N.J. Stat. § 2C:44-1 — NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 44 / Section 44-1
Criteria, withholding, imposing sentences, imprisonment.
Status: in_force

2C:44-1. a. In determining the appropriate sentence to be imposed on a person who has been convicted of an offense, the court shall consider the following aggravating circumstances: (1) The nature and circumstances of the offense, and the role of the actor in committing the offense, including whether or not it was committed in an especially heinous, cruel, or depraved manner; (2) The gravity and seriousness of harm inflicted on the victim, including whether or not the defendant knew or reasonably should have known that the victim of the offense was particularly vulnerable or incapable of resistance due to advanced age, ill-health, or extreme youth, or was for any other reason substantially incapable of exercising normal physical or mental power of resistance; (3) The risk that the defendant will commit another offense; (4) A lesser sentence will depreciate the seriousness of the defendant's offense because it involved a breach of the public trust under chapters 27 and 30 of this title, or the defendant took advantage of a position of trust or confidence to commit the offense; (5) There is a substantial likelihood that the defendant is involved in organized criminal activity; (6) The extent of the defendant's prior criminal record and the seriousness of the offenses of which the defendant has been convicted; (7) The defendant committed the offense pursuant to an agreement to either pay or be paid for the commission of the offense and the pecuniary incentive was beyond that inherent in the offense itself; (8) The defendant committed the offense against a police or other law enforcement officer, correctional employee, or firefighter, acting in the performance of the officer, employee, or firefighter duties while in uniform or exhibiting evidence of his authority; the defendant committed the offense because of the status of the victim as a public servant; the defendant committed the offense against a sports official, athletic coach, or manager, acting in or immediately following the performance of the person's duties or because of the person's status as a sports official, coach, or manager; or the defendant committed the offense against any health care professional, volunteer working for a health care professional or working at a health care facility, supportive services staff member working for a health care professional or working at a health care facility, or employee of a health care professional or health care facility, while the health care professional, volunteer, supportive services staff member, or employee is performing official duties. For the purposes of this paragraph, "health care facility" and "health care professional" mean the same as those terms are defined in subsection b. of section 3 of P.L.2023, c.48 (C.2C:12-3.1); (9) The need for deterring the defendant and others from violating the law; (10) The offense involved fraudulent or deceptive practices committed against any department or division of State government; (11) The imposition of a fine, penalty, or order of restitution without also imposing a term of imprisonment would be perceived by the defendant or others merely as part of the cost of doing business or as an acceptable contingent business or operating expense associated with the initial decision to resort to unlawful practices; (12) The defendant committed the offense against a person who the defendant knew or should have known was 60 years of age or older or disabled; (13) The defendant, while in the course of committing or attempting to commit the crime, including the immediate flight therefrom, used or was in possession of a stolen motor vehicle; (14) The offense involved an act of domestic violence, as that term is defined in subsection a. of section 3 of P.L.1991, c.261 (C.2C:25-19), committed in the presence of a child under 16 years of age; and (15) The offense involved an act of domestic violence, as that term is defined in subsection a. of section 3 of P.L.1991, c.261 (C.2C:25-19), and the defendant committed at least one act of domestic violence on more than one occasion. b. In determining the appropriate sentence to be imposed on a person who has been convicted of an offense, the court may properly consider the following mitigating circumstances: (1) The defendant's conduct neither caused nor threatened serious harm; (2) The defendant did not contemplate that the defendant's conduct would cause or threaten serious harm; (3) The defendant acted under a strong provocation; (4) There were substantial grounds tending to excuse or justify the defendant's conduct, though failing to establish a defense; (5) The victim of the defendant's conduct induced or facilitated its commission; (6) The defendant has compensated or will compensate the victim of the defendant's conduct for the damage or injury that the victim sustained, or will participate in a program of community service; (7) The defendant has no history of prior delinquency or criminal activity or has led a law-abiding life for a substantial period of time before the commission of the present offense; (8) The defendant's conduct was the result of circumstances unlikely to recur; (9) The character and attitude of the defendant indicate that the defendant is unlikely to commit another offense; (10) The defendant is particularly likely to respond affirmatively to probationary treatment; (11) The imprisonment of the defendant would entail excessive hardship to the defendant or the defendant's dependents; (12) The willingness of the defendant to cooperate with law enforcement authorities; (13) The conduct of a youthful defendant was substantially influenced by another person more mature than the defendant; (14) The defendant was under 26 years of age at the time of the commission of the offense; and (15) For an offense other than murder or a crime for which the defendant would be required to register as a sex offender pursuant to section 2 of P.L.1994, c.133 (C.2C:7-2), the defendant’s status as a victim of domestic violence as that term is defined in subsection a. of section 3 of P.L.1991, c.261 (C.2C:25-19), or other evidence that the defendant was otherwise subjected to substantial physical, sexual, or psychological abuse, and the domestic violence or abuse was a contributing factor to the defendant’s conviction. The court may find that this factor applies regardless of whether the defendant raised a defense that included the abuse. In addition to any other evidence the court deems appropriate in determining whether this factor applies, 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. c. (1) A plea of guilty by a defendant or failure to so plead shall not be considered in withholding or imposing a sentence of imprisonment. (2) When imposing a sentence of imprisonment, the court shall consider the defendant's eligibility for release under the law governing parole, including time credits awarded pursuant to Title 30 of the Revised Statutes, in determining the appropriate term of imprisonment. d. Presumption of imprisonment. The court shall deal with a person who has been convicted of a crime of the first or second degree, or a crime of the third degree where the court finds that the aggravating factor in paragraph (5), (14), or (15) of subsection a. of this section applies, by imposing a sentence of imprisonment unless, having regard to the character and condition of the defendant, it is of the opinion that the defendant's imprisonment would be a serious injustice which overrides the need to deter such conduct by others. Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection e. of this section, the court shall deal with a person who has been convicted of theft of a motor vehicle or of the unlawful taking of a motor vehicle and who has previously been convicted of either offense by imposing a sentence of imprisonment unless, having regard to the character and condition of the defendant, it is of the opinion that imprisonment would be a serious injustice which overrides the need to deter such conduct by others. This subsection shall not apply to a person for whom the court finds that the mitigating factor in paragraph (15) of subsection b. of this section applies. e. The court shall deal with a person convicted of an offense other than a crime of the first or second degree, who has not previously been convicted of an offense, without imposing a sentence of imprisonment unless, having regard to the nature and circumstances of the offense and the history, character, and condition of the defendant, it is of the opinion that imprisonment is necessary for the protection of the public under the criteria set forth in subsection a. of this section, except that this subsection shall not apply if the court finds that the aggravating factor in paragraph (5), (14), or (15) of subsection a. of this section applies or if the person is convicted of any of the following crimes of the third degree: theft of a motor vehicle; unlawful taking of a motor vehicle; eluding; strict liability vehicular homicide pursuant to section 1 of P.L.2017, c.165 (C.2C:11-5.3); if the person is convicted of a crime of the third degree constituting use of a false government document in violation of subsection c. of section 1 of P.L.1983, c.565 (C.2C:21-2.1); if the person is convicted of a crime of the third degree constituting distribution, manufacture, or possession of an item containing personal identifying information in violation of subsection b. of section 6 of P.L.2003, c.184 (C.2C:21-17.3); if the person is convicted of a crime of the third or fourth degree constituting bias intimidation in violation of N.J.S.2C:16-1; if the person is convicted of a crime of the third degree under paragraph (12) of subsection b. of N.J.S.2C:12-1 or section 2 of P.L.1997, c.111 (C.2C:12-1.1); or if the person is convicted of a crime of the third or fourth degree under the provisions of section 1 or 2 of P.L.2007, c.341 (C.2C:33-29 or C.2C:33-30). f. (Deleted by amendment, P.L.2025, c.328) g. Imposition of Noncustodial Sentences in Certain Cases. If the court, in considering the aggravating factors set forth in subsection a. of this section, finds the aggravating factor in paragraph (2), (5), (10), or (12) of subsection a. of this section and does not impose a custodial sentence, the court shall specifically place on the record the mitigating factors which justify the imposition of a noncustodial sentence. h. Except as provided in section 2 of P.L.1993, c.123 (C.2C:43-11), the presumption of imprisonment as provided in subsection d. of this section shall not preclude the admission of a person to the Intensive Supervision Program, established pursuant to the Rules Governing the Courts of the State of New Jersey. i. Notwithstanding any provision of N.J.S.2C:43-6 or any other provisions of law to the contrary, in sentencing a defendant for whom the court finds that the mitigating factor in paragraph (15) of subsection b. of this section applies, the court may impose sentence as follows: (a) for a crime of the first degree, a term of at least five years but not more than 10 years; (b) for a crime of the second degree, a term of at least three years but not more than five years; (c) for a crime of the third degree, a term of not more than 18 months; (d) for a crime of the fourth degree, a term of not more than six months; and (e) for a non-indictable offense, a sentence of probation or conditional discharge. j. In determining whether the mitigating factor in paragraph (15) of subsection b. of this section applies, 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 any additional relevant evidence, including, but not limited to: (1) court records; (2) social services records; (3) presentencing reports; (4) hospital records; (5) sworn statements from a witness of the domestic violence who is not the defendant; (6) criminal records; (7) domestic violence incident reports; (8) protective orders; (9) verification of consultation with a licensed medical care provider or mental health care provider; (10) testimony or a sworn statement from a trained professional staff member of a victim services organization, an attorney, a member of the clergy, a health care professional, or other professional from whom the person has sought assistance in addressing the trauma associated with being a victim, or a victim of any of the underlying cases for which the defendant is being sentenced; (11) Department of Corrections records; and (12) any other evidence the court deems relevant. amended 1979, c.178, s.93; 1981, c.290, s.40; 1983, c.317, s.1; 1986, c.172, s.4; 1987, c.76, s.36; 1989, c.23, s.4; 1993, c.123, s.1; 1993, c.132, s.1; 1993, c.135; 1995, c.6, s.2; 2001, c.443, s.7; 2003, c.55, s.4; 2003, c.184, s.4; 2007, c.83, s.3; 2007, c.341, s.7; 2010, c.30, s.1; 2015, c.98, s.5; 2017, c.165, s.6; 2020, c.110; 2023, c.48, s.2; 2025, c.328, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:18-61.5 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 18 / Section 18-61.5
Severability
Status: in_force

If any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence or other part of this 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.1974, c. 49, s. 7, eff. June 25, 1974.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:26-11 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 26 / Section 26-11
Lien of judgment on defendant's real estate
Status: in_force

The judgment in the action shall be a lien on defendant's real estate acquired either before or after the entry thereof.
L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:49A-10 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 49A / Section 49A-10
Pre-judgment, pre-award interest payable
Status: in_force

10. a. With respect to a foreign-money claim, recovery of pre-judgment or pre-award interest and the rate of interest to be applied in the action or distribution proceeding, except as provided in subsection b. of this section, are matters of the substantive law governing the right to recovery under the conflict of laws rules of this State. b. The court or arbitrator shall increase or decrease the amount of pre-judgment or pre-award interest otherwise payable in a judgment or award in foreign-money to the extent required by the law of this State governing a failure to make or accept an offer of settlement or offer of judgment, or conduct by a party or its attorney causing undue delay or expense. c. A judgment or award on a foreign-money claim bears interest at the rate applicable to judgments of this State. L.1993,c.317,s.10.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:19-30 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 19 / Section 19-30
Wages of clerks, mechanics, and laborers, preferred
Status: in_force

The wages of clerks, mechanics and laborers due from the assignor at the time of the general assignment including wages fully earned though not then payable, shall be preferred and shall be paid by the assignee before any other claim or debt. In case any such wages have been partly earned at the time of the assignment, but are not then payable, the same shall be equitably apportioned and shall be paid as preferred debts insofar as they have been earned up to the said time. No payment of more than $300 shall be made as a preferred debt to any one person. In case any claim shall receive a preference to the extent of $300 under this section, any balance thereof remaining unpaid shall be entitled to all dividends to be calculated upon such balance as upon a claim of a general creditor.
L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:162-11 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 162 / Section 162-11
Disorderly persons; continuance of bail or recognizance on appeal
Status: in_force

1. In every case where a person has been convicted in a municipal court of a disorderly persons violation, and he has not violated or forfeited his bail or recognizance, such bail or recognizance shall continue in the same terms and effect pending appeal to the Superior Court in lieu of posting a new bond in connection with the appeal, or in the alternative the judge of the municipal court may discharge any such bail or recognizance and release the person on his own recognizance. L.1974,c.93,s.1; amended 1991,c.91,s.134.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:44-4 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 44 / Section 44-4
Statement of amount; offer by owner and demand for possession; deposit of amount claimed with court; action for possession; costs
Status: in_force

2A:44-4. The owner or person entitled to the immediate possession of the aircraft, or part thereof, so detained as provided by this article, may on learning of the detention of the same, immediately demand from the person detaining such aircraft or part thereof, or from the person in charge of the place where it is detained, a statement showing the true amount claimed to be due and owing for landing or take-off fees or for the storing, maintaining, keeping or repairing of such aircraft, or for furnishing gasoline, fuel, accessories, materials or other supplies therefor. If upon receiving such statement he considers the amount thereof excessive, he may offer what he considers to be reasonably due and demand possession of the aircraft or part thereof so detained. If possession is refused, he may obtain possession thereof by depositing the amount claimed in the statement with the clerk of any court of competent jurisdiction in the county where the aircraft or part thereof may be situated, together with $12 to cover the cost of court in actions commenced in the Superior Court, Law Division, Special Civil Part and $60 in any other court. L.1951 (1st SS), c.344; amended 1981,c.159,s.2; 1991,c.91,s.89.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:62A-17 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 62A / Section 62A-17
Court order required for certain disclosures.
Status: in_force

2. When a duty to warn and protect arises from the receipt of a privileged communication from a patient in a drug or alcohol abuse program governed by federal law, a licensed practitioner of psychology, psychiatry, medicine, nursing, clinical social work or marriage and family therapy may be required to obtain a court order authorizing disclosure prior to disclosure of information about the patient including the patient's threat of violence, in accordance with 42 U.S.C. s. 290dd-3 and 42 U.S.C. s. 290ee-3 and regulations promulgated thereunder. L.1991, c.270, s.2; amended 2018, c.34, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:35A-2 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 35A / Section 35A-2
Legislative findings and determinations
Status: in_force

The Legislature finds and determines that the integrity of the State's environment is continually threatened by pollution, impairment and destruction, that every person has a substantial interest in minimizing this condition, and that it is therefore in the public interest to enable ready access to the courts for the remedy of such abuses. L.1974, c. 169, s. 2, eff. Dec. 9, 1974.
N.J. Stat. § 2C:52-7 — NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 52 / Section 52-7
Petition for expungement
Status: in_force

2C:52-7. Petition for expungement. Every petition for expungement filed pursuant to this chapter shall be filed in the Superior Court in the county in which the petitioner resides or a county in which one or more of the petitioner's matters were disposed of, and shall be verified and include: a. Petitioner's date of birth. b. Petitioner's date of arrest. c. The statute or statutes and offense or offenses for which petitioner was arrested and of which petitioner was convicted. d. The original indictment, summons, or complaint number. e. Petitioner's date of conviction or date of disposition of the matter if no conviction resulted. f. The court's disposition of the matter and the punishment imposed, if any. L.1979, c. 178, s. 114, eff. Sept. 1, 1979; amended 2023, c.260, s.8.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:62-9 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 62 / Section 62-9
Opening judgment on application for relief
Status: in_force

Upon an application for relief from the judgment as provided by section 2A:62-8 of this title the judgment shall be opened as to the applicant, and the cause may then proceed as if no judgment had been made against him.
L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:40A-4 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 40A / Section 40A-4
Date of application
Status: in_force

This act shall take effect with respect to covenants, promises, agreements or understandings which are subject hereof made or executed from and after the effective date of this act. L.1981, c. 317, s. 4, eff. Dec. 3, 1981.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:29A-3 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 29A / Section 29A-3
Insolvency or bankruptcy of person receiving money deposited or advanced
Status: in_force

In the event of the insolvency or bankruptcy of the person receiving the said moneys, the claim of the person who paid the said moneys shall constitute a statutory trust with respect to any moneys so received and not previously expended in accordance with the terms of the contract or agreement. L.1962, c. 208, s. 3.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:17-17.5 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 17 / Section 17-17.5
Benefits, retirement, pensions protections for veterans, service members, military spouses.
Status: in_force

5. a. The retirement accounts, pensions, disability benefits, and veterans’ benefits of veterans, service members, and military spouses shall be exempt from creditor claims. b. Motor vehicles owned by veterans, service members, and military spouses shall be exempt from creditor claims up to a fair market value of $30,000, not to exceed one vehicle per household. c. Subsection b. of this section shall not apply to: (1) voluntary liens placed upon the motor vehicle; (2) taxes, assessments, or obligations owed to federal, State, or local government entities; and (3) judgments arising from willful misconduct, fraud, or criminal activity of the debtor. d. As used in this section, “motor vehicle” shall mean the same as defined pursuant to R.S.39:1-1. L.2025, c.326, s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 2B:1-3 — NJ Code / Title 2B / Chapter 1 / Section 1-3
Criminal history record information.
Status: in_force

2B:1-3. Criminal History Record Information. The Supreme Court is authorized to receive criminal history record information from the Federal Bureau of Investigation for use in licensing and disciplining attorneys-at-law of this State. Each applicant for licensure shall submit to the Board of Bar Examiners the applicant's name, address, fingerprints and written consent for a criminal history record background check to be performed. The Board of Bar Examiners is authorized to receive criminal history record information from the State Bureau of Identification in the Division of State Police and the Federal Bureau of Investigation consistent with applicable State and federal laws, rules and regulations. The applicant shall bear the cost for the criminal history record background check, including all costs of administering and processing the check. L. 1991, c.119, s.1; amended 2003, c.199, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:44-42 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 44 / Section 44-42
Notice to person injured and person liable for damages
Status: in_force

Within 10 days after the filing of the notice of lien, the hospital, nursing home, physician or dentist shall send by registered mail or serve personally, a copy of such notice with a statement of the date of the filing thereof to or upon the injured person and the person alleged to be liable for damages sustained by such injured person, if such name and address can be ascertained by reasonable diligence. If the hospital, nursing home, physician or dentist shall neglect to give such notice where the name and address of the person injured or the person allegedly causing the injury are known or should be known, the lien shall be void. L.1951 (1st SS), c.344; amended by L.1953, c. 163, p. 1414, s. 5; L.1970, c. 135, s. 4, eff. July 9, 1970.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:23A-7 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 23A / Section 23A-7
Limited intermediate review
Status: in_force

a. In exceptional circumstances, to prevent a manifest denial of justice, or when it clearly appears that a party will suffer irreparable harm or that damages may not be reasonably calculated or, if capable of calculation, that they will not be collectible, a party who is aggrieved by any intermediate ruling, except intermediate rulings made pursuant to section 6 of this act, or the failure to rule by an umpire may move before the Superior Court for an expedited summary review under procedures adopted by the Supreme Court. The alternative resolution proceeding shall not be abated, stayed or delayed by the application for an intermediate review unless the umpire or the court, in exceptional cases or circumstances, so rules. The ruling on a summary intermediate review application by the court shall thereafter govern the parties in the alternative resolution proceeding, provided, however, that this ruling may be later modified or vacated by the umpire or the court where specific facts are thereafter determined that would make the continuance of the court ruling manifestly unfair, unjust or grossly inequitable. When it appears that resort to the court to review an intermediate ruling has been abused by any party, the court may award reasonable counsel fees without regard to the ultimate outcome of the alternative resolution proceeding. b. The signature of an attorney or party to an intermediate appeal, or in opposition thereto, constitutes a certification by him: (1) That he has read the pleadings and all supporting papers relating to the intermediate appeal; (2) That to the best of his knowledge, information and belief, formed after reasonable inquiry, the appeal or opposition is well grounded in fact and is warranted by existing law or a good faith argument for the extension, modification or reversal of existing law; and (3) That it is not interposed for any improper purpose, such as to cause unnecessary delay or a needless increase in the cost of litigation. If such a pleading, application or other paper is filed in violation of this subsection, the court by summary review, upon motion by one of the parties or upon its own initiative, may impose upon the party causing the summary review, reasonable expenses, including a reasonable attorney's fee, incurred because of the filing of the pleading, application or other paper. L. 1987, c. 54, s. 7.
N.J. Stat. § 2B:11-7 — NJ Code / Title 2B / Chapter 11 / Section 11-7
Transfer to the Public Employees' Retirement System
Status: in_force

7. a. Any transferred employee who is a member of a county pension fund or retirement system shall become a member of the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) on January 1, 1995, subject to the same conditions and entitled to the same rights and benefits applicable to other employees of the State. Any credit for public service which has been established in the county pension fund or retirement system for the transferred employee shall be credited to the transferred employee under PERS. The contribution rate of the member of PERS shall be determined in the manner set forth in section 25 of P.L.1954, c.84 (C.43:15A-25), except that the number of years of service under the county pension fund or retirement system credited under PERS shall be deducted from the member's age in determining the age upon which the contribution rate is based. b. No later than May 1, 1995, the county pension fund or retirement system in which a transferred employee is a member shall remit to PERS the accumulated deductions of the transferred employee to the county pension fund or retirement system, and a pro rata part of the employer contributions to the fund or system constituting the employer's obligation to the fund or system for the transferred employee. The actuary of PERS shall determine the liability for service under a county pension fund or retirement system credited under PERS under this act. If the sum of the accumulated transferred employee deductions and the pro rata part of the employer contributions are less than the liability determined by the actuary, the difference shall be paid by the county in the same manner and over the remaining time period for the accrued liability of PERS as provided in section 24 of P.L.1954, c.84 (C.43:15A-24). The county and the county pension fund or retirement system shall provide the Division of Pensions and Benefits any information it may require to administer this act. L.1994,c.162,s.7.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:23A-8 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 23A / Section 23A-8
Stay of court action for proceeding subject to alternative resolution
Status: in_force

In an action brought in any court upon an issue arising out of an agreement providing for alternative resolution under this act, the court, when satisfied that the issue involved is referable to alternative resolution, shall stay the action until the alternative resolution proceeding has been conducted in accordance with the terms of the agreement, unless the party seeking the stay is already in default. L. 1987, c. 54, s. 8.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:170-51.1 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 170 / Section 170-51.1
Purchase of certain item for person under 21 years of age, petty disorderly persons offense.
Status: in_force

3. A person 21 years of age or older who purchases a tobacco product or cannabis item as defined in section 3 of P.L.2021, c.16 (C.24:6I-33) for a person who is under 21 years of age is a petty disorderly person. L.1995, c.304, s.3; amended 2005, c.384, s.3; 2017, c.118, s.1; 2021, c.25, s.9.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:18-53 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 18 / Section 18-53
Removal of tenant in certain cases; jurisdiction
Status: in_force

2A:18-53. Except for residential lessees and tenants included in section 2 of this act, any lessee or tenant at will or at sufferance, or for a part of a year, or for one or more years, of any houses, buildings, lands or tenements, and the assigns, undertenants or legal representatives of such tenant or lessee, may be removed from such premises by the Superior Court, Law Division, Special Civil Part in an action in the following cases: a. Where such person holds over and continues in possession of all or any part of the demised premises after the expiration of his term, and after demand made and written notice given by the landlord or his agent, for delivery of possession thereof. The notice shall be served either personally upon the tenant or such person in possession by giving him a copy thereof or by leaving a copy of the same at his usual place of abode with a member of his family above the age of 14 years. b. Where such person shall hold over after a default in the payment of rent, pursuant to the agreement under which the premises are held. c. Where such person (1) shall be so disorderly as to destroy the peace and quiet of the landlord or the other tenants or occupants living in said house or the neighborhood, or (2) shall willfully destroy, damage or injure the premises, or (3) shall constantly violate the landlord's rules and regulations governing said premises, provided, such rules have been accepted in writing by the tenant or are made a part of the lease; or (4) shall commit any breach or violation of any of the covenants or agreements in the nature thereof contained in the lease for the premises where a right of re-entry is reserved in the lease for a violation of such covenants or agreements, and shall hold over and continue in possession of the demised premises or any part thereof, after the landlord or his agent for that purpose has caused a written notice of the termination of said tenancy to be served upon said tenant, and a demand that said tenant remove from said premises within three days from the service of such notice. The notice shall specify the cause of the termination of the tenancy, and shall be served either personally upon the tenant or such person in possession by giving him a copy thereof, or by leaving a copy thereof at his usual place of abode with some member of his family above the age of 14 years. L.1951 (1st SS), c.344; amended 1966,c.319; 1974,c.49,s.1; 1991,c.91,s.64.
N.J. Stat. § 2C:33-14.1 — NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 33 / Section 33-14.1
Vandalizing railroad crossing devices, property; grading of offenses; graffiti.
Status: in_force

1. a. Any person who purposely, knowingly or recklessly defaces, damages, obstructs, removes or otherwise impairs the operation of any railroad crossing warning signal or protection device, including, but not limited to safety gates, electric bell, electric sign or any other alarm or protection system authorized by the Commissioner of Transportation, which is required under the provisions of R.S.48:12-54 or R.S.48:2-29, or any other railroad property or equipment, other than administrative buildings, offices or equipment, shall, for a first offense, be guilty of a crime of the fourth degree; however, if the defacement, damage, obstruction, removal or impediment of the crossing warning signal or protection device, property or equipment recklessly causes bodily injury or pecuniary loss of $2000 or more, the actor is guilty of a crime of the third degree, or if it recklessly causes a death or serious bodily injury, the actor is guilty of a crime of the second degree.
b. A person convicted of a violation of this section that involves an act of graffiti may, in addition to any other penalty imposed by the court, be required to pay to the owner of the damaged property monetary restitution in the amount of the pecuniary damage caused by the act of graffiti and 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. As used in this section, "act of graffiti" means the drawing, painting or making of any mark or inscription on public or private real or personal property without the permission of the owner.
L.1991, c.335, s.1; amended 1998, c.54, s.2; 2001, c.413, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:102-23 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 102 / Section 102-23
Establishment of dedicated bank account.
Status: in_force

5. The Division of Medical Assistance and Health Services in the Department of Human Services shall establish a dedicated bank account into which a pooled trust, depository institution or insurance company shall deposit, by means of electronic funds transfer, any moneys to which the State is entitled under the provisions of section 4 of this act and which are funds of decedents whom the pooled trust, depository institution or insurance company reasonably believes were recipients of benefits of programs specified in section 1 of this act at the time of death. A pooled trust, depository institution or insurance company so making deposits shall periodically, but not less than once each calendar quarter, provide to the Director of the Division of Medical Assistance and Health Services in the Department of Human Services, or his designee, a record of the deposits made along with the names and other identifying information of those decedents. As the basis for the actions specified herein, the pooled trust, depository institution or insurance company shall use reasonable business standards of care and judgment, and is entitled to rely upon a designation of an account or contract as irrevocable as signifying program eligibility under section 1 of this act. A pooled trust, depository institution or insurance company, as a condition of offering or providing an irrevocable funeral trust or irrevocably assigned newly issued funeral insurance policy within the State, shall comply with the provisions of this act. L.1999,c.193,s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 2B:4-3 — NJ Code / Title 2B / Chapter 4 / Section 4-3
Appointment of staff of justices and judges
Status: in_force

2B:4-3. Appointment of Staff of Justices and Judges. A justice of the Supreme Court or a judge of the Superior Court may appoint secretaries, law clerks and other confidential assistants. These employees shall serve at the pleasure of the appointing justice or judge. Source: N.J.S.2A:11-6; N.J.S.2A:11-7; N.J.S.2A:11-9 L.1991,c.119,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:29B-1 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 29B / Section 29B-1
Liability for professional engineers, certain circumstances
Status: in_force

1. A professional engineer or engineering firm, or any employee or representative of a professional engineer or engineering firm, who is assisting or representing the professional engineer or firm, shall only be liable for any injury on a construction project or site resulting from a breach or disregard of construction safety standards or practices on the construction project or site for which compensation is recoverable under R.S.34:15-7 et seq., if: a. The professional engineer or firm has by written contract expressly assumed, to the extent stated therein, responsibility for the implementation, discharge or monitoring of safety standards or practices; or b. In a multi-prime project, the professional engineer or firm is the representative of the project owner and no contractor has been designated to be responsible for site safety; or c. It is shown that: (1) The professional engineer or firm, including its employees or representatives, was present at the portion of the project or site for which the engineer had provided services, prior to or at the time of the accident, or both; and (2) The professional engineer or firm, including its employees or representatives, had actual knowledge of the site conditions which are alleged to be a cause of an imminent danger; and (3) The professional engineer or firm, including its employees or representatives, had the opportunity to notify the responsible contractor and worker of the presence of the site conditions which are alleged to be a cause of an imminent danger, and failed to do so within a reasonable period of time. If that notice is provided, and the responsible contractor fails to respond within one business day, the engineer or firm shall immediately provide that notice to the project owner. L.1999,c.112,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 2B:12-30 — NJ Code / Title 2B / Chapter 12 / Section 12-30
Automated Traffic System Fund
Status: in_force

2B:12-30. Automated Traffic System Fund. a. The Legislature finds and declares that there is a need to improve the management, efficiency and effectiveness of municipal court operations and quality of justice by providing funds: (1) To be utilized by the Administrative Office of the Courts to design, equip, operate and maintain a standardized, Statewide computer system, including integrated traffic ticket control, court financial accounting, case processing, statistical reporting services and other components necessary to automate municipal court operations; and (2) To ensure the smooth exchange of automated information among the Judiciary, the Division of Motor Vehicles, law enforcement agencies, other public or quasi-public agencies, or those autonomous systems approved by the Administrative Office of the Courts pursuant to subsection d. of this section. b. In order to accomplish these purposes, there is created the "Automated Traffic System Fund." The fund shall be a dedicated fund within the General Fund and administered by the Administrative Office of the Courts. The fund shall be the depository of moneys realized from the $1.00 surcharge imposed pursuant to section 6 of P.L.1990, c.95 (C.2A:8-21.1), the $2.00 court cost assessment imposed pursuant to subsection a. of N.J.S. 22A:3-4 and any other moneys made available for the purposes of the fund. c. The Supreme Court may issue Rules of Court to effectuate the purposes of this act. d. Nothing in this section shall be deemed to prevent a municipality, at its own expense, from maintaining or obtaining and using an autonomous computer system for integrated traffic ticket control, court financial accounting, case processing, statistical reporting services and other components necessary to automate municipal court operations that interconnects with the Automated Traffic System, its components and computer network, upon the approval of the Administrative Office of the Courts, in accordance with the following: (1) An autonomous system shall only be approved for interconnection with the Automated Traffic System (ATS) when it meets all technical interconnection requirements, standardized data definitions and functionality of the Automated Traffic System, including its criminal and ordinance violation components, necessary to: fully automate municipal court operations in accordance with law, court rule or administrative directive; maintain and update on-line the standardized Statewide data base and its electronic traffic and criminal warrant components; and provide for on-line inquiry and exchange of automated data, consistent with the purposes expressed in subsection a. of this section. (2) A municipality that obtains and uses an autonomous system, approved for interconnection with the Automated Traffic System, shall retain, from the date of interconnection, one-half the full amount of that portion of the court cost assessment imposed and collected on and after that date for payment into the Automated Traffic System Fund, pursuant to subsection a. of N.J.S.22A:3-4. The retained court cost assessment shall be used by the municipality to offset the operating costs of its autonomous system, including costs to maintain compliance with the interconnection requirements of the Automated Traffic System. A municipality shall be entitled only to retain those court cost assessments for as long as its autonomous system continues to meet the update and other requirements of paragraph (1) of subsection d. of this section. (3) That portion of the court cost assessment, imposed pursuant to subsection a. of N.J.S.22A:3-4 and retained by the State, shall be used for the purposes described in subsection a. of this section including: the State's costs, within the Automated Traffic System, of developing and maintaining interconnection with an autonomous system; the maintenance, improvement and updating of the Automated Traffic System, its components and the standardized Statewide data base; and the procurement and maintenance of hand-held data entry devices and related equipment for use by parking authorities or parking agencies who choose to be directly serviced by the Automated Traffic System. The Administrative Office of the Courts may obtain either directly, through the Statewide master contract process, or as otherwise provided by law, automation services or equipment including hand-held, ticket-issuing devices and printers for use by those parking authorities or parking agencies to facilitate the exchange of automated information and maintain the efficiency of the standardized Statewide computer system. (4) An autonomous computer system used by a municipality shall be interconnected with the Automated Traffic System and its components by January 1, 1997. The Administrative Office of the Courts shall, at no cost to the municipality, install and maintain the telecommunication line and the court's modem to permit the municipal court to provide for the on-line exchange of automated information with the Automated Traffic System and its components. The Administrative Office of the Courts shall maintain sufficient capacity on its mainframe computer to incorporate the standardized data of that municipal court into the Statewide record system, including the Statewide traffic and criminal warrant systems. Any municipality that fails to maintain and use an autonomous computer system that meets the requirements of this subsection by January 1, 1997 shall be implemented on ATS directly. After that date, municipal courts operating on ATS retain full discretion to either continue on ATS or subsequently obtain and use an autonomous system approved for interconnection. (5) Nothing in this section shall preclude the Administrative Office of the Courts from immediately terminating, on an emergency basis, without notice, any interconnection with an autonomous system whose continued operation at any time immediately threatens or has compromised the security or data integrity of the Automated Traffic System, any of its components or any of the public and quasi-public agencies that exchange automated information with the Automated Traffic System, pursuant to paragraph (2) of subsection a. of this section. The municipality shall immediately be provided with written reasons for the termination, which shall continue until the threats to security and data integrity have been removed. (6) If there is any disagreement between the municipality and the Administrative Office of the Courts concerning the standards for the exchange of automated information set forth in this section, the municipality or the Administrative Office of the Courts may seek the advice of the New Jersey Information Resources Management Commission established pursuant to P.L.1993, c. 199 (C.52:9XX-1 et seq.). (7) Any municipal contract related to the operation of an autonomous computer system shall be subject to review, audit and the policies of the Division of Local Government Services in accordance with N.J.S.40A:11-1 et seq. including the auditing standards of the Division of Local Government Services relating to the processing of transactions by servicing organizations pursuant to section 6 of P.L.1972, c.112 (C.40A:11-12.6). All contracts between municipalities and private service providers shall require compliance with the provisions of this section. (8) The Administrative Office of the Courts shall promulgate administrative procedures necessary to accomplish the purposes of this subsection. e. By April 1, 1996, a special committee shall be established to review the adequacy of funding for the Automated Traffic System and the Automated Complaint System and the extent to which autonomous computer system interconnections have been requested and successfully completed. The committee may recommend to what extent, if any, the funding level should be adjusted and the need for any further legislative action. The special committee shall be comprised of seven members as follows: one Senator appointed by the President of the Senate; one member of the General Assembly appointed by the Speaker of the General Assembly; the Director of the Administrative Office of the Courts or his designee; the president of the New Jersey League of Municipalities or his designee; the president of the New Jersey Municipal Court Administrators Association or his designee; the president of the New Jersey Municipal Managers Association or his designee and the president of the New Jersey Association of Parking Authorities and Agencies or his designee. The committee shall report its findings to the Legislature by September 30, 1996. Source: C.2A:8-21.2 and C.2A:8-21.3 (P.L.1990, c.96, ss. 1 and 2). L.1993,c.293,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 2C:52-5.2 — NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 52 / Section 52-5.2
System for sealing records from the public.
Status: in_force

6. a. (1) No later than three months after the effective date of this section, the Administrative Office of the Courts shall develop and maintain a system for sealing records from the public, upon order of a court, pertaining to offenses or delinquent acts involving marijuana or hashish as described in this section. Once the system is developed, unless otherwise provided by law, a court shall order the nondisclosure to the public of the records of the court and probation services, and records of law enforcement agencies with respect to any arrest, conviction, or adjudication of delinquency, and any proceedings related thereto, upon disposition of any case occurring on or after the development of the system for sealing records that solely includes the following convictions or adjudications of delinquency: (a) any number of offenses for, or delinquent acts which if committed by an adult would constitute, manufacturing, distributing, or dispensing, or possessing or having under control with intent to manufacture, distribute, or dispense, marijuana or hashish in violation of paragraph (12) of subsection b. of N.J.S.2C:35-5, or a violation of that paragraph and a violation of subsection a. of section 1 of P.L.1987, c.101 (C.2C:35-7) or subsection a. of section 1 of P.L.1997, c.327 (C.2C:35-7.1) for distributing, or possessing or having under control with intent to distribute, on or within 1,000 feet of any school property, or on or within 500 feet of the real property comprising a public housing facility, public park, or public building; or (b) any number of offenses for, or delinquent acts which if committed by an adult would constitute, obtaining or possessing marijuana or hashish in violation of paragraph (3) of subsection a. of N.J.S.2C:35-10. (c) (Deleted by amendment, P.L.2021, c.19) (2) If the disposition of the case includes a court-ordered financial assessment subject to collection under the comprehensive enforcement program established pursuant to P.L.1995, c.9 (C.2B:19-1 et al.), then at the time of issuing the sealing order, the court shall also enter a civil judgment for the unpaid portion of the court-ordered financial assessment in the name of the Treasurer, State of New Jersey and transfer collections and disbursement responsibility to the State Treasurer for the outstanding amount in accordance with section 8 of P.L.2017, c.244 (C.2C:52-23.1). The term "court-ordered financial assessment" as used herein means and includes any fine, fee, penalty, restitution, and other form of financial assessment imposed by the court as part of the sentence for the conviction or convictions that are the subject of the sealing order, for which payment of restitution takes precedence in accordance with chapter 46 of Title 2C of the New Jersey Statutes. The Treasurer may specify, and the Administrative Office of the Courts shall collaborate with, the technical and informational standards required to effectuate the transfer of the collection and disbursement responsibilities. Notwithstanding any provision in this law or any other law to the contrary, the court shall have sole discretion to amend the judgment. b. Notice of the sealing order issued pursuant to subsection a. of this section shall be provided to: (1) The Attorney General, county prosecutor, or municipal prosecutor handling the case; and (2) The State Police and any local law enforcement agency having custody of the files and records. c. Upon the entry of a sealing order issued pursuant to subsection a. of this section, the proceedings in the case shall be sealed and all index references shall be marked "not available" or "no record." Law enforcement agencies shall reply to requests for information or records of a person subject to a sealing order that there is no information or records. The person may also reply to any inquiry that there is no information or record, except that information subject to a sealing order shall be revealed by that person if seeking employment within the judicial branch or with a law enforcement or corrections agency, and the information shall continue to provide a disability to the extent provided by law. d. Records subject to a sealing order issued pursuant to subsection a. of this section may be maintained for purposes of prior offender status, identification, and law enforcement purposes, provided that the records shall not be considered whenever the Pretrial Services Program established by the Administrative Office of the Courts pursuant to section 11 of P.L.2014, c.31 (C.2A:162-25) conducts a risk assessment on an eligible defendant for the purpose of making recommendations to the court concerning an appropriate pretrial release decision in accordance with sections 1 through 11 of P.L.2014, c.31 (C.2A:162-15 et seq.) or used for sentencing purposes in any other case. L.2019, c.269, s.6; amended 2021, c.19, s.6.
N.J. Stat. § 2C:104-3 — NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 104 / Section 104-3
Order to appear
Status: in_force

2C:104-3 Order to appear. a. If there is probable cause to believe that a material witness order may issue against the person named in the application, the judge may order the person to appear at a hearing to determine whether the person should be adjudged a material witness. b. The order and a copy of the application shall be served personally upon the alleged material witness at least 48 hours before the hearing, unless the judge adjusts the time period for good cause, and shall advise the person of: (1) the time and place of the hearing; and (2) the right to be represented by an attorney and to have an attorney appointed if the person cannot afford one. Source: New. L.1994,c.126,s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:23E-3 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 23E / Section 23E-3
Definitions relative to international arbitration.
Status: in_force

3. As used in this act: "Arbitral award" means an award signed by an arbitrator that may be the result of a settlement in arbitration, mediation, conciliation or other form of dispute resolution that involves the assistance of a neutral. "Center" means any center organized as a non-profit entity, whose principal purpose is to facilitate the resolution of international business, trade, commercial, and other disputes between persons by means of arbitration, mediation, conciliation, and other means as an alternative to litigation. "Person" means an individual, corporation, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, limited liability company, association, joint venture, government, public corporation, or any other legal or commercial entity, including any government subdivision, agency, or instrumentality. "Resident of the United States" means a person who maintains sole residence within a state, possession, commonwealth, or territory of the United States or within the District of Columbia. "Written undertaking to arbitrate" means a writing in which a person undertakes to submit a dispute to arbitration, without regard to whether that undertaking is sufficient to sustain a valid and enforceable contract or is subject to defenses. A written undertaking may be part of a contract, may be a separate writing, and may be contained in correspondence, telegrams, telexes, or any other form of written communication. L.2017, c.1, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 2C:21-7.3 — NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 21 / Section 21-7.3
False representation
Status: in_force

a. A false representation prohibited by this act shall include any oral or written statement that directly or indirectly tends to deceive or otherwise lead a reasonable individual to believe that a non-kosher food or food product is kosher. b. The presence of any non-kosher food or food product in any place of business that advertises or represents itself in any manner as selling, offering for sale, preparing or serving kosher food or food products only, is presumptive evidence that the person in possession offers the same for sale in violation of this act. c. It shall be a complete defense to a prosecution under this act that the defendant relied in good faith upon the representations of a slaughterhouse, manufacturer, processor, packer or distributor, or any person or organization which certifies or represents any food or food product at issue to be kosher, kosher for Passover, or as having been prepared under or sanctioned by Orthodox Jewish religious requirements. L. 1988, c. 154, s. 2.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:44A-37 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 44A / Section 44A-37
Furnishing of list of subcontractors, suppliers.
Status: in_force

37. a. If required in a contract or upon written request from an owner or community association to a contractor, a subcontractor, or both, the contractor or subcontractor shall, within 10 days, provide the owner or community association with an accurate and full list of the names and addresses of each subcontractor and supplier who may have a right to file a lien pursuant to this act. b. If required in a contract or upon written request from a contractor to a subcontractor, the subcontractor shall, within 10 days, provide the contractor with an accurate and full list of the names and addresses of each subcontractor or supplier who may have a right to file a lien pursuant to this act. c. Any list provided pursuant to subsection a. or b. of this section shall be verified under oath by the person providing same. d. Reliance upon the verified list shall be prima facie evidence establishing the bona fides of payment made in reliance thereon and shall constitute an absolute defense to any claim that the party making such payment should have made additional inquiry to determine the identity of potential claimants. e. Any person to whom a written request has been made pursuant to subsection a. or b. of this section who does not provide a list in compliance with this section shall be liable in damages to: (1) the party requesting the list; or (2) the owner or community association, including, but not limited to, court costs and the reasonable legal expenses, including attorneys' fees, incurred by any or all of them, in defending or causing the discharge of a lien claim asserted by a party whose name is omitted from the list. L.1993, c.318, s.37; amended 2010, c.119, s.24.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:36-1 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 36 / Section 36-1
What constitutes escape
Status: in_force

Any person committed to a county jail or other place of detention upon process issued in a civil action, shall be actually detained therein until lawfully discharged. If, at any time, the officer to whom such process was issued permits any person committed to his custody thereunder to go or to be at large out of the jail or other place of detention, except by virtue of a writ of habeas corpus or court order, such going or being at large shall be deemed to be an escape.
L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:23-6 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 23 / Section 23-6
Construction of chapter
Status: in_force

This chapter shall be liberally construed to effectuate the objects and purposes thereof and the public policy of the state as hereby declared.
L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.
N.J. Stat. § 2C:20-31.1 — NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 20 / Section 20-31.1
Posting, information, certain, Internet; degree of crime.
Status: in_force

1. a. For the purposes of this section: "Authorized person" means a covered person or any of the following persons hereby authorized to submit or revoke a request for the redaction or nondisclosure of a home address or unpublished telephone number on behalf of a covered person pursuant to subsection c. of this section: (1) on behalf of any federal judge, a designee of the United States Marshals Service or of the clerk of any United States District Court; (2) on behalf of any covered person who is deceased or medically or psychologically incapacitated, a person acting on behalf of the covered person as a designated trustee, as an estate executor, or pursuant to a written power of attorney or other legal instrument; and (3) on behalf of any immediate family member who is a minor and who is otherwise entitled to address redaction or nondisclosure pursuant to this act, P.L.2021, c.371 (C.47:1B-1 et al.), the parent or legal guardian thereof. "Covered person" means an active, formerly active, or retired judicial officer, law enforcement officer, or child protective investigator in the Division of Child Protection and Permanency, as those terms are defined by section 1 of P.L.1995, c.23 (C.47:1A-1.1), or prosecutor and any immediate family member residing in the same household as the judicial officer, law enforcement officer, child protective investigator in the Division of Child Protection and Permanency, or prosecutor. "Home telephone number" means any telephone number used primarily for personal communications, including a landline or cellular telephone number. "Immediate family member" means a spouse, child, or parent of, or any other family member related by blood or by law to, an active, formerly active, or retired judicial officer, law enforcement officer, or child protective investigator in the Division of Child Protection and Permanency, as those terms are defined by section 1 of P.L.1995, c.23 (C.47:1A-1.1), or prosecutor and who resides in the same household as the judicial officer, law enforcement officer, child protective investigator in the Division of Child Protection and Permanency, or prosecutor. "News media" means newspapers, magazines, press associations, news agencies, wire services, or other similar printed means of disseminating news to the general public. "Person" shall not be construed to include in any capacity the custodian of a government record as defined in section 1 of P.L.1995, c.23 (C.47:1A-1.1). b. Upon notification pursuant to subsection c. of this section, and not later than 10 business days after receipt thereof, a person shall not knowingly, with purpose to expose another to harassment or risk of harm to life or property, or in reckless disregard of the probability of such exposure, post, repost, publish, or republish on the Internet, or otherwise make available, the home address or unpublished home telephone number of any covered person, except in compliance with any court order, law enforcement investigation, or request by a government agency or person duly acting on behalf of the agency. c. An authorized person, as defined in subsection a. of this section, seeking to prohibit the disclosure of the home address or unpublished home telephone number of any covered person consistent with subsection b. of this section shall provide written notice to the person from whom the authorized person is seeking nondisclosure that the authorized person is an authorized person and requesting that such person cease the disclosure of such information and remove the protected information from the Internet or where otherwise made available. d. A reckless violation of subsection b. of this section is a crime of the fourth degree. A purposeful violation of subsection b. of this section is a crime of the third degree. e. This section shall not be construed to prohibit a person, business, or association that has received information as unredacted pursuant to the provisions of sections 1 through 3 of P.L.2021, c.371 (C.47:1B-1 through C.47:1B-3) from making the information available consistent with the purposes for which the person, business, or association received the information. A person, business, or association that uses or makes available the information in a way that is inconsistent with the purposes for which the person, business, or association received the information shall be liable as provided pursuant to subsection d. of this section. f. Nothing herein shall be construed to impose liability on the news media for failure to remove information from previously printed newspapers, and nothing herein shall be construed to impose liability relating to telephone directories or directory assistance unless the covered person has requested to be unpublished in the directory and directory assistance by the applicable publication deadline. L.2015, c.226, s.1; amended 2020, c.125, s.5; 2021, c.24, s.4; 2021, c.371, s.5; 2023, c.113, s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:15-74 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 15 / Section 15-74
Care and supervision of funds, investments and securities; persons employed for; compensation and salaries
Status: in_force

The chief justice may, from time to time, employ some suitable persons and assistants, to be selected by him, to exercise general care and supervision, subject to his orders, over the funds, investments and securities from time to time remaining in the superior court and fix the compensation and salaries for such persons, to be paid either out of the general income of the funds or out of any fund for the benefit of which special services may be rendered, as may be equitable and just.
L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:50-6 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 50 / Section 50-6
Bonds; notice of proposed judgment by confession or action on
Status: in_force

No judgment shall be entered by confession on any bond or note where a mortgage on real estate has been or may be given for the same debt or in any action on the bond or note, unless, prior to the entry of the judgment, if by confession, or prior to the commencement of the action, if the proceeding be by action, there shall be filed in the office of the clerk or register of deeds and mortgages as the case may be, of the county, in which the real estate described in the mortgage is situate a written notice of the proposed judgment or action, setting forth the court in which it is proposed to enter the judgment or begin the action, the names of the parties to the bond or note and to the judgment or action, the book and page of the record of the mortgage, together with a description of the real estate described therein. Amended by L.1979, c. 286, s. 5.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:17-56.54 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 17 / Section 17-56.54
Procedural due process requirements for enforcement of support provision.
Status: in_force

5. For the purposes of enforcing a support provision in an order or judgment, procedural due process requirements may be deemed to have been met with respect to the party upon delivery of written notice to that party's most recent residential or employer address on file with the department, if there is a sufficient showing that diligent efforts have been made to locate the party by making inquiries that may include, but are not limited to, the United States Postal Service, Division of Motor Vehicles in the Department of Transportation, the Department of Labor, the Division of Taxation in the Department of the Treasury and the Department of Corrections. A certification documenting unsuccessful efforts to locate a party shall be provided to the court before any adverse action is taken based on failure of the party to respond to a notice. For the purposes of establishing or modifying the child support provision of a court order or judgment, service of process shall be consistent with court rules or applicable statutes. L.1998,c.1,s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:17-56.70 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 17 / Section 17-56.70
Inapplicability of act relative to provisions of foreign jurisdictions.
Status: in_force

4. The provisions of P.L.2015, c.223 (C.2A:17-56.67 et seq.) shall not apply to child support provisions contained in orders or judgments entered by a foreign jurisdiction and registered in New Jersey for modification or enforcement pursuant to the "Uniform Interstate Family Support Act," P.L.1998, c.2 (C.2A:4-30.65 et seq.) or any succeeding law that is substantially similar, or a law or procedure substantially similar to the "Uniform Reciprocal Enforcement of Support Act," originally adopted in New Jersey as P.L.1952, c.197 (C.2A:4-30.1 et seq.) but subsequently repealed, or the "Revised Uniform Reciprocal Enforcement of Support Act," originally adopted in New Jersey as P.L.1981, c.243 (C.2A:4-30.24 et seq.) but also subsequently repealed. L.2015, c.223,s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 2C:66-2 — NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 66 / Section 66-2
Application by Attorney General
Status: in_force

2. Application. The application of the Attorney General required by this act shall contain: a. a statement of the approximate financial loss caused by the account holder in the commission of the crime of terrorism in violation of section 2 of P.L.2002, c 26 (C.2C:38-2) or soliciting or providing material support or resources for terrorism in violation of section 5 of P.L.2002, c.26 (C.2C:38-5); b. a statement of facts relied upon by the Attorney General, including the details of the particular offense that is about to be committed or that has been committed; and c. identification of the account holder's name and financial institution account number. L.2003,c.22,s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:47A-2 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 47A / Section 47A-2
False complaints of unprofessional conduct; limitation of actions
Status: in_force

Every such action shall be deemed to be for an injury to the person caused by the wrongful act of the person causing such injury and shall be commenced within 2 years next after the cause of any such action shall have accrued. L.1956, c. 122, p. 516, s. 2.
N.J. Stat. § 2C:21-4.3 — NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 21 / Section 21-4.3
Health care claims fraud, degree of crime; prosecution guidelines.
Status: in_force

3. a. A practitioner is guilty of a crime of the second degree if that person knowingly commits health care claims fraud in the course of providing professional services. In addition to all other criminal penalties allowed by law, a person convicted under this subsection may be subject to a fine of up to five times the pecuniary benefit obtained or sought to be obtained. b. A practitioner is guilty of a crime of the third degree if that person recklessly commits health care claims fraud in the course of providing professional services. In addition to all other criminal penalties allowed by law, a person convicted under this subsection may be subject to a fine of up to five times the pecuniary benefit obtained or sought to be obtained. c. A person, who is not a practitioner subject to the provisions of subsection a. or b. of this section, is guilty of a crime of the third degree if that person knowingly commits health care claims fraud. A person, who is not a practitioner subject to the provisions of subsection a. or b. of this section, is guilty of a crime of the second degree if that person knowingly commits five or more acts of health care claims fraud and the aggregate pecuniary benefit obtained or sought to be obtained is at least $1,000. In addition to all other criminal penalties allowed by law, a person convicted under this subsection may be subject to a fine of up to five times the pecuniary benefit obtained or sought to be obtained. d. A person, who is not a practitioner subject to the provisions of subsection a. or b. of this section, is guilty of a crime of the fourth degree if that person recklessly commits health care claims fraud. In addition to all other criminal penalties allowed by law, a person convicted under this subsection may be subject to a fine of up to five times the pecuniary benefit obtained or sought to be obtained. e. Each act of health care claims fraud shall constitute an additional, separate and distinct offense, except that five or more separate acts may be aggregated for the purpose of establishing liability pursuant to subsection c. of this section. Multiple acts of health care claims fraud which are contained in a single record, bill, claim, application, payment, affidavit, certification or other document shall each constitute an additional, separate and distinct offense for purposes of this section. f. (1) The falsity, fictitiousness, fraudulence or misleading nature of a statement may be inferred by the trier of fact in the case of a practitioner who attempts to submit, submits, causes to be submitted, or attempts to cause to be submitted, any record, bill, claim or other document for treatment or procedure without the practitioner, or an associate of the practitioner, having performed an assessment of the physical or mental condition of the patient or client necessary to determine the appropriate course of treatment. (2) The falsity, fictitiousness, fraudulence or misleading nature of a statement may be inferred by the trier of fact in the case of a person who attempts to submit, submits, causes to be submitted, or attempts to cause to be submitted any record, bill, claim or other document for more treatments or procedures than can be performed during the time in which the treatments or procedures were represented to have been performed. (3) Proof that a practitioner has signed or initialed a record, bill, claim or other document gives rise to an inference that the practitioner has read and reviewed that record, bill, claim or other document. g. In order to promote the uniform enforcement of this act, the Attorney General shall develop health care claims fraud prosecution guidelines and disseminate them to the county prosecutors within 120 days of the effective date of this act. h. For the purposes of this section, a person acts recklessly with respect to a material element of an offense when he consciously disregards a substantial and unjustifiable risk that the material element exists or will result from his conduct. The risk must be of such a nature and degree that, considering the nature and purpose of the actor's conduct and the circumstances known to him, its disregard involves a gross deviation from the standard of conduct that a reasonable person would observe in the actor's situation. i. (1) Nothing in this act shall preclude an indictment and conviction for any other offense defined by the laws of this State. (2) Nothing in this act shall preclude an assignment judge from dismissing a prosecution of health care claims fraud if the assignment judge determines, pursuant to N.J.S.2C:2-11, the conduct charged to be a de minimis infraction. L.1997, c.353, s.3; amended 2003,c.89,s.75.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:44A-11 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 44A / Section 44A-11
Amendment of lien claim, form.
Status: in_force

11. a. A lien claim may be amended for any appropriate reason, including but not limited to correcting inaccuracies or errors in the original lien claim form, or revising the amount claimed because of: (1) additional work performed or services, material, or equipment provided; (2) the release of a proportionate share of an interest in real property from the lien in accordance with section 18 of P.L.1993, c.318 (C.2A:44A-18); or (3) the partial payment of the lien claim. A lien claim may not be amended to cure a violation of section 15 of P.L.1993, c.318 (C.2A:44A-15). b. The amended lien claim, which shall be filed with the county clerk, shall comply with all the conditions and requirements for the filing of an original lien claim, including but not limited to the notice requirements of section 7 of P.L.1993, c.318 (C.2A:44A-7) and shall be subject to the limitations of sections 9 and 10 of P.L.1993, c.318 (C.2A:44A-9 and 2A:44A-10). That portion of the amended lien in excess of the amount previously claimed shall attach as of the date of filing of the original lien claim. That excess amount shall also be used to calculate the lien fund pursuant to subsection f. of section 9 of P.L.1993, c.318 (C.2A:44A-9). c. The amended lien claim shall be filed in substantially the following form: AMENDMENT TO CONSTRUCTION LIEN CLAIM TO THE CLERK, COUNTY OF : 1. On (date), the undersigned claimant, (name of claimant) of (address of claimant), filed a CONSTRUCTION LIEN CLAIM in the amount of ($ ) DOLLARS for the value of the work, services, material or equipment provided in accordance with the contract between claimant and (name) as of (date). 2. This construction lien claim was claimed against the interest of (name) as (circle one): owner, unit owner, community association or other party; (if "other," describe: _____________) in that certain tract or parcel of land and premises described as Block , Lot , on the tax map of the (municipality) of , County of , State of New Jersey, for the improvement of which property the aforementioned work, services, material or equipment was provided. (If the claim was against a community association in accordance with section 3 of P.L.1993, c.318 (C.2A:44A-3), set forth the name of the community association and the name and location of the property development.) 3. This amends a lien claim which was previously lodged for record on __ ________, 20 __ and filed with the County Clerk of County on , 20__ and recorded on ______,_20__ as No. in Book No. , Page . A Notice of Unpaid Balance and Right to File Lien (if any) was previously filed with the County Clerk of on , 20__ and recorded on , 20__ as No. in Book No. , Page . 4. Amendments to the original claim were recorded in the office of the County Clerk on , 20 as No. in Book No. , Page . (Complete if applicable) 5. Effective the date of the lodging for record of this AMENDMENT TO CONSTRUCTION LIEN CLAIM, the value of the lien is claimed to be in the total amount of ($ ) DOLLARS, inclusive of all prior lien claims or amendments thereof. 6. The work, services, material or equipment provided upon which this Amendment is made are: a. b. c. (etc.) 7. The date of the provision of the last work, services, material or equipment for which payment is claimed is (date). 8. The reason for this amendment is _____________________ CLAIMANTS REPRESENTATION AND VERIFICATION (Same as for lien claim) NOTICE TO OWNER OF REAL PROPERTY (Same as for lien claim) NOTICE TO SUBCONTRACTOR OR CONTRACTOR (Same as for lien claim) L.1993, c.318, s.11; amended 2010, c.119, s.8.
N.J. Stat. § 2B:13-3 — NJ Code / Title 2B / Chapter 13 / Section 13-3
Hearing and determination of cases; legal and equitable relief; practice and procedure; decisions
Status: in_force

2B:13-3. Hearing and Determination of Cases; Legal and Equitable Relief; Practice and Procedure; Decisions. a. The Tax Court, in all causes within its jurisdiction, and subject to law, may grant legal and equitable relief so that all matters in controversy between the parties may be completely determined. b. The Tax Court shall determine all issues of fact and of law de novo. c. Practice and procedure in the Tax Court shall be as provided by the Rules of the Supreme Court. d. Decisions of the Tax Court shall be published in the manner directed by the Supreme Court. L.1993,c.74,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:20-10 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 20 / Section 20-10
Discharge as immunity from imprisonment
Status: in_force

Every insolvent debtor, who has given up all his estate and conformed in all things to the directions of this subtitle, shall, so far as regards the imprisonment of his person, forever thereafter be discharged from all debts due at the time of the assignment, or contracted for before that time, though payable afterwards.
L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:156A-32 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 156A / Section 156A-32
Civil action
Status: in_force

26. Civil action. a. Except as provided in subsection d. of section 23 of P.L.1993, c.29 (C.2A:156A-29), any service provider, subscriber or customer aggrieved by any violation of sections 21, 22, 23, or 24 of P.L.1993, c.29 (C.2A:156A-27, C.2A:156A-28, C.2A:156A-29 or C.2A:156A-30) may recover, in a civil action, such relief as may be appropriate from the person or entity which knowingly or purposefully engaged in the conduct constituting the violation. b. In a civil action under this section, appropriate relief may include: (1) such preliminary and other equitable or declaratory relief as may be appropriate; (2) damages under subsection c. of this section; and (3) reasonable attorney's fees and other litigation costs reasonably incurred. c. The court may assess as damages in a civil action under this section the sum of the actual damages suffered by the plaintiff and any profits made by the violator as a result of the violation, but in no case shall a person entitled to recover receive less than the sum of $1,000. d. A civil action under this section may not be commenced later than two years after the date upon which the claimant first discovered or had a reasonable opportunity to discover the violation. L.1993,c.29,s.26.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:65C-5 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 65C / Section 65C-5
Powers of Attorney General.
Status: in_force

5. To accomplish the objectives and to carry out the duties prescribed by this act, the Attorney General shall have all of the powers granted to him under: a. section 3 of P.L.1960, c.39 (C.56:8-3); b. section 4 of P.L.1960, c.39 (C.56:8-4); c. section 5 of P.L.1960, c.39 (C.56:8-5); d. section 6 of P.L.1960, c.39 (C.56:8-6); and e. section 8 of P.L.1960, c.39 (C.56:8-8). L.2009, c.163, s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 2B:5-2 — NJ Code / Title 2B / Chapter 5 / Section 5-2
Administrative staff for Superior Court
Status: in_force

2B:5-2. Administrative Staff for Superior Court. The State shall be responsible for the cost of employees necessary for the operation, management and recordkeeping of the Supreme Court, the Appellate Division, the Chancery Division other than the Family Part, and the Office of the Clerk of the Superior Court. Each county shall provide employees necessary for the operation, management and recordkeeping of the Law Division and Family Part of the Chancery Division of the Superior Court assigned to cases from that county. For the purpose of providing their compensation only, these employees shall be considered to be county employees. Employees who are responsible for overall operation and management of the court system, who are direct and confidential support employees to judges, or who perform duties of a highly technical or specialized nature shall be in the unclassified service. L. 1991, c.119, s.1; amended 1991,c.177,s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:34-12.1 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 34 / Section 34-12.1
Short title
Status: in_force

1. This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Parents' Education Act." L.1999,c.111,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 2C:52-15 — NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 52 / Section 52-15
Disposition of records.
Status: in_force

2C:52-15. a. Except as provided in subsection b. of this section, if an order of expungement of records of arrest or conviction under this chapter is granted by the court, all the records specified in said order shall be removed from the files of the law enforcement and criminal justice agencies which, at the time of the hearing of the petition, possess the records and shall be placed in the control of a person who has been designated by the head of each such agency. That designated person shall, except as otherwise provided in this chapter, ensure that such records or the information contained therein are not released for any reason and are not utilized or referred to for any purpose. In response to requests for information or records of the person who was arrested or convicted, all officers, departments and agencies shall reply, with respect to the arrest, conviction or related proceedings which are the subject of the order, that there is no record information. The court shall provide proof of expungement to the person whose records have been expunged or to that person's representative. b. Records of the Probation Division of the Superior Court related to any court-ordered financial assessment that remains due at the time the court grants an expungement or sealing of records shall be transferred to the New Jersey Department of Treasury for the collection and disbursement of future payments and satisfaction of judgments in accordance with section 8 of P.L.2017, c.244 (C.2C:52-23.1). The term "court-ordered financial assessment" as used herein and throughout this section means and includes any fine, fee, penalty, restitution, and other form of financial assessment imposed by the court as part of the sentence for the conviction or convictions that are the subject of the expungement or sealing order, for which payment of restitution takes precedence in accordance with chapter 46 of Title 2C of the New Jersey Statutes. The Treasurer may specify, and the Administrative Office of the Courts shall collaborate with, the technical and informational standards required to effectuate the transfer of the collection and disbursement responsibilities. Notwithstanding any provision in this law or any other law to the contrary, the court shall have sole authority to amend the judgment concerning the amount of any court-ordered financial assessment that remains due at the time the court grants an expungement or sealing of records. amended 2017, c.244, s.6; 2019, c.269, s.13.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:17-56.51 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 17 / Section 17-56.51
Rules, procedures, regulations
Status: in_force

13. The Supreme Court may adopt rules and procedures for the implementation and administration of P.L.1996, c.7 (C.2A:17-56.40 et al.). The State IV-D agency and licensing authorities may adopt regulations to implement P.L.1996, c.7 (C.2A:17-56.40 et al.) pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.). L.1996,c.7,s.13.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:67-36 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 67 / Section 67-36
Appeal to Appellate Division of Superior Court
Status: in_force

2A:67-36. In all proceedings involving the writ of habeas corpus before a judge of the Superior Court, the prisoner may, after final decision by such judge, appeal therefrom to the Appellate Division of the Superior Court, if the imprisonment is for an alleged crime, and the decision is against the right of the prisoner to a discharge, and in any other case either party may so appeal. If a discharge, which is appealable, has been awarded, and an appeal is taken the discharge shall not be stayed on such appeal. L.1951 (1st SS), c.344; amended 1991,c.91,s.112.
N.J. Stat. § 2C:104-1 — NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 104 / Section 104-1
Definitions
Status: in_force

2C:104-1 Definitions. a. A material witness is a person who has information material to the prosecution or defense of a crime. b. A material witness order is a court order fixing conditions necessary to secure the appearance of a person who is unlikely to respond to a subpoena and who has information material to the prosecution or defense of a pending indictment, accusation or complaint for a crime or a criminal investigation before a grand jury. Source: New. L.1994,c.126,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 2C:43-13.5 — NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 43 / Section 43-13.5
Dismissal.
Status: in_force

5. Dismissal. If, at the end of the term of the conditional dismissal, the defendant has not been convicted of any subsequent petty disorderly persons offense, disorderly persons offense or crime under any law of the United States, this State or any other state, and has complied with any other terms and conditions imposed by the court, the court may terminate the probation monitoring and dismiss the proceedings against the defendant. L.2013, c.158, s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:15-13 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 15 / Section 15-13
Fee for recording notice as taxable costs
Status: in_force

The fee for recording a notice of lis pendens shall be taxable as a part of the costs in the action.
L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:50-69 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 50 / Section 50-69
Short title.
Status: in_force

1. This act shall be known and may be cited as the "New Jersey Foreclosure Fairness Act." L.2009, c.296, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:34-20 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 34 / Section 34-20
Effect of judgment
Status: in_force

A child heretofore or hereafter born of parents who prior or subsequent to the birth of such child have entered into a civil or religious marriage, or shall have consummated a common-law marriage where such marriage is recognized as valid, in the manner authorized by the law of the place where such marriage takes place, is the legitimate child of both natural parents notwithstanding that such marriage is void or voidable or has been or shall hereafter be annulled or judicially declared void. Nothing in this amendatory act shall be deemed to affect the construction of any will or instrument heretofore executed or any property right or interest or right of action vested or accrued or to limit the operation of any judicial determination containing an express provision or provisions with respect to the legitimacy, maintenance or custody of any child, or to affect any adoption proceeding heretofore commenced, or limit the effect of any judgment or order entered in such adoption proceedings. L.1951 (1st SS), c.344; amended by L.1971, c. 212, s. 7.
N.J. Stat. § 2B:12-2 — NJ Code / Title 2B / Chapter 12 / Section 12-2
Name of court
Status: in_force

2B:12-2. Name of court. The name of a municipal court of a single municipality shall be the "Municipal Court of (insert name of municipality)." The name of a joint municipal court shall be specified in the ordinances establishing the court. The name of a central municipal court shall be the "Central Municipal Court of the County of (insert name of county)" and shall be specified in the ordinance establishing the court. L.1993, c.119, s.1; amended 1996, c.95, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:17-56.73 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 17 / Section 17-56.73
Preparation, availability of information.
Status: in_force

7. The Administrative Office of the Courts and the State IV-D agency shall cooperatively prepare and make available to the public information regarding the termination of child support obligations pursuant to P.L.2015, c.223 (C.2A:17-56.67 et seq.), including but not limited to: how parents may establish an alternative termination age or event; how support may be extended beyond the age of 19 under certain circumstances; and how parents may contest the continuation or termination of support as provided in P.L.2015, c.223 (C.2A:17-56.67 et seq.). L.2015, c.223,s.7.
N.J. Stat. § 2C:24-5 — NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 24 / Section 24-5
Willful nonsupport
Status: in_force

Willful nonsupport. A person commits a crime of the fourth degree if he willfully fails to provide support which he can provide and which he knows he is legally obliged to provide to a spouse, child or other dependent. In addition to the sentence authorized by the code, the court may proceed under section 2C:62-1. L.1978, c. 95, s. 2C:24-5, eff. Sept. 1, 1979.
N.J. Stat. § 2C:11-4 — NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 11 / Section 11-4
Manslaughter.
Status: in_force

2C:11-4. Manslaughter. a. Criminal homicide constitutes aggravated manslaughter when: (1) The actor recklessly causes death under circumstances manifesting extreme indifference to human life; or (2) The actor causes the death of another person while fleeing or attempting to elude a law enforcement officer in violation of subsection b. of N.J.S.2C:29-2. Notwithstanding the provision of any other law to the contrary, the actor shall be strictly liable for a violation of this paragraph upon proof of a violation of subsection b. of N.J.S.2C:29-2 which resulted in the death of another person. As used in this paragraph, "actor" shall not include a passenger in a motor vehicle. b. Criminal homicide constitutes manslaughter when: (1) It is committed recklessly; or (2) A homicide which would otherwise be murder under N.J.S.2C:11-3 is committed in the heat of passion resulting from a reasonable provocation. The discovery of, knowledge about, or potential disclosure of the homicide victim's actual or perceived gender identity or expression, or affectional or sexual orientation, which occurred under any circumstances, including but not limited to circumstances in which the victim made an unwanted, non-forcible romantic or sexual advance toward the actor, or if the victim and actor dated or had a romantic or sexual relationship, shall not be reasonable provocation pursuant to this paragraph. As used herein, the terms "gender identity or expression" and "affectional or sexual orientation" shall have the same meaning as in section 5 of P.L.1945, c.169 (C.10:5-5). c. Aggravated manslaughter under paragraph (1) of subsection a. of this section is a crime of the first degree and upon conviction thereof a person may, notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (1) of subsection a. of N.J.S.2C:43-6, be sentenced to an ordinary term of imprisonment between 10 and 30 years. Aggravated manslaughter under paragraph (2) of subsection a. of this section is a crime of the first degree. Manslaughter is a crime of the second degree. amended 1979, c.178, s.21A; 1981, c.290, s.13; 1986, c.172, s.1; 1991, c.341, s.1; 2001, c.412; 2019, c.468.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:4-30.165 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 4 / Section 4-30.165
Penalties for noncompliance.
Status: in_force

42. Penalties for noncompliance. An employer who willfully fails to comply with an income-withholding order issued in another state and received for enforcement is subject to the same penalties that may be imposed for noncompliance with an order issued by a tribunal of this State. L.2016, c.1, s.42.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:19-23 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 19 / Section 19-23
Claims filed after time share only in subsequent dividends
Status: in_force

If any creditor shall fail to present his claim to the assignee within 3 months from the date of a general assignment, or within such other time as may be fixed by the court for that purpose, his claim shall be barred of a dividend, except that any creditor may, at any time prior to the making of a final dividend, present his claim under oath to the assignee, and share in any dividend made after such presentation.
L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:58A-2 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 58A / Section 58A-2
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter: a. "Reciprocating jurisdiction" means a state of the United States of America, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, a territory or possession of the United States of America, which has enacted this law or provides substantially equivalent access to its courts and administrative agencies; b. "Person" means an individual person, corporation, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, association, joint venture, government in its private or public capacity, governmental subdivision or agency, or any other legal entity. L.1983, c. 570, s. 1, eff. Jan. 17, 1984.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:17-28 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 17 / Section 17-28
Selection of exemption on death of execution defendant
Status: in_force

If an execution defendant dies after execution issued, and a levy and sale of personal property be made thereafter, the exemption selection to be reserved for the use of his family shall be made by the person or persons entitled to make such selection by section 3A:8-7 of the title Administration of Estates--Decedents and Others. If the property reserved for the benefit of the family of the decedent shall be set off under the provisions of said section 3A:8-7, the property so set off shall also be the property exempted from sale under execution.
L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:17-17.6 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 17 / Section 17-17.6
Violations.
Status: in_force

6. a. Any attempted levy, execution, or sale in violation of this act shall be void and unenforceable. b. The protections under this act are in addition to any rights provided under federal law, including the “Servicemembers Civil Relief Act,” 50 U.S.C. s.3901 et seq. L.2025, c.326, s.6.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:34-62 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 34 / Section 34-62
Communication between courts.
Status: in_force

10. Communication Between Courts. a. A court of this State may communicate with a court in another state concerning a proceeding arising under this act. b. The court may allow the parties to participate in the communication. If the parties are not able to participate in the communication, the parties shall be given the opportunity to present facts and legal arguments before a decision on jurisdiction is made. c. Communication between courts on schedules, calendars, court records and similar matters may occur without informing the parties. A record need not be made of that communication. d. Except as provided in subsection c. of this section, a record shall be made of a communication under this section. The parties shall be informed promptly of the communication and granted access to the record. e. For the purposes of this section, "record" means information that is inscribed on a tangible medium or that which is stored in an electronic or other medium and is retrievable in perceivable form. L.2004,c.147,s.10.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:50-25 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 50 / Section 50-25
Determination of rights and interests of parties
Status: in_force

In any action specified in section 2A:50-22 of this title the court shall by the judgment therein entered determine the respective rights and interests of all of the parties as between themselves and all of the other parties as to primary, secondary and other liability to the plaintiff and as to the direct, or indirect, or alternative liability of any party to any other party.
L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:4-30.143 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 4 / Section 4-30.143
Duties of initiating tribunal.
Status: in_force

20. Duties of initiating tribunal. a. Upon the filing of a petition authorized by this act, an initiating tribunal of this State shall forward the petition and its accompanying documents: (1) to the responding tribunal or appropriate support enforcement agency in the responding state; or (2) if the identity of the responding tribunal is unknown, to the state information agency of the responding state with a request that they be forwarded to the appropriate tribunal and that receipt be acknowledged. b. If requested by the responding tribunal, a tribunal of this State shall issue a certificate or other document and make findings required by the law of the responding state. If the responding tribunal is in a foreign country, upon request the tribunal of this State shall specify the amount of support sought, convert that amount into the equivalent amount in the foreign currency under applicable official or market exchange rate as publicly reported, and provide any other documents necessary to satisfy the requirements of the responding foreign tribunal. L.2016, c.1, s.20.
N.J. Stat. § 2C:7-17 — NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 7 / Section 7-17
Severability.
Status: in_force

6. The provisions of this act shall be deemed to be severable, and if any phrase, clause, sentence, word or provision of this act is declared to be unconstitutional, invalid or inoperative in whole or in part, or the applicability thereof to any person is held invalid, by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of this act shall not thereby be deemed to be unconstitutional, invalid or inoperative and, to the extent it is not declared unconstitutional, invalid or inoperative, shall be effectuated and enforced. L.2001,c.167,s.6.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:23C-13 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 23C / Section 23C-13
Severability clause.
Status: in_force

13. Severability clause. If any provision of P.L.2004, c.157 (C.2A:23C-1 et seq.) 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.157,s.13.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:42-86 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 42 / Section 42-86
Definitions
Status: in_force

The following terms whenever used or referred to in this act shall have the following respective meanings, unless a different meaning clearly appears from the context. a. "Public officer" shall mean the officer, officers, board or body who is or are authorized by the governing body of a municipality to supervise the physical condition of dwellings within such municipality pursuant to this act. b. "Owner" shall mean the holder or holders of the title in fee simple. c. "Parties in interest" shall mean all individuals, associations and corporations who have interests of record in a dwelling, and who are in actual possession thereof and any person authorized to receive rents payable for housing space in a dwelling. d. "Dwelling" means and includes all rental premises or units used for dwelling purposes except owner-occupied premises with not more than two rental units. e. "Housing space" means that portion of a dwelling rented or offered for rent for living or dwelling purposes in which cooking equipment is supplied, and includes all privileges, services, furnishings, furniture, equipment, facilities, and improvements connected with the use or occupancy of such portion of the property. The term shall not mean or include public housing or dwelling space in any hotel, motel or established guest house, commonly regarded as a hotel, motel or established guest house, as the case may be, in the community in which it is located. f. (Deleted by amendment, P.L. 1985, c. 411.) g. (Deleted by amendment, P.L. 1985, c. 411.) h. "Substandard dwelling" means any dwelling determined to be substandard by the public officer. i. "State Housing Code" means the code adopted by the Department of Community Affairs pursuant to P.L. 1966, c. 168 (C. 2A:42-74 et seq.). j. "Utility company" means a public utility, as defined in R.S. 48:2-13, or a municipality, county, water district, authority or other public agency, which provides electric, gas or water utility service. L. 1971, c. 224, s. 2, eff. June 21, 1971. Amended by L. 1985, c. 411, s. 2, eff. Jan. 13, 1986.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:15-50 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 15 / Section 15-50
Challenges; triors; determination
Status: in_force

Challenges to a judge for any of the causes mentioned in section 2A:15-49 of this title shall be made before the trial or argument. The court may, in its discretion, try the challenges or appoint 3 disinterested persons as triors thereof. The finding of a majority of the triors shall be their determination.
L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:58C-1 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 58C / Section 58C-1
Findings; definitions
Status: in_force

a. The Legislature finds that there is an urgent need for remedial legislation to establish clear rules with respect to certain matters relating to actions for damages for harm caused by products, including certain principles under which liability is imposed and the standards and procedures for the award of punitive damages. This act is not intended to codify all issues relating to product liability, but only to deal with matters that require clarification. The Legislature further finds that such sponsors' or committee statements that may be adopted or included in the legislative history of this act shall be consulted in the interpretation and construction of this act. b. As used in this act: (1) "Claimant" means any person who brings a product liability action, and if such an action is brought through or on behalf of an estate, the term includes the person's decedent, or if an action is brought through or on behalf of a minor, the term includes the person's parent or guardian. (2) "Harm" means (a) physical damage to property, other than to the product itself; (b) personal physical illness, injury or death; (c) pain and suffering, mental anguish or emotional harm; and (d) any loss of consortium or services or other loss deriving from any type of harm described in subparagraphs (a) through (c) of this paragraph. (3) "Product liability action" means any claim or action brought by a claimant for harm caused by a product, irrespective of the theory underlying the claim, except actions for harm caused by breach of an express warranty. (4) "Environmental tort action" means a civil action seeking damages for harm where the cause of the harm is exposure to toxic chemicals or substances, but does not mean actions involving drugs or products intended for personal consumption or use. L. 1987, c. 197, s. 1.
N.J. Stat. § 2C:35-28 — NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 35 / Section 35-28
Unlawful possession of precursors; manufacturing methamphetamine; crime of second degree.
Status: in_force

5. a. Except as authorized by P.L.1970, c.226 (C.24:21-1 et seq.), a person is guilty of the crime of unlawful possession of a precursor if the person knowingly or purposely possesses anhydrous ammonia with intent to unlawfully manufacture methamphetamine or any of its analogs. b. Except as authorized by P.L.1970, c.226 (C.24:21-1 et seq.), a person is guilty of the crime of unlawful possession of a precursor if the person knowingly or purposely possesses phenylalanine with intent to unlawfully manufacture methamphetamine or amphetamine or any of their analogs. c. Except as authorized by P.L.1970, c. 226 (C. 24:21-1 et seq.), a person is guilty of the crime of unlawful possession of a precursor if the person knowingly or purposely possesses, with intent to manufacture a controlled dangerous substance or controlled substance analog, any of the following: (1) carbamide (urea) and propanedioc and malonic acid or its derivatives; (2) ergot or an ergot derivative and diethylamine or dimethyl-formamide or diethylamide; (3) phenylacetone (1-phenyl-2 propanone); (4) pentazocine and methyliodid; (5) phenylacetonitrile and dichlorodiethyl methylamine or dichlorodiethyl benzylamine; (6) diephenylacetonitrile and dimethylaminoisopropyl chloride; (7) piperidine and cyclohexanone and bromobenzene and lithium or magnesium; or (8) 2, 5-dimethoxy benzaldehyde and nitroethane and a reducing agent. d. (1) Except as authorized by P.L.1970, c. 226 (C.24:21-1 et seq.), a person is guilty of the crime of unlawful possession of a precursor if the person, with intent to unlawfully manufacture methamphetamine, knowingly or purposely possesses ephedrine (including its salts, isomers or salts of isomers), norpseudoephedrine (including its salts, isomers or salts of isomers), n-methylephedrine (including its salts, isomers or salts of isomers), n-methylpseudoephedrine (including its salts, isomers or salts of isomers), or pseudoephedrine (including its salts, isomers or salts of isomers). (2) Proof that a person in possession of any of the substances enumerated in paragraph (1) of this subsection at the same time also possesses any of the following substances shall give rise to a permissive inference by the trier of fact that the person acted with intent to unlawfully manufacture methamphetamine: (a) amorphous (red) phosphorus or white phosphorus; (b) hydroiodic acid; (c) anhydrous ammonia; (d) sodium;or (e) lithium. Unlawful possession of a precursor in violation of this section is a crime of the second degree. L.2005,c.207,s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:17-56.29 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 17 / Section 17-56.29
Pilot project for collection of child support arrearages by private collection agency
Status: in_force

3. a. The Commissioner of Human Services shall establish a pilot project in three counties whereby the county probation department shall enter into a contract with a private collection agency for the purpose of collecting from an obligor, any arrearage of child support owed to a custodial parent that has not been paid for the past six months. Cases forwarded to the private collection agency shall include those whose arrearages have been outstanding for at least 18 months, but not more than 10% of the cases shall be delinquent for more than 18 months. b. The obligor parent shall be responsible for payment of the private collection agency fee, which fee shall be a percentage of the amount collected in the contract. c. Once an obligor parent becomes current on his child support payment and has established a regular payment schedule for at least four months, the case shall be referred back to the county probation department. d. The county probation department shall be required to provide a listing of all outstanding cases of child support to the private collection agency under contract to collect the arrearage. Any arrearage collected by the private collection agency shall be forwarded to the county probation department for disbursement to the custodial parent. The disbursement shall not exceed 10 calendar days from the date of receipt by the probation department. The contract shall be made and awarded pursuant to the provisions of the "Local Public Contracts Law," P.L.1971, c.198 (C.40A:11-1 et seq.). L.1993,c.110,s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:84A-21.4 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 84A / Section 84A-21.4
In camera inspection; hearing; determination of admissibility; order for production
Status: in_force

Upon a finding by the court that there has been a waiver as to any of the materials sought or that any of the materials sought meet the criteria set forth in subsection 3.b., the court shall order the production of such materials, and such materials only, for in camera inspection and determination as to its probable admissibility in the trial. The party claiming the privilege and the party seeking enforcement of the subpena shall be entitled to a hearing in connection with the in camera inspection of such materials by the court, during which hearing each party shall have a full opportunity to be heard. If the court, after its in camera review of the materials, determines that such materials are admissible according to the standards set forth in subsection 3.b., the court shall direct production of such materials, and such materials only. L.1979, c. 479, s. 4, eff. Feb. 27, 1980.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:16-29 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 16 / Section 16-29
Liens and priorities of judgments or orders on filing statement in superior court clerk's office
Status: in_force

Upon the filing by a party in interest with the clerk of the superior court of a statement thereof and affidavit in the form provided in section 2A:16-28 of this title, judgments or orders referred to in section 2A:16-27 of this title shall have the same liens and priorities as judgments of the superior court, and like executions may issue thereon. The clerk shall forthwith record the statement and affidavit in a proper public record book kept and indexed by him for that purpose.
L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.
N.J. Stat. § 2C:21-9 — NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 21 / Section 21-9
Misconduct by corporate official
Status: in_force

A person is guilty of a crime when: a. Being a director of a corporation, he knowingly with purpose to defraud, concurs in any vote or act of the directors of such corporation, or any of them, which has the purpose of: (1) Making a dividend except in the manner provided by law; (2) Dividing, withdrawing or in any manner paying to any stockholder any part of the capital stock of the corporation except in the manner provided by law; (3) Discounting or receiving any note or other evidence of debt in payment of an installment of capital stock actually called in and required to be paid, or with purpose of providing the means of making such payment; (4) Receiving or discounting any note or other evidence of debt with purpose of enabling any stockholder to withdraw any part of the money paid in by him on his stock; or (5) Applying any portion of the funds of such corporation, directly or indirectly, to the purchase of shares of its own stock, except in the manner provided by law; or b. Being a director or officer of a corporation, he, with purpose to defraud: (1) Issues, participates in issuing, or concurs in a vote to issue any increase of its capital stock beyond the amount of the capital stock thereof, duly authorized by or in pursuance of law; or (2) Sells, or agrees to sell, or is directly interested in the sale of any share of stock of such corporation, or in any agreement to sell the same, unless at the time of such sale or agreement he is an actual owner of such share, provided that the foregoing shall not apply to a sale by or on behalf of an underwriter or dealer in connection with a bona fide public offering of shares of stock of such corporation. c. He purposely or knowingly uses, controls or operates a corporation for the furtherance or promotion of any criminal object. If the benefit derived from a violation of this section is $75,000.00, or more, the offender is guilty of a crime of the second degree. If the benefit derived exceeds $1,000.00, but is less than $75,000.00, the offender is guilty of a crime of the third degree. If the benefit derived is $1,000.00, or less, the offender is guilty of a crime of the fourth degree. L.1978, c. 95, s. 2C:21-9, eff. Sept. 1, 1979. Amended by L.1979, c. 178, s. 37, eff. Sept. 1, 1979; L.1981, c. 290, s. 24, eff. Sept. 24, 1981.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:4A-76 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 4A / Section 4A-76
Juvenile-family crisis intervention units established
Status: in_force

There shall be established in each county one or more juvenile-family crisis intervention units. Each unit shall operate either as a part of the court intake service, or where provided for by the county, through any other appropriate office or private service pursuant to an agreement with the Administrative Office of the Courts, provided that all such units shall be subject to the Rules of Court. In any county where a crisis intervention service system, designed to attend and stabilize juvenile and family problems on a county-wide basis, is in operation as of the effective date of this act, such service shall satisfy all the provisions of this act, and may continue in its present form and under its present procedures, provided that it is operating in substantial compliance with the specific requirements and goals set forth in this act. L.1982, c. 80, s. 1, eff. Dec. 31, 1983.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:84A-32h — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 84A / Section 84A-32h
Responsibilities of the director.
Status: in_force

4. The director shall: (1) Devise standards regarding the proper collection, retention and cataloguing of biological evidence for ongoing investigations and prosecutions; (2) Recommend practices, protocols, models, and resources for cataloguing and accessing preserved biological evidence currently in the possession of the State; and (3) Administer and conduct training programs for law enforcement officers and other employees charged with preserving and cataloguing biological evidence regarding the methods and procedures outlined in this act. L.2017, c.248, s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:17-38 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 17 / Section 17-38
Statement of execution sales, disposition of revenues.
Status: in_force

2A:17-38. a. When a sheriff or other officer makes a sale by virtue of an execution or executions to the sheriff or officer directed, the sheriff or officer shall, within 30 days thereafter, make and file, with his bill of costs or execution fees, in the office of the clerk of the court out of which the execution or executions issued, a true statement and calculation, in order of time, of the execution or executions by virtue of which the sale was made, the amount or amounts due thereon, respectively, at the time of the sale, the time or times of sale and the amount of the sales. b. (1) When calculating the amount due thereon, as described in subsection a. of this section, the sheriff or officer shall additionally collect $350 per sale to be utilized by the fund within the New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency established in section 6 of P.L.2021, c.34 (C.55:14K-99). (2) The revenues obtained from these increased amounts, after deduction of any actual administrative costs incurred by the sheriff or officer in carrying out the provisions of this subsection, shall be transmitted no later than the first day of each quarter by the sheriff or officer to the fund with an accounting of collections and foreclosure actions during the corresponding quarter. c. The statement shall be certified under the hand of the officer making and filing it, and shall be conclusive against the officer only. If there be more sales than one, the statement shall be made and filed within 30 days after the final sale. amended 2021, c.34, s.9.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:34-87 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 34 / Section 34-87
Recognition and Enforcement.
Status: in_force

35. Recognition and enforcement. A court of this State shall accord full faith and credit to an order made consistently with this act which enforces a child custody determination by a court of another state unless the order has been vacated, stayed, or modified by a court authorized to do so under article 2 of this act. L.2004,c.147,s.35.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:51-4 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 51 / Section 51-4
Proceedings in county where mortgaged real estate situate valid although mortgage of record in another county
Status: in_force

Any action instituted for the cancellation of a mortgage in the county in which the mortgaged real estate may be situate, shall, although the record of the mortgage so canceled may be in the county in which the real estate was situate at the time of the recording thereof, be as valid and effectual for the cancellation of the record of such mortgage in the county in which the same may be recorded, as if the proceedings had been instituted in the county in which the mortgage was recorded.
L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:14-9 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 14 / Section 14-9
2 months; actions against sheriffs by claimants of personal property attached or levied upon under execution
Status: in_force

Where a person other than a defendant in attachment or execution lays claim to personal property attached, levied upon, taken or sold by a sheriff or other officer, by virtue of a writ of attachment or execution issuing out of any court of this state, no action shall lie or be brought by the claimant against such sheriff or other officer, either in his official or individual capacity, or against the agent of or person acting for him, to enforce the claim against the sheriff or other officer, agent or person, for such attachment, levy, taking or sale, or to recover the proceeds of such a sale, unless the same is commenced within 2 months from the time the claimant delivers a written notice of his claim to the sheriff or other officer, his attorney or agent. If no such written notice has been delivered to him, the sheriff or other officer may give written notice of the attachment, levy, taking or sale to any person who he may have reason to suppose claims, or before a sale claimed, the property so attached, levied upon, taken or sold; and such person shall thereupon, and within 2 months from the receipt by him of such notice, bring his action against the sheriff or other officer, or the agent or person acting for him, for the enforcement of his claim, or for damages for such attachment, levy, taking or sale, or for the proceeds of such a sale, or be forever thereafter barred therefrom. This section shall not be construed to affect in any way the liability of any person except such sheriff or officer, in his official capacity and personally, and the agent of such sheriff or officer.
L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:26-7 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 26 / Section 26-7
Bond
Status: in_force

A plaintiff in attachment may be required to give bond to the defendant in such amount as the court shall fix or the court, in its discretion, may dispense with the giving of such bond.
L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.
N.J. Stat. § 2C:58-2.14 — NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 58 / Section 58-2.14
Violations, penalties.
Status: in_force

2. a. A licensed retail dealer who violates section 1 of P.L.2022, c.57 (C.2C:58-2.13) shall be subject to the following penalties: (1) for a first offense, a fine of up to $500; (2) for a second offense, a fine of up to $1,000; or (3) for a third or subsequent offense, a six-month license suspension following notice to the licensed retail dealer and opportunity to be heard. b. Any person who, without license or privilege to do so, willfully removes, damages, alters, or otherwise tampers with a microstamping enabled firearm to prevent or alter the production of a microstamp shall be guilty of a third degree crime. For the purposes of this subsection, tampering with a microstamping component shall not include: replacing a firing pin when the pin is damaged or otherwise in need of replacement for the safe use of the firearm; or replacing a firing pin for a legitimate sporting purpose, provided that the firearm remains a microstamping-enabled firearm. L.2022, c.57, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:15-5.4 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 15 / Section 15-5.4
Exceptions
Status: in_force

Nothing in this act shall be construed to apply to any action brought by the Department of Environmental Protection, or any other governmental agency or entity pursuant to the environmental laws of this State, including, but not limited to, the "Solid Waste Management Act" P.L.1970, c. 39 (C. 13:1E-1 et seq.); the "Water Pollution Control Act" P.L.1977, c. 74 (C. 58:10A-1 et seq.); the "Spill Compensation and Control Act" P.L.1976, c. 141 (C. 58:10-23.11 et seq.); the "Major Hazardous Waste Facilities Siting Act" P.L.1981, c. 279 (C. 13:1E-49 et seq.); the "Sanitary Landfill Facility Closure and Contingency Fund Act" P.L.1981, c. 306 (C. 13:1E-100 et seq.); the "Environmental Cleanup Responsibility Act" P.L.1983, c. 330 (C. 13:1K-6 et seq.); the "Air Pollution Control Act (1954)" P.L.1954, c. 212 (C. 26:2C-1 et seq.); the "Toxic Catastrophe Prevention Act" P.L.1985, c. 403 (C. 13:1K-19 et seq.); the "Pesticide Control Act of 1971" P.L.1971, c. 176 (C. 13:1F-1 et seq.); and the "Radiation Protection Act" P.L.1958, c. 116 (C. 26:2D-1 et seq.). L. 1987,c.325,s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:40-7 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 40 / Section 40-7
Discovery of money or property lost at gaming
Status: in_force

Every person who, under this chapter, shall or may be liable to be sued for moneys or other things so won, paid or deposited, as aforesaid, shall make discovery pursuant to an order of a court of competent jurisdiction either before or after action is commenced, concerning the money or other things so won, paid or deposited.
L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:23E-1 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 23E / Section 23E-1
Short title.
Status: in_force

1. This act shall be known and may be cited as the "New Jersey International Arbitration, Mediation, and Conciliation Act." L.2017, c.1, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:4A-43.4 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 4A / Section 4A-43.4
Orders for certain serological testing of juveniles required under certain circumstances.
Status: in_force

8. a. In addition to any other disposition made pursuant to law, a court shall order a juvenile charged with delinquency or adjudicated delinquent for an act which, if committed by an adult would constitute a crime, a disorderly persons offense or a petty disorderly persons offense, to submit to an approved serological test for acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) or infection with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) or any other related virus identified as a probable causative agent of AIDS if: (1) in the course of the commission of the act, including the immediate flight thereafter or during any investigation or arrest related to that act, a law enforcement officer, the victim or other person suffered a prick from a hypodermic needle, provided there is probable cause to believe that the juvenile is an intravenous user of controlled dangerous substances; or (2) in the course of the commission of the act, including the immediate flight thereafter or during any investigation or arrest related to that act, a law enforcement officer, the victim or other person had contact with the juvenile which involved or was likely to involve the transmission of bodily fluids. The court may order a juvenile to submit to an approved serological test for AIDS or infection with the HIV or any other related virus identified as a probable causative agent of AIDS if in the course of the performance of any other law enforcement duties, a law enforcement officer suffers a prick from a hypodermic needle, provided that there is probable cause to believe that the defendant is an intravenous user of controlled dangerous substances, or had contact with the defendant which involved or was likely to involve the transmission of bodily fluids. The court shall issue such an order only upon the request of the law enforcement officer, victim of the offense or other affected person made at the time of indictment, charge or conviction. If a county prosecutor declines to make such an application within 72 hours of being requested to do so by the law enforcement officer, the law enforcement officer may appeal to the Division of Criminal Justice in the Department of Law and Public Safety for that officer to bring the application. The juvenile shall be ordered by the court to submit to such repeat or confirmatory tests as may be medically necessary. b. A court order issued pursuant to subsection a. of this section shall require testing to be performed as soon as practicable by the Executive Director of the Youth Justice Commission pursuant to authority granted to the executive director by sections 6 and 10 of P.L.1976, c.98 (C.30:1B-6 and 30:1B-10) or by a provider of health care or at a health care facility licensed pursuant to section 12 of P.L.1971, c.136 (C.26:2H-12). The order shall also require that the results of the test be reported to the offender, the appropriate Office of Victim-Witness Advocacy if a victim of an offense is tested, and the affected law enforcement officer. Upon receipt of the result of a test ordered pursuant to subsection a. of this section, the Office of Victim-Witness Advocacy shall provide the victim with appropriate counseling, referral for counseling and if appropriate, referral for health care. The office shall notify the victim or make appropriate arrangements for the victim to be notified of the test result. c. (Deleted by amendment, P.L.2021, c.342) d. The result of a test ordered pursuant to subsection a. of this section shall be confidential and health care providers and employees of the Youth Justice Commission, the Office of Victim-Witness Advocacy, a health care facility or counseling service shall not disclose the result of a test performed pursuant to this section except as authorized herein or as otherwise authorized by law or court order. The provisions of this section shall not be deemed to prohibit disclosure of a test result to the person tested. e. Persons who perform tests ordered pursuant to subsection a. of this section in accordance with accepted medical standards for the performance of such tests shall be immune from civil and criminal liability arising from their conduct. f. This section shall not be construed to preclude or limit any other testing for AIDS or infection with the HIV or any other related virus identified as a probable causative agent of AIDS which is otherwise permitted by statute, court rule or common law. L.1996,c.115,s.8; amended 2021, c.342, s.2; 2025, c.35, s.7.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:18-35 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 18 / Section 18-35
Issue and return of execution not necessary
Status: in_force

2A:18-35. It shall not be necessary, before obtaining the statement mentioned in this article, that execution issue out of and be returned into the Superior Court, Law Division, Special Civil Part. The statement may be made and filed at any time after judgment entered in that court, with the same effect as if execution had been issued and returned. If, however, execution has issued, the statement shall not be made and filed before a return has been made to the execution. L.1951 (1st SS), c.344; amended 1991,c.91,s.53.
N.J. Stat. § 2B:12-35 — NJ Code / Title 2B / Chapter 12 / Section 12-35
Jurisdiction of regional municipal court.
Status: in_force

2. A regional municipal court shall have territorial and subject matter jurisdiction over all municipal court matters falling within the territorial jurisdiction of the municipal courts of the municipalities in the pilot program. A county may, by ordinance, confer the regional municipal court with subject matter jurisdiction over complaints issued by such county law enforcement agencies or county code enforcement entities as may be set forth by ordinance. L.2021, c.191, s.2; amended 2023, c.284, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:168-27 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 168 / Section 168-27
Definitions.
Status: in_force

2. Article II. Definitions. As used in this compact, unless the context clearly requires a different construction: "Adult" means a person who is 18 years of age or older or a person who is under 18 years of age who either by statute or court order is considered an adult. "Bylaws" mean those bylaws established by the Interstate Commission for its governance, or for directing or controlling the Interstate Commission's actions or conduct. "Compact administrator" means the individual in each compacting state appointed pursuant to the terms of this compact responsible for the administration and management of the State's supervision and transfer of offenders subject to the terms of this compact, the rules adopted by the Interstate Commission and policies adopted by the State Council under this compact. "Compacting state" means any state which has enacted the enabling legislation for this compact. "Commissioner" means the voting representative of each compacting state appointed pursuant to Article III of this compact. "Interstate Commission" means the Interstate Commission for Adult Offender Supervision established by this compact. "Member" means the commissioner of a compacting state or designee, who shall be a person officially connected with the commissioner. "Non Compacting state" means any state which has not enacted the enabling legislation for this compact. "Offender" means an adult placed under, or subject to, supervision as the result of the commission of a criminal offense and released to the community under the jurisdiction of courts, paroling authorities, corrections, or other criminal justice agencies. "Person" means any individual, corporation, business enterprise, or other legal entity, either public or private. "Rules" means acts of the Interstate Commission, duly promulgated pursuant to Article VIII of this compact, substantially affecting interested parties in addition to the Interstate Commission, which shall have the force and effect of law in the compacting states. "State" means a state of the United States, the District of Columbia and any other territorial possessions of the United States. "State Council" means the resident members of the State Council for Interstate Adult Offender Supervision created by each state under Article IV of this compact. L.2002,c.111,s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:18-61.8 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 18 / Section 18-61.8
Conversion of multiple dwelling into condominium, cooperative or fee simple ownership; notice to and rights to tenants
Status: in_force

Any owner who intends to convert a multiple dwelling as defined in P.L.1967, c. 76 (C. 55:13A-1 et seq.), other than a hotel or motel, or a mobile home park into a condominium or cooperative, or to fee simple ownership of the several dwelling units or park sites shall give the tenants 60 days' notice of his intention to convert and the full plan of the conversion prior to serving notice, provided for in section 3 of P.L.1974, c. 49 (C. 2A:18-61.2). A duplicate of the first such 60-day notice and full plan shall be transmitted to the clerk of the municipality at the same time. In the notice of intention to convert tenants shall be notified of their right to purchase ownership in the premises at a specified price in accordance with this section, and their other rights as tenants under this act in relation to the conversion of a building or park to a condominium, cooperative or fee simple ownership. A tenant in occupancy at the time of the notice of intention to convert shall have the exclusive right to purchase his unit, the shares of stock allocated thereto or the park site, as the case may be, for the first 90 days after such notice that such purchase could be made during which time the unit or site shall not be shown to a third party unless the tenant has in writing waived the right to purchase. L.1975, c. 311, s. 5, eff. Feb. 19, 1976. Amended by L.1981, c. 8, s. 4, eff. Jan. 26, 1981.
N.J. Stat. § 2C:20-39 — NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 20 / Section 20-39
Participation in pyramid promotional scheme, crime, penalties.
Status: in_force

1. a. (1) A person is a leader of a pyramid promotional scheme if he conspires with any other person as an organizer, supervisor, financier, or manager to engage in a 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. Leader of a pyramid promotional scheme is a crime of the second degree. Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection a. of N.J.S.2C:43-3, the court may impose a fine not to exceed $250,000. (2) A person is a recruiter for a pyramid promotional scheme if he solicits or induces any other person to participate in a 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. Recruiter for a pyramid promotional scheme is a crime of the fourth degree. b. It is an affirmative defense to a prosecution for a violation of paragraph (1) or (2) of subsection a. of this section if the defendant proves by a preponderance of the evidence all of the following: (1) participants in the scheme or course of conduct 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; (2) the scheme or course of conduct does not promote inventory loading; and (3) the scheme or course of conduct implements an inventory repurchase program as set forth in subsection c. of this section. c. To qualify as an inventory repurchase program for the purposes of subsection b. 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. d. Nothing in subsection a. of this section shall be construed to prohibit any scheme or course of conduct based solely upon the fact that participants in the scheme or course of conduct 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. e. Notwithstanding the provisions of N.J.S.2C:1-8, a conviction of leader of a pyramid promotional scheme shall not merge with the conviction for any offense which is the object of the conspiracy. f. Nothing contained in this act shall prohibit the court from imposing an extended term pursuant to N.J.S.2C:43-7, nor shall this act be construed in any way to preclude or limit the prosecution or conviction of any person for conspiracy under N.J.S.2C:5-2 or for any other offense. g. 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. "Inventory loading" means actions that require or encourage participants in a scheme or course of conduct to purchase inventory in an amount that exceeds that which a participant can reasonably be expected to resell for ultimate consumption or, if purchased for the participant's own use or consumption, can reasonably be expected to use or consume within a reasonable time period. L.2017, c.74, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 2B:20-12 — NJ Code / Title 2B / Chapter 20 / Section 20-12
Retention of records
Status: in_force

All records concerning the granting of excuses from and deferrals of jury service, and all juror questionnaires, shall be retained for a period of three years. All other records relating to the summoning, impaneling and charging of jurors shall be retained for five years. Source: New L.1995,c.44,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 2C:20-25 — NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 20 / Section 20-25
Computer criminal activity; degree of crime; sentencing.
Status: in_force

4. A person is guilty of computer criminal activity if the person purposely or knowingly and without authorization, or in excess of authorization: a. Accesses any data, data base, computer storage medium, computer program, computer software, computer equipment, computer, computer system or computer network; b. Alters, damages or destroys any data, data base, computer, computer storage medium, computer program, computer software, computer system or computer network, or denies, disrupts or impairs computer services, including access to any part of the Internet, that are available to any other user of the computer services; c. Accesses or attempts to access any data, data base, computer, computer storage medium, computer program, computer software, computer equipment, computer system or computer network for the purpose of executing a scheme to defraud, or to obtain services, property, personal identifying information, or money, from the owner of a computer or any third party; d. (Deleted by amendment, P.L.2003, c.39). e. Obtains, takes, copies or uses any data, data base, computer program, computer software, personal identifying information, or other information stored in a computer, computer network, computer system, computer equipment or computer storage medium; or f. Accesses and recklessly alters, damages or destroys any data, data base, computer, computer storage medium, computer program, computer software, computer equipment, computer system or computer network. g. A violation of subsection a. of this section is a crime of the third degree. A violation of subsection b. is a crime of the second degree. A violation of subsection c. is a crime of the third degree, except that it is a crime of the second degree if the value of the services, property, personal identifying information, or money obtained or sought to be obtained exceeds $5,000. A violation of subsection e. is a crime of the third degree, except that it is a crime of the second degree if the data, data base, computer program, computer software, or information: (1) is or contains personal identifying information, medical diagnoses, treatments or other medical information concerning an identifiable person; (2) is or contains governmental records or other information that is protected from disclosure by law, court order or rule of court; or (3) has a value exceeding $5,000. A violation of subsection f. is a crime of the fourth degree, except that it is a crime of the third degree if the value of the damage exceeds $5,000. A violation of any subsection of this section is a crime of the first degree if the offense results in: (1) a substantial interruption or impairment of public communication, transportation, supply of water, gas or power, or other public service. The term "substantial interruption or impairment" shall mean such interruption or impairment that: (a) affects 10 or more structures or habitations; (b) lasts for two or more hours; or (c) creates a risk of death or significant bodily injury to any person; (2) damages or loss in excess of $250,000; or (3) significant bodily injury to any person. Every sentence of imprisonment for a crime of the first degree committed in violation of this section shall include a minimum term of one-third to one-half of the sentence imposed, during which term the defendant shall not be eligible for parole. h. Every sentence imposed upon a conviction pursuant to this section shall, if the victim is a government agency, include a period of imprisonment. The period of imprisonment shall include a minimum term of one-third to one-half of the sentence imposed, during which term the defendant shall not be eligible for parole. The victim shall be deemed to be a government agency if a computer, computer network, computer storage medium, computer system, computer equipment, computer program, computer software, computer data or data base that is a subject of the crime is owned, operated or maintained by or on behalf of a governmental agency or unit of State or local government or a public authority. The defendant shall be strictly liable under this subsection and it shall not be a defense that the defendant did not know or intend that the victim was a government agency, or that the defendant intended that there be other victims of the crime. A violation of any subsection of this section shall be a distinct offense from a violation of any other subsection of this section, and a conviction for a violation of any subsection of this section shall not merge with a conviction for a violation of any other subsection of this section or section 10 of P.L.1984, c.184 (C.2C:20-31), or for conspiring or attempting to violate any subsection of this section or section 10 of P.L.1984, c.184 (C.2C:20-31), and a separate sentence shall be imposed for each such conviction. When a violation of any subsection of this section involves an offense committed against a person under 18 years of age, the violation shall constitute an aggravating circumstance to be considered by the court when determining the appropriate sentence to be imposed. L.1984,c.184,s.4; amended 2003, c.39, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:168-17 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 168 / Section 168-17
Citation
Status: in_force

This article may be cited as the "uniform act for out-of-state parolee supervision."
L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.
N.J. Stat. § 2C:40-26 — NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 40 / Section 40-26
Operating motor vehicle during period of license suspension, fourth degree crime.
Status: in_force

1. a. It shall be a crime of the fourth degree to operate a motor vehicle during the period of license suspension in violation of R.S.39:3-40, if the actor's license was suspended or revoked for a first violation of R.S.39:4-50 or section 2 of P.L.1981, c.512 (C.39:4-50.4a) and the actor had previously been convicted of violating R.S.39:3-40 while under suspension for that first offense. A person convicted of an offense under this subsection shall be sentenced by the court to a term of imprisonment. b. It shall be a crime of the fourth degree to operate a motor vehicle during the period of license suspension in violation of R.S.39:3-40, if the actor's license was suspended or revoked for a second or subsequent violation of R.S.39:4-50 or section 2 of P.L.1981, c.512 (C.39:4-50.4a). A person convicted of an offense under this subsection shall be sentenced by the court to a term of imprisonment. c. Notwithstanding the term of imprisonment provided under N.J.S.2C:43-6 and the provisions of subsection e. of N.J.S.2C:44-1, if a person is convicted of a crime under this section the sentence imposed shall include a fixed minimum sentence of not less than 180 days during which the defendant shall not be eligible for parole. L.2009, c.333, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:15-5.15 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 15 / Section 15-5.15
Claims under existing law
Status: in_force

7. Nothing contained in this act is to be construed as creating any claim for punitive damages which is not now available under the law of this State. L.1995,c.142,s.7.
N.J. Stat. § 2C:104-9 — NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 104 / Section 104-9
Orders appealable
Status: in_force

Orders appealable. A material witness order shall constitute a final order for purposes of appeal, but, on motion of the material witness, may be reconsidered at any time by the court which entered the order. Source: New. L.1994,c.126,s.9.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:17-56.58 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 17 / Section 17-56.58
Establishment, maintenance of State case registry.
Status: in_force

9. a. The department shall establish and maintain a State case registry. The department shall regularly monitor cases in the registry with respect to which services are being provided under the State Title IV-D plan. The registry shall include information on: (1) the amount and frequency of support owed and other amounts due or overdue under the support order, including arrearages, interest or late payment penalties and fees; (2) any amounts described in paragraph (1) of this subsection that have been collected; (3) the distribution of collected amounts; (4) the date of birth of any child for whom the support order requires support; (5) the amount of any lien imposed; (6) information on administrative actions and administrative and judicial proceedings and court orders relating to paternity and support; (7) information obtained from comparison with federal, State, or local sources of information; and (8) any other relevant information. b. Beginning October 1, 1998, the court shall transmit to the State case registry a copy of every judgment or order that includes a provision for child support. L.1998,c.1,s.9.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:56-48 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 56 / Section 56-48
Plaintiff seeking order of notice by publication, heirs property, conspicuous notice.
Status: in_force

4. If the plaintiff in a partition action seeks an order of notice by publication and the court determines that the property may be heirs property, the court shall order the plaintiff to post and maintain while the action is pending a conspicuous notice on the property that is the subject of the action in accordance with the Rules of Court. The notice shall state that a partition action has commenced and identify the name and address of the court and the common designation by which the property is known. The court may require the plaintiff to publish on the notice the name of the plaintiff and the known defendants. L.2025, c.88, s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 2C:40-22 — NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 40 / Section 40-22
Penalty for causing death or injury while driving in violation of R.S.39:3-40 or unlicensed.
Status: in_force

2. a. A person who, while operating a motor vehicle in violation of R.S.39:3-40 or while the person's driver's license is suspended or revoked in any other State, the District of Columbia or the United States Territories of American Samoa, Guam, Puerto Rico or the Virgin Islands, or by another country, or without ever having been issued a driver's license by this or any other State, the District of Columbia or the United States Territories of American Samoa, Guam, Puerto Rico or the Virgin Islands, or by another country, is involved in a motor vehicle accident resulting in the death of another person, shall be guilty of a crime of the third degree, in addition to any other penalties applicable under R.S.39:3-40 or any other provision of law. Upon conviction, the person's driver's license or reciprocity privilege shall be suspended for an additional period of one year, in addition to any suspension applicable under R.S.39:3-40 and shall be consecutive to any existing suspension or revocation. If the person did not have a driver's license at the time the accident occurred, the person shall be disqualified from obtaining a driver's license in this State for a period of one year. The additional period of suspension, revocation or disqualification shall commence upon the completion of any term of imprisonment. b. A person who, while operating a motor vehicle in violation of R.S.39:3-40 or while the person's driver's license is suspended or revoked in any other State, the District of Columbia or the United States Territories of American Samoa, Guam, Puerto Rico or the Virgin Islands, or by another country, or without ever having been issued a driver's license by this or any other State, the District of Columbia or the United States Territories of American Samoa, Guam, Puerto Rico or the Virgin Islands, or by another country, is involved in a motor vehicle accident resulting in serious bodily injury, as defined in N.J.S.2C:11-1, to another person shall be guilty of a crime of the fourth degree, in addition to any other penalties applicable under R.S.39:3-40 or any other provision of law. Upon conviction, the person's driver's license or reciprocity privilege shall be suspended for an additional period of one year, in addition to any suspension applicable under R.S.39:3-40, and shall be consecutive to any existing suspension or revocation. If the person did not have a driver's license at the time the motor vehicle accident occurred, the person shall be disqualified from obtaining a driver's license in this State for a period of one year. The additional period of suspension, revocation or disqualification shall commence upon the completion of any term of imprisonment. 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 his driver's license or reciprocity privilege has been suspended or revoked or who operates a motor vehicle without being licensed to do so is the cause of death or injury when: (1) The operation of the motor vehicle is an antecedent but for which the death or injury would not have occurred; and (2) The death or injury 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 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 or injury by reckless or negligent conduct or operation of a motor vehicle. e. Nothing in this section shall be construed to preclude or limit any prosecution for homicide. L.2001,c.213,s.2; amended 2005, c.230.
N.J. Stat. § 2C:24-4.1 — NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 24 / Section 24-4.1
Leader of child pornography network; degree of crime; definitions.
Status: in_force

8. a. A person is a leader of a network to share child sexual abuse or exploitation material if the person knowingly conspires with others as an organizer, moderator, administrator, programmer, recruiter, or facilitator to engage in a scheme or course of conduct to establish or maintain an interconnected network through which files containing one or more items depicting the sexual exploitation or abuse of a child are in any way made available to or accessible among an organized group of users or participants. b. Leader of a network to share child sexual abuse or exploitation material is a crime of the first degree if the offense involves 100,000 or more items depicting the sexual exploitation or abuse of a child, a crime of the second degree if the offense involves at least 1,000 but less than 100,000 items depicting the sexual exploitation or abuse of a child, and a crime of the third degree if the offense involves less than 1,000 items depicting the sexual exploitation or abuse of a child. c. For aggregation purposes, each item depicting the sexual exploitation or abuse of a child made available or accessible through a distribution network shall be considered a separate item, provided that each item that is in the form of a photograph, picture, image, or visual depiction of a similar nature shall be considered to be one item and each depiction that is in the form of a film, video, video-clip, movie, or visual depiction of a similar nature shall be considered to be 10 separate items. d. Notwithstanding the provisions of N.J.S.2C:1-8, a conviction of leader of a network to share child sexual abuse or exploitation material shall not merge with the conviction for any offense which is the object of the conspiracy, nor shall the other conviction merge with a conviction under this section. Nothing contained in this section shall be construed in any way to preclude or limit the prosecution or conviction of any person for conspiracy under the provisions of N.J.S.2C:5-2, or any prosecution or conviction for endangering the welfare of children under the provisions of N.J.S.2C:24-4 or any other provision of law. e. As used in this section: "Interconnected network" means a set of computer nodes, including, but not limited to, personal computers, mobile devices, and physical or virtual servers that are linked together to facilitate the transmission of data between users. "Item depicting the sexual exploitation or abuse of a child" shall have the same meaning as provided in subsection b. of N.J.S.2C:24-4. L.2017, c.141, s.8; amended 2024, c.92, s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:84A-32a — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 84A / Section 84A-32a
Motion for performance of forensic DNA testing, certain circumstances.
Status: in_force

1. a. Any eligible person may make a motion before the trial court that entered the judgment of conviction for the performance of forensic DNA testing. (1) The motion shall be verified by the eligible person under penalty of perjury and shall do all of the following: (a) explain why the identity of the defendant was a significant issue in the case; (b) explain in light of all the evidence, how if the results of the requested DNA testing are favorable to the defendant, a motion for a new trial based upon newly discovered evidence would be granted; (c) explain whether DNA testing was done at any prior time, whether the defendant objected to providing a biological sample for DNA testing, and whether the defendant objected to the admissibility of DNA testing evidence at trial. If evidence was subjected to DNA or other forensic testing previously by either the prosecution or the defense, the court shall order the prosecution or defense to provide all parties and the court with access to the laboratory reports, underlying data and laboratory notes prepared in connection with the DNA testing; (d) make every reasonable attempt to identify both the evidence that should be tested and the specific type of DNA testing sought; and (e) include consent to provide a biological sample for DNA testing. (2) Notice of the motion shall be served on the Attorney General, the prosecutor in the county of conviction, and if known, the governmental agency or laboratory holding the evidence sought to be tested. Responses, if any, shall be filed within 60 days of the date on which the Attorney General and the prosecutor are served with the motion, unless a continuance is granted. The Attorney General or prosecutor may support the motion for DNA testing or oppose it with a statement of reasons and may recommend to the court that if any DNA testing is ordered, a particular type of testing be conducted. b. The court, in its discretion, may order a hearing on the motion. The motion shall be heard by the judge who conducted the trial unless the presiding judge determines that judge is unavailable. Upon request of either party, the court may order, in the interest of justice, that the eligible person who is serving a term of imprisonment at the time of the hearing be present at the hearing of the motion. c. The court shall appoint counsel for the eligible person who brings a motion pursuant to this section if that person is indigent. d. The court shall not grant the motion for DNA testing unless, after conducting a hearing, it determines that all of the following have been established: (1) the evidence to be tested is available and in a condition that would permit the DNA testing that is requested in the motion; (2) the evidence to be tested has been subject to a chain of custody sufficient to establish it has not been substituted, tampered with, replaced or altered in any material aspect; (3) the identity of the defendant was a significant issue in the case; (4) the eligible person has made a prima facie showing that the evidence sought to be tested is material to the issue of the eligible person's identity as the offender; (5) the requested DNA testing result would raise a reasonable probability that if the results were favorable to the defendant, a motion for a new trial based upon newly discovered evidence would be granted. The court in its discretion may consider any evidence whether or not it was introduced at trial; (6) the evidence sought to be tested meets either of the following conditions: (a) it was not tested previously; (b) it was tested previously, but the requested DNA test would provide results that are reasonably more discriminating and probative of the identity of the offender or have a reasonable probability of contradicting prior test results; (7) the testing requested employs a method generally accepted within the relevant scientific community; and (8) the motion is not made solely for the purpose of delay. e. If the court grants the motion for DNA testing, the court order shall identify the specific evidence to be tested and the DNA technology to be used. (1) If the parties agree upon a mutually acceptable laboratory that is accredited by a nonprofit professional association of persons actively involved in forensic science that is nationally recognized within the forensic science community and approved by the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation in accordance with the provisions of the Federal DNA Identification Act, 42 U.S.C.A. s.14131, the testing shall be conducted by that laboratory. (2) If the parties fail to agree, the testing shall be conducted by the New Jersey State Police Office of Forensic Sciences Laboratory. For good cause shown, however, the court may, subject to the provisions of section 2 of P.L.2015, c.127 (C.2A:84A-32c), direct the evidence to an alternative laboratory that is accredited by a nonprofit professional association of persons actively involved in forensic science that is nationally recognized within the forensic science community and approved by the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation in accordance with the provisions of the Federal DNA Identification Act, 42 U.S.C.A. s.14131. f. The result of any testing ordered pursuant to this section shall be fully disclosed to the person filing the motion, the prosecutor and the Attorney General. If requested by any party, the court shall order production of the underlying laboratory data and notes. g. The costs of the DNA testing ordered pursuant to this section shall be borne by the eligible person. h. An order granting or denying a motion for DNA testing pursuant to this section may be appealed, pursuant to the Rules of Court. i. DNA testing ordered by the court pursuant to this section shall be done as soon as practicable. j. DNA profile information from biological samples taken from an eligible person pursuant to a motion for post-conviction DNA testing in accordance with the provisions of this section shall be treated as confidential and shall not be deemed a public record under P.L.1963, c.73 (C.47:1A-1 et seq.) or the common law concerning access to public records; except as provided in section 2 of P.L.2001, c.377 (C.53:1-20.37). k. As used in this act and in P.L.2015, c.127 (C.2A:84A-32c et al.): "DNA," "DNA sample," "State DNA databank," "CODIS" and "FBI" shall have the meaning set forth in section 3 of P.L.1994, c.136 (C.53:1-20.19). "NDIS-participating laboratory" is a laboratory that has been designated to operate CODIS and participate in the National and State DNA Index System. l. If evidence tested at a non-NDIS-participating laboratory pursuant to this section reveals a DNA profile that is not that of the eligible person or the victim, the court shall direct the prosecuting agency appearing on the motion to request that the New Jersey State Police Office of Forensic Services DNA Laboratory or other NDIS-participating laboratory involved in the matter submit the profile to CODIS, if the requirements and prerequisites for acceptance and submission are met, to determine whether it matches a DNA profile of a known individual or a DNA profile from an unsolved crime. m. An eligible person may file a motion for the performance of forensic DNA testing with the trial court that entered the judgment of conviction. The motion may be considered in accordance with the provisions of this section only if the court finds just cause to hear the motion. For a person who was convicted of a crime and is serving a sentence imposed for that criminal conviction, a determination of just cause shall be based on a reasonable probability that, if the results of the requested DNA testing were favorable, a motion for a new trial based on newly discovered evidence would be granted. For a person who has been convicted of a crime and has completed serving the sentence for that conviction, a determination of just cause shall be based on a significant likelihood that, if the results of the requested DNA testing were favorable, a motion for a new trial based on newly discovered evidence would be granted. n. For the purposes of this section, "eligible person" means a person who was convicted of a crime: (1) and is currently serving a sentence imposed for that criminal conviction which includes a period of imprisonment; or (2) who has completed serving the sentence for that conviction and demonstrates just cause as established in subsection m. of this section. L.2001, c.377, s.1; amended 2015, c.127, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:156A-23 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 156A / Section 156A-23
Annual reports of Superior Court, Supreme Court and attorney general; records of attorney general and county prosecutors
Status: in_force

a. In addition to reports required to be made by applicants pursuant to Federal law, all judges of the Superior Court authorized to issue orders pursuant to this act shall make annual reports on the operation of this act to the Administrative Director of the Courts. The reports by the judges shall contain (1) the number of applications made; (2) the number of orders issued; (3) the effective periods of such orders; (4) the number and duration of any renewals thereof; (5) the crimes in connection with which the conversations were sought; (6) the names of the applicants; and (7) such other and further particulars as the Administrative Director of the Courts may require. b. In addition to reports required to be made by applicants pursuant to Federal Law, the Attorney General shall make annual reports on the operation of this act to the Administrative Director of the Courts. The reports by the Attorney General shall contain (1) the number of applications made; (2) the number of orders issued; (3) the effective periods of such orders; (4) the number and duration of any renewals thereof; (5) the crimes in connection with which the conversations were sought; (6) the name of the applicants; (7) the number of indictments resulting from each application; (8) the crime or crimes which each indictment charges; and (9) the disposition of each indictment. c. In addition to reports required to be made by applicants pursuant to Federal law, the Attorney General shall receive and maintain records of all interceptions authorized pursuant to section 4 b. (C. 2A:156A-4) and shall include such information in his annual report to the Governor and the Legislature. It shall be the obligation of all law enforcement agencies in the State to file with the Attorney General on forms prescribed by the Attorney General information pertinent to the operation of section 4 b. The information on the forms shall include, but not be limited to (1) the name of the investigative or law enforcement officer making the interception; (2) the law enforcement agency employing the officer involved in the interception; (3) the character of the investigation or activity involved; and (4) the results of such activity. d. In addition to reports and records otherwise required by law, the Attorney General and the county prosecutor shall maintain records of all interceptions authorized by them pursuant to section 4 c., on forms prescribed by the Attorney General. Such records shall include the name of the person requesting the authorization, the reasons for the request, and the results of any authorized interception. The Attorney General shall require that copies of such records maintained by county prosecutors be filed with him periodically and he shall report annually to the Governor and Legislature on the operation of section 4 c. e. The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court and the Attorney General shall annually report to the Governor and the Legislature on such aspects of the operation of this act as they respectively deem appropriate including any recommendations they may care to make as to legislative changes or improvements to effectuate the purposes of this act and to assure and protect individual rights. L.1968, c. 409, s. 23, eff. Jan. 1, 1969. Amended by L.1975, c. 131, s. 11, eff. June 30, 1975; L.1978, c. 51, s. 8, eff. June 23, 1978.
N.J. Stat. § 2C:5-1 — NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 5 / Section 5-1
Criminal attempt
Status: in_force

a. Definition of attempt. A person is guilty of an attempt to commit a crime if, acting with the kind of culpability otherwise required for commission of the crime, he: (1) Purposely engages in conduct which would constitute the crime if the attendant circumstances were as a reasonable person would believe them to be; (2) When causing a particular result is an element of the crime, does or omits to do anything with the purpose of causing such result without further conduct on his part; or (3) Purposely does or omits to do anything which, under the circumstances as a reasonable person would believe them to be, is an act or omission constituting a substantial step in a course of conduct planned to culminate in his commission of the crime. b. Conduct which may be held substantial step under subsection a. (3). Conduct shall not be held to constitute a substantial step under subsection a. (3) of this section unless it is strongly corroborative of the actor's criminal purpose. c. Conduct designed to aid another in commission of a crime. A person who engages in conduct designed to aid another to commit a crime which would establish his complicity under section 2C:2-6 if the crime were committed by such other person, is guilty of an attempt to commit the crime, although the crime is not committed or attempted by such other person. d. Renunciation of criminal purpose. When the actor's conduct would otherwise constitute an attempt under subsection a. (2) or (3) of this section, it is an affirmative defense which he must prove by a preponderance of the evidence that he abandoned his effort to commit the crime or otherwise prevented its commission, under circumstances manifesting a complete and voluntary renunciation of his criminal purpose. The establishment of such defense does not, however, affect the liability of an accomplice who did not join in such abandonment or prevention. Within the meaning of this chapter, renunciation of criminal purpose is not voluntary if it is motivated, in whole or in part, by circumstances, not present or apparent at the inception of the actor's course of conduct, which increase the probability of detection or apprehension or which make more difficult the accomplishment of the criminal purpose. Renunciation is not complete if it is motivated by a decision to postpone the criminal conduct until a more advantageous time or to transfer the criminal effort to another but similar objective or victim. Renunciation is also not complete if mere abandonment is insufficient to accomplish avoidance of the offense in which case the defendant must have taken further and affirmative steps that prevented the commission thereof. L.1978, c. 95, s. 2C:5-1, eff. Sept. 1, 1979.
N.J. Stat. § 2B:20-16 — NJ Code / Title 2B / Chapter 20 / Section 20-16
Excuse from employment for jury duty; compensation
Status: in_force

2B:20-16. Excuse from employment for jury duty; compensation. Any person employed full-time by any agency, independent authority, instrumentality or entity of the State or of any political subdivision of the State shall be excused from employment at all times the person is required to be present for jury service in any court of this State, any court of another state, or any federal district court or in the United States District Court for New Jersey, and shall be entitled to receive from the employer the person's usual compensation for each day the person is present for jury service in lieu of any payment for juror service as provided in P.L.1993, c.275 (C.22A:1-1.1). L.1995, c.44, s.1; amended 2001, c.38, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:157-23 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 157 / Section 157-23
Construction; "special officer" discontinued
Status: in_force

It is the intention that this chapter be so construed as to make consistent throughout the state the law as it applies to the office or position of county detective and county investigator, to provide that county detectives shall be in the classified service of the civil service, and county investigators in the unclassified service and to discontinue the term "special officer" as the title of any office in the offices of prosecutors.
L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:57-3 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 57 / Section 57-3
Payment of award into court; effect
Status: in_force

If any person, to whom a gross sum is awarded as provided by section 2A:57-1 or section 2A:57-2 of this title, shall refuse to accept the same when tendered, together with such costs as may be awarded to him, and to execute and acknowledge a proper receipt therefor in such form as to make it recordable, the gross sum and the costs awarded may be paid into court to the clerk thereof. Such payment shall have the same effect as if made to and accepted by the person to whom it was awarded.
L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.
N.J. Stat. § 2C:35-5 — NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 35 / Section 35-5
Manufacturing, distributing or dispensing.
Status: in_force

2C:35-5. Manufacturing, Distributing or Dispensing. a. Except as authorized by P.L.1970, c.226 (C.24:21-1 et seq.), it shall be unlawful for any person knowingly or purposely: (1) To manufacture, distribute or dispense, or to possess or have under his control with intent to manufacture, distribute or dispense, a controlled dangerous substance or controlled substance analog; or (2) To create, distribute, or possess or have under his control with intent to distribute, a counterfeit controlled dangerous substance. b. Any person who violates subsection a. with respect to: (1) Heroin, or its analog, or coca leaves and any salt, compound, derivative, or preparation of coca leaves, and any salt, compound, derivative, or preparation thereof which is chemically equivalent or identical with any of these substances, or analogs, except that the substances shall not include decocainized coca leaves or extractions which do not contain cocaine or ecogine, or 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine or 3,4-methylenedioxyamphetamine, in a quantity of five ounces or more including any adulterants or dilutants is guilty of a crime of the first degree. The defendant shall, except as provided in N.J.S.2C:35-12, be sentenced to a term of imprisonment by the court. The term of imprisonment shall include the imposition of a minimum term which shall be fixed at, or between, one-third and one-half of the sentence imposed, during which the defendant shall be ineligible for parole. Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection a. of N.J.S.2C:43-3, a fine of up to $500,000 may be imposed; (2) A substance referred to in paragraph (1) of this subsection, in a quantity of one-half ounce or more but less than five ounces, including any adulterants or dilutants is guilty of a crime of the second degree; (3) A substance referred to in paragraph (1) of this subsection in a quantity less than one-half ounce including any adulterants or dilutants is guilty of a crime of the third degree except that, notwithstanding the provisions of subsection b. of N.J.S.2C:43-3, a fine of up to $75,000 may be imposed; (4) A substance classified as a narcotic drug in Schedule I or II other than those specifically covered in this section, or the analog of any such substance, in a quantity of one ounce or more including any adulterants or dilutants is guilty of a crime of the second degree; (5) A substance classified as a narcotic drug in Schedule I or II other than those specifically covered in this section, or the analog of any such substance, in a quantity of less than one ounce including any adulterants or dilutants is guilty of a crime of the third degree except that, notwithstanding the provisions of subsection b. of N.J.S.2C:43-3, a fine of up to $75,000 may be imposed; (6) Lysergic acid diethylamide, or its analog, in a quantity of 100 milligrams or more including any adulterants or dilutants, or phencyclidine, or its analog, in a quantity of 10 grams or more including any adulterants or dilutants, is guilty of a crime of the first degree. Except as provided in N.J.S.2C:35-12, the court shall impose a term of imprisonment which shall include the imposition of a minimum term, fixed at, or between, one-third and one-half of the sentence imposed by the court, during which the defendant shall be ineligible for parole. Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection a. of N.J.S.2C:43-3, a fine of up to $500,000 may be imposed; (7) Lysergic acid diethylamide, or its analog, in a quantity of less than 100 milligrams including any adulterants or dilutants, or where the amount is undetermined, or phencyclidine, or its analog, in a quantity of less than 10 grams including any adulterants or dilutants, or where the amount is undetermined, is guilty of a crime of the second degree; (8) Methamphetamine, or its analog, or phenyl-2-propanone (P2P), in a quantity of five ounces or more including any adulterants or dilutants is guilty of a crime of the first degree. Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection a. of N.J.S.2C:43-3, a fine of up to $300,000 may be imposed; (9) (a) Methamphetamine, or its analog, or phenyl-2-propanone (P2P), in a quantity of one-half ounce or more but less than five ounces including any adulterants or dilutants is guilty of a crime of the second degree; (b) Methamphetamine, or its analog, or phenyl-2-propanone (P2P), in a quantity of less than one-half ounce including any adulterants or dilutants is guilty of a crime of the third degree except that notwithstanding the provisions of subsection b. of N.J.S.2C:43-3, a fine of up to $75,000 may be imposed; (10) (a) Marijuana in a quantity of 25 pounds or more including any adulterants or dilutants, or 50 or more marijuana plants, regardless of weight, or hashish in a quantity of five pounds or more including any adulterants or dilutants, is guilty of a crime of the first degree. Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection a. of N.J.S.2C:43-3, a fine of up to $300,000 may be imposed; (b) Marijuana in a quantity of five pounds or more but less than 25 pounds including any adulterants or dilutants, or 10 or more but fewer than 50 marijuana plants, regardless of weight, or hashish in a quantity of one pound or more but less than five pounds, including any adulterants and dilutants, is guilty of a crime of the second degree; (11) (a) Prior to the effective date of P.L.2021, c.19 (C.2C:35-23.1 et al.), marijuana in a quantity of one ounce or more but less than five pounds including any adulterants or dilutants, or hashish in a quantity of five grams or more but less than one pound including any adulterants or dilutants, is guilty of a crime of the third degree except that, notwithstanding the provisions of subsection b. of N.J.S.2C:43-3, a fine of up to $25,000 may be imposed; (b) On and after the effective date of P.L.2021, c.19 (C.2C:35-23.1 et al.), marijuana in a quantity of more than one ounce but less than five pounds including any adulterants or dilutants, or hashish in a quantity of more than five grams but less than one pound including any adulterants or dilutants, is guilty of a crime of the third degree except that, notwithstanding the provisions of subsection b. of N.J.S.2C:43-3, a fine of up to $25,000 may be imposed; (12) (a) Prior to the effective date of P.L.2021, c.19 (C.2C:35-23.1 et al.), marijuana in a quantity of less than one ounce including any adulterants or dilutants, or hashish in a quantity of less than five grams including any adulterants or dilutants, is guilty of a crime of the fourth degree; (b) On and after the effective date of P.L.2021, c.19 (C.2C:35-23.1 et al.), marijuana in a quantity of one ounce or less including any adulterants or dilutants, or hashish in a quantity of five grams or less including any adulterants or dilutants, is, for a first offense, subject to a written warning, which also indicates that any subsequent violation is a crime punishable by a term of imprisonment, a fine, or both, and for a second or subsequent offense, is guilty of a crime of the fourth degree; (i) The odor of marijuana or hashish, or burnt marijuana or hashish, shall not constitute reasonable articulable suspicion to initiate a search of a person to determine a violation of subparagraph (b) of paragraph (12) of this subsection. A person who violates this subparagraph shall not be subject to arrest, detention, or otherwise be taken into custody, unless the person is being arrested, detained, or otherwise taken into custody for also committing another violation of law for which that action is legally permitted or required; (ii) A person shall not be deprived of any legal or civil right, privilege, benefit, or opportunity provided pursuant to any law solely by reason of committing a violation of subparagraph (b) of paragraph (12) of this subsection, nor shall committing one or more violations modify any legal or civil right, privilege, benefit, or opportunity provided pursuant to any law, including, but not limited to, the granting, renewal, forfeiture, or denial of a license, permit, or certification, qualification for and the receipt, alteration, continuation, or denial of any form of financial assistance, housing assistance, or other social services, rights of or custody by a biological parent, or adoptive or foster parent, or other legal guardian of a child or newborn infant, or pregnant woman, in any action or proceeding by the Division of Child Protection and Permanency in the Department of Children and Families, or qualification, approval, or disapproval to serve as a foster parent or other legal guardian; (iii) All local and county law enforcement authorities shall, following the submission process used for the uniform crime reporting system established by P.L.1966, c.37 (C.52:17B-5.1 et seq.), submit a quarterly report to the Uniform Crime Reporting Unit, within the Division of State Police in the Department of Law and Public Safety, or to another designated recipient determined by the Attorney General, containing the number of violations of subparagraph (b) of paragraph (12) of this subsection committed within their respective jurisdictions, plus the race, ethnicity, gender, and age of each person committing a violation, and the disposition of each person's violation. These violations and associated information, along with a quarterly summary of violations investigated, and associated information collected, by the Division of State Police for the same period shall be summarized by county and municipality in an annual report, and both quarterly summaries and annual reports shall be made available at no cost to the public on the Division of State Police's Internet website; (13) Any other controlled dangerous substance classified in Schedule I, II, III or IV, or its analog, is guilty of a crime of the third degree, except that, notwithstanding the provisions of subsection b. of N.J.S.2C:43-3, a fine of up to $25,000 may be imposed; or (14) Any Schedule V substance, or its analog, is guilty of a crime of the fourth degree except that, notwithstanding the provisions of subsection b. of N.J.S.2C:43-3, a fine of up to $25,000 may be imposed. c. Where the degree of the offense for violation of this section depends on the quantity of the substance, the quantity involved shall be determined by the trier of fact, other than with respect to a first violation of subparagraph (b) of paragraph (12) of subsection b. of this section which is subject to a written warning as set forth in that subparagraph. Where the indictment or accusation so provides, the quantity involved in individual acts of manufacturing, distribution, dispensing or possessing with intent to distribute may be aggregated in determining the grade of the offense, whether distribution or dispensing is to the same person or several persons, provided that each individual act of manufacturing, distribution, dispensing or possession with intent to distribute was committed within the applicable statute of limitations. amended 1988, c.44, s.2; 1997, c.181, s.3; 1997, c.186, s.3; 2000, c.55; 2000, c.136; 2021, c.16, s.55; 2021, c.19, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:44-3 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 44 / Section 44-3
Removal of aircraft; seizure; costs of seizure
Status: in_force

A person acquiring a lien under section 2A:44-2 of this title shall not lose the same by reason of allowing the aircraft, or part thereof, to be removed from his control, and if so removed, he may, after demand of payment of claim either personally or by registered mail if the owner's address is known, and without further process of law, seize without force and in a peaceable manner, the aircraft or part thereof, wherever found in this state. A charge of $10 for such seizure shall be paid by the owner of the aircraft or parts thereof.
L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.
N.J. Stat. § 2C:20-9 — NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 20 / Section 20-9
Theft by failure to make required disposition of property received
Status: in_force

Theft by Failure to Make Required Disposition of Property Received. A person who purposely obtains or retains property upon agreement or subject to a known legal obligation to make specified payment or other disposition, whether from such property or its proceeds or from his own property to be reserved in equivalent amount, is guilty of theft if he deals with the property obtained as his own and fails to make the required payment or disposition. The foregoing applies notwithstanding that it may be impossible to identify particular property as belonging to the victim at the time of the actor's failure to make the required payment or disposition. An officer or employee of the government or of a financial institution is presumed: (a) to know any legal obligation relevant to his criminal liability under this section, and (b) to have dealt with the property as his own if he fails to pay or account upon lawful demand, or if an audit reveals a shortage or falsification of accounts. The fact that any payment or other disposition was made with a subsequently dishonored negotiable instrument shall constitute prima facie evidence of the actor's failure to make the required payment or disposition, and the trier of fact may draw a permissive inference therefrom that the actor did not intend to make the required payment or other disposition. L.1978, c.95; amended by L. 1987, c. 76, s. 32.
N.J. Stat. § 2C:14-2.1 — NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 14 / Section 14-2.1
Protocols for sexual assault cases.
Status: in_force

1. a. Notwithstanding any law, rule, or regulation to the contrary, any victim reporting a violation of N.J.S.2C:14-2 shall be provided with the option to review the initial incident report concerning that violation prior to filing by the law enforcement agency. In addition, the law enforcement agency shall provide the victim with a standardized form prescribed by the Attorney General wherein the victim may state whether the victim disagrees with information contained in the initial incident report. The law enforcement agency shall provide to the victim contact information for a liaison to victims of sexual assault, as set forth in subsection b. of this section, for assistance in completing the standardized form. The law enforcement agency shall review the standardized form prior to finalizing and filing the initial incident report. The victim's decision to not submit a standardized form shall not be construed as indicating the victim's approval regarding the contents of the initial incident report. At the time of the initial report, the law enforcement agency shall inform the victim that the victim is entitled to a copy of the initial incident report once the initial incident report has been finalized or that the victim may waive the right to receive a copy of the initial incident report. The law enforcement agency shall provide the victim with contact information so that the victim may inquire about the status of the initial incident report, prior to the law enforcement agency finalizing the report. The law enforcement agency shall provide the victim with instructions regarding the precise date, time, and location where the victim may obtain a copy of the finalized initial incident report from the law enforcement agency or provide the victim with the option to receive the initial incident report by mail. The victim shall be provided, at no cost, with a copy of the initial incident report and any form submitted by the victim. At any time, a victim may exercise the option to submit a standardized form correcting information contained within the initial incident report, at which time the law enforcement agency also shall provide the victim with a copy of the standardized form submitted by the victim at no cost. The standardized form correcting information contained within the initial incident report shall not be a governmental record under P.L.1963, c.73 (C.47:1A-1 et seq.), known commonly as the open public records act. The law enforcement agency shall establish that it has complied with the provisions of this subsection by obtaining a signature from the victim. A violation of this subsection may be reported to the Office of the Attorney General. The initial incident report and form shall be permanently retained by the law enforcement agency. b. Each county prosecutor's office shall appoint a staff member who will serve as a liaison to victims of sexual assault. The liaison shall have expertise in the rights of sexual assault victims and in the handling of sexual assault cases. The liaison shall provide assistance, support, and guidance to victims of sexual assault including, but not limited to, completing the standardized form contesting the information contained in the initial incident report. c. For purposes of this section "initial incident report" shall mean the initial victim statement provided by the victim to the law enforcement agency and shall not include any criminal investigatory records or other information deemed confidential pursuant to P.L.1963, c.73 (C.47:1A-1 et seq.). d. Every victim of sexual assault shall have the right to be notified of the prosecuting authority's decision to file, or decline to file, criminal charges pursuant to N.J.S.2C:14-2. e. A prosecuting authority investigating an allegation of sexual assault shall: (1) advise the victim of the right to be notified of the prosecuting authority's decision to file, or decline to file, criminal charges in the case; (2) ask the victim whether the victim would like to exercise this right, and, if so, obtain the victim's written consent to be, or not to be, notified of the prosecuting authority's charging decision; (3) if the victim requests to be notified, provide that notification via the victim's preferred method including, but not limited to: (a) an in-person meeting; (b) telephone call or text message; or (c) video conference. f. The prosecuting authority shall make a good faith effort to obtain written acknowledgement of the charging decision from a victim who has requested notification pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subsection e. of this section prior to notifying the alleged perpetrator of the sexual assault of the charging decision, unless the victim is unavailable; the victim declines to provide the acknowledgement; or the prosecutor is unable to locate the victim following a good faith effort to do so, in which case the prosecutor shall document the good faith effort made and the basis for failure to obtain the acknowledgement. g. A victim shall not publicly disclose the charging decision until the prosecuting authority has provided written notification of the decision to the alleged perpetrator. Written notification may be made via email. h. Whenever there is a prosecution for a violation of N.J.S.2C:14-2, the victim of the sexual assault shall be provided an opportunity to consult with the prosecuting authority prior to the conclusion of any plea negotiations. Nothing contained herein shall be construed to alter or limit the authority or discretion of the prosecutor to enter into any plea agreement which the prosecutor deems appropriate. L.2003, c.137, s.1; amended 2021, c.61; 2021, c.63.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:17-52 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 17 / Section 17-52
Number of executions issued and levied at same time; priority.
Status: in_force

2A:17-52. Number of executions issued and levied at same time. a. Only one execution against the wages, debts, earnings, salary, income from trust funds or profits of such judgment debtor shall be satisfied at one time, and where more than one execution shall be issued pursuant to the provisions of this article against the same judgment debtor, they shall be satisfied in the order of priority in which such executions are presented to the person or persons from whom such wages, debts, earnings, salary, income from trust funds or profits are due and owing, irrespective of the fact that such executions shall be issued out of different courts; provided, however, that where more than one such execution shall be presented to any such person on the same day and one of such executions derives from a court order for suitable support and maintenance of a wife, child or children it shall be first satisfied, notwithstanding the prior presentation on the same day of any other such execution. b. Notwithstanding subsection a., any wage execution applications filed by the State after the effective date of P.L.2005, c.124, including those arising out of a determination by a State department or agency that a person owes the department or agency a debt as defined in section 1 of P.L.2005, c.124 (C.2A:16-11.1), shall have priority over any other wage execution filed on or after the effective date of this act except as follows: (1) the execution set forth in this subsection shall not have priority over any execution that derives from a court order for suitable support and maintenance of a wife, child or children; (2) the execution set forth in this subsection shall not have priority over any execution otherwise required to have priority pursuant to any other law. L.1951 (1st SS), c.344; amended 1969, c.292, s.2; 2005, c.124, s.9.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:18-80 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 18 / Section 18-80
Deductions from sale proceeds
Status: in_force

11. A landlord may deduct from the proceeds of any sale the reasonable costs of notice, storage and sale and any unpaid rent and charges not covered by a security deposit. After deducting these amounts, the landlord shall remit to the tenant the remaining proceeds, if any, together with an itemized accounting. If the tenant, after due diligence, cannot be found the remaining proceeds shall be deposited into the Superior Court and, if not claimed within 10 years, shall escheat to the State. L.1999,c.340,s.11.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:51-1 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 51 / Section 51-1
When authorized; proof required
Status: in_force

2A:51-1. Where a mortgage on real estate or chattels, or both, is recorded in the office of the county clerk or register of deeds and mortgages of any county, the Superior Court in a summary or other action brought by any mortgagor or party in interest may direct the county clerk or register to cancel the mortgage of record, provided the plaintiff shall: a. Present satisfactory proof that the principal and interest due on the mortgage have been fully paid; or b. Deposit with the clerk of the Superior Court in the county in which the mortgage is of record any balance of principal and interest due on the mortgage according to the terms thereof; or c. Present such special circumstances as to satisfy the court that the mortgagee and his successors, if any, in right, title and interest have no further interest in the mortgage or the debt secured thereby. L.1951 (1st SS), c.344; amended 1991,c.91,s.106.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:67A-1 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 67A / Section 67A-1
Right to proceed under act; procedure hereunder additional
Status: in_force

Whenever a municipal or county governing body, any committee thereof, any board, commission, officer or body of any county, municipality, school district, or other special district or ad hoc local authority, is authorized or required by law to conduct any hearing or investigation, take testimony or make any determination affecting the rights, property, or obligations of any person, it may proceed in accordance with this act which shall be construed as in addition to and not in lieu of any other procedure provided by law. L.1953, c. 38, p. 750, s. 1, eff. March 19, 1953.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:166-9 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 166 / Section 166-9
Fees of clerk and sheriff on acquittals; payment by county
Status: in_force

On the acquittal of any person indicted for crime the fees of the clerk and the sheriff shall be paid by the county treasurer, upon the taxed bill of costs, duly verified by the clerk and the sheriff, and certified to be correct by the prosecutor.
L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:14-2.1 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 14 / Section 14-2.1
2 years; action by parent or other person for injury to minor child; joinder with action on behalf of minor child
Status: in_force

Where a parent or other person has a claim for damages suffered by him because of an injury to a minor child caused by the wrongful act, neglect or default of any person within this State, an action at law upon such claim may be commenced by the said parent or other person within the same period of time as provided by law in the case of the said minor child so injured, provided that, if an action is commenced by or on behalf of the said minor child, the said claim of the parent or other person shall be asserted and maintained in such action brought on behalf of the injured minor child either as a plaintiff or third party plaintiff and if not so asserted shall be barred by the judgment in the action brought on behalf of said injured minor child. L.1964, c. 214, s. 1.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:23E-2 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 23E / Section 23E-2
Findings, declarations relative to international arbitration.
Status: in_force

2. The Legislature finds and declares that: a. The State of New Jersey is in a unique position to benefit from the growth of international trade, and the State's position in the region provides important opportunities for the State to participate in international business, trade, and commerce; b. There will inevitably arise, from time to time, disagreements and disputes arising from international commercial transactions that are amenable to resolution through international arbitration, mediation, conciliation, and other forms of dispute resolution in lieu of international litigation; c. It is the policy of this State to encourage the use of arbitration, mediation, and conciliation to reduce disputes arising out of international business, trade, commercial, and other relationships; and d. It is declared that the objective of encouraging the development of New Jersey as an international center for the resolution of international business, commercial, trade, and other disputes be supported through the establishment of certain legal authorities, as set forth in this act. L.2017, c.1, s.2.