authorized to appoint special deputy sheriffs, constables, marshals, policemen or other peace officers in this state, for the purpose of preserving the public peace and preventing or quelling public disturbances, shall appoint as such any person who is not a qualified voter of this state.
L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.
N.J. Stat. § 2C:12-15 — NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 12 / Section 12-15
Superior Court hearing on temporary protection order.
Status: in_force

4. a. A hearing shall be held in the Superior Court within 10 days of the filing of the petition in the county where the ex parte temporary protection order was issued, unless good cause is shown for the hearing to be held elsewhere. At the hearing the standard for proving the allegations in the petition shall be a preponderance of the evidence which petition shall be granted if the court finds by a preponderance of evidence that there is a nexus between the alleged crime charged or the crime for which the respondent was convicted, as the case may be, and the performance of the judicial officer's public duties and that the respondent poses a threat to the safety or well-being of the judicial officer or a family or household member of the judicial officer. In determining whether a final order of protection should be granted the court shall consider but not be limited to the previous history between the judicial officer and the respondent, including threats, harassment, and physical intimidation; and the existence of immediate danger to person or property. b. The court shall grant any relief necessary to protect the victim from further harm, including but not limited to forbidding the respondent from returning to the scene of the alleged crime, prohibiting the respondent from having any contact with the judicial officer, family or household members of the judicial officer or the judicial officer's friends, co-workers, or relatives in any way, forbidding the respondent from possessing any firearm or other weapon enumerated in subsection r. of N.J.S.2C:39-1, ordering the search for and seizure of any firearm or other weapon at any location where the court has reasonable cause to believe the weapon is located, the seizure of any firearms purchaser identification card or permit to purchase a handgun issued to the respondent, and requiring the respondent to undergo mental health evaluation and appropriate treatment. L. 2021, c.327, s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 2C:35-25 — NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 35 / Section 35-25
Sale restrictions for ephedrine products; disorderly persons offense.
Status: in_force

1. a. Except as provided in subsection d. of this section, no person shall sell, offer for sale or purchase in any single retail transaction more than: (1) three packages, or any number of packages that contain a total of nine grams, of any drug containing a sole active ingredient of ephedrine, pseudoephedrine, phenylpropanolamine, or any of their salts, optical isomers or salts of optical isomers, or (2) three packages of any combination drug containing, as one of its active ingredients, ephedrine, pseudoephedrine, phenylpropanolamine, or any of their salts, optical isomers or salts of optical isomers, or any number of packages of such combination drug that contain a total of nine grams of ephedrine, pseudoephedrine, phenylpropanolamine, or any of their salts, optical isomers or salts of optical isomers. b. As used in this section, "drug" has the meaning as defined in R.S.24:1-1. c. A violation of this section is a disorderly persons offense. d. This act shall not apply to a drug lawfully prescribed or administered by a licensed physician, veterinarian or dentist. L.2005,c.207,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:44-35 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 44 / Section 44-35
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this article: "Hospital" , shall include any hospital owned, operated, or maintained in whole or in part by any person, corporation, charitable association, or other institution, or by any state, county or municipal board or body. "Services" , shall include pharmaceuticals, supplies, examinations, tests and therapies.
L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:19-50 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 19 / Section 19-50
One partner to reside in State
Status: in_force

2A:19-50. In order to bring a general assignment of partners in business within the operation of this chapter, it shall be sufficient if any one of them resides in this State. L.1951 (1st SS), c.344; amended 1991,c.91,s.74.
N.J. Stat. § 2C:33-30 — NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 33 / Section 33-30
Crime of promotion of organized street crime; grading of offense.
Status: in_force

2. a. A person promotes organized street crime if he conspires with others as an organizer, supervisor, financier or manager to commit any crime specified in chapters 11 through 18, 20, 33, 35, or 37 of Title 2C of the New Jersey Statutes; N.J.S.2C:34-1; N.J.S.2C:39-3; N.J.S.2C:39-4; section 1 of P.L.1998, c.26 (C.2C:39-4.1); N.J.S.2C:39-5; or N.J.S.2C:39-9. b. Grading. Promotion of organized street crime is a crime of one degree higher than the most serious underlying crime referred to in subsection a. of this section, except that where the underlying offense is a crime of the first degree, promotion of organized street crime is a first degree crime and the defendant, upon conviction, and notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (1) of subsection a of N.J.S.2C:43-6, shall be sentenced to an ordinary term of imprisonment between 15 and 30 years. A sentence imposed upon conviction of the crime of promotion of organized street crime shall be ordered to be served consecutively to the sentence imposed upon conviction of any underlying offense referred to in subsection a. of this section. L.2007, c.341, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:53A-19 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 53A / Section 53A-19
Scope
Status: in_force

For the purposes of this act, the scope of the bar to judgment shall be limited to all actions in preparation of the criminal activity, all actions during the criminal activity, and all actions in connection with the attempted escape from the scene of the criminal activity or subsequent apprehension. L. 1985, c. 223, s. 2, eff. July 2, 1985.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:42-140 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 42 / Section 42-140
Termination of receivership.
Status: in_force

27. Upon request of a party in interest or the receiver, the court may order the termination of the receivership if it determines: a. The conditions that were the grounds for the complaint and all other code violations have been abated or corrected, the obligations, expenses and improvements of the receivership, including all fees and expenses of the receiver, have been fully paid or provided for and the purposes of the receivership have been fulfilled; b. (1) The mortgage holder or lienholder has requested the receivership be terminated and has provided adequate assurances to the court that any remaining code violations or conditions that constituted grounds for the complaint will be promptly abated, the obligations, expenses and improvements of the receivership, including all fees and expenses of the receiver, have been fully paid or provided for and the purposes of the receivership have been or will promptly be fulfilled; (2) Any sums incurred or advanced by a mortgage holder or lien- holder pursuant to this section, including court costs and reasonable attorney's fees, may be added to the unpaid balance due the mortgage holder or lienholder, with interest calculated at the same rate set forth in the note or security agreement. c. (1) A new owner who was formerly a mortgage holder or lienholder and who has obtained the property through foreclosure or through grant of a deed in lieu of foreclosure has requested that the receivership be terminated and has provided adequate assurances to the court that any remaining code violations or conditions that constituted grounds for the complaint will be promptly abated, the obligations, expenses and improvements of the receivership, including all fees and expenses of the receiver, have been fully paid or provided for and the purposes of the receivership have been or will promptly be fulfilled; (2) The former owner of the property shall be personally liable for payment to the new owner of any costs incurred by the new owner to cover the obligations, expenses and improvements of the receiver. d. The building has been sold and the proceeds distributed in accordance with section 23 of P.L.2003, c.295 (C.2A:42-136); or e. The receiver has been unable after diligent effort to present a plan that can appropriately be approved by the court or is unable to implement a plan previously approved by the court or is unable for other reason to fulfill the purposes of the receivership. In all cases under this section, the court may impose such conditions on the owner or other entity taking control of the building upon the termination of receivership that the court deems necessary and desirable in the interest of the tenants and the neighborhood in which the building is located, including but not limited to those that may be imposed on the owner under section 25 of P.L.2003, c.295 (C.2A:42-138); except that a new owner who was formerly a mortgage holder or lienholder, or an affiliate thereof, and which has obtained the property through foreclosure or through grant of a deed in lieu of foreclosure and who demonstrates sufficient financial responsibility to the court shall not be required to post a bond. L.2003,c.295,s.27.