N.J. Stat. § 2A:44A-24.1 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 44A / Section 44A-24.1
Lien claims enforced by suit.
Status: in_force

18. a. Subject to the requirements of section 14 of P.L.1993, c.318 (C.2A:44A-14), and in the case of lien claims arising from residential construction contracts the additional requirements of sections 20 and 21 of P.L.1993, c.318 (C.2A:44A-20 and 2A:44A-21), a lien claim arising under P.L.1993, c.318 (C.2A:44A-1 et al.) shall be enforced by a suit commenced in the Superior Court within one year of the date of the last provision of work, services, material or equipment, payment for which the lien claim was filed. Venue shall be laid in the county in which the real property affected by the lien claim is located. b. A lien claimant shall join as party defendants the owner or community association, if applicable, in accordance with section 3 of P.L.1993, c.318 (C.2A:44A-3), contractor or subcontractor alleged to have failed to make payments for which the lien claim has been filed and any other person having an interest in the real property that would be adversely affected by the judgment. The court shall order joinder of necessary parties or determine if it is appropriate for the suit to proceed if party defendants are not joined. c. The court shall stay the suit to the extent that the lien claimant's contract or the contract of another party against whose account the lien claim is asserted provides that any disputes pertaining to the validity or amount of a lien claim are subject to arbitration or other dispute resolution mechanism. d. Upon commencement of the suit, the lien claimant shall cause a Notice of Lis Pendens to be filed in the office of the county clerk or register pursuant to N.J.S.2A:15-6 et seq. e. A party to a suit to enforce a lien claim shall be entitled to assert any defense available to any other party in contesting the amount for which a claimant seeks to have the lien reduced to judgment. f. The judgment to be entered in a suit to enforce a lien claim shall (1) establish the amount due to the lien claimant; and (2) direct the public sale by the sheriff or other such officer as the court may direct of the real property and improvement affected by the lien. The proceeds of the sale shall be distributed in accordance with section 23 of P.L.1993, c.318 (C.2A:44A-23). If funds are realized at the sale in an amount greater than the lien fund, the surplus funds shall be distributed in accordance with law. g. Nothing in this act shall bar recovery of money damages pursuant to a lien claim arising under P.L.1993, c.318 (C.2A:44A-1 et al.). h. A judgment obtained against a community association that is unpaid may be enforced by assessment against unit owners as they would be assessed for any other common expense, after reasonable notice, and in a manner directed by the court. In ordering assessments, the court shall be guided by the master deed, bylaws or other document governing the association. A judgment shall not be enforced by the sale of any common elements, common areas or common buildings or structures of a real property development. i. Upon resolution of the suit other than by the entry of final judgment in favor of the plaintiff in accordance with subsection f. of this section, a cancellation or discharge of lis pendens should be filed, by the party who filed the enforcement action, in the office of the county clerk or register where the notice of lis pendens is filed. L.2010, c.119, s.18.
N.J. Stat. § 2C:39-9.1 — NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 39 / Section 39-9.1
Sale of knives to minors; crime of the fourth degree; exceptions
Status: in_force

4. A person who sells any hunting, fishing, combat or survival knife having a blade length of five inches or more or an overall length of 10 inches or more to a person under 18 years of age commits a crime of the fourth degree; except that the establishment by a preponderance of the evidence of all of the following facts by a person making the sale shall constitute an affirmative defense to any prosecution therefor: a. that the purchaser falsely represented his age by producing a driver's license bearing a photograph of the licensee, or by producing a photographic identification card issued pursuant to section 2 of P.L.1980, c. 47 (C.39:3-29.3), or by producing a similar card purporting to be a valid identification card indicating that he was 18 years of age or older, and b. that the appearance of the purchaser was such that an ordinary prudent person would believe him to be 18 years of age or older, and c. that the sale was made in good faith relying upon the indicators of age listed in a. and b. above. L.1987,c.228,s.4; amended 2003, c.175, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:54A-5 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 54A / Section 54A-5
Penalty
Status: in_force

Whenever a permanent injunction is issued pursuant to the provisions of this amendatory and supplementary act, a penalty of not less than $300.00 nor more than $1,000.00 shall be imposed upon the person maintaining the nuisance. L.1983, c. 234, s. 7, eff. June 30, 1983.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:166A-2 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 166A / Section 166A-2
Expenses allowable
Status: in_force

The expenses for which a county shall be entitled to reimbursement shall be limited to fees allowed to counsel assigned by the trial court pursuant to section 2A:163-1 of the New Jersey Statutes, juror and expert witness fees, the costs of sequestering jurors and jury attendants, the cost of transcripts of court proceedings, and the costs of printing in connection with any appeal. L.1960, c. 24, p. 85, s. 2.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:58A-3 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 58A / Section 58A-3
Forum
Status: in_force

An action or other proceeding for injury or threatened injury to property or person in a reciprocating jurisdiction caused by pollution originating, or that may originate, in this jurisdiction may be brought in this jurisdiction. L.1983, c. 570, s. 1, eff. Jan. 17, 1984.
N.J. Stat. § 2C:29-9 — NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 29 / Section 29-9
Contempt.
Status: in_force

2C:29-9. Contempt. a. (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a person is guilty of a crime of the fourth degree if the person purposely or knowingly disobeys a judicial order or protective order, pursuant to section 1 of P.L.1985, c.250 (C.2C:28-5.1), or hinders, obstructs, or impedes the effectuation of a judicial order or the exercise of jurisdiction over any person, thing, or controversy by a court, administrative body, or investigative entity, or purposely or knowingly violates a condition to avoid all contact with an alleged victim or a condition of home detention with or without the use of an approved electronic monitoring device, ordered pursuant to subparagraph (b) of paragraph (1) or subparagraph (k) of paragraph (2) of subsection b. of section 3 of P.L. 2014, c.31 (C.2A:162-17), when the conduct which constitutes the violation could also constitute a crime or a disorderly persons offense. (2) In all other cases a person is guilty of a disorderly persons offense if that person purposely or knowingly violates a condition to avoid contact with an alleged victim or a condition of home detention with or without the use of an approved electronic monitoring device. b. (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a person is guilty of a crime of the fourth degree if that person purposely or knowingly violates any provision in an order entered under the provisions of the "Prevention of Domestic Violence Act of 1991," P.L.1991, c.261 (C.2C:25-17 et al.) or an order entered under the provisions of a substantially similar statute under the laws of another state or the United States when the conduct which constitutes the violation could also constitute a crime or a disorderly persons offense. Orders entered pursuant to paragraphs (3), (4), (5), (8), and (9) of subsection b. of section 13 of P.L.1991, c.261 (C.2C:25-29) or substantially similar orders entered under the laws of another state or the United States shall be excluded from the provisions of this paragraph. (2) In all other cases a person is guilty of a disorderly persons offense if that person purposely or knowingly violates an order entered under the provisions of the "Prevention of Domestic Violence Act of 1991," P.L.1991, c.261 (C.2C:25-17 et al.) or an order entered under the provisions of a substantially similar statute under the laws of another state or the United States. Orders entered pursuant to paragraphs (3), (4), (5), (8), and (9) of subsection b. of section 13 of P.L.1991, c.261 (C.2C:25-29) or substantially similar orders entered under the laws of another state or the United States shall be excluded from the provisions of this paragraph. c. A person is guilty of a crime of the third degree if that person purposely or knowingly violates any provision in an order entered under the provisions of section 3 of P.L.1996, c.39 (C.2C:12-10.1) or section 2 of P.L.1999, c.47 (C.2C:12-10.2) or an order entered under the provisions of a substantially similar statute under the laws of another state or the United States when the conduct which constitutes the violation could also constitute a crime or a disorderly persons offense. d. (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a person is guilty of a crime of the fourth degree if that person purposely or knowingly violates any provision in an order entered under the provisions of P.L.2015, c.147 (C.2C:14-13 et al.) or an order entered under the provisions of a substantially similar statute under the laws of another state or the United States when the conduct which constitutes the violation could also constitute a crime or a disorderly persons offense. (2) In all other cases a person is guilty of a disorderly persons offense if that person purposely or knowingly violates an order entered under the provisions of P.L.2015, c.147 (C.2C:14-13 et al.) or an order entered under the provisions of a substantially similar statute under the laws of another state or the United States. e. A person is guilty of a crime of the fourth degree if the person purposely or knowingly violates any provision of an order entered under the provisions of the "Extreme Risk Protective Order Act of 2018," P.L.2018, c.35 (C.2C:58-20 et al.) or an order entered under the provisions of a substantially similar statute under the laws of another state or the United States. As used in this section, "state" means a state of the United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin Islands, or any territory or insular possession subject to the jurisdiction of the United States. The term includes an Indian tribe or band, or Alaskan native village, which is recognized by a federal law or formally acknowledged by a state. (added)1981, c.290, s.34; amended 1987, c.356, s.9; 1988, c.28, s.3; 1991, c.261, s.18; 2005, c.333; 2008, c.81, s.3; 2015, c.141; 2015, c.147, s.10; 2016, c.93, s.3; 2018, c.35, s.12; 2023, c.46, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 2C:21-18 — NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 21 / Section 21-18
Slugs
Status: in_force

A person is guilty of a disorderly persons offense when, other than under such circumstances as would constitute a violation of any of the provisions of the "Casino Control Act" (P.L. 1977, c. 110): (1) He inserts or deposits a slug, key, tool, instrument, explosive or device in a coin, currency or credit card activated machine with purpose to defraud; or (2) He makes, possesses or disposes of a slug, key, tool, instrument, explosive or device or a drawing, print or mold of a key, tool, instrument, explosive or device with purpose to enable a person to insert or deposit it in a coin, currency or credit card activated machine. "Slug" means an object or article which, by virtue of its size, shape or any other quality is capable of being inserted or deposited in a coin, currency or credit card activated machine as an improper substitute for money. L.1978, c.95; amended 1979, c.176, s.1; 1989,c.33,s. 1.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:17-62 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 17 / Section 17-62
Action or other proceeding to liquidate by levying officer
Status: in_force

For the purpose of liquidation the officer levying the execution shall, at the request of the judgment creditor, sue or take proper judicial proceedings, in his own name as such officer, to obtain such recovery or relief as defendant or a receiver of defendant would be entitled to.
L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:159A-3 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 159A / Section 159A-3
Request for final disposition of pending indictment, information or complaint; certificate of officer having custody; procedure; failure to commence trial; dismissal; waiver of extradition; escape
Status: in_force

ARTICLE III (a) Whenever a person has entered upon a term of imprisonment in a penal or correctional institution of a party State, and whenever during the continuance of the term of imprisonment there is pending in any other party State any untried indictment, information or complaint on the basis of which a detainer has been lodged against the prisoner, he shall be brought to trial within 180 days after he shall have caused to be delivered to the prosecuting officer and the appropriate court of the prosecuting officer's jurisdiction written notice of the place of his imprisonment and his request for a final disposition to be made of the indictment, information or complaint: provided that for good cause shown in open court, the prisoner or his counsel being present, the court having jurisdiction of the matter may grant any necessary or reasonable continuance. The request of the prisoner shall be accompanied by a certificate of the appropriate official having custody of the prisoner, stating the term of commitment under which the prisoner is being held, the time already served, the time remaining to be served on the sentence, the amount of good time earned, the time of parole eligibility of the prisoner, and any decisions of the State parole agency relating to the prisoner. (b) The written notice and request for final disposition referred to in paragraph (a) hereof shall be given or sent by the prisoner to the warden, commissioner of corrections or other official having custody of him, who shall promptly forward it together with the certificate to the appropriate prosecuting official and court by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested. (c) The warden, commissioner of corrections or other official having custody of the prisoner shall promptly inform him of the source and contents of any detainer lodged against him and shall also inform him of his right to make a request for final disposition of the indictment, information or complaint on which the detainer is based. (d) Any request for final disposition made by a prisoner pursuant to paragraph (a) hereof shall operate as a request for final disposition of all untried indictments, informations or complaints on the basis of which detainers have been lodged against the prisoner from the State to whose prosecuting official the request for final disposition is specifically directed. The warden, commissioner of corrections or other official having custody of the prisoner shall forthwith notify all appropriate prosecuting officers and courts in the several jurisdictions within the State to which the prisoner's request for final disposition is being sent of the proceeding being initiated by the prisoner. Any notification sent pursuant to this paragraph shall be accompanied by copies of the prisoner's written notice, request, and the certificate. If trial is not had on any indictment, information or complaint contemplated hereby prior to the return of the prisoner to the original place of imprisonment, such indictment, information or complaint shall not be of any further force or effect, and the court shall enter an order dismissing the same with prejudice. (e) Any request for final disposition made by a prisoner pursuant to paragraph (a) hereof shall also be deemed to be a waiver of extradition with respect to any charge or proceeding contemplated thereby or included therein by reason of paragraph (d) hereof, and a waiver of extradition to the receiving State to serve any sentence there imposed upon him, after completion of his term of imprisonment in the sending State. The request for final disposition shall also constitute a consent by the prisoner to the production of his body in any court where his presence may be required in order to effectuate the purposes of this agreement and a further consent voluntarily to be returned to the original place of imprisonment in accordance with the provisions of this agreement. Nothing in this paragraph shall prevent the imposition of a concurrent sentence if otherwise permitted by law. (f) Escape from custody by the prisoner subsequent to his execution of the request for final disposition referred to in paragraph (a) hereof shall void the request. L.1958, c. 12, p. 33, s. 1 (Art. III).
N.J. Stat. § 2C:35-5.9 — NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 35 / Section 35-5.9
Certification of offense location.
Status: in_force

3. Certification of Offense Location. The court shall issue a restraining order pursuant to P.L.1999, c.334 (C.2C:35-5.4 et seq.) only upon request by a law enforcement officer or prosecuting attorney and either: (1) submission of a certification describing the location of the offense; or (2) in matters where the applicant is not physically present at the same location as the court, an oral statement describing the location of the offense followed by submission within a reasonable time of a certification describing the location of the offense in accordance with the Rules of Court. L.2001, c.365, s.3; amended 2011, c.44, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 2C:11-3 — NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 11 / Section 11-3
Murder.
Status: in_force

2C:11-3. Murder. a. Except as provided in N.J.S.2C:11-4, criminal homicide constitutes murder when: (1) The actor purposely causes death or serious bodily injury resulting in death; or (2) The actor knowingly causes death or serious bodily injury resulting in death; or (3) It is committed when the actor, acting either alone or with one or more other persons, is engaged in the commission of, or an attempt to commit, or flight after committing or attempting to commit robbery, sexual assault, arson, burglary, kidnapping, carjacking, criminal escape or terrorism pursuant to section 2 of P.L.2002, c.26 (C.2C:38-2), and in the course of such crime or of immediate flight therefrom, any person causes the death of a person other than one of the participants; except that in any prosecution under this subsection, in which the defendant was not the only participant in the underlying crime, it is an affirmative defense that the defendant: (a) Did not commit the homicidal act or in any way solicit, request, command, importune, cause or aid the commission thereof; and (b) Was not armed with a deadly weapon, or any instrument, article or substance readily capable of causing death or serious physical injury and of a sort not ordinarily carried in public places by law-abiding persons; and (c) Had no reasonable ground to believe that any other participant was armed with such a weapon, instrument, article or substance; and (d) Had no reasonable ground to believe that any other participant intended to engage in conduct likely to result in death or serious physical injury. b. (1) Murder is a crime of the first degree but a person convicted of murder shall be sentenced, except as provided in paragraphs (2), (3) and (4) of this subsection, by the court to a term of 30 years, during which the person shall not be eligible for parole, or be sentenced to a specific term of years which shall be between 30 years and life imprisonment of which the person shall serve 30 years before being eligible for parole. (2) If the victim was a law enforcement officer and was murdered while performing his official duties or was murdered because of his status as a law enforcement officer, the person convicted of that murder shall be sentenced by the court to a term of life imprisonment, during which the person shall not be eligible for parole. (3) A person convicted of murder shall be sentenced to a term of life imprisonment without eligibility for parole if the murder was committed under all of the following circumstances: (a) The victim is less than 18 years old; and (b) The act is committed in the course of the commission, whether alone or with one or more persons, of a violation of N.J.S.2C:14-2 or N.J.S.2C:14-3. (4) Any person convicted under subsection a.(1) or (2) who committed the homicidal act by his own conduct; or who as an accomplice procured the commission of the offense by payment or promise of payment of anything of pecuniary value; or who, as a leader of a narcotics trafficking network as defined in N.J.S.2C:35-3 and in furtherance of a conspiracy enumerated in N.J.S.2C:35-3, commanded or by threat or promise solicited the commission of the offense, or, if the murder occurred during the commission of the crime of terrorism, any person who committed the crime of terrorism, shall be sentenced by the court to life imprisonment without eligibility for parole, which sentence shall be served in a maximum security prison, if a jury finds beyond a reasonable doubt that any of the following aggravating factors exist: (a) The defendant has been convicted, at any time, of another murder. For purposes of this section, a conviction shall be deemed final when sentence is imposed and may be used as an aggravating factor regardless of whether it is on appeal; (b) In the commission of the murder, the defendant purposely or knowingly created a grave risk of death to another person in addition to the victim; (c) The murder was outrageously or wantonly vile, horrible or inhuman in that it involved torture, depravity of mind, or an aggravated assault to the victim; (d) The defendant committed the murder as consideration for the receipt, or in expectation of the receipt of anything of pecuniary value; (e) The defendant procured the commission of the murder by payment or promise of payment of anything of pecuniary value; (f) The murder was committed for the purpose of escaping detection, apprehension, trial, punishment or confinement for another offense committed by the defendant or another; (g) The murder was committed while the defendant was engaged in the commission of, or an attempt to commit, or flight after committing or attempting to commit murder, robbery, sexual assault, arson, burglary, kidnapping, carjacking or the crime of contempt in violation of subsection b. of N.J.S.2C:29-9; (h) The defendant murdered a public servant, as defined in N.J.S.2C:27-1, while the victim was engaged in the performance of his official duties, or because of the victim's status as a public servant; (i) The defendant: (i) as a leader of a narcotics trafficking network as defined in N.J.S.2C:35-3 and in furtherance of a conspiracy enumerated in N.J.S.2C:35-3, committed, commanded or by threat or promise solicited the commission of the murder or (ii) committed the murder at the direction of a leader of a narcotics trafficking network as defined in N.J.S.2C:35-3 in furtherance of a conspiracy enumerated in N.J.S.2C:35-3; (j) The homicidal act that the defendant committed or procured was in violation of paragraph (1) of subsection a. of N.J.S.2C:17-2; (k) The victim was less than 14 years old; or (l) The murder was committed during the commission of, or an attempt to commit, or flight after committing or attempting to commit, terrorism pursuant to section 2 of P.L.2002, c.26 (C.2C:38-2). (5) A juvenile who has been tried as an adult and convicted of murder shall be sentenced pursuant to paragraph (1) of this subsection. c. (Deleted by amendment, P.L.2007, c.204). d. (Deleted by amendment, P.L.2007, c.204). e. (Deleted by amendment, P.L.2007, c.204). f. (Deleted by amendment, P.L.2007, c.204). g. (Deleted by amendment, P.L.2007, c.204). h. (Deleted by amendment, P.L.2007, c.204). i. For purposes of this section the term "homicidal act" shall mean conduct that causes death or serious bodily injury resulting in death. j. In a sentencing proceeding conducted pursuant to this section, the display of a photograph of the victim taken before the homicide shall be permitted. amended 1979, c.178, s.21; 1981, c.290, s.12; 1982, c.111, s.1; 1985, c.178, s.2; 1985, c.478; 1992, c.5; 1992, c.76; 1993, c.27; 1993, c.111; 1993, c.206; 1994, c.132; 1995, c.123; 1996, c.115, s.1; 1997, c.60, s.1; 1998, c.25; 1999, c.209; 1999, c.294, s.1; 2000, c.88; 2002, c.26, s.10; 2007, c.204, s.1; 2017, c.150.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:19-12 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 19 / Section 19-12
Exemption to assignor
Status: in_force

In case of any general assignment, other than a general assignment of partnership property or by a corporation, there shall be reserved of the goods and chattels of any assignor having a family residing in this state, goods and chattels to the value of $500, and all wearing apparel for the use of the assignor and his family. The assignee shall, at the written demand of the assignor, as soon after the assignment is executed as conveniently may be, cause a just and true appraisement of the assignor's goods and chattels at their actual value. The appraisement shall be made by 2 appraisers appointed by the assignee. The assignee shall thereafter set apart for the use of the assignor and his family such of the goods and chattels as the assignor may select from the appraisement, not exceeding in value the said sum of $500.
L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.
N.J. Stat. § 2C:21-27.6 — NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 21 / Section 21-27.6
Collection and distribution.
Status: in_force

13. Collection and Distribution. All anti-money laundering profiteering penalties assessed pursuant to section 9 of P.L.1999, c.25 (C.2C:21-27.2) shall be docketed and collected as provided for the collection of fines, penalties, fees and restitution in chapter 46 of Title 2C of the New Jersey Statutes. The Attorney General or prosecutor may prosecute an action to collect any anti-money laundering profiteering penalties imposed pursuant to section 9 of P.L.1999, c.25 (C.2C:21-27.2). All anti-money laundering profiteering penalties assessed pursuant to section 9 of P.L.1999, c.25 (C.2C:21-27.2) shall be disposed of, distributed, appropriated and used as if the collected penalties were the proceeds of property forfeited pursuant to chapter 64 of Title 2C of the New Jersey Statutes. L.1999,c.25,s.13.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:34-93 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 34 / Section 34-93
Severability.
Status: in_force

41. Severability. If any provision of this act or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the invalidity does not affect other provisions or applications of this act which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this act are severable. L.2004,c.147,s.41.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:42-12 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 42 / Section 42-12
Death of tenant for life; remedy for recovery of rent
Status: in_force

When a tenant for life shall die before or on the day on which rent was reserved or made payable, upon a lease of real estate which determined on the death of the tenant for life, the executors or administrators of the tenant for life may in an action recover from the undertenant of the real estate, the whole, if the tenant for life dies on the day the same was made payable, or if before that day, then a proportion thereof, according to the time the life tenant lived in which the rent was growing due, making all just allowances or a proportional part thereof, respectively.
L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.
N.J. Stat. § 2C:66-7 — NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 66 / Section 66-7
Time limit
Status: in_force

7. Time limit. The freeze permitted by this act expires 24 months after the date of the court's initial attachment order unless the time limit is extended by the court in writing upon a showing of good cause by the Attorney General. L.2003,c.22,s.7.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:159A-10 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 159A / Section 159A-10
"Appropriate court," definition
Status: in_force

The phrase "appropriate court" as used in the agreement on detainers shall, with reference to the courts of this State, mean any court with criminal jurisdiction. L.1958, c. 12, p. 42, s. 2.
N.J. Stat. § 2B:25-8 — NJ Code / Title 2B / Chapter 25 / Section 25-8
Reimbursement to Attorney General, county prosecutor.
Status: in_force

8. Whenever the Attorney General or county prosecutor shall prosecute in a municipal court of this State pursuant to section 6 of this act, the Attorney General or county prosecutor shall, upon demand, be promptly reimbursed by the county, municipality or municipalities for costs, including the compensation of any assistants or deputies attorney general or assistant prosecutors. L.1999,c.349,s.8.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:30A-1 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 30A / Section 30A-1
Definitions.
Status: in_force

1. As used in this act: "Billing" means, in accordance with the terms and definitions of the applicable contract, any periodic payment, final payment, written approved change order or request for release of retainage. "Prime contractor" means a person who contracts with an owner to improve real property. "Improve" means: to build, alter, repair or demolish any structure upon, connected with, on or beneath the surface of any real property; to excavate, clear, grade, fill or landscape any real property; to construct driveways and private roadways on real property; to furnish construction related materials, including trees and shrubbery, for any of the above purposes; or to perform any labor upon a structure, including any design, professional or skilled services furnished by an architect, engineer, land surveyor or landscape architect licensed or registered pursuant to the laws of this State. "Structure" means all or any part of a building and other improvements to real property. "Owner" means any person, including any public or governmental entity, who has an interest in the real property to be improved and who has contracted with a prime contractor for such improvement to be made. "Owner" shall be deemed to include any successor in interest or agent acting on behalf of an owner. "Prime rate" means the base rate on corporate loans at large United States money center commercial banks. "Real property" means the real estate that is improved upon or to be improved upon. "Subcontractor" means any person who has contracted to furnish labor, materials or other services to a prime contractor in connection with a contract to improve real property. "Subsubcontractor" means any person who has contracted to furnish labor, materials or other services to a subcontractor in connection with a contract to improve real property. L.1991, c.133, s.1; amended 2006, c.96, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:24A-2 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 24A / Section 24A-2
Findings, declarations
Status: in_force

The Legislature finds and declares that: a. The physical state of a work of fine art is of enduring and crucial importance to the artist and the artist's reputation; b. There have been cases where works of art have been altered, defaced, mutilated or modified, thereby destroying the integrity of the artwork and causing a loss to the artist and the artist's reputation; c. Alteration, defacement, mutilation or other modification of an artist's work may be prejudicial to his career and reputation; and d. There are circumstances when an artist has the legal right to object to the alteration, defacement, mutilation or other modification of his work or to claim or disclaim authorship of a work of art. L. 1986, c. 97, s. 2, eff. Aug. 27, 1986.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:62-14 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 62 / Section 62-14
Persons not bound by judgments and orders
Status: in_force

All orders made and judgments entered in an action authorized by section 2A:62-11 of this title shall be binding upon all persons included in the classification "unknown claimants" and their heirs, devisees and personal representatives, and their or any of their successors in right, title and interest. The classification "unknown claimants" shall include all persons who may, as alleged or claimed or reputed in the complaint filed in a suit authorized by section 2A:62-11 of this title, at some time claim to own the affected lands, or a part thereof, or an interest therein or to hold a lien or encumbrance thereon, whose title, claim, lien or encumbrance cannot be ascertained by a search of the title of such lands for a period of sixty years immediately prior to the commencement of suit. L.1951 (1st SS), c.344; amended by L.1952, c. 203, p. 714, s. 1.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:33-12 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 33 / Section 33-12
Selection of articles to be exempted; when by appraisers.
Status: in_force

From the inventory of the property appraised, the tenant, or in his absence, his agent, attorney, or member of his family, may select articles, the value of which, according to the appraisement, shall not exceed $500. If the tenant, or member of his family, his agent or attorney, cannot readily be found, the selection may be made by the appraisers to be reserved for the family's use.
L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:156A-15 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 156A / Section 156A-15
Sealing of applications, orders and supporting papers; destruction; disclosure of contents; violations
Status: in_force

Applications made and orders granted pursuant to this act and supporting papers shall be sealed by the court and shall be held in custody as the court shall direct and shall not be destroyed except on order of the court and in any event shall be kept for 10 years. They may be disclosed only upon a showing of good cause before a court of competent jurisdiction. Any violation of the provisions of this section may be punished as contempt of the issuing or denying court. L.1968, c. 409, s. 15, eff. Jan. 1, 1969.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:42-141 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 42 / Section 42-141
Preservation Loan Revolving Fund to make grants, loans to receivers.
Status: in_force

28. a. Beginning in the fiscal year in which P.L.2003, c.295 (C.2A:42-114 et al.) becomes effective, subject to the availability of funds in the Neighborhood Preservation Nonlapsing Revolving Fund established pursuant to section 20 of P.L.1985, c.222 (C.52:27D-320), the department may set aside from that fund a sum of up to $4 million per year to establish a Preservation Loan Revolving Fund for the purpose of making grants or loans, as the case may be, to receivers to implement plans which are consistent with rules and regulations adopted by the commissioner pursuant to section 31 of P.L.2003, c.295 (C.2A:42-142). Up to three million dollars in the first year and up to four million dollars in each year thereafter may be set aside for grants and loans to receivers. b. The department shall establish terms for providing loans from the Preservation Loan Revolving Fund, including below market interest rates, deferred payment schedules, and other provisions that will enable these funds to be used effectively for any of the purposes of receivership in situations where a receiver cannot borrow funds on conventional terms without imposing hardship on the tenants or potentially impairing the purposes of the receivership. c. The department may make grants or loans, as the case may be, from the Preservation Loan Revolving Fund in connection with any property that is under receivership pursuant to P.L.2003, c.295 (C.2A:42-114 et al.) in order to further the purposes of P.L.2003, c.295 (C.2A:42-114 et al.). d. The sum of $1 million from the first four million dollars to be deposited in the Preservation Loan Revolving Fund shall be used for the purpose of providing operating grants to nonprofit entities to enable such entities to act as receivers pursuant to the provisions of P.L.2003, c.295 (C.2A:42-114 et al.) and to further housing preservation through other activities including, but not limited to, acquisition of rental property, management of rental property, provision of technical assistance and training to property owners, and any activities that further the goal of building the capacity of nonprofit entities to act as receivers under the provisions of P.L.2003, c.295 (C.2A:42-114 et al.). In making grants under this section, the agency shall seek to assist a small number of entities that shall be geographically distributed among those areas with the greatest need to develop a high level of capacity and to benefit from economies of scale in the conduct of property management and receivership activities. L.2003,c.295,s.28.
N.J. Stat. § 2C:21-20 — NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 21 / Section 21-20
Unlicensed practice of medicine, surgery, podiatric medicine, crime of third degree.
Status: in_force

14. A person is guilty of a crime of the third degree if he knowingly does not possess a license or permit to practice medicine and surgery or podiatric medicine, or knowingly has had the license or permit suspended, revoked or otherwise limited by an order entered by the State Board of Medical Examiners, and he: a. engages in that practice; b. exceeds the scope of practice permitted by the board order; c. holds himself out to the public or any person as being eligible to engage in that practice; d. engages in any activity for which such license or permit is a necessary prerequisite, including, but not limited to, the ordering of controlled dangerous substances or prescription legend drugs from a distributor or manufacturer; or e. practices medicine or surgery or podiatric medicine under a false or assumed name or falsely impersonates another person licensed by the board. L.1989,c.300,s.14; amended 2005, c.259, s.21.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:38A-1 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 38A / Section 38A-1
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this act: a. "Access" means to instruct, communicate with, store data in, retrieve data from, or otherwise make use of any resources of a computer, computer system, or computer network. b. "Computer" means an electronic device or another similar device capable of executing a computer program, including arithmetic, logic, memory or input-output operations, by the manipulation of electronic or magnetic impulses and includes all computer equipment connected to such a device in a computer system or network. c. "Computer equipment" means any equipment or devices including all input, output, processing, storage, software, or communications facilities, intended to interface with the computer. d. "Computer network" means the interconnection of communication lines, including microwave or other means of electronic communications, with a computer through remote terminals, or a complex consisting of two or more interconnected computers. e. "Computer program" means a series of instructions or statements executable on a computer which directs the computer system in a manner to produce a desired result. f. "Computer software" means a set of computer programs, data, procedures, and associated documentation concerned with the operation of a computer system. g. "Computer system" means a set of interconnected computer equipment intended to operate as a cohesive system. h. "Data" means information, facts, concepts, or instructions prepared for use in a computer, computer system, or computer network. i. "Data base" means a collection of data. j. "Financial instrument" includes but is not limited to a check, draft, warrant, money order, note, certificate of deposit, letter of credit, bill of exchange, credit or debit card, transaction authorization mechanism, marketable security and any computer representation of these items. k. "Property" includes but is not limited to financial instruments, information, data, and computer software in either human readable or computer readable form, copies or originals, and any other tangible or intangible item of value. l . "Services" includes but is not limited to the use of a computer system, computer network, computer programs, data prepared for computer use and data contained within a computer system or computer network. L.1984, c. 182, s. 1.
N.J. Stat. § 2C:21-7.5 — NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 21 / Section 21-7.5
Definitions relative to air bags.
Status: in_force

1. a. As used in this section: "Air bag" means a motor vehicle inflatable occupant restraint system, or any component part, such as the cover, sensors, controllers, inflators, and wiring, that operates in the event of a crash and is designed in accordance with federal motor vehicle safety standards for the specific make, model, and year of the motor vehicle in which it is or will be installed. "Counterfeit air bag" means a motor vehicle inflatable occupant restraint system, or any component part of the system, such as the cover, sensors, controllers, inflators, and wiring, displaying a mark identical or similar to the genuine mark of a motor vehicle manufacturer without authorization from the manufacturer. "Nonfunctional air bag" means a replacement motor vehicle inflatable occupant restraint system, or any component part of the system, such as the cover, sensors, controllers, inflators, and wiring that: (1) was previously deployed or damaged; (2) has an electric fault that is detected by the motor vehicle air bag diagnostic system after the installation procedure is completed; or (3) includes any part or object including, but not limited to, a counterfeit or repaired air bag cover installed in a motor vehicle under circumstances that would lead a reasonable person to believe that a functional air bag has been installed. b. (1) A person who manufactures, imports, installs, reinstalls, sells, or offers for sale any device that the person knows or reasonably should know is a counterfeit or nonfunctional air bag is guilty of a crime of the fourth degree. (2) A person who manufactures, imports, installs, reinstalls, sells, or offers for sale any device that is used or intended to be used to replace an air bag in any motor vehicle that the person knows or reasonably should know does not meet federal safety requirements as provided in 49 C.F.R. s.571.208 is guilty of a crime of the fourth degree. c. A person who sells, installs, or reinstalls in any motor vehicle any device that the person knows or reasonably should know causes the motor vehicle's diagnostic system to inaccurately indicate that the motor vehicle is equipped with a functional air bag is guilty of a crime of the fourth degree. L.2015, c.121, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 2C:40A-6 — NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 40A / Section 40A-6
Certain payments for referral to certain facilities, fourth degree crime.
Status: in_force

1. a. A person, including, but not limited to, a health care provider, health care facility, non-profit organization, clinical laboratory, and recovery residence, is guilty of a crime of the third degree if the person, either directly or indirectly, overtly or covertly, in cash or in kind, makes, solicits, offers, or receives a payment or otherwise furnishes, solicits, offers, or receives any fee, commission, kickback, bribe, or rebate to any person in connection with the referral of patients to, or in exchange for a patient using the services of, a facility licensed in accordance with section 8 of P.L.1975, c.305 (C.26:2B-14) for substance use disorder treatment or services, substance use disorder treatment facility issued a certificate of approval pursuant to P.L.1970, c.334 (C.26:2G-21 et seq.), recovery residence, or clinical laboratory. Notwithstanding the provisions of N.J.S.2C:43-3, a person convicted of an offense under this subsection shall be sentenced to make restitution and to pay a fine of $50,000. b. A person, including, but not limited to, a health care provider, health care facility, non-profit organization, clinical laboratory, and recovery residence, is guilty of a crime of the third degree if the person knowingly assists, conspires with, or urges any person to make, furnish, solicit, offer, or receive a payment, fee, commission, kickback, bribe, or rebate in violation of subsection a. of this section. Notwithstanding the provisions of N.J.S.2C:43-3, a person convicted of an offense under this subsection shall be sentenced to make restitution and to pay a fine of $50,000. c. It shall not be a violation of subsection a. of this section to make or receive a payment or otherwise furnish or receive any fee, commission, or rebate that does not vary based on: (1) the number of patients referred to a substance use disorder treatment facility, recovery residence, or clinical laboratory; (2) the duration, level, volume, or nature of the substance use disorder treatment services provided to a patient; or (3) the amount of benefits provided by a carrier to a substance use disorder treatment facility, recovery residence, or clinical laboratory for treatment or services provided to a patient. d. (1) The Office of Licensing in the Department of Health may investigate a health care facility or clinical laboratory licensed or certified by the Department of Health for an alleged violation of this act. Upon finding a violation, the Department of Health may suspend or revoke the health care facility or clinical laboratory’s license or certification, if applicable, or may impose a civil penalty against the health care facility or clinical laboratory. If the Department of Health imposes a civil penalty, the civil penalty shall be not more than $20,000 for each violation. (2) The Department of Community Affairs may investigate a recovery residence for an alleged violation of this act. Upon finding a violation, the Department of Community Affairs may suspend or revoke the recovery residence owner’s license or certification, if applicable, or may impose a civil penalty against the recovery residence owner. If the Department of Community Affairs imposes a civil penalty, the civil penalty shall be not more than $20,000 for each violation. e. As used in this section: “Clinical laboratory” means the same as that term is defined in section 2 of P.L.1975, c.166 (C. 45:9-42.27). “Health care facility” means a health care facility licensed pursuant to P.L.1971, c.136 (C.26:2H-1 et seq.). “Health care provider” means an individual who provides a health care service to a patient, and includes, but is not limited to, a licensed physician, registered professional nurse, advanced practice nurse, psychologist, psychiatrist, psychoanalyst, clinical social worker, physician assistant, professional counselor, respiratory therapist, speech pathologist, audiologist, optometrist, or any other health care professional acting within the scope of a valid license or certification issued pursuant to Title 45 of the Revised Statutes. “Recovery residence” means a boarding house licensed by the Department of Community Affairs, which provides a sober living environment and alcohol- and drug-free living accommodations to individuals with substance use disorders, or to individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders, but which does not provide clinical treatment services for mental health or substance use disorders. L.2021, c.31; amended 2025, c.121.
N.J. Stat. § 2B:12-34 — NJ Code / Title 2B / Chapter 12 / Section 12-34
Regional municipal court pilot program.
Status: in_force

1. a. The Administrative Office of the Courts shall establish a regional municipal court pilot program in no fewer than two qualified counties and no fewer than five municipalities in each county. The pilot program shall take place only in municipalities and counties that apply to the Administrative Office of the Courts to participate. The Administrative Director of the Courts in consultation with the assignment judges shall select appropriate counties and municipalities from a list of those counties and municipalities that have applied for the program for the implementation of the program. b. Any qualified county that has considered municipal court consolidation on a county-wide basis prior to the enactment of P.L.2021, c.191 (C.2B:12-34 et seq.) may submit that information to the Administrative Director of the Courts and that county shall be included in the pilot program. c. To qualify for selection under this section, a county shall have a population of less than 300,000 and a population density of less than 500 people per square mile according to the 2010 decennial census. If one county in a multi-county vicinage qualifies, all the counties in the vicinage qualify. The population and population density figures set forth in subsection e. of N.J.S. 2B:12-1 shall not apply to any regional municipal court in any county participating in this pilot program, including any county included pursuant to subsection b. of this section. L.2021, c.191, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:45-4 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 45 / Section 45-4
Action; judgment; operation and effect
Status: in_force

On the return of the notice, duly served, or on appearance for the state, the action may proceed as in other cases, and a judgment therein shall bind the state and the lien of the state cut off, the same as if the judgment had been made against an individual. The claim of the state shall be made out of the surplus, if any, in the order or priority in which the lien of the state stands. In an action to foreclose the equity of redemption under a sale for taxes or other municipal liens or in any action of strict foreclosure or reforeclosure there may be entered a judgment barring and extinguishing any lien of the state on the lands described in the complaint, in case (a) no answer shall be made by the state; or (b) where a disclaimer shall be filed by the state; or (c) where it shall be determined that the lien of the tax or assessment or any part thereof or the lien or encumbrance so foreclosed is prior to the lien or encumbrance of the state.
L.1951 (1st SS), c.344
N.J. Stat. § 2A:22-3 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 22 / Section 22-3
Effect of adoption; inheritance.
Status: in_force

2A:22-3. The adoption, when granted by the court, shall have the following effect: a. The right of the person adopted, and of such persons as legally represent him on his death, to take and inherit intestate personal and real property from his natural parents and their kindred shall not be altered by the adoption. b. In all other respects, all rights, privileges and obligations due from the natural parents to the person adopted and from the person adopted to them and all relations existing between such person and them shall be at an end, including the right of the natural parents and their kindred to take and inherit intestate personal and real property from and through the person adopted. c. All rights, privileges and obligations due from the parents by adoption to the person adopted and from the person adopted to them and all relations between such person and them shall be the same as if the person adopted had been born to them in lawful wedlock, including the right to take and inherit intestate personal and real property from and through each other. Except, however, that: a. The person adopted shall not be capable of taking property expressly limited by a will or any other instrument to the heirs of the body of the adopting parent or parents, nor property coming on intestacy from the collateral kindred of the adopting parent or parents by right of representation; and b. On the death of the parent or parents by adoption and the subsequent death of the person adopted, without issue or a spouse, the property of the deceased parent or parents by adoption shall descend to and be distributed among the heirs and next of kin of the parent or parents by adoption and not to the heirs and next of kin of the person adopted; and c. If the parent or parents by adoption shall have another child or other children entitled to take and inherit from them on intestacy, such children and the person adopted shall, respectively, take and inherit intestate personal and real property from and through each other as if all had been children of the same parents born in lawful wedlock; and d. Where a parent who has procured a divorce, or a surviving parent, having lawful custody of a child, lawfully marries again, or where an adult unmarried person who has become a resource family parent and has lawful custody of a child, marries, and such parent or resource family parent consents that the person who thus becomes the stepfather or the stepmother of the person so adopted may adopt the person so adopted, the rights, privileges and obligations due from the parent or resource family parent, so consenting, to the person adopted and from the person adopted to such parent and the relations existing between them shall not be altered by the adoption. L.1951 (1st SS), c.344; amended 2004, c.130, s.9.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:17-56.22 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 17 / Section 17-56.22
Fees for application, collection of child support.
Status: in_force

19. a. The State IV-D agency shall have the authority to charge an application fee to individuals not receiving Temporary Assistance for Needy Families who apply for IV-D services. (1) The application fee shall be uniformly applied on a Statewide basis and shall be a flat dollar amount not to exceed $25 or other amount as may be appropriate for any fiscal year to reflect administrative costs. (2) The fee shall be collected directly from the individual who applied for IV-D services. (3) The State IV-D agency shall determine by regulation the distribution of the fees collected. b. In addition to the application fee, the State IV-D agency shall charge a $25 annual fee for the collection of child support for IV-D services in those cases in which the State has collected at least $500 on behalf of an individual receiving support for a child who has never received Temporary Assistance for Needy Families. The State IV-D agency shall have the authority to pay the fee using federal incentive dollars as available, and when not available, the State IV-D agency shall exercise its option under the federal "Deficit Reduction Act of 2005," Pub.L.109-171 and its implementing regulations to collect the fee from the non-custodial parent. L.1985, c.278, s.19; amended 2008, c.101, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 2C:21-38 — NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 21 / Section 21-38
Requisite knowledge, belief for violation.
Status: in_force

3. The requisite knowledge or belief for a violation of N.J.S.2C:20-7 is presumed in the case of a person subject to the provisions of section 1 or 2 of P.L.2009, c.214 (C.2C:21-36 or C.2C:21-37) who purchases any article of used or secondhand jewelry and fails to comply with the requirements of section 1 or 2 of P.L.2009, c.214 (C.2C:21-36 or C.2C:21-37), as applicable. L.2009, c.214, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:44A-12 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 44A / Section 44A-12
Authorized withholding, deductions.
Status: in_force

12. Upon receipt of notice of a lien claim, the owner, or community association in accordance with section 3 of P.L.1993, c.318 (C.2A:44A-3), shall be authorized to withhold and deduct the amount claimed from the unpaid part of the contract price that is or thereafter may be due and payable to the contractor or subcontractor, or both. The owner or community association may pay the amount of the lien claim to the claimant unless the contractor or subcontractor against whose account the lien is filed notifies the owner and the lien claimant in writing within 20 days of service of the lien claim upon both the owner or community association and the contractor or subcontractor, that the claimant is not owed the monies claimed and the reasons therefor. Any such payment made by the owner or community association shall constitute a payment made on account of the contract price of the contract with the contractor or subcontractor, or both, against whose account the lien is filed. L.1993, c.318, s.12; amended 2010, c.119, s.9.
N.J. Stat. § 2C:18-4 — NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 18 / Section 18-4
Lands defined
Status: in_force

As used in this act, "lands" means agricultural or horticultural lands devoted to the production for sale of plants and animals useful to man, encompassing plowed or tilled fields, standing crops or their residues, cranberry bogs and appurtenant dams, dikes, canals, ditches and pump houses, including impoundments, man-made reservoirs and the adjacent shorelines thereto, orchards, nurseries, and lands with a maintained fence for the purpose of restraining domestic livestock. "Lands" shall also include lands in agricultural use, as defined in section 3 of P.L.1983, c. 32 (C. 4:1C-13), where public notice prohibiting trespass is given by actual communication to the actor, conspicuous posting, or fencing or other enclosure manifestly designed to exclude intruders. L.1983, c. 522, s. 1, eff. Jan. 17, 1984.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:84A-40 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 84A / Section 84A-40
Effect of rules on conflicting laws
Status: in_force

All previous laws or parts of laws dealing with the admission or rejection of evidence which shall be expressly identified by footnote to any rule so adopted, and which shall be a conflict or inconsistent with such rule or rules, or included therein, revised or rendered obsolete thereby, shall be of no further force or effect after such rule or rules shall have taken effect. L.1960, c. 52, p. 462, s. 40, eff. June 20, 1960.
N.J. Stat. § 2C:48A-2 — NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 48A / Section 48A-2
Duty of commission.
Status: in_force

2. a. It shall be the duty of the commission to conduct a thorough review of the criminal sentencing provisions of New Jersey law for consideration of possible recommendations for revisions to the laws governing the criminal justice system. These recommendations shall be developed with the goal of providing a rational, just and proportionate sentencing scheme that achieves to the greatest extent possible public safety, offender accountability, crime reduction and prevention, and offender rehabilitation while promoting the efficient use of the State's resources. Additionally, the commission shall consider issues regarding disparity in the criminal justice process, including but not limited to racial and ethnic disparity issues. The recommendations shall be based on the available statistical data as well as any other relevant information. b. As provided in section 4 of P.L.2009, c.81 (C.2C:48A-4), the commission shall submit to the Governor and the Legislature reports containing its recommendations consistent with these purposes. The commission's reports shall include, but need not be limited to, recommendations regarding: (1) An assessment of the current sentencing provisions under New Jersey law, and a consideration as to whether the sentencing options available to courts are sufficient or should be expanded in some manner to provide a greater range of sentencing options;
(2) A review of judicial discretion available under the Criminal Code, considering the appropriateness of existing mandatory minimum sentencing and whether it would be beneficial to enhance, reduce or retain the current level of judicial discretion; (3) A recommendation as to whether determinate sentencing should be extended to all criminal offenses, or to additional criminal offenses under New Jersey law; (4) A recommendation as to appropriate limits and conditions on terms of supervised release, including whether there should be a mechanism for changing the length of a term of supervised release after its imposition and whether there should be supervised release for offenders who serve their maximum sentence; (5) A projection of the impact, if any, on the size of New Jersey's correctional and supervised offender populations of the implementation of each measure proposed by the commission; (6) A recommendation for intermediate, alternative or additional sanctions that should be made available in the New Jersey criminal justice system, including proposals for alternatives to incarceration for suitable offenders, the estimated cost of such programs, and recommendations for rules or principles to guide a judge's imposition of such sanctions as part of a criminal sentence; and (7) A review of disparity issues in the criminal justice process, including but not limited to racial and ethnic disparity issues, whether evidenced in sentencing outcomes or at earlier stages of the criminal process, such as but not limited to charging and plea decisions, and recommend appropriate revisions or other means to address any such issues. L.2009, c.81, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:123-13 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 123 / Section 123-13
Exemptions from provisions 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 an article of wearing apparel or fabric 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 from the United States of America to any foreign country an article of wearing apparel or fabric made in accordance with the specifications of the purchaser; 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 article of wearing apparel or fabric to become subject to this act contrary to the terms of the contract or commission service; or (d) to any article of wearing apparel or fabric shipped or delivered for shipment into commerce for the purpose of finishing or processing to render article or fabric not highly flammable under the provisions of this act and to the rules and regulations promulgated pursuant thereto. L.1953, c. 267, p. 1791, s. 11, eff. Jan. 1, 1954.
N.J. Stat. § 2B:23-16 — NJ Code / Title 2B / Chapter 23 / Section 23-16
Jury of view
Status: in_force

a. At any time during trial the court may order that the jury view the lands, places or personal property in question to understand the evidence better. The court shall direct the viewing procedure. The order shall be directed to the proper officer, specifying the day and place in question. Neither side shall give evidence when the jury is viewing. The officer who executes the order shall, by a special return, certify that the view has occurred according to the order. b. In a civil case, the court shall determine which party shall bear the expense of a view. c. The trial shall proceed even though a view which was ordered has not taken place. Source: 2A:77-1; 2A:77-3; 2A:77-2 L.1995,c.44,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:50-10 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 50 / Section 50-10
Record of notice
Status: in_force

No judgment shall be entered by confession or in any action upon any bond or note pursuant to section 2A:50-8 unless prior to the entry of the judgment, if by confession, or prior to the commencement of the action on the bond or note, if the proceeding be by action, there shall be filed and recorded in the office of the clerk or register of deeds and mortgages as the case may be, of the county, in which the mortgaged premises are situate, a written notice to the same effect and in the same manner as is required by sections 2A:50-6 and 2A:50-7 of this Title. L.1951 (1st SS), c.344; amended by L.1979, c. 286, s. 9.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:17-56.62 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 17 / Section 17-56.62
Voidable transfers by child support judgment debtors.
Status: in_force

13. In any case in which the department knows of a transfer by a child support judgment debtor pursuant to the "Uniform Voidable Transactions Act," R.S.25:2-20 et seq., with respect to which a prima facie case is established, the department shall seek to void the transfer or obtain a settlement in the best interest of the child support creditor. L.1998, c.1, s.13; amended 2021, c.92, s.17.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:123-6 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 123 / Section 123-6
Articles deemed highly flammable
Status: in_force

Any article of wearing apparel or fabric shall be deemed so highly flammable, as to be dangerous when worn by individuals, within the meaning of this act, if any uncovered or exposed part of such article of wearing apparel or fabric exhibits rapid and intense combustion or burning when tested under the conditions and in the manner prescribed by rules and regulations adopted by the commissioner pursuant to section five of this act. L.1953, c. 267, p. 1788, s. 4, eff. Jan. 1, 1954.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:67-8 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 67 / Section 67-8
Warrant in lieu of writ; arrest of person having custody of person detained.
Status: in_force

2A:67-8. A judge of the superior court may, when it shall appear by satisfactory proof that anyone is held in illegal confinement or custody and there is good reason to believe that he will be taken out of the state or suffer some irreparable injury before he can be relieved by the issuance of a habeas corpus, issue a warrant under his hand and seal reciting the facts and directed to any sheriff or other person, commanding him to take the prisoner and forthwith bring him before the court to be dealt with according to law. If the proof shall also be sufficient to justify an arrest of the person having the prisoner in his custody, as for a criminal offense committed in the taking or detaining of the prisoner, the warrant may also contain an order for the arrest of such person for such offense.
L.1951 (1st SS), c.344; amended 2023, c.250, s.8.
N.J. Stat. § 2C:11-1 — NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 11 / Section 11-1
Definitions
Status: in_force

2C:11-1. Definitions. In chapters 11 through 15, unless a different meaning plainly is required: a. "Bodily injury" means physical pain, illness or any impairment of physical condition; b. "Serious bodily injury" means bodily injury which creates a substantial risk of death or which causes serious, permanent disfigurement, or protracted loss or impairment of the function of any bodily member or organ; c. "Deadly weapon" means any firearm or other weapon, device, instrument, material or substance, whether animate or inanimate, which in the manner it is used or is intended to be used, is known to be capable of producing death or serious bodily injury or which in the manner it is fashioned would lead the victim reasonably to believe it to be capable of producing death or serious bodily injury; d. "Significant bodily injury" means bodily injury which creates a temporary loss of the function of any bodily member or organ or temporary loss of any one of the five senses. L.1978, c.95; amended 1979,c.178,s.19; 1981,c.384,s.1; 1995,c.307,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:154-6 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 154 / Section 154-6
Powers of United States Park Police relative to arrest of offenders.
Status: in_force

1. Full-time law enforcement officers employed by the Department of the Interior as park police who are empowered to effect an arrest with or without a warrant for violations of the United States Code and who are authorized to carry firearms in the performance of their duties shall be empowered to act as an officer for the arrest of offenders against the laws of this State: a. where the person reasonably believes that a crime of the first, second, or third degree is or is about to be committed or attempted in his presence; and b. where the person reasonably believes that a crime of the fourth degree, a disorderly persons offense, a petty disorderly persons offense, or a violation of Title 39 of the Revised Statutes is or is about to be committed or attempted in his presence on Ellis Island or in Liberty State Park within 500 feet of the ferry terminal serving passengers bound for the Statue of Liberty National Monument or Ellis Island or in Liberty State Park within 500 feet of the access bridge to Ellis Island while that officer is in performance of his official duties. L.2008, c.42, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:19-46 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 19 / Section 19-46
Assignee as party to receivership suit
Status: in_force

The assignee may be made a party to any action in the superior court to have the corporation adjudged insolvent and a receiver thereof appointed, and may be enjoined, restrained and removed in such action and subjected to all orders and judgments therein. The said court may, if it sees fit, appoint the assignee of the corporation receiver thereof.
L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:15-65 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 15 / Section 15-65
Time within which costs must be taxed
Status: in_force

If costs are not taxed within 6 months next after the entry of a judgment or order or, where the judgment or order becomes the subject of review or further litigation, within 6 months after such judgment or order is finally disposed of, no costs shall thereafter be allowed or taxed, unless the court, upon good cause shown, orders allowance and taxation thereafter.
L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.
N.J. Stat. § 2C:29-7 — NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 29 / Section 29-7
Bail jumping; default in required appearance
Status: in_force

A person set at liberty by court order, with or without bail, or who has been issued a summons, upon condition that he will subsequently appear at a specified time and place in connection with any offense or any violation of law punishable by a period of incarceration, commits an offense if, without lawful excuse, he fails to appear at that time and place. It is an affirmative defense for the defendant to prove, by a preponderance of evidence, that he did not knowingly fail to appear. The offense constitutes a crime of the third degree where the required appearance was to answer to a charge of a crime of the third degree or greater, or for disposition of any such charge and the actor took flight or went into hiding to avoid apprehension, trial or punishment. The offense constitutes a crime of the fourth degree where the required appearance was otherwise to answer to a charge of crime or for disposition of such charge. The offense constitutes a disorderly persons offense or a petty disorderly persons offense, respectively, when the required appearance was to answer a charge of such an offense or for disposition of any such charge. Where the bail imposed or summons issued is in connection with any other violation of law, the failure to appear shall be a disorderly persons offense. This section does not apply to obligations to appear incident to release under suspended sentence or on probation or parole. Nothing herein shall interfere with or prevent the exercise by any court of this State of its power to punish for contempt. L.1978, c. 95, s. 2C:29-7, eff. Sept. 1, 1979. Amended by L.1981, c. 290, s. 32, eff. Sept. 24, 1981.
N.J. Stat. § 2B:12-18 — NJ Code / Title 2B / Chapter 12 / Section 12-18
Jurisdiction of specified offenses where indictment and trial by jury are waived
Status: in_force

2B:12-18. Jurisdiction of specified offenses where indictment and trial by jury are waived. A municipal court has jurisdiction over the following crimes occurring within the territorial jurisdiction of the court, where the person charged waives indictment and trial by jury in writing and the county prosecutor consents in writing: a. Crimes of the fourth degree enumerated in chapters 17, 18, 20 and 21 of Title 2C of the New Jersey Statutes; or b. Crimes where the term of imprisonment that may be imposed does not exceed one year. Source: N.J.S.2A:8-22. L.1993,c.293,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:168-30 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 168 / Section 168-30
Powers and duties of the interstate commission.
Status: in_force

5. Article V. Powers and Duties of the Interstate Commission. The Interstate Commission shall have the following powers: a. To adopt a seal and suitable bylaws governing the management and operation of the Interstate Commission; b. To promulgate rules which shall have the force and effect of statutory law and shall be binding in the compacting states to the extent and in the manner provided in this compact; c. To oversee, supervise and coordinate the interstate movement of offenders subject to the terms of this compact and any bylaws adopted and rules promulgated by the compact commission; d. To enforce compliance with compact provisions, Interstate Commission rules, and bylaws, using all necessary and proper means, including but not limited to, the use of judicial process; e. To establish and maintain offices; f. To purchase and maintain insurance and bonds; g. To borrow, accept, or contract for services of personnel, including, but not limited to, members and their staffs; h. To establish and appoint committees and hire staff which it deems necessary for the carrying out of its functions including, but not limited to, an executive committee as required by Article III which shall have the power to act on behalf of the Interstate Commission in carrying out its powers and duties hereunder; i. To elect or appoint such officers, attorneys, employees, agents, or consultants, and to fix their compensation, define their duties and determine their qualifications; and to establish the Interstate Commission's personnel policies and programs relating to, among other things, conflicts of interest, rates of compensation, and qualifications of personnel; j. To accept any and all donations and grants of money, equipment, supplies, materials, and services, and to receive, utilize, and dispose of same; k. To lease, purchase, accept contributions or donations of, or otherwise to own, hold, improve or use any property, real, personal, or mixed; l. To sell, convey, mortgage, pledge, lease, exchange, abandon, or otherwise dispose of any property, real, personal or mixed; m. To establish a budget and make expenditures and levy dues as provided in Article X of this compact; n. To sue and be sued; o. To provide for dispute resolution among compacting states; p. To perform such functions as may be necessary or appropriate to achieve the purposes of this compact; q. To report annually to the legislatures, governors, judiciary, and state councils of the compacting states concerning the activities of the Interstate Commission during the preceding year. Such reports shall also include any recommendations that may have been adopted by the Interstate Commission; r. To coordinate education, training and public awareness regarding the interstate movement of offenders for officials involved in such activity; and s. To establish uniform standards for the reporting, collecting, and exchanging of data. L.2002,c.111,s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 2C:40A-4 — NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 40A / Section 40A-4
Solicitation of professional employment, certain; regulated; terms defined; grade of offense.
Status: in_force

1. a. No person shall solicit professional employment from an accident or disaster victim or an accident or disaster victim's relative concerning an action for personal injury or wrongful death involving that accident or disaster victim for a period of 30 days after the date on which the accident or disaster occurred. b. Subsection a. of this section shall not apply if the accident or disaster victim, or his relative, as the case may be, had a previous professional business relationship with the professional. c. Subsection a. of this section shall not apply to recommendations or referrals by past or present clients or patients, friends, relatives or other individuals relying on the reputation of the professional, provided the recommendation or referral is not made for value. d. Subsection a. of this section shall not apply to any solicitation through advertising which is not directed to the victim or victims of a specific accident or disaster. e. Subsection a. of this section shall not apply to emergency medical care. f. For the purposes of this section: "Professional employment" means services rendered by a physician, chiropractor or other health care professional. "Solicit" means to contact a person with a request or plea, which is made in person, by telephone or other electronic medium. g. A person who violates the provisions of this section, and who acts with intent to accept money or something of value for his services, shall be guilty of a crime of the third degree. L.1999,c.325,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:102-16.1 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 102 / Section 102-16.1
Irrevocable trusts, certain, conditions
Status: in_force

1. Notwithstanding the provisions of P.L.1957, c.182 (C.2A:102-13 et seq.) to the contrary, an agreement may provide that the trust shall be irrevocable during the lifetime of the beneficiary, if at the time of the signing of an agreement, the beneficiary or grantor of the trust is: a. An aged, blind or disabled applicant for, or recipient of, benefits pursuant to the Supplemental Security Income Program under P.L.1973, c.256 (C.44:7-85 et seq.) or any Medicaid program under P.L.1968, c.413 (C.30:4D-1 et seq.) utilizing the eligibility criteria of the Supplemental Security Income Program in regard to burial spaces and funds set aside for burial expenses; or b. An aged, blind or disabled person who reasonably anticipates applying for, or receiving, the benefits provided for in subsection a. of this section within six months. An irrevocable trust established pursuant to this section shall not affect the selection of funeral goods or services or the selection of the funeral home. If the beneficiary or grantor of the trust enters into an agreement, reasonably anticipating that the beneficiary or grantor will become an applicant for, or recipient of, these programs within six months from the execution of the agreement, the agreement shall provide that, in the event the beneficiary or grantor of the trust does not become an applicant for, or recipient of, any of these programs within the six month period, the trust shall revert to a revocable trust. As used in this section "agreement" means an agreement for the sale of personal property to be used in connection with a funeral or burial, or for the furnishing of personal services of a funeral director or undertaker, wherein the personal property is not to be delivered or the personal services are not to be rendered until the occurrence of the death of the person for whose funeral or burial the property or services are to be furnished. L.1991,c.502,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:53A-24 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 53A / Section 53A-24
Terms defined
Status: in_force

4. The terms "conduct" and "offense" shall have the meaning provided in N.J.S.2C:1-14. The term "juvenile" shall have the meaning provided in section 24 of P.L.1982, c.77 (C.2A:4A-43). L.1993,c.137,s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:51-2 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 51 / Section 51-2
Record entry of cancellation by county clerk or register of deeds and mortgages
Status: in_force

When the judgment for the cancellation of record of a mortgage, or a certified copy thereof, is filed or recorded, with the county clerk or the office of the register of deeds and mortgages, if any, of the county in which the mortgage is of record, and the money due on the mortgage, if any, deposited as required by the judgment, the county clerk or register of deeds and mortgages shall discharge and cancel of record the mortgage, and shall enter on the margin of the record or registry of the mortgage, and opposite thereto the words "canceled by judgment" , entering the date of the judgment and filing, or recording the certified copy as above provided.
L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.
N.J. Stat. § 2C:39-16.3 — NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 39 / Section 39-16.3
Trier of fact, defendant, requisite mental state, commit, firearm trafficking, conditions.
Status: in_force

3. a. In a prosecution under section 2 of P.L.2023, c.148 (C.2C:39-16.2), the trier of fact may infer that the defendant had the requisite mental state to commit a firearm trafficking violation if the defendant: (1) transferred or planned to transfer the firearm within 45 days of the defendant's purchase and receipt of the firearm; (2) sold three or more firearms to the other person within a one-year period; (3) received compensation for the sale of the firearm to another person that was significantly above the fair market value of the firearm; (4) did not conduct the transaction through a licensed retail dealer pursuant to paragraph (2) of subsection a. or paragraph (2) of subsection b. of N.J.S.2C:58-3; or (5) did not abide by the requirements of paragraph (3) of subsection a. or paragraph (3) of subsection b. of N.J.S.2C:58-3 and did not provide a receipt or other documentation regarding the sale to the other person. b. The provisions of N.J.S.2C:2-3 governing the causal relationship between conduct and result shall not apply in a prosecution under section 2 of P.L.2023, c.148 (C.2C:39-16.2). c. In a prosecution under section 2 of P.L.2023, c.148 (C.2C:39-16.2), the defendant's actions outside of this State shall be sufficient for prosecution if the defendant knew or should have known that the recipient of the firearm intended to possess, transfer, dispose, sell, or otherwise transport the firearm in this State. d. It shall not be a defense to a prosecution under section 2 of P.L.2023, c.148 (C.2C:39-16.2) that: (1) the death or serious or significant bodily injury took place in a jurisdiction other than this State; or (2) the decedent or victim contributed to their own death or serious bodily injury. e. Nothing in this section shall be deemed to preclude, if the evidence so warrants, an indictment and conviction for any other offense. L.2023, c.148, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:12-2 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 12 / Section 12-2
Employees; other gainful pursuits forbidden; civil service
Status: in_force

2A:12-2. Employees; other gainful pursuits forbidden; civil service. The director, with the approval of the chief justice, shall appoint and fix the salaries of such employees as may be necessary to perform the duties vested in him by this chapter. The director and such employees shall not engage directly or indirectly in the practice of law and shall not be subject to the provisions of Title 11A, Civil Service, of the New Jersey Statutes. L.1951 (1st SS), c.344; amended L.1994,c.86,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:62A-8 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 62A / Section 62A-8
Limitations
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding the provisions of section 1 of this act to the contrary, this act shall not apply to the rendering of care or assistance, if rendered for remuneration in excess of reimbursement for out of pocket expenses incurred in rendering the care or assistance, or with the expectation of remuneration from the recipients of the care or assistance or from another person on their behalf; or to acts or omissions concerning the operation of a motor vehicle while traveling to and from the scene of a hazardous discharge to render care, assistance, or advice. This act shall not apply to actions taken against the advice or direction of the Department of Environmental Protection, or police, fire, or other emergency response personnel. L. 1986, c. 30, s. 2, eff. June 23, 1986.
N.J. Stat. § 2B:24-3 — NJ Code / Title 2B / Chapter 24 / Section 24-3
Appointment of municipal public defenders, chief municipal public defender
Status: in_force

3. Each municipal court in this State shall have at least one municipal public defender appointed by the governing body of the municipality in accordance with applicable laws, ordinances and resolutions. Any municipal court with two or more municipal public defenders shall have a "chief municipal public defender" who shall be appointed by the governing body of the municipality. The chief municipal public defender of a joint municipal court shall be appointed upon the concurrence of the governing bodies of each municipality. The chief municipal public defender shall have authority over other municipal public defenders serving that court with respect to the performance of their duties. L.1997,c.256,s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:42-110 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 42 / Section 42-110
Removal of continuing nuisance
Status: in_force

Nothing in this act shall limit the legal rights and remedies of a landlord under the lease or the master deed and bylaws, as the case may be, to remove a domesticated animal that constitutes a continuing nuisance to the welfare or property of either the landlord or the other residents of a senior citizen housing project, nor shall it limit the legal rights and remedies of that landlord or other residents. In any action to remove a domesticated animal or to evict a senior citizen from a senior citizen housing project for violating a lease due to the presence of a domesticated animal that is alleged to be a continuing nuisance, the plaintiff shall have the burden of proving that the domesticated animal is a continuing nuisance. L.1990,c.55,s.8.
N.J. Stat. § 2C:25-22 — NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 25 / Section 25-22
Immunity from civil liability
Status: in_force

6. A law enforcement officer or a member of a domestic crisis team or any person who, in good faith, reports a possible incident of domestic violence to the police shall not be held liable in any civil action brought by any party for an arrest based on probable cause, enforcement in good faith of a court order, or any other act or omission in good faith under this act. L.1991,c.261,s.6; amended 1994,c.94,s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:65-4 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 65 / Section 65-4
Waste between parceners, tenants in common or joint tenants; procedure
Status: in_force

When 2 or more persons hold property in common, as tenants in common or joint tenants, and 1 or more of them commit waste, action shall lie against the person or persons committing the waste. After judgment in such action, the defendant may elect either to have the common property partitioned or to give such security as the court shall deem sufficient, not to commit any further waste. If the defendant shall elect to have the property partitioned, the part assigned to him shall include that portion of the property wasted. If defendant does not elect to have the property partitioned or if the waste exceeds the value of his share of the property, the plaintiff shall recover damages therefor against such defendant.
L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.
N.J. Stat. § 2C:43-10 — NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 43 / Section 43-10
Place of imprisonment; beginning sentences; transfers
Status: in_force

a. Sentences for terms of 1 year or longer. Except as provided in section 2C:43-5 and in subsection b. of this section, when a person is sentenced to imprisonment for any term of 1 year or greater, the court shall commit him to the custody of the Commissioner of the Department of Corrections for the term of his sentence and until released in accordance with law. b. County institution. In any county in which a county penitentiary or a county workhouse is located, a person sentenced to imprisonment for a return not exceeding 18 months may be committed to the penitentiary or workhouse of such county. c. Sentences for terms of less than 1 year. When a person is sentenced to imprisonment for a term of less than 1 year, the court shall commit him either to the common jail of the county, the county workhouse or the county penitentiary for the term of his sentence and until released in accordance with law. In counties of the first class having a workhouse or penitentiary, however, no sentence exceeding 6 months shall be to the common jail of the county. d. Aggregation of sentences when a person is sentenced to more than one term of imprisonment, and the sentences are to be consecutive, the terms shall be aggregated for the purpose of determining the place of imprisonment under subsections a., b. or c. of this section. e. Duties of sheriff and keeper on sentence to State Prison. In all cases where the defendant, upon conviction, is sentenced by the court to imprisonment, for any term of 1 year or greater, the sheriff of the county or his lawful deputy shall, within 15 days transport him to the State Prison and there deliver him into the custody of the Commissioner of the Department of Corrections together with a copy of the sentence of the court ordering such imprisonment certified by the clerk of the court where the conviction was had, a copy of the court's statement of reasons for the sentence, and a copy of the presentence report or any presentence information used by the judge in determining sentence. In every case at least 48 hours, exclusive of Sundays and legal holidays, shall elapse between the time of sentence and removal to the State Prison. f. Beginning sentences in county institutions. Every person sentenced to the county workhouse or penitentiary shall be transferred to and confined therein within 10 days after the sentence. g. Transfer of persons sentenced to county jail, penitentiary or workhouse from one to another thereof. Every person sentenced to imprisonment in a county jail, penitentiary or workhouse may upon the application of the board of chosen freeholders of such county and by order of the Superior Court, be transferred from any one of such county penal institutions to any other thereof. No such transfer or retransfer shall in any way affect the term of the original sentence of the person so transferred or retransferred. L.1978, c. 95, s. 2C:43-10, eff. Sept. 1, 1979. Amended by L.1979, c. 178, s. 87, eff. Sept. 1, 1979.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:168A-15 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 168A / Section 168A-15
Pardons unaffected.
Status: in_force

9. Nothing in this act shall be deemed to alter, limit or affect the manner of applying for pardons to the Governor, and a certificate issued under this act shall not be deemed or construed to be a pardon. L.2007, c.327, s.9.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:24A-5 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 24A / Section 24A-5
Right to claim, disclaim authorship
Status: in_force

The artist shall retain at all times the right to claim authorship or, for just and valid reason, to disclaim authorship of his work of fine art. The right to claim authorship shall include the right of the artist to have his name appear on or in connection with the work of fine art as the artist. The right to disclaim authorship shall include the right of the artist to prevent his name from appearing on, or in connection with, the work of fine art as the artist. Just and valid reasons for disclaiming authorship shall include: that the work of fine art has been altered, defaced, mutilated or modified other than by the artist; that the work of fine art has been altered, defaced, mutilated or modified without the artist's consent; and that damage to the artist's reputation is reasonably likely to result or has resulted. L. 1986, c. 97, s. 5, eff. Aug. 27, 1986.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:44-39.1 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 44 / Section 44-39.1
Amount of nursing home lien
Status: in_force

The amount of the lien by a nursing home for care and maintenance of an injured person shall be based on the minimum per diem rate charged by the nursing home for ordinary patient care up to the date of payment of moneys or compensation to the injured party. L.1970, c. 135, s. 8, eff. July 9, 1970.
N.J. Stat. § 2C:66-10 — NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 66 / Section 66-10
No liability for freezing funds
Status: in_force

10. No liability for freezing funds. Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, a financial institution shall not be liable to any person for blocking, freezing, encumbering or refusing to release any funds or assets held by the financial institution in response to an order issued by a court, or for any other action taken by the financial institution in good faith to comply with the requirements of this act. A financial institution shall not be required to give notice to an account holder or customer that the financial institution has taken any action pursuant to this act and shall not be liable for failure to provide the notice. L.2003,c.22,s.10.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:23D-9 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 23D / Section 23D-9
Notice of cessation of representation; continuation of process.
Status: in_force

9. a. If a family collaborative lawyer ceases or is disqualified from representation of a party, prompt notice of the cessation of representation or discharge shall be given to all parties in a record. b. Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (5) of subsection b. of section 7 of P.L.2014, c.50 (C.2A:23D-7), and subject to this subsection, if a family collaborative lawyer is discharged or ceases representation of a party, the family collaborative law process continues if, not later than 30 days after the date of notice of the discharge or cessation of representation is sent to the parties pursuant to subsection a. of this section, the unrepresented party: (1) retains a successor family collaborative lawyer who is identified in an amended family collaborative law participation agreement; and (2) in that amended family collaborative law participation agreement, the parties consent to continue the process and the successor lawyer confirms representation of the party. L.2014, c.50, s.9.
N.J. Stat. § 2C:64-1 — NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 64 / Section 64-1
Property subject to forfeiture.
Status: in_force

2C:64-1. Property Subject to Forfeiture. a. Any interest in the following shall be subject to forfeiture and no property right shall exist in them: (1) Controlled dangerous substances; firearms which are unlawfully possessed, carried, acquired or used; illegally possessed gambling devices; untaxed or otherwise contraband cigarettes or tobacco products; unlawfully possessed container e-liquid; untaxed special fuel; unlawful sound recordings and audiovisual works; and items bearing a counterfeit mark. These shall be designated prima facie contraband. (2) All property which has been, or is intended to be, utilized in furtherance of an unlawful activity, including, but not limited to, conveyances intended to facilitate the perpetration of illegal acts, or buildings or premises maintained for the purpose of committing offenses against the State. (3) Property which has become or is intended to become an integral part of illegal activity, including, but not limited to, money which is earmarked for use as financing for an illegal gambling enterprise. (4) Proceeds of illegal activities, including, but not limited to, property or money obtained as a result of the sale of prima facie contraband as defined by subsection a. (1), proceeds of illegal gambling, prostitution, bribery and extortion. (5) An all-terrain vehicle or dirt bike which has been operated on a public street, highway, or right-of-way in violation of section 17 of P.L.1973, c.307 (C.39:3C-17) in a municipality that has passed an ordinance declaring that such all-terrain vehicles or dirt bikes so operated pose an immediate threat to the public health, safety, or welfare and designating such vehicles as contraband as authorized by subsection e. of section 1 of P.L.2019, c.505 (C.39:3C-35). b. Any article subject to forfeiture under this chapter may be seized by the State or any law enforcement officer as evidence pending a criminal prosecution pursuant to N.J.S.2C:64-4 or, when no criminal proceeding is instituted, upon process issued by any court of competent jurisdiction over the property, except that seizure without such process may be made when not inconsistent with the Constitution of this State or the United States, and when (1) The article is prima facie contraband; or (2) The property subject to seizure poses an immediate threat to the public health, safety or welfare. c. For the purposes of this section: "Items bearing a counterfeit mark" means items bearing a counterfeit mark as defined in section 1 of P.L.1997, c.57 (C.2C:21-32). "Unlawful sound recordings and audiovisual works" means sound recordings and audiovisual works as those terms are defined in section 1 of P.L.1991, c.125 (C.2C:21-21) which were produced in violation of section 1 of P.L.1991, c.125 (C.2C:21-21). "Unlawfully possessed container e-liquid" means container e-liquid as defined in section 2 of P.L.1990, c.39 (C.54:40B-2) that is possessed for retail sale by a person that is not licensed as a vapor business pursuant to section 4 of P.L.2019, c.147 (C.54:40B-3.3). "Untaxed special fuel" means diesel fuel, No. 2 fuel oil and kerosene on which the motor fuel tax imposed pursuant to R.S.54:39-1 et seq. is not paid that is delivered, possessed, sold or transferred in this State in a manner not authorized pursuant to R.S.54:39-1 et seq. or P.L.1938, c.163 (C.56:6-1 et seq.). amended 1979, c.344, s.1; 1981, c.290, s.46; 1992, c.23, s.70; 2004, c.150, s.3; 2011, c.80, s.4; 2019, c.147, s.10; 2021, c.353, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 2C:39-19 — NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 39 / Section 39-19
Regulations relative to certain current owners of automatic rifles.
Status: in_force

5. Except as provided in section 7 of P.L.2018, c.39 (C.2C:39-20), a person who legally owns a semi-automatic rifle with a fixed magazine capacity exceeding 10 rounds or a large capacity ammunition magazine as defined under subsection y. of N.J.S.2C:39-1 which is capable of holding more than 10 rounds of ammunition on the effective date of P.L.2018, c.39 (C.2C:39-17 et al.) may retain possession of that rifle or magazine for a period not to exceed 180 days after the effective date of this act. During this time period, the owner of the semi-automatic rifle or magazine shall: a. Transfer the semi-automatic rifle or magazine to any person or firm lawfully entitled to own or possess that firearm or magazine; b. Render the semi-automatic rifle or magazine inoperable or permanently modify a large capacity ammunition magazine to accept 10 rounds or less; or c. Voluntarily surrender the semi-automatic rifle or magazine pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.2C:39-12. L.2018, c.39, s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:56-7 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 56 / Section 56-7
Conclusive effect of proceedings and sale in partition
Status: in_force

When real estate is partitioned in an action in the superior court, and process has been served or notice given as required by the practice of the court, or when the real estate is sold by virtue of an order made upon such partition proceedings, the partition or sale shall, unless reversed or set aside on appeal or other proceedings for review, be binding and conclusive upon all the cotenants and all persons claiming or to claim an interest in a share, in reversion or remainder notwithstanding any error or illegality in the proceedings for partition or sale.
L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.
N.J. Stat. § 2C:43-31 — NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 43 / Section 43-31
Information published on websites.
Status: in_force

15. The Attorney General, the Administrative Director of the Courts, and the Adjutant General of the Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs shall publish on their respective websites information regarding diversion programs and government-based resources available to assist justice-involved veterans and servicemembers. L.2017, c.42, s.15.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:37-8 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 37 / Section 37-8
Claims against escheated estate; filing, allowance and payment
Status: in_force

Any person who has any claim or claims against the estate of any such intestate whose real estate has so escheated to the state, may give notice thereof, under oath, to the state treasurer. Thereupon the treasurer shall hold any moneys which may or shall come into his hands, derived from the sale of such real estate, for the period of 1 year. No claim shall be received by the treasurer which shall not be filed with him within the year aforesaid. When such claims shall be proven to the satisfaction of the treasurer and audited by the director of the division of budget and accounting, they shall be paid by the treasurer. If, however, such estate shall prove to be insolvent, the treasurer shall be empowered to pay the claims against such estate ratably.
L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:44-11 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 44 / Section 44-11
Notice of sale; advertisement
Status: in_force

Notice of sale under section 2A:44-10 of this title shall be published 2 times for 2 weeks, at least once in each week, in some newspaper circulating in the municipality, in which the aircraft or part thereof is detained, and not less than 5 days' notice of such sale shall be given by posting the notice in 5 public places in said municipality.
L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:32C-15 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 32C / Section 32C-15
Sovereign immunity preserved.
Status: in_force

15. This act shall not be construed as waiving the sovereign immunity of the State and its officers and employees as otherwise provided by law. L.2007, c.265, s.15.
N.J. Stat. § 2C:7-6 — NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 7 / Section 7-6
Community notified of release of sex offender
Status: in_force

1. Within 45 days after receiving notification pursuant to section 1 of P.L.1994, c.135 (C.30:4-123.53a et seq.) that an inmate convicted of or adjudicated delinquent for a sex offense as defined in section 2 of P.L.1994, c.133 (C.2C:7-1 et al.) is to be released from incarceration and after receipt of registration as required therein, the chief law enforcement officer of the municipality where the inmate intends to reside shall provide notification in accordance with the provisions of section 3 of this act of that inmate's release to the community. If the municipality does not have a police force, the Superintendent of State Police shall provide notification. L.1994,c.128,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:158-18 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 158 / Section 158-18
Powers and duties of assistant prosecutors
Status: in_force

In any county any of the assistant prosecutors of such county may attend the sessions of the grand jury of such county, and render therein any service or perform any duty that might be rendered or performed by the prosecutor of such county if he were present.
L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:58D-2 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 58D / Section 58D-2
Definitions relative to invasion of privacy relative to first responders; violations, penalties.
Status: in_force

1. a. As used in this section: "Disclose" means to sell, manufacture, give, provide, lend, trade, mail, deliver, transfer, publish, distribute, circulate, disseminate, present, exhibit, advertise, or offer. "First responder" means a law enforcement officer, paid or volunteer firefighter, paid or volunteer member of a duly incorporated first aid, emergency, ambulance, or rescue squad association, or any other individual who, in the course of his employment, is dispatched to the scene of a motor vehicle accident or other emergency situation for the purpose of providing medical care or other assistance. b. A first responder who is dispatched to or is otherwise present at the scene of a motor vehicle accident or other emergency situation, for the purpose of providing medical care or other assistance, shall not photograph, film, videotape, record, or otherwise reproduce in any manner, the image of a person being provided medical care or other assistance, except in accordance with applicable rules, regulations, or operating procedures of the agency employing the first responder. c. A first responder shall not disclose any photograph, film, videotape, record, or other reproduction of the image of a person being provided medical care or other assistance at the scene of a motor vehicle accident or other emergency situation without the prior written consent of the person, or the person's next-of-kin if the person cannot provide consent, unless that disclosure was for a legitimate law enforcement, public safety, health care, or insurance purpose or pursuant to a court order. d. A person who knowingly violates the provisions of subsection c. of this section shall be guilty of a disorderly persons offense. e. In addition to any other right of action or recovery otherwise available under the laws of this State, a first responder who knowingly violates the provisions of subsection b. or c. of this section shall be liable to the person whose image was taken or disclosed, who may bring a civil action in the Superior Court. The court may award: (1) actual damages, but not less than liquidated damages computed at the rate of $1,000 for each violation of this act; (2) punitive damages upon proof of willful or reckless disregard of the law; (3) reasonable attorney's fees and other litigation costs reasonably incurred; and (4) such other preliminary and equitable relief as the court determines to be appropriate. L.2012, c.28, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 2C:35-10.3 — NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 35 / Section 35-10.3
Possession, etc. of flunitrazepam; penalties
Status: in_force

6. a. It is a crime of the third degree for any person, knowingly or purposely, to obtain, or to possess, flunitrazepam, unless the substance was obtained directly, or pursuant to a valid prescription or order form from a practitioner, while acting in the course of his professional practice, or except as otherwise authorized by P.L.1970, c.226 (C.24:21-1 et seq.). b. Notwithstanding the provisions of N.J.S.2C:43-3 or any other law, a fine of up to $100,000.00 may be imposed upon a person who violates this section. L.1997,c. 194, s.6.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:18-61.37 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 18 / Section 18-61.37
Severability
Status: in_force

If any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence or other part of this amendatory and supplementary act is adjudged unconstitutional or invalid, such judgment shall not affect, impair or invalidate the remainder of this act, but shall be confined in its effect to the section, subsection, paragraph, sentence or other part of this act directly involved in the controversy in which said judgment shall have been rendered. L.1981, c. 226, s. 18, eff. July 27, 1981.
N.J. Stat. § 2B:24-10 — NJ Code / Title 2B / Chapter 24 / Section 24-10
Investigation of financial status of defendant
Status: in_force

10. The municipal court shall make an investigation of the financial status of each defendant seeking representation pursuant to this act and shall have the authority to require a defendant to execute and deliver written requests or authorizations required under applicable law to provide the court with access to records of public or private sources, otherwise confidential, as may be of aid in evaluating eligibility. The court is authorized to obtain information from any public record office of the State or of any subdivision or agency thereof on request and without payment of the fees ordinarily required by law. L.1997,c.256,s.10.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:158A-5 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 158A / Section 158A-5
Duties of public defender.
Status: in_force

5. It shall be the duty of the Public Defender to provide for the legal representation of any indigent defendant who is formally charged with the commission of an indictable offense without expense to the defendant. All necessary services and facilities of representation (including investigation and other preparation) shall be provided in every case. The factors of need and real value to a defense may be weighed against the financial constraints of the Public Defender's office in determining what are the necessary services and facilities of representation. Representation as herein provided for shall include any direct appeal from conviction and such post-conviction proceedings as would warrant the assignment of counsel pursuant to the court rules. Representation for indigent defendants (a) may be provided in any federal court in any matter arising out of or relating to an action pending or recently pending in a court of criminal jurisdiction of this State and (b) may be provided in any federal court in this State where indigent defendants are charged with the commission of a federal criminal offense and where the representation is under a plan adopted pursuant to the Criminal Justice Act of 1964 (18 U.S.C. s. 3006A). The Public Defender also shall provide for the legal representation of any eligible inmate who is serving a custodial prison sentence and requests assistance in petitioning the Superior Court for compassionate release in accordance with section 1 of P.L.2020, c.106 (C.30:4-123.51e). L.1967, c.43, s.5; amended 1987, c.170, s.2; 2020, c.106, s.2; 2023, c.69, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:26-14 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 26 / Section 26-14
Effect of sales of personalty
Status: in_force

Every sale of the attached personal property made under this chapter or under an order of the court shall be as valid and effectual in law as if made by defendant at the time when the attachment became a lien thereon.
L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:21-5 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 21 / Section 21-5
Bond for prison limits by debtor refused discharge from imprisonment
Status: in_force

Any person in actual confinement for debt or damages in any jail in this state may give bond for the prison limits as provided by section 2A:21-2 of this title, and thereupon be discharged from imprisonment, except within such limits, notwithstanding any former verdict or judgment rendered against him in any action for his discharge under chapter 20 of this title (s. 2A:20-1 et seq.).
L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:168-20 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 168 / Section 168-20
Compact institutions; incarceration in; access to
Status: in_force

Every State which enacts a similar act to this act shall designate at least one of its correctional institutions as a "Compact Institution" and shall incarcerate persons therein as provided in such act, unless the sending and receiving State in question shall make specific contractual arrangements to the contrary. All such States shall have access to "Compact Institutions" at all reasonable hours for the purpose of inspecting the facilities thereof and for the purpose of visiting such of said State's prisoners as may be confined in the institution. L.1953, c. 83, p. 1007, s. 3.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:158A-3 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 158A / Section 158A-3
Establishment of the Office of the Public Defender.
Status: in_force

3. There is hereby established in the Executive Branch of the State Government the Office of the Public Defender. For the purpose of complying with the provisions of Article V, Section IV, paragraph 1 of the New Jersey Constitution, the Office of the Public Defender is hereby allocated within the Department of the Treasury, but, notwithstanding said allocation, the office shall be independent of any supervision or control by the department or by any board or officer thereof. L.1967, c.43, s.3; amended 1974, c.27, s.9; 1994, c.58, s.7; 2010, c.34, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 2B:25-5 — NJ Code / Title 2B / Chapter 25 / Section 25-5
Duties of municipal prosecutor; use of special counsel, private attorneys.
Status: in_force

5. a. A municipal prosecutor, except as provided by subsection b. of this section and sections 6 and 7 of this act, shall represent the State, the county or the municipality in the prosecution of all offenses within the statutory jurisdiction of the municipal court as defined by law; including municipal ordinance and municipal code violations pertaining to zoning, land or property use regulation, property maintenance, building or construction. Such other local officials as may be deemed appropriate may be called by the municipal prosecutor in such prosecutions. Nothing contained herein shall prohibit a municipality from hiring special counsel to act as municipal prosecutor for these types of offenses. A municipal prosecutor shall be responsible for handling all phases of the prosecution of an offense, including but not limited to discovery, pretrial and post-trial hearings, motions, dismissals, removals to Federal District Court and other collateral functions authorized to be performed by the municipal prosecutor by law or Rule of Court. As used in this subsection, the term "post-trial hearing" shall not include de novo appeals in Superior Court. b. A municipal prosecutor may, with the approval of the court and pursuant to the Rules of Court, authorize private attorneys to prosecute citizen complaints filed in the municipal court. A municipal prosecutor may, with the approval of the court, decline to participate in municipal court proceedings in which the defendant is not represented by counsel. The court shall afford the citizen complainant an opportunity to be heard prior to determining whether to approve a municipal prosecutor's decision to authorize a private attorney to prosecute a citizen complaint or to decline to participate in a municipal court proceeding in which the defendant is not represented by counsel. When the municipal prosecutor declines to prosecute, the prevailing complainant may make an application to the court for counsel fee reimbursement to be paid out of applicable fines, but such reimbursement shall not exceed the amount of the applicable fines. Upon a finding that a conflict of interest precludes a municipal prosecutor from participating in a proceeding, the court shall excuse the municipal prosecutor and may, in such a case, request the county prosecutor to provide representation in accordance with section 6 of this act unless the municipality has provided for alternative representation. c. A municipal prosecutor may at any time move before the municipal court to amend or dismiss any complaint for good cause shown in accordance with the Rules of Court. L.1999,c.349,s.5; amended 2000,c.178,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:168-6 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 168 / Section 168-6
Probation officers in counties of not less than 800,000; appointment of parole officers as; civil service; compensation
Status: in_force

L.1940, c. 78, p. 202, an act entitled "An Act authorizing the appointment of persons employed as parole officers of a city home in cities of the first class to the position of probation officer in counties having a population as established by the 1930 census, of not less than 800,000, and supplementing article one of chapter one hundred and ninety-nine of Title 2 of the Revised Statutes." saved from repeal.
L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:49A-40 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 49A / Section 49A-40
Applicability of act
Status: in_force

7. a. Notwithstanding the Uniform Commercial Code, Title 12A of the New Jersey Statutes, or any other law of this State to the contrary, the provisions of this act shall apply to all contracts, securities and instruments, including contracts with respect to commercial transactions, and shall not be deemed to be displaced by any other law of this State. b. In circumstances of currency alteration, other than the introduction of the Euro, the provisions of this act shall not be interpreted as creating any negative inference or negative presumption regarding the validity or enforceability of contracts, securities or instruments denominated in whole or in part in a currency affected by that alteration. L.2000,c.23,s.7.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:67-19 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 67 / Section 67-19
Service of writ
Status: in_force

A writ of habeas corpus issued under this chapter may be served by delivering it to the person to whom it is directed, together with a copy of the complaint. If the person to whom the writ is directed cannot be found, then the writ may be served by leaving it, together with a copy of the complaint, at the jail or other place in which the prisoner may be confined, with an under officer or other person having charge of the prisoner at the time. If the person to whom the writ is directed conceals himself or refuses admittance, then the writ may be served by affixing it, together with a copy of the complaint, in some conspicuous place on the outside, either of his dwelling house or of the place where the party is confined. Except when the writ is issued on application of the attorney general, county prosecutor or on the court's own motion, no service of a writ requiring the production of the person confined or restrained with the return shall be valid upon a sheriff, keeper of the jail or other public officer, unless the party serving the writ shall pay or tender to the officer, in whose custody the prisoner shall be, his fees and charges, allowed by law, for bringing the prisoner to and returning him from the place to which he is to be taken pursuant to the writ, and shall also deliver to the officer such bond, if any, as the court may have directed when authorizing the issuance of the writ. If the prisoner shall be discharged, the officer shall repay the money so paid to him for the charges of carrying back such prisoner. No service on any other person shall be valid unless the party serving the writ shall pay or tender to such person the charges, if any, required by the court or judge issuing the writ and set forth therein.
L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:23B-9 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 23B / Section 23B-9
Initiation of arbitration.
Status: in_force

9. Initiation of Arbitration. a. A person initiates an arbitration proceeding by giving notice in a record to the other parties to the agreement to arbitrate in the manner agreed between the parties or, in the absence of agreement, by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested and obtained, or by service as authorized for the commencement of a civil action. The notice shall describe the nature of the controversy and the remedy sought. b. Unless a person objects for lack or insufficiency of notice pursuant to subsection c. of section 15 of this act not later than the beginning of the arbitration hearing, the person, by appearing at the hearing, waives any objection to the lack or insufficiency of notice. L.2003,c.95,s.9.
N.J. Stat. § 2C:40-1 — NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 40 / Section 40-1
Creating a hazard
Status: in_force

A person is guilty of a disorderly persons offense when: a. He maintains, stores or displays unattended in a place other than a permanently enclosed building or discards in any public or private place, including any junkyard, where it might attract children, a container which has a compartment of more than one and one-half cubic feet capacity and a door or lid which locks or fastens automatically when closed and which cannot easily be opened from the inside, he fails to remove the door, lid, locking or fastening device; b. Being the owner or otherwise having possession of property upon which an abandoned well or cesspool is located, he fails to cover the same with suitable protective construction; or c. He discards or abandons in any public or private place accessible to children, whether or not such children are trespassers, any intact television picture tube, or being the owner, lessee or manager of such place, knowingly permits such abandoned or discarded television picture tube to remain there in such condition. L.1978, c. 95, s. 2C:40-1, eff. Sept. 1, 1979.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:15-97 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 15 / Section 15-97
Deduction of duplicate benefits
Status: in_force

In any civil action brought for personal injury or death, except actions brought pursuant to the provisions of P.L.1972, c. 70 (C. 39:6A-1 et seq.), if a plaintiff receives or is entitled to receive benefits for the injuries allegedly incurred from any other source other than a joint tortfeasor, the benefits, other than workers' compensation benefits or the proceeds from a life insurance policy, shall be disclosed to the court and the amount thereof which duplicates any benefit contained in the award shall be deducted from any award recovered by the plaintiff, less any premium paid to an insurer directly by the plaintiff or by any member of the plaintiff's family on behalf of the plaintiff for the policy period during which the benefits are payable. Any party to the action shall be permitted to introduce evidence regarding any of the matters described in this act. L. 1987,c.326.
N.J. Stat. § 2C:34-1.1 — NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 34 / Section 34-1.1
Loitering for the purpose of engaging in prostitution
Status: in_force

3. Loitering for the purpose of engaging in prostitution. a. As used in this section, "public place" means any place to which the public has access, including but not limited to any public street, sidewalk, bridge, alley, plaza, park, boardwalk, driveway, parking lot or transportation facility, public library or the doorways and entrance ways to any building which fronts on any of the aforesaid places, or a motor vehicle in or on any such place. b. A person commits a disorderly persons offense if he: (1) wanders, remains or prowls in a public place with the purpose of engaging in prostitution or promoting prostitution as defined in N.J.S.2C:34-1; and (2) engages in conduct that, under the circumstances, manifests a purpose to engage in prostitution or promoting prostitution as defined in N.J.S.2C:34-1. c. Conduct that may, where warranted under the circumstances, be deemed adequate to manifest a purpose to engage in prostitution or promoting prostitution includes, but is not limited to, conduct such as the following: (1) Repeatedly beckoning to or stopping pedestrians or motorists in a public place; (2) Repeatedly attempting to stop, or repeatedly attempting to engage passers-by in conversation; (3) Repeatedly stopping or attempting to stop motor vehicles. d. The element described in paragraph (1) of subsection b. of this section may not be established solely by proof that the actor engaged in the conduct that is used to satisfy the element described in paragraph (2) of subsection b. of this section. L.1997,c.93,s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:44A-17 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 44A / Section 44A-17
Lien claims unabated by death of party in interest
Status: in_force

17. No lien claim under this act or right thereto shall abate by reason of the death of any party in interest and the right to the lien claim may be asserted by the personal representative of a deceased contractor, subcontractor, or supplier against the personal representative of a deceased owner, contractor or subcontractor. L.1993,c.318,s.17.
N.J. Stat. § 2C:20-35 — NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 20 / Section 20-35
Definitions.
Status: in_force

1. As used in this act: "ATP card" means a document issued by a State or federal agency, to a certified household, to show the food stamp allotment a household is authorized to receive on presentation. "Benefit card" means a card used or intended for use to access Work First New Jersey, food stamp or other benefits as determined by the Commissioner of Human Services under the electronic benefit distribution system established pursuant to the "Public Assistance Electronic Benefit Distribution System Act," P.L.1985, c.501 (C.44:10-5.1 et seq.) and continued pursuant to P.L.1997, c.37 (C.44:10-71 et al.). "Department" means the Department of Human Services. "Food stamp coupon" means any coupon or stamp used or intended for use in the purchase of food pursuant to the federal food stamp program authorized by Title XIII of the "Food and Agriculture Act of 1977," Pub.L.95-113 (7 U.S.C.s.2011 et seq.), or the New Jersey Supplementary Food Stamp Program established pursuant to P.L.1998, c.32 (C.44:10-79 et al.). L.1993,c.13,s.1; amended 1995, c.215, s.1; 1997, c.37, s.8; 1998, c.32, s.7.
N.J. Stat. § 2C:11-5.3 — NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 11 / Section 11-5.3
Strict liability vehicular homicide.
Status: in_force

1. a. Criminal homicide constitutes strict liability vehicular homicide when it is caused by driving a vehicle while intoxicated in violation of R.S.39:4-50 or operating a vessel under the influence of alcohol or drugs in violation of section 3 of P.L.1952, c.157 (C.12:7-46). b. Strict liability vehicular homicide is a crime of the third degree, but the presumption of nonimprisonment set forth in subsection e. of N.J.S.2C:44-1 shall not apply. c. The provisions of N.J.S.2C:2-3 governing the causal relationship between conduct and result shall not apply in a prosecution under this section. For purposes of this offense, the defendant's act of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated in violation of R.S.39:4-50 or operating a vessel under the influence of alcohol or drugs in violation of section 3 of P.L.1952, c.157 (C.12:7-46) is the cause of death when: (1) The operation of the motor vehicle or vessel is an antecedent but for which the death would not have occurred; and (2) The death was not: (a) too remote in its occurrence as to have a just bearing on the defendant's liability; or (b) too dependent upon the conduct of another person which was unrelated to the defendant's operation of a motor vehicle or vessel as to have a just bearing on the defendant's liability. d. It shall not be a defense to a prosecution under this section that the decedent contributed to his own death by reckless or negligent conduct or operation of a motor vehicle or vessel. e. Nothing in this section shall be deemed to preclude, if the evidence so warrants, an indictment and conviction for any other offense. L.2017, c.165, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 2C:25-32.8 — NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 25 / Section 25-32.8
Product, system, or services suppliers not liable for damages; exception.
Status: in_force

8. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, no supplier of a product, system, or service used for electronic monitoring with victim notification in the pilot program established by P.L.2025, c.291 (C.2C:25-32.1 et al.) shall be liable, directly or indirectly, for damages arising from any injury or death associated with the use of the product, system, or service unless, and only to the extent that, such action is based on a claim that the injury or death was proximately caused by a manufacturing defect in the product or system. L.2025, c.291, s.8.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:23B-20 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 23B / Section 23B-20
Change of award by arbitration.
Status: in_force

20. Change of Award by Arbitrator. a. On application to an arbitrator by a party to an arbitration proceeding, the arbitrator may modify or correct an award: (1) upon a ground stated in paragraph (1) or (3) of subsection a. of section 24 of this act; (2) if the arbitrator has not made a final and definite award upon a claim submitted by the parties to the arbitration proceeding; or (3) to clarify the award. b. An application pursuant to subsection a. of this section shall be made and notice given to all parties within 20 days after the aggrieved party receives notice of the award. c. A party to the arbitration proceeding shall give notice of any objection to the application within 10 days after receipt of the notice. d. If a summary action with the court is pending pursuant to section 22, 23, or 24 of this act, the court may submit the claim to the arbitrator to consider whether to modify or correct the award: (1) upon a ground stated in paragraph (1) or (3) of subsection a. of section 24 of this act. (2) if the arbitrator has not made a final and definite award upon a claim submitted by the parties to the arbitration proceeding; or (3) to clarify the award. e. An award modified or corrected pursuant to this section is subject to sections 19a., 22, 23, and 24 of this act. L.2003,c.95,s.20.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:34-91 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 34 / Section 34-91
Costs and expenses.
Status: in_force

39. Costs and Expenses. If the respondent is not the prevailing party, the court may assess against the respondent all direct expenses and costs incurred by the prosecutor or other appropriate public official and law enforcement officers under section 37 or 38 of this act. L.2004,c.147,s.39.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:32-2 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 32 / Section 32-2
Actions by participant to recover paid consideration, inventory repurchase program.
Status: in_force

2. a. Notwithstanding any agreement to the contrary, a participant, other than a leader, in a pyramid promotional scheme, may declare the related sale or contract for sale void and, unless the defendant made available to the participant an inventory repurchase program as set forth in subsection b. of this section, may bring an action in a court of competent jurisdiction to recover the consideration the participant paid to participate in the scheme or course of conduct. In any action the court shall, in addition to any judgment awarded to the plaintiff, require the defendant to pay interest, reasonable attorneys' fees, and costs. b. To qualify as an inventory repurchase program for the purposes of subsection a. of this section, there shall be an enforceable agreement by the business enterprise to repurchase all unencumbered products that are in commercially resalable condition at a price not less than 90 percent of the amount actually paid by the participant for the products being returned, less any reasonable consideration as may have been received by the participant for the purchase of the products being returned. In the case of consumable or durable goods, a product is in commercially resalable condition if it is unopened, unused, and within its commercially reasonable use or shelf-life period. A product that is no longer marketed by the business enterprise because it is a discontinued, seasonal, or special promotional item shall be considered commercially resalable, unless before the participant purchased the product it was clearly disclosed to the participant and the participant acknowledged in writing that the product was sold as a discontinued, seasonal, or special promotional item and would not be returnable. In the case of service products and intangible property, including Internet websites, the unexpired portion of any contract or agreement shall be deemed commercially resalable, and the repurchase of any service products shall be on a pro rata basis. Additionally, there shall be a clear description of the inventory repurchase program in any recruiting literature or sales manual provided to participants prior to their entry into the scheme or course of conduct, and the details of the inventory repurchase program, including the manner in which the repurchase is exercised, shall be memorialized in the contract that obligated participation in the scheme or course of conduct. c. Nothing in subsection a. of this section shall be construed to define any scheme or course of conduct as a pyramid promotional scheme based solely upon the fact that participants in the scheme or operation give consideration in return for the right to receive compensation based upon purchases of goods, services, or intangible property by participants for personal use, consumption, or resale. d. (1) The provisions of subsection a. of this section shall not be waived or modified by contract or agreement. Any effort to waive or modify the remedy established by subsection a. of this section through a contract for indemnification or otherwise, that is executed or renewed after the date of enactment of this act, shall be void. (2) The rights and remedies provided under this section are independent of and supplemental to any other right or remedy for any violation or conduct provided for in any other law, and nothing contained herein shall be construed to diminish or to abrogate any such right or remedy. e. As used in this section: "Compensation" means payment of any money, thing of value, or financial benefit. "Consideration" means the payment of cash or the purchase of goods, services, or intangible property, but does not include the purchase of goods or services furnished at cost to be used in making sales and not for resale, or the time and effort spent in pursuit of sales or recruiting activities. "Financier" means a person who, with the intent to derive a profit, provides money or credit or other thing of value in order to finance the operations of a scheme or course of conduct. "Inventory" includes both goods and services, including but not limited to promotional materials, sales aids, and sales kits produced by or on behalf of the scheme or those engaged in the course of conduct that are offered to participants for purchase by the scheme or those engaged in the course of conduct. "Leader" is a person who conspires with any other person as an organizer, supervisor, financier, or manager. "Pyramid promotional scheme" is any scheme or course of conduct by which a person gives consideration for the opportunity to receive compensation that is derived primarily from a person's introduction of another person to participate in the scheme or course of conduct rather than from the sale of a product by a person introduced into the scheme or course of conduct. L.2017, c.74, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 2C:58-24 — NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 58 / Section 58-24
Final extreme risk protective order.
Status: in_force

5. a. A hearing for a final extreme risk protective order shall be held in the Superior Court in accordance with the Rules of Court within 10 days of the filing of a petition pursuant to subsection a. of section 4 of P.L.2018, c.35 (C.2C:58-23). A copy of the petition shall be served on the respondent in accordance with the Rules of Court. b. The county prosecutor shall produce in an expedited manner any available evidence including, but not limited to, evidence related to the factors enumerated in subsection f. of section 4 of P.L.2018, c.35 (C.2C:58-23). If the court finds by a preponderance of the evidence at the hearing that the respondent poses a significant danger of bodily injury to the respondent's self or others by having custody or control of, owning, possessing, purchasing, or receiving a firearm, the court shall issue an extreme risk protective order. c. When deciding whether to issue the order, the court shall consider the factors enumerated in subsection f. of section 4 of P.L.2018, c.35 (C.2C:58-23), as well as any other relevant evidence. d. An extreme risk protective order issued pursuant to this section shall prohibit the respondent from having custody or control of, owning, purchasing, possessing, or receiving a firearm. A respondent who is a law enforcement officer shall be subject to the provisions of subsection l. of section 4 of P.L.2018, c.35 (C.2C:58-23). L.2018, c.35, s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:84A-32g — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 84A / Section 84A-32g
Preservation of biological evidence.
Status: in_force

3. a. Every law enforcement or prosecuting agency shall preserve any biological evidence secured in relation to an investigation or prosecution of a crime while: (1) The crime remains unsolved; or (2) The person convicted of that crime remains in custody. b. The provisions of this section shall apply to biological evidence that: (1) Was in the possession of the agency during the investigation and prosecution of the case; and (2) At the time of conviction was likely to contain biological material. c. The agency shall not destroy biological evidence if an additional co-defendant, convicted of the same crime, remains in custody and shall preserve this evidence while all co-defendants remain in custody. d. The agency shall retain evidence in the amount and in a manner sufficient to develop a DNA profile from the biological material contained in or included on the evidence. e. Upon written request of a defendant, the agency shall prepare an inventory of biological evidence that has been preserved in connection with the defendant's criminal case. f. The agency may destroy evidence that includes biological material before the expiration of the time period specified in subsection a. of this section if: (1) No other provision of federal or State law requires the agency to preserve the evidence; (2) The agency sends certified delivery of notice of intent to destroy the evidence to: (a) all persons who remain in custody as a result of the criminal conviction, delinquency adjudication, or commitment related to the evidence in question; (b) the attorney of record for each person in custody; (c) the public defender; (d) the county prosecutor where the person was convicted; and (e) the Attorney General; and (3) A person notified pursuant to paragraph (2) of subsection f. of this section, within 180 days after the date of receipt of the notice, does not: (a) file a motion for performance of forensic DNA testing under section 1 of P.L.2001, c.377 (C.2A:84A-32a); or (b) submit a written request for retention of evidence to the agency which provided notice of its intent to destroy evidence under paragraph (2) of subsection f. of this section. g. If the agency receives a written request for retention of biological evidence after providing notice under paragraph (2) of subsection f. of this section of its intent to destroy that evidence, the agency shall retain the evidence while the person remains in custody. h. The agency shall not be required to preserve physical evidence that is of such a size, bulk, or physical character as to render retention impracticable. When such retention is impracticable, the agency shall remove and preserve portions of the material evidence likely to contain biological evidence related to the offense, in a quantity sufficient to permit future DNA testing before returning or disposing of the physical evidence. i. If the agency is unable to locate biological evidence that it is required to preserve under this act, the chief evidence custodian assigned to the entity charged with the preservation of the evidence shall provide an affidavit stipulating under penalty of perjury that describes the efforts taken to locate that evidence and that the evidence could not be located. L.2017, c.248, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:44-14 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 44 / Section 44-14
Sale of unclaimed property; when authorized.
Status: in_force

When the owner or consignee of property transported by a common carrier to its destination, does not call for the same, or cannot be found, or is unknown, or neglects or refuses to receive the property or to pay the costs and expenses of transportation or charges for detention or demurrage and the same has remained unclaimed in the possession of the carrier for 6 months, or is perishable, the carrier may sell the same at public auction.
L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.
N.J. Stat. § 2B:2A-2 — NJ Code / Title 2B / Chapter 2A / Section 2A-2
Cause for removal
Status: in_force

2B:2A-2. Cause for removal. A judge may be removed from office by the Supreme Court for misconduct in office, willful neglect of duty, or other conduct evidencing unfitness for judicial office, or for incompetence. Source: C.2A:1B-2 (P.L.1970, c.151, s.2) L.1993,c.142,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 2C:1-3 — NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 1 / Section 1-3
Territorial applicability
Status: in_force

2C:1-3. Territorial applicability. a. Except as otherwise provided in this section, a person may be convicted under the law of this State of an offense committed by his own conduct or the conduct of another for which he is legally accountable if: (1) Either the conduct which is an element of the offense or the result which is such an element occurs within this State; (2) Conduct occurring outside the State is sufficient under the law of this State to constitute an attempt to commit a crime within the State; (3) Conduct occurring outside the State is sufficient under the law of this State to constitute a conspiracy to commit an offense within the State and an overt act in furtherance of such conspiracy occurs within the State; (4) Conduct occurring within the State establishes complicity in the commission of, or an attempt, or conspiracy to commit, an offense in another jurisdiction which also is an offense under the law of this State; (5) The offense consists of the omission to perform a legal duty imposed by the law of this State with respect to domicile, residence or a relationship to a person, thing or transaction in the State; or (6) The offense is based on a statute of this State which expressly prohibits conduct outside the State, when the conduct bears a reasonable relation to a legitimate interest of this State and the actor knows or should know that his conduct is likely to affect that interest. b. Subsection a.(1) does not apply when either causing a specified result or a purpose to cause or danger of causing such a result is an element of an offense and the result occurs or is designed or likely to occur only in another jurisdiction where the conduct charged would not constitute an offense, unless a legislative purpose plainly appears to declare the conduct criminal regardless of the place of the result. c. Except as provided in subsection g., subsection a. (1) does not apply when causing a particular result is an element of an offense and the result is caused by conduct occurring outside the State which would not constitute an offense if the result had occurred there, unless the actor purposely or knowingly caused the result within the State. d. When the offense is homicide, either the death of the victim or the bodily impact causing death constitutes a "result," within the meaning of subsection a.(1) and if the body of a homicide victim is found within the State, it may be inferred that such result occurred within the State. e. This State includes the land and water, including the waters set forth in N.J.S.40A:13-2 and the air space above such land and water with respect to which the State has legislative jurisdiction. It also includes any territory made subject to the criminal jurisdiction of this State by compacts between it and another state or between it and the Federal Government. f. Notwithstanding that territorial jurisdiction may be found under this section, the court may dismiss, hold in abeyance for up to six months, or, with the permission of the defendant, place on the inactive list a criminal prosecution under the law of this State where it appears that such action is in the interests of justice because the defendant is being prosecuted for an offense based on the same conduct in another jurisdiction and this State's interest will be adequately served by a prosecution in the other jurisdiction. g. When the result which is an element of an offense consists of inflicting a harm upon a resident of this State or depriving a resident of this State of a benefit, the result occurs within this State, even if the conduct occurs wholly outside this State and any property that was affected by the offense was located outside this State. L.1978, c.95; amended 2003, c.184, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:50-66 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 50 / Section 50-66
Letter in lieu of appearance by Attorney General
Status: in_force

15. a. The United States Attorney for the District of New Jersey may send a letter to the Clerk of the Superior Court of New Jersey which notes the appearance of the Attorney General of the United States and states that neither an answer will be filed nor a default opposed. This letter shall be accepted by the Clerk of the Superior Court of New Jersey in lieu of an appearance by the Attorney General of the United States. The acceptance by the Clerk shall allow the foreclosing plaintiff to proceed as if the United States had filed a non-contesting answer. b. The Attorney General of New Jersey may send a letter to the Clerk of the Superior Court of New Jersey which notes the appearance of the Attorney General of New Jersey and states that neither an answer will be filed nor a default opposed. This letter shall be accepted by the Clerk of the Superior Court of New Jersey in lieu of an appearance by the Attorney General of New Jersey. The acceptance by the Clerk shall allow the foreclosing plaintiff to proceed as if the State of New Jersey had filed a non-contesting answer. L.1995,c.244,s.15.
N.J. Stat. § 2C:24-1 — NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 24 / Section 24-1
Bigamy
Status: in_force

a. Bigamy. A married person is guilty of bigamy, a disorderly persons offense, if he contracts or purports to contract another marriage, unless at the time of the subsequent marriage: (1) The actor believes that the prior spouse is dead; (2) The actor and the prior spouse have been living apart for 5 consecutive years throughout which the prior spouse was not known by the actor to be alive; (3) A court has entered a judgment purporting to terminate or annul any prior disqualifying marriage, and the actor does not know that judgment to be invalid; or (4) The actor reasonably believes that he is legally eligible to remarry. b. Other party to bigamous marriage. A person is guilty of bigamy if he contracts or purports to contract marriage with another knowing that the other is thereby committing bigamy. L.1978, c. 95, s. 2C:24-1, eff. Sept. 1, 1979.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:32C-2 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 32C / Section 32C-2
Definitions relative to false claims.
Status: in_force

2. As used in this act: "Attorney General" means the Attorney General of the State of New Jersey, or the Attorney General's designee. "Claim" means any request or demand, under a contract or otherwise, for money or property, whether or not the State has title to the money or property, or for services, that is made to any employee, officer, or agent of the State, or is made to any contractor, grantee, or other recipient if the money, property, or service is to be spent or used on the State's behalf or to advance a State program or interest, if the State provides or has provided any portion of the money, property, or services requested or demanded or if the State will reimburse the contractor, grantee, or other recipient for any portion of the money, property, or services requested or demanded. The term does not include claims, records, or statements made in connection with State tax laws or requests or demands for money or property that the State has paid to an individual as compensation for governmental employment or as an income subsidy with no restrictions on that individual's use of the money or property. "Knowing" or "knowingly" means, with respect to information, that a person: (1) has actual knowledge of the information; or (2) acts in deliberate ignorance of the truth or falsity of the information; or (3) acts in reckless disregard of the truth or falsity of the information. No proof of specific intent to defraud is required. Acts occurring by innocent mistake or as a result of mere negligence shall be a defense to an action under this act. "Material" means having a natural tendency to influence, or be capable of influencing, the payment or receipt of money or property. "Obligation" means an established duty, whether or not fixed, arising from an express or implied contractual, grantor-grantee, or licensor-licensee relationship, from a fee-based or similar relationship, from statute or regulation, or from the retention of any overpayment. "State" means any of the principal departments in the Executive Branch of State government, and any division, board, bureau, office, commission or other instrumentality within or created by such department; and any independent State authority, commission, instrumentality or agency. L.2007, c.265, s.2; amended 2023, c.73, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 2C:39-14 — NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 39 / Section 39-14
2nd degree crimes
Status: in_force

a. Any person who teaches or demonstrates to any other person the use, application, or making of any firearm, explosive or destructive device, or technique capable of causing injury or death to a person, knowing or having reason to know or intending that it will be employed for use in, or in furtherance of, an illegal activity is guilty of a crime of the second degree. b. Any person who assembles with one or more persons for the purpose of training with, practicing with, or being instructed in the use of any firearm, explosive or destructive device, or technique capable of causing injury or death to a person, intending to unlawfully employ it for use in, or in furtherance of, an illegal activity is guilty of a crime of the second degree. L. 1983, c. 229, s.1; amended by 1988,c.76,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:156A-16 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 156A / Section 156A-16
Service, contents of inventory
Status: in_force

16. Within a reasonable time but not later than 90 days after the termination of the period of the order or of extensions or renewals thereof, or the date of the denial of an order applied for under section 13 of P.L.1968, c.409 (C.2A:156A-13), the issuing or denying judge shall cause to be served on the persons named in the order or application, persons arrested as a result of the interception of their conversations, persons indicted as a result of the interception of their conversations, persons whose conversations were intercepted and against whom indictments are likely to be returned, persons whose conversations were intercepted and who are potential witnesses to criminal activities, and such other parties to the intercepted communications as the judge may in his discretion determine to be in the interest of justice, an inventory which shall include: a. Notice of the entry of the order or the application for an order denied under section 13 of P.L.1968, c.409 (C.2A:156A-13); b. The date of the entry of the order or the denial of an order applied for under section 13 of P.L.1968, c.409 (C.2A:156A-13); c. The period of authorized or disapproved interception; and d. The fact that during the period wire, electronic or oral communications were or were not intercepted. The court, upon filing of a motion, may in its discretion make available to such persons or their attorneys for inspection such portions of the intercepted communications, applications and orders as the court determines to be in the interest of justice. On an ex parte showing of good cause to the court the serving of the inventories required by this section may be postponed. L.1968,c.409,s.16; amended 1978,c.51,s.6; 1993,c.29,s.14.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:83-4 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 83 / Section 83-4
Finding of presumed death under federal statute as presumptive evidence
Status: in_force

A written finding of presumed death, made by the secretary of war, the secretary of the navy, the United States maritime war emergency board, or other officer or employee of the United States authorized to make such finding, pursuant to the federal missing persons act, as now or hereafter amended, or a duly certified copy of such finding, shall be received in any court, office or other place in this state as presumptive evidence of the death of the person therein found to be dead, and the date, circumstances and place of his disappearance.
L.1951 (1st SS), c.344
N.J. Stat. § 2A:53A-17.1 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 53A / Section 53A-17.1
Liability of parent or guardian.
Status: in_force

4. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, a parent or guardian having legal custody of a minor who demonstrates willful or wanton disregard in the exercise of the supervision and control of the conduct of a minor adjudicated delinquent of cyber-harassment, pursuant to section 1 of P.L.2013, c.272 (C.2C:33-4.1), or harassment, pursuant to N.J.S.2C:33-4, may be liable in a civil action. L. 2021, c.338, s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:53A-47 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 53A / Section 53A-47
Liability for non-compliance.
Status: in_force

5. a. Nothing in section 4 of this act shall prevent or limit the liability of an owner who fails to post and maintain the warning signs required pursuant to section 6 of this act. b. Nothing in section 4 of this act shall prevent or limit the liability of an owner who fails to provide protection for spectators in the most dangerous sections of the stands. This limited duty may be satisfied by having a net behind home plate. L.2005,c.362,s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 2B:12-15 — NJ Code / Title 2B / Chapter 12 / Section 12-15
Courtrooms and equipment
Status: in_force

2B:12-15. Courtrooms and equipment. Suitable courtrooms, chambers, offices, equipment and supplies for the municipal court, its administrator's office and its violations bureau shall be provided by the municipality or by a county that has established a central municipal court. L.1993, c.119, s.1; amended 1996, c.95, s.10.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:162-7 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 162 / Section 162-7
Money collected on forfeited recognizances paid to county treasurer
Status: in_force

Every sheriff, prosecutor or clerk of any court who shall collect or receive any money on any forfeited recognizance, whether before or after execution, or from any amercement awarded by any court against any offender, shall, within 10 days after collecting or receiving the same, pay over the same to the treasurer of the county wherein such forfeiture was had or amercement awarded, for the use of the county.
L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:4-30.170 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 4 / Section 4-30.170
Effect of registration for enforcement.
Status: in_force

47. Effect of registration for enforcement. a. A support order or income-withholding order issued in another state or a foreign support order is registered when the order is filed in the registering tribunal of this State. b. A registered support order issued in another state or a foreign country is enforceable in the same manner and is subject to the same procedures as an order issued by a tribunal of this State. c. Except as otherwise provided in this act, a tribunal of this State shall recognize and enforce, but may not modify, a registered support order if the issuing tribunal had jurisdiction. L.2016, c.1, s.47.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:18-61.66 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 18 / Section 18-61.66
Payment of certain fees, expenses incurred in landlord-tenant disputes.
Status: in_force

1. If a residential lease agreement provides that the landlord is or may be entitled to recover either attorney's fees or expenses, or both, incurred as a result of the failure of the tenant to perform any covenant or agreement in the lease, or if the lease provides that such costs may be recovered as additional rent, the court shall read an additional parallel implied covenant into the lease. This implied covenant shall require the landlord to pay the tenant either the reasonable attorney's fees or the reasonable expenses, or both, incurred by that tenant as the result of the tenant's successful defense of any action or summary proceeding commenced by the landlord against the tenant, arising out of an alleged failure of the tenant to perform any covenant or agreement in the lease, or as the result of any successful action or summary proceeding commenced by the tenant against the landlord, arising out of the failure of the landlord to perform any covenant or agreement in the lease. The court shall order the landlord to pay such attorney's fees or expenses, or both, that are actually and reasonably incurred by a tenant who is the successful party in such actions or proceedings to the same extent the landlord is entitled to recover attorney's fees and expenses, or both, as provided in the lease. The court shall have discretion with respect to awards of attorney's fees or expenses, or both, for tenants to the same degree as it has with respect to awards of attorney's fees or expenses, or both, for landlords as provided under the lease either explicitly or implicitly. An order based on this implied covenant shall require the landlord to pay the tenant such costs either as money damages or a credit against future rent, as determined by the tenant. Any waiver of this section shall be void as against public policy. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in an action or summary proceeding for non-payment of rent a tenant who pays all rent currently due and owing on or after the filing of the complaint but prior to entry of a final judgment, and whom the court finds presented no meritorious defense to the complaint other than said payment, shall not be deemed to have successfully defended against the action or summary proceeding for the purposes of the award of attorney's fees or expenses, or both. As used in this act "expenses" shall include expenses directly related to the litigation including, but not limited to, court costs and expenses for witnesses. "Expenses" shall not include personal expenses for travel, reimbursement for missed work time, or child care. L.2013, c.206, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:17-9 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 17 / Section 17-9
Statement of money collected, etc., returned and filed with execution
Status: in_force

The sheriff or officer to whom an execution is delivered shall, when he returns the execution and without making a charge therefor, return and file therewith, in the office of the clerk of the court out of which the execution issued, a verified statement of the amount of money, if any and the time when collected, the balance, if any due on the execution and the items of his bill of costs or execution fees. The statement shall be conclusive only against the sheriff or officer making it, and, until returned and filed, no costs or fees on the execution shall be collectible from plaintiff in execution.
L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:42-2 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 42 / Section 42-2
Levy subject to landlord's lien; time of sale; notice
Status: in_force

If any goods or chattels, in or upon any real property as provided by section 2A:42-1 of this title, shall be taken by virtue of any execution, attachment or other process and removed from the premises, the same shall not be sold by the sheriff or other officer so taking and removing them until 10 days after such removal, and not then unless the party at whose action such goods or chattels are so taken shall, before the sale thereof, pay to the landlord of such premises, such sum as he may be entitled to receive for rent under the provisions of said section 2A:42-1, provided the landlord shall, before the expiration of the 10 days above-mentioned, give notice to the sheriff or other officer holding such process of the amount of rent in arrear, and claim the same. Such notice may be served by delivering the same to the sheriff or other officer, or by leaving a copy thereof at his usual place of abode.
L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.
N.J. Stat. § 2C:29-5 — NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 29 / Section 29-5
Escape
Status: in_force

2C:29-5. Escape. a. Escape. A person commits an offense if he without lawful authority removes himself from official detention or fails to return to official detention following temporary leave granted for a specific purpose or limited period. "Official detention" means arrest, detention in any facility for custody of persons under charge or conviction of a crime or offense, or committed pursuant to chapter 4 of this Title, or alleged or found to be delinquent, detention for extradition or deportation, or any other detention for law enforcement purposes; but "official detention" does not include supervision of probation or parole, or constraint incidental to release on bail. b. Absconding from parole. A person subject to parole commits a crime of the third degree if the person goes into hiding or leaves the State with a purpose of avoiding supervision. As used in this subsection, "parole" includes participation in the Intensive Supervision Program (ISP) established pursuant to the Rules Governing the Courts of the State of New Jersey. Abandoning a place of residence without the prior permission of or notice to the appropriate supervising authority shall constitute prima facie evidence that the person intended to avoid such supervision. c. Permitting or facilitating escape. A public servant concerned in detention commits an offense if he knowingly or recklessly permits an escape. Any person who knowingly causes or facilitates an escape commits an offense. d. Effect of legal irregularity in detention. Irregularity in bringing about or maintaining detention, or lack of jurisdiction of the committing or detaining authority, shall not be a defense to prosecution under this section if the escape is from a prison or other custodial facility or from detention pursuant to commitment by official proceedings. In the case of other detentions, irregularity or lack of jurisdiction shall be a defense only if: (1) The escape involved no substantial risk of harm to the person or property of anyone other than the detainee; or (2) The detaining authority did not act in good faith under color of law. e. Grading of offenses. An offense under subsection a. or c. of this section is a crime of the second degree where the actor employs force, threat, deadly weapon or other dangerous instrumentality to effect the escape. Otherwise it is a crime of the third degree. L.1978, c.95; amended 1979,c.178,s.58A; 1981,c.290,s.30; 1991,c.34,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:53A-58 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 53A / Section 53A-58
Costs, attorney's fees, expenses.
Status: in_force

10. Costs, Attorney's Fees, and Expenses. On a motion under section 3 of P.L.2023, c.155 (C.2A:53A-51), the court shall award court costs, reasonable attorney's fees, and reasonable litigation expenses related to the order to show cause: (1) to the moving party if the moving party prevails on the order to show cause; or (2) to the responding party if the responding party prevails on the order to show cause and the court finds that the order to show cause was frivolous or filed solely with intent to delay the proceeding. L.2023, c.155, s.10.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:42-132 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 42 / Section 42-132
Release of outstanding municipal liens.
Status: in_force

19. Upon request by the receiver and following notice by the receiver to the owner of the property, any municipality may, by order of the county board of taxation, release any outstanding municipal liens on any property subject to a receivership order under P.L.2003, c.295 (C.2A:42-114 et al.). In responding to such requests, the board shall balance the effect of releasing the lien on the municipality's finances with its effect on the preservation of the building as sound affordable housing. The owner of the property shall be personally liable for payment of the tax or other municipal charge secured by the lien. L.2003,c.295,s.19.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:19-21 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 19 / Section 19-21
Reconveyance to assignor upon composition with creditors; proceedings
Status: in_force

If after a general assignment the assignor shall make an agreement of compromise or composition with his creditors, the court may, if it confirms the agreement, authorize the assignee to reassign and reconvey to the assignor all the trust estate in his hands, in whatsoever form the same may be, free and discharged from the trust.
L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:34-70 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 34 / Section 34-70
Simultaneous proceedings.
Status: in_force

18. Simultaneous Proceedings. a. Except as otherwise provided in section 16 of this act, a court of this State may not exercise its jurisdiction under this article if at the time of the commencement of the proceeding a proceeding concerning the custody of the child had been commenced in a court of another state having jurisdiction substantially in conformity with this act, unless the proceeding has been terminated or is stayed by the court of the other state because a court of this State is a more convenient forum under section 19 of this act. b. Except as otherwise provided in section 16 of this act, a court of this State, before hearing a child custody proceeding, shall examine the court documents and other information supplied by the parties pursuant to section 21 of this act. If the court determines that a child custody proceeding was previously commenced in a court in another state having jurisdiction substantially in accordance with this act, the court of this State shall stay its proceeding and communicate with the court of the other state. If the court of the state having jurisdiction substantially in accordance with this act does not determine that the court of this State is a more appropriate forum, the court of this State shall dismiss the proceeding. c. In a proceeding to modify a child custody determination, a court of this State shall determine whether a proceeding to enforce the determination has been commenced in another state. If a proceeding to enforce a child custody determination has been commenced in another state, the court may: (1) stay the proceeding for modification pending the entry of an order of a court of the other state enforcing, staying, denying or dismissing the proceeding for enforcement; (2) enjoin the parties from continuing with the proceeding for enforcement; or (3) proceed with the modification under conditions it considers appropriate. L.2004,c.147,s.18.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:4A-71.1 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 4A / Section 4A-71.1
Diversionary programs for certain juveniles.
Status: in_force

2. a. Where a complaint against a juvenile pursuant to section 11 of P.L.1982, c.77 (C.2A:4A-30) alleges that the juvenile has committed an eligible offense as defined in subsection c. of this section and the court has approved diversion of the complaint pursuant to section 4 of P.L.1982, c.81 (C.2A:4A-73), the resolution of the complaint shall include the juvenile's participation in a remedial education or counseling program. The court shall take into consideration the availability of such a program in the area in which the juvenile resides and, where appropriate, may permit the juvenile to participate in a self-guided awareness program in lieu of a remedial education or counseling program provided that it satisfies the requirements of subsection b. of this section. b. A remedial education or counseling program satisfies the requirements of P.L.2011, c.128 if the program is designed to increase the juvenile's awareness of: (1) the legal consequences and penalties for sharing sexually suggestive or explicit materials, including applicable federal and State statutes; (2) the non-legal consequences of sharing sexually suggestive or explicit materials including, but not limited to, the effect on relationships, loss of educational and employment opportunities, and being barred or removed from school programs and extracurricular activities; (3) the potential, based upon the unique characteristics of cyberspace and the Internet, of long-term and unforeseen consequences for sharing sexually suggestive or explicit materials; and (4) the possible connection between bullying and cyber-bullying and juveniles sharing sexually suggestive or explicit materials. c. As used in P.L.2011, c.128, "eligible offense" means an offense in which: (1) the facts of the case involve the creation, exhibition, or distribution of a photograph depicting nudity or portraying a child in a sexually suggestive manner, as defined in N.J.S.2C:24-4, through the use of an electronic communication device, an interactive wireless communications device, or a computer; and (2) the creator and subject of the photograph are juveniles or were juveniles at the time of its making. L.2011, c.128, s.2; amended 2017, c.141, s.2; 2021, c.342, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:83-1 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 83 / Section 83-1
Value of real estate
Status: in_force

In any action or proceeding for the acquisition or sale of land, or any interest or interests therein, or on review of the assessment for taxes of any real property, or in any action or proceeding in the Tax Court, any person offered as a witness in any such action or proceeding shall be competent to testify as to sales of comparable land, including any improvements thereon, contiguous or adjacent to the land in question, or in the vicinity or locality thereof, or otherwise comparable, from information or knowledge of such sales, obtained from the owner, seller, purchaser, lessee or occupant of such comparable land, or from information obtained from the broker or brokers or attorney or attorneys who negotiated or who are familiar with or cognizant of such sales, which testimony when so offered, shall be competent and admissible evidence in any such action or proceeding. In any action or proceeding in the Tax Court, the realty transfer fee, if any, paid upon the recording of any deed or other instrument of conveyance as well as the consideration or sales price stated therein or in the affidavit of consideration attached to and filed with any such deed or instrument shall be admitted as prima facie evidence of the true consideration or sales price of the said property. This section shall not be construed to apply to any action or proceeding instituted by any individual or private corporation authorized to take property for public use where compensation must first be made to the owner thereof. L.1951 (1st SS), c.344; amended by L.1979, c. 114, s. 14, eff. July 1, 1979.
N.J. Stat. § 2C:4-10 — NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 4 / Section 4-10
Statements for purposes of examination or treatment inadmissible except on issue of mental condition.
Status: in_force

2C:4-10. Statements for Purposes of Examination or Treatment Inadmissible Except on Issue of Mental Condition. A statement made by a person subjected to psychiatric or psychological examination or treatment pursuant to section 2C:4-5, 2C:4-6 or 2C:4-9 for the purposes of such examination or treatment shall not be admissible in evidence against him in any criminal proceeding on any issue other than that of his mental condition but it shall be admissible upon that issue, whether or not it would otherwise be deemed a privileged communication. When such a statement constitutes an admission of guilt of the crime charged or of an element thereof, it shall only be admissible where it appears at trial that conversations with the examining psychiatrist or licensed psychologist were necessary to enable him to form an opinion as to a matter in issue. L.1978, c.95; amended 1997,c.77,s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 2B:21-2 — NJ Code / Title 2B / Chapter 21 / Section 21-2
Impaneling grand jury
Status: in_force

a. A grand jury shall consist of not more than 23 persons selected from the panel of jurors summoned for service as grand jurors. The grand jurors shall be selected publicly and randomly, in the same manner as is provided by statute for the impaneling of petit jurors. b. The Assignment Judge, or a Superior Court judge designated by the Assignment Judge, shall conduct the voir dire of members of the grand jury panel and shall decide all requests for excuse or deferral of service on the grand jury. c. The Assignment Judge, or a Superior Court judge designated by the Assignment Judge, shall excuse any person from service on the grand jury if the person is a federal, State or local government police officer or prosecutor. d. The prosecutor may object to the selection of any person as a grand juror on the basis of the person's inability to be impartial or on the grounds that the person does not meet the qualifications specified in N.J.S.2B:20-1. The objections by the prosecutor shall be made on the record and shall be decided by the Assignment Judge. Source: 2A:73-1; 2A:78-6; new L.1995,c.44,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 2B:20-3 — NJ Code / Title 2B / Chapter 20 / Section 20-3
Questionnaires concerning qualifications
Status: in_force

a. The Assignment Judge may direct that questionnaires be sent to potential jurors, requesting that they provide pertinent information concerning their qualifications for jury service, and any claims for exemption or deferral. b. Questionnaires may be sent to all persons on the juror source list, or to persons randomly selected from the juror source list, either before or with the service of a summons for jury service. Source: 2A:70-5 L.1995,c.44,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:44-15 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 44 / Section 44-15
Notice of sale.
Status: in_force

Public notice of the sale, under section 2A:44-14 of this title, shall be given by advertisement in 1 or more newspapers of the county, at least 6 days before the sale, and by notice set up at least 5 days before the sale in at least 5 of the most public places in the neighborhood where the property was directed to be left and where the sale is to take place, naming the articles to be sold, the names of the consignor and consignee, if known, the hour of sale, which shall be after 10 in the morning and before 4 in the afternoon, and the place of sale, which shall be made in some public place in said county. If the residence of the consignee is known, written notice shall be given to him personally or by leaving the same at his residence or by mailing it to him at his post-office address.
L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.
N.J. Stat. § 2C:52-25 — NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 52 / Section 52-25
Retroactive application
Status: in_force

This chapter shall apply to arrests and convictions which occurred prior to, and which occur subsequent to, the effective date of this act. L.1979, c. 178, s. 132, eff. Sept. 1, 1979.
N.J. Stat. § 2C:48A-3 — NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 48A / Section 48A-3
Constitution of commission.
Status: in_force

3. The commission shall constitute a commission of the Legislature in accordance with the provisions of Article IV, Section V, paragraph 2 of the New Jersey Constitution. L.2009, c.81, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:170-51.9 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 170 / Section 170-51.9
Sale, distribution of liquid nicotine prohibited; exceptions; violations, penalties.
Status: in_force

1. a. No person, either directly or indirectly by an agent or employee, or by a vending machine owned by the person or located in the person's establishment, shall sell, offer for sale, give, furnish, or distribute for commercial purpose at no cost or minimal cost or with coupons or rebate offers, to any other person, liquid nicotine in a liquid nicotine container, which is intended for use in a vapor product, unless the liquid nicotine is sold, offered for sale, given, furnished, or distributed for commercial purpose in a child-resistant container. As used in this section: (1) "Child-resistant container" means a container which is designed and constructed in a manner that meets the federal effectiveness specifications set forth in 16 C.F.R. 1700.15 and the special packaging testing requirements set forth in 16 CFR 1700.20, so that it is significantly difficult for a child five years of age or younger to open the package or otherwise risk exposure to liquid nicotine. (2) "Liquid nicotine" means any solution containing nicotine which is designed or sold for use with an electronic smoking device. (3) "Liquid nicotine container" means a bottle or other container of a liquid, wax, gel, or other substance containing nicotine, where the liquid or other contained substance is sold, marketed, or intended for use in a vapor product. "Liquid nicotine container" does not include a liquid or other substance containing nicotine in a cartridge that is sold, marketed, or intended for use in a vapor product, provided that such cartridge is prefilled and sealed by the manufacturer, with the seal remaining permanently intact through retail purchase and use; is only disposable and is not refillable; and is not intended to be opened by the consumer. (4) "Vapor product" means any non-combustible product containing nicotine that employs a heating element, power source, electronic circuit, or other electronic, chemical, or mechanical means, regardless of shape or size, to produce vapor from nicotine in a solution or any form. "Vapor product" includes, but is not limited to, any electronic cigarette, electronic cigar, electronic cigarillo, electronic pipe, or similar product or device, and any vapor cartridge or other container of nicotine in a solution or other form that is intended to be used with, or in, any such device. "Vapor product" does not include any product that is approved, and that is regulated as a prescription drug delivery service, by the United States Food and Drug Administration under Chapter V of the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. b. A person who violates the provisions of subsection a. of this section 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 $1,000 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 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 may serve and execute all process with respect to the enforcement of this section consistent with the Rules of Court. A 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. In addition to the provisions of subsection b. of this section, upon the recommendation of the municipality, following a hearing by the municipality, the Division of Taxation in the Department of the Treasury may suspend or, after a second or subsequent violation of the provisions of subsection a. of this section, revoke the license of a retail dealer issued under section 202 of P.L.1948, c.65 (C.54:40A-4). The licensee shall be subject to administrative charges, based on a schedule issued by the Director of the Division of Taxation, which may provide for a monetary penalty in lieu of a suspension. L.2015, c.294, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:49A-30 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 49A / Section 49A-30
Fees for filing foreign judgment
Status: in_force

6. Any person filing a foreign judgment shall pay to the Clerk of the Superior Court the fees required pursuant to N.J.S.22A:2-29 for actions taken with respect to judgments. Fees for docketing, transcription or other enforcement proceedings shall be as provided for judgments of the Superior Court in accordance with N.J.S.22A:2-29. L.1997,c.204,s.6.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:157-10 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 157 / Section 157-10
County investigators generally; appointment, salary, duties.
Status: in_force

2A:157-10. In addition to the office of county detective, there is created in the office of the prosecutor, the office or position of county investigator which shall be in the unclassified service of the civil service. The prosecutor of each of the several counties of this State may appoint such number of suitable persons, not in excess of the number, and at salaries not less than the minimum amounts, in this act provided, to be known as county investigators, and to assist the prosecutor in the detection, apprehension, arrest and conviction of offenders against the law. Persons so appointed shall possess all the powers and rights and be subject to all the obligations of police officers, constables and special deputy sheriffs, in criminal matters. Notwithstanding the provisions of this section, a single probationary or temporary appointment as a county investigator may be made for a total period not exceeding one year. L.1951 (1st SS), c.344; amended 2003, c.173, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:4A-43.2 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 4A / Section 4A-43.2
Additional penalty for juvenile adjudicated delinquent
Status: in_force

5. In addition to any other penalty imposed by the court, any juvenile adjudicated delinquent for an offense which, if committed by an adult, would constitute criminal mischief pursuant to N.J.S.2C:17-3, attempting to put another in fear of bodily violence pursuant to section 1 of P.L.1981, c.282 (C.2C:33-10), or defacement of private property pursuant to section 2 of P.L.1981, c.282 (C.2C:33-11), involving an act of graffiti, may be required either to pay to the owner of the damaged property monetary restitution in the amount of pecuniary damage caused by the act of graffiti or to perform community service, which shall include removing the graffiti from the property, if appropriate. If community service is ordered, it shall be for either not less than 20 days or not less than the number of days necessary to remove the graffiti from the property. L.1995,c.251,s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 2C:41-6 — NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 41 / Section 41-6
Liberal construction
Status: in_force

The provisions of subsections a., c., d., e., and h. of 2C:41-1; 2C:41-2; subsections b., c., d., e., and f. of 2C:41-3; and 2C:41-4 shall be liberally construed to effectuate the remedial purposes of this chapter. L.1981, c. 167, s. 2, eff. June 15, 1981.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:49A-37 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 49A / Section 49A-37
Euro considered equivalent substitute for replaced currency
Status: in_force

4. a. If a subject or medium of payment of a contract, security or instrument is a currency that has been substituted or replaced by the Euro, the Euro shall be a commercially reasonable substitute and substantial equivalent that may be either: (1) used in determining the value of that currency; or (2) tendered, in each case at the conversion rate specified in, and otherwise calculated or rounded, as appropriate, in accordance with, the regulations adopted by the Council of the European Union. b. If a subject or medium of payment of a contract, security or instrument is the ECU, the Euro shall be a commercially reasonable substitute and substantial equivalent that may be either: (1) used in determining the value of the ECU; or (2) tendered, in each case at the conversion rate specified in, and otherwise calculated or rounded, as appropriate, in accordance with, the regulations adopted by the Council of the European Union. c. Performance of any obligations described in subsection a. or b. of this section may be made in the currency or currencies originally designated in the contract, security or instrument, so long as the currency or currencies remain legal tender, or in Euros, but not in any other currency, if that other currency has been substituted or replaced by the Euro or is a currency that is considered a denomination of the Euro and has a fixed conversion rate with respect to the Euro. L.2000,c.23,s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:56-35 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 56 / Section 56-35
Disposition of proceeds where person is unknown or absent; refunding bond
Status: in_force

When real estate is sold by virtue of any proceedings in partition in this state, and the residence of a person interested for life or otherwise in the proceeds thereof is not known, or it is not known whether or not a person, who would, if living, be interested for life or otherwise in the proceeds thereof, is living, or when a person interested for life or otherwise in such proceeds, whether or not a resident of this state, is presumed dead by reason of his absence for 7 years, the court having power to distribute such proceeds may, by its order or judgment: a. Order the share or interest of any such person to be deposited with the court and invested as provided by law with respect to other funds so deposited; or it may direct the same to be invested in other securities; or it may direct and control the custody of the securities which may be taken, from time to time, for any investment ordered; and b. Order, at such time as the court may determine, either before or after an investment is ordered, or at any time after the proceeds or any part thereof has been deposited in court, a distribution of the share or interest, which any such person would, if living, be entitled to, to or among such person or persons interested in such share of the proceeds as are known to be living, in proportion to their respective interests therein, or to and among the person or persons thereto entitled by law if any such person is dead or is presumed to be dead and fix the time when it shall be determined or deemed any such person died; and c. Order refunding bonds to be given, by or on behalf of any of the persons to whom any part of any such share shall be distributed, to the clerk of the court and his successors in office, in such sum and with such condition, with or without security, as the court may direct.
L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:68-12.1 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 68 / Section 68-12.1
Tenure right, right of protection
Status: in_force

Persons employed on the effective date of this act pursuant to N.J.S.2A:68-12, which is being repealed in accordance with section 14 of this act, shall not be deprived of any tenure right or any right of protection provided by Title 11A of the New Jersey Statutes or any pension law or retirement system. L.1989,c.87,s.13.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:160-27 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 160 / Section 160-27
Extradition of persons pending outcome of criminal prosecution in this state
Status: in_force

If a criminal prosecution has been instituted against such person under the laws of this state and is still pending, the governor, in his discretion, either may surrender him on demand of the executive authority of another state or hold him until he has been tried and discharged or convicted and punished in this state.
L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.
N.J. Stat. § 2C:35-14.2 — NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 35 / Section 35-14.2
Sentence of special probation for certain defendants.
Status: in_force

2. a. In all cases where a professional diagnostic assessment within the meaning of paragraph (1) of subsection a. of N.J.S.2C:35-14 has been ordered and completed pursuant to section 1 of P.L.2012, c.23 (C.2C:35-14.1), the court shall make a determination at sentencing or prior to sentencing whether the defendant may be a drug dependent person as defined in N.J.S.2C:35-2. b. Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, where the court finds that a defendant is a person in need of treatment as defined in subsection f. of this section and that the defendant additionally meets all the requirements of N.J.S.2C:35-14, the court shall sentence a defendant to special probation pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.2C:35-14 for the purpose of participating in a court-supervised drug treatment program, regardless of whether the defendant has sought or consents to such a sentence, unless: (1) the court finds that a sentence of imprisonment must be imposed consistent with the provisions of chapters 43 and 44 of Title 2C of the New Jersey Statutes, in which case a sentence of imprisonment shall be imposed; or (2) the court is clearly convinced that: (a) the treatment, monitoring, and supervision services that will be provided under N.J.S.2C:45-1 are adequate to address the defendant's clinical needs; (b) the defendant's treatment needs would not be better addressed by sentencing the defendant to special probation pursuant to N.J.S.2C:35-14; (c) no danger to the community would result from placing the person on regular probation pursuant to N.J.S.2C:45-1; and (d) a sentence of probation authorized under N.J.S.2C:45-1 would be consistent with the provisions of chapters 43 and 44 of Title 2C of the New Jersey Statutes. c. In making the findings and determinations required by this section, the court shall consider all relevant circumstances, and shall take judicial notice of any evidence, testimony, or information adduced at the trial, plea hearing, or other court proceedings, and also shall also consider the presentence report and the results of any professional diagnostic assessment. The court shall place on the record the reasons for its decision. d. If, pursuant to paragraph (2) of subsection b. of this section, the court imposes a sentence of probation authorized by N.J.S.2C:45-1, such sentence shall not become final for 10 days in order to permit the appeal of the sentence by the prosecution. e. Nothing in this section shall be construed to alter the presumption of imprisonment contained in subsection d. of N.J.S.2C:44-1 or to require or authorize the reduction or waiver of a mandatory period of parole ineligibility required by law, or to modify the exceptions to such requirements provided for by law, including but not limited to those provided in N.J.S.2C:35-12 and N.J.S.2C:35-14. f. For the purposes of this section, the term "person in need of treatment" means a defendant who: (1) the court has determined to be a drug dependent person as defined in N.J.S.2C:35-2; (2) has been convicted of: (a) a crime that is subject to a presumption of imprisonment pursuant to subsection d. of N.J.S.2C:44-1; or (b) any other crime of the third degree if the person has previously been convicted of a crime subject to a presumption of imprisonment or a crime that resulted in the imposition of a State prison term; and (3) is eligible to be considered for a sentence to special probation pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.2C:35-14. L.2012, c.23, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 2C:33-3.2 — NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 33 / Section 33-3.2
Fines for violation of N.J.S.2C:33-3.
Status: in_force

3. a. Any person who violates the provisions of N.J.S.2C:33-3 shall be liable for a civil penalty of not less than $2,000 or actual costs incurred by or resulting from the law enforcement and emergency services response to the false alarm, whichever is higher. b. Any monies collected pursuant to this section shall be made payable to the municipality or other entity providing the law enforcement or emergency services response to the false alarm. c. For the purposes of this section: "Emergency services" includes, but is not limited to, paid or volunteer fire fighters, paramedics, members of an ambulance team, rescue squad or mobile intensive care unit. "Person" excludes a juvenile as defined in section 3 of P.L.1982, c.77 (C.2A:4A-22). L.1999,c.195,s.3; amended 2002, c.26, s.17; 2021, c.342, s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:16-33 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 16 / Section 16-33
Judgment; effect on real estate
Status: in_force

2A:16-33. Where an appeal is taken from a municipal court in a civil action to the Superior Court, the judgment of the court on appeal shall not be binding on real estate unless an order is or has been entered in the minutes of the Superior Court directing the judgment to be recorded. From the time of the entry of the order, the judgment binds and shall bind all real estate of the judgment debtor in the State. Such order may be entered at any time without notice. When entered, the judgment shall be recorded and indexed as other judgments of the court. L.1951 (1st SS), c.344; amended 1991,c.91,s.36.
N.J. Stat. § 2C:21-2.4 — NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 21 / Section 21-2.4
Possession of certain fraudulent receipts, universal product code (UPC) labels and checks
Status: in_force

2. Possession of certain fraudulent receipts, universal product code (UPC) labels and checks. a. Except as provided in subsection b. of this section, any person who knowingly possesses a forged or altered retail sales receipt, universal product code (UPC) label or check for the purpose of defrauding a retail merchant shall be guilty of a disorderly persons offense. b. Any person who knowingly possesses 15 or more forged or altered retail sales receipts, universal product code labels or checks for the purpose of defrauding a retail merchant shall be guilty of a crime of the fourth degree. L.2001,c.110,s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:84A-35 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 84A / Section 84A-35
Public announcement of proposed rules; delivery of copies
Status: in_force

The proposed rule or rules shall be publicly announced by the Supreme Court on September 15 next following such Judicial Conference (or, if such day be a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday, on the first day thereafter that is not), and the court shall, on the same day, cause true copies thereof to be delivered to the President of the Senate, the Speaker of the General Assembly, and the Governor. L.1960, c. 52, p. 461, s. 35, eff. June 20, 1960.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:66-8 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 66 / Section 66-8
Who may institute
Status: in_force

A proceeding in lieu of prerogative writ may be instituted as of right against any person for usurping, intruding into or unlawfully holding or executing any municipal office or franchise in this state, by any person who believes himself lawfully entitled to such office or franchise.
L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:50-26 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 50 / Section 50-26
When provisions of sections 2A:50-6 and 2A:50-7 applicable to action
Status: in_force

Whenever the bringing of any action specified in section 2A:50-22 of this title shall revive the right to redeem the mortgaged premises and shall open the foreclosure and sale of the mortgaged premises, under section 2A:50-4 of this title, the provisions of sections 2A:50-6 and 2A:50-7 of this title shall be applicable to such action.
L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:17-56.61 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 17 / Section 17-56.61
Reports from employers, labor organizations; noncompliance; penalties.
Status: in_force

12. a. All employers and labor organizations doing business in the State shall report to the department, or its designee: (1) the hiring of, or contracting with, any person who works in this State and to whom the employer anticipates paying earnings; and (2) the re-hiring or return to work of any employee who is laid off, furloughed, separated, granted a leave without pay, or terminated from employment in this State; and (3) any other employee hired by the employer to work in the State who was not previously employed by the employer; or was previously employed by the employer but has been separated from the prior employment for at least 60 consecutive days. b. An employer shall submit the information required in this subsection within 20 days of the hiring, re-hiring, or return to work of the employee, except that an employer who transmits reports magnetically or electronically shall report every 15 days in accordance with rules adopted by the commissioner. The report shall contain: (1) the employee's name, address, date of birth and Social Security number; and (2) the employer's name, address, and federal tax identification number. c. An employer who fails to report, as required in this section, shall be given a written warning by the department for the first violation and shall be subject to a civil penalty which shall not exceed: $25 per violation, or, if the failure to report is the result of a conspiracy between the employer and the employee to not supply the required report or to supply a false or incomplete report, $500. Payment of the penalty may not be required, however, if in response to the imposition of the penalty, the person or entity complies immediately with the new hire reporting requirements. All penalties assessed under this section shall be payable to the State Treasurer and may be recovered in a summary proceeding pursuant to the "Penalty Enforcement Law of 1999," P.L.1999, c.274 (C.2A:58-10 et seq.). d. The information provided pursuant to this section shall be shared with State agencies operating employment security and workers' compensation programs and with any other federal or State agency deemed appropriate by the commissioner. L.1998, c.1, s.12; amended 2013, c.169.
N.J. Stat. § 2C:47-10 — NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 47 / Section 47-10
"Sexually oriented material" defined; receipt by inmates at Adult Diagnostic and Treatment Center, prohibited.
Status: in_force

1. a. As used in this act, "sexually oriented material" means any description, narrative account, display, or depiction of sexual activity or associated anatomical area contained in, or consisting of, a picture or other representation, publication, sound recording, live performance, or film. b. An inmate sentenced to a period of confinement in the Adult Diagnostic Treatment Center shall not receive, possess, distribute or exhibit within the center sexually oriented material, as defined in subsection a. of this section. Upon the discovery of any such material within the center, the commissioner shall provide for its removal and destruction, subject to a departmental appeal procedure for the withholding or removal of such material from the inmate's possession. c. The commissioner shall request an inmate sentenced to confinement in the center to acknowledge in writing the requirements of this act prior to the enforcement of its provisions. Any inmate who violates the provisions of subsection b. of this section shall be subject to on-the-spot sanctions pursuant to rules and regulations adopted by the commissioner. d. A person who sells or offers for sale the material prohibited in subsection b. either for purposes of possession or viewing or who receives, possesses, distributes or exhibits any text, photograph, film, video or any other reproduction or reconstruction which depicts a person under 18 years of age engaging in a prohibited sexual act or in the simulation of such an act as defined in section 2 of P.L.1992, c.7 (C.2A:30B-2), within the center shall be considered to have committed an inmate prohibited act and be subject to sanctions pursuant to rules and regulations adopted by the commissioner. L.1997, c.422, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:152-2 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 152 / Section 152-2
Forfeiture of estate and benefit of clergy abolished
Status: in_force

No conviction or judgment for any offense against this state, shall make or work corruption of blood, disinhersion of heirs, loss of dower, or forfeiture of estate. The benefit of clergy is abolished.
L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.
N.J. Stat. § 2C:64-7 — NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 64 / Section 64-7
Vesting of title in forfeited property
Status: in_force

Vesting of Title in Forfeited Property. Title to property forfeited under this chapter shall vest in the entity funding the prosecuting agency involved at the time the item was utilized illegally, or, in the case of proceeds, when received. If another entity's law enforcement agency has participated in the surveillance, investigation, arrest or prosecution resulting in the forfeiture, then the prosecutor or the Attorney General, whichever is prosecuting the case, shall vest title to forfeited property, including motor vehicles, by dividing the forfeited property with the other entity in proportion to the other entity's contribution to the surveillance, investigation, arrest or prosecution resulting in the forfeiture, as determined in the discretion of the prosecutor or the Attorney General. If the property, including motor vehicles, cannot be divided as required by this section, then the prosecutor or the Attorney General, whichever is prosecuting the case, shall sell the property, including motor vehicles, and the proceeds of the sale shall be divided with the other entity in proportion to the other entity's contribution to the surveillance, investigation, arrest or prosecution resulting in the forfeiture, as determined in the discretion of the prosecutor or the Attorney General. L. 1978, c. 95, s. 2C:64-7, eff. Sept. 1, 1979. Amended by L. 1979, c. 344, s. 7, eff. Jan. 23, 1980; L. 1985, c. 110, s. 2, eff. April 9, 1985; L. 1986, c. 135, s. 2, eff. Dec. 1, 1986.