N.J. Stat. § 2A:4A-21 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 4A / Section 4A-21
Purposes.
Status: in_force

2. Purposes. This act shall be construed so as to effectuate the following purposes: a. To preserve the unity of the family whenever possible and to provide for the care, protection, and wholesome mental and physical development of juveniles coming within the provisions of this act; b. Consistent with the protection of the public interest, to remove from children committing delinquent acts certain statutory consequences of criminal behavior, and to substitute therefor an adequate program of supervision, care and rehabilitation, and a range of sanctions designed to promote accountability and protect the public; c. To separate juveniles from the family environment only when necessary for their health, safety, or welfare or in the interests of public safety; d. To secure for each child coming under the jurisdiction of the court the care, guidance, and control, preferably in his own home, as will conduce to the child's welfare and the best interests of the State; and when the child is removed from his own family, to secure for him custody, care, and discipline as nearly as possible equivalent to that which should have been given by his parents; e. To insure that children under the jurisdiction of the court are wards of the State, subject to the discipline and entitled to the protection of the State, which may intervene to safeguard them from neglect or injury and to enforce the legal obligations due to them and from them; f. Consistent with the protection of the public interest, to insure that any services and sanctions for juveniles provide balanced attention to the protection of the community, the imposition of accountability for offenses committed, fostering interaction and dialogue between the offender, victim, and community, and the development of competencies to enable children to become responsible and productive members of the community; g. To insure protection and a safe environment for those sexually exploited juveniles who are charged with prostitution or who are alleged to be victims of human trafficking; and to provide these juveniles with the appropriate shelter, care, counseling, and crisis intervention services from the time they are taken into custody and for the duration of any legal proceedings; h. To insure that in any action undertaken within the provisions of this act, the best interests of the child shall be a primary consideration; and i. To ensure a fairer and more efficient and effective juvenile justice system by incorporating the following principles and strategies into every stage of the delinquency action: (1) promoting collaboration between juvenile court officials, probation agencies, prosecutors, defense attorneys, schools, community organizations, and advocates; (2) using rigorous data collection and analysis to guide decision making; (3) utilizing objective criteria, processes, and tools, such as risk-assessment instruments, to replace subjective decision-making processes to determine: (a) whether a juvenile should be incarcerated; and (b) the length of time a juvenile should remain in custody; (4) implementing new or expanded community-based alternatives that can be used in lieu of incarceration; (5) reducing delays in processing and corresponding length of stay in all stages of a delinquency action, including parole and revocation proceedings, to ensure that juveniles do not remain in out-of-home placements longer than necessary or are unnecessarily returned to custody; (6) reserving the use of incarceration for only those cases in which it is necessary to eliminate a substantial threat to public safety or as required by the Interstate Compact for Juveniles; (7) combatting racial and ethnic disparities by collecting and examining data to identify policies and practices that may disadvantage minority juveniles at various stages of the process and pursuing strategies to eliminate those disparities; and (8) monitoring and improving conditions of confinement in secure facilities. L.1982, c.77, s.2; amended 1995, c.280, s.1; 2001, c.408, s.1; 2011, c.195, s.1; 2015, c.255, s.1; 2019, c.363, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:158A-26 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 158A / Section 158A-26
Eligibility for representation by Public Defender, certain juveniles.
Status: in_force

1. Any person under the age of 18 years arrested or charged with an indictable offense or act of delinquency shall automatically be eligible, at no expense to that person, for representation by the Office of the Public Defender. L.2021, c.383, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:163-1 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 163 / Section 163-1
Compensation of counsel assigned in murder cases
Status: in_force

Where counsel assigned by the court to represent a defendant in a murder case has been allowed compensation by the court for his services, the sum so fixed shall be paid by the county treasurer of the county where the indictment was found, upon presentation of a certificate of the judge, fixing and allowing such compensation.
L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.
N.J. Stat. § 2C:20-11.3 — NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 20 / Section 20-11.3
Extended imprisonment if previously convicted on two or more separate offenses, retail theft.
Status: in_force

5. a. Upon request of the prosecutor, a person who has been convicted of shoplifting pursuant to N.J.S.2C:20-11, receiving stolen property pursuant to N.J.S.2C:20-7, leader of organized retail theft enterprise pursuant to section 2 of P.L.2006, c.56 (C.2C:20-11.2), or theft as defined in chapter 20 of Title 2C of the New Jersey Statutes that involves the stealing of merchandise from a retail mercantile establishment shall be sentenced to an extended term of imprisonment pursuant to N.J.S.2C:43-7 if the person has previously been convicted on two or more prior and separate occasions, regardless of the dates of the convictions, in accordance with the provisions of subsection b. of this section, for a violation of paragraphs (1) or (2) of subsection c. of N.J.S.2C:20-11, N.J.S.2C:20-7, section 2 of P.L.2006, c.56 (C.2C:20-11.2), or theft as defined in chapter 20 of Title 2C of the New Jersey Statutes involving the stealing of merchandise, or a crime under any statute of the United States, this State, or any other state for a crime that is substantially equivalent to a violation of shoplifting, leader of organized retail theft enterprise, or theft involving merchandise. b. The provisions of this section shall not apply unless the prior convictions are for crimes committed on separate occasions and the crime for which the defendant is being sentenced was committed either: (1) within 10 years of the date of the defendant's last release from confinement for the commission of any crime; or (2) within 10 years of the date of the commission of the most recent of the crimes enumerated in subsection a. of this section for which the defendant has a prior conviction. c. Prior convictions shall be defined and proven in accordance with N.J.S.2C:44-4. d. The court shall not impose a sentence of imprisonment pursuant to this section unless the ground therefor has been established at a hearing after the conviction of the defendant and on written notice to the defendant of the ground proposed. The defendant shall have the right to hear and controvert the evidence against him and to offer evidence upon the issue. L.2025, c.39, s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:50-27 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 50 / Section 50-27
No provisions of chapter repealed or superseded by article
Status: in_force

Nothing contained in this article shall be deemed to repeal or supersede any of the provisions of this chapter.
L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:62A-24 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 62A / Section 62A-24
Definitions relative to acquisition, deployment, use of automated external defibrillators
Status: in_force

2. As used in this act: "Automated external defibrillator" or "defibrillator" means a medical device heart monitor and defibrillator that: a. Has received approval of its pre-market notification filed pursuant to 21 U.S.C. s.360 (k) from the United States Food and Drug Administration; b. Is capable of recognizing the presence or absence of ventricular fibrillation or rapid ventricular tachycardia, and is capable of determining, without intervention by an operator, whether defibrillation should be performed; and c. Upon determining that defibrillation should be performed, automatically charges and requests delivery of an electrical impulse to an individual's heart. L.1999,c.34,s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:84A-32c — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 84A / Section 84A-32c
Procedures for DNA testing at accredited non-NDIS participating laboratory.
Status: in_force

2. a. If a party seeks to conduct DNA testing at an accredited non-NDIS participating laboratory that otherwise meets the requirements set forth in paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection e. of section 1 of P.L.2001, c.377 (C.2A:84A-32a) and the party seeks to submit the DNA profile information to CODIS in accordance with subsection l. of section 1 of P.L.2001, c.377 (C.2A:84A-32a) the party, upon notice to the Attorney General and to the NDIS-participating laboratory, may request the court to order the NDIS-participating laboratory within the State to evaluate whether the laboratory at which the party seeks to conduct DNA testing is in compliance with the FBI Quality Assurance Standards for Forensic DNA Testing Laboratories for the purpose of uploading crime scene profiles to CODIS. The Attorney General may appear on the motion on his own behalf or on behalf of the NDIS-participating laboratory, if that laboratory is a public entity. b. The court may order the NDIS-participating laboratory to conduct an evaluation pursuant to subsection b. of this section only if the court finds that the moving party clearly demonstrates: (1) the New Jersey State Police Office of Forensic Sciences DNA Laboratory is not able to, or for practical reasons has determined not to, perform the specific testing and analysis sought by the moving party, or that its performance of the testing and analysis would not be substantially equivalent to that of the other laboratory, or that the testing would not otherwise be appropriate; (2) there is a significant likelihood that, if the results of the requested DNA testing were favorable to the moving party, a motion for a new trial based upon newly discovered evidence would be granted; (3) requiring the NDIS-participating laboratory to conduct the evaluation will not delay investigations or unduly burden the resources of the New Jersey State Police Office of Forensic Sciences DNA Laboratory or other NDIS-participating laboratory that may be involved in the matter; and (4) if an evaluation were undertaken, there would be a reasonable likelihood that the results of the evaluation would conclude in a finding by the NDIS-participating laboratory that the laboratory at which the party seeks to conduct DNA testing is in compliance with the FBI Quality Assurance Standards for Forensic DNA Testing Laboratories for the purpose of uploading crime scene profiles to CODIS, and that the results of that laboratory's DNA testing, if a DNA profile is generated, would comply with federal requirements for inclusion in CODIS. c. If the court orders an evaluation pursuant to subsection b. of this section, within 120 days of receiving the court's order, the NDIS-participating laboratory shall complete the pre-approval process to determine if the non-NDIS-participating laboratory at which the party seeks to conduct DNA testing is in compliance with FBI Quality Assurance Standards for Forensic DNA Testing Laboratories, by obtaining and reviewing the records of an on-site visit and assessment conducted by the FBI or another NDIS-participating laboratory. If an on-site visit and assessment have not been conducted within the time frames required by federal law or the laboratory does not comply with other applicable standards, or the results of an on-site visit and assessment are unavailable, the NDIS-participating laboratory may, within the limits of available resources, conduct its own on-site visit and assessment of the laboratory at which the party seeks to conduct DNA testing, provided that the laboratory agrees to cooperate with the on-site visit and assessment and the moving party bears the costs associated with the on-site visit and assessment. d. In the event that the requirements set forth in the FBI Quality Assurance Standards for Forensic DNA Testing Laboratories following the effective date of P.L.2015, c.127 (C.2A:84A-32c et al.) are amended or otherwise superseded, the NDIS-participating laboratory shall complete such other process as may be prescribed for the assessment of non-NDIS-participating laboratories. e. A determination by the NDIS-participating laboratory as to whether the laboratory at which the party seeks to conduct DNA testing is in compliance with FBI Quality Assurance Standards for Forensic DNA Testing Laboratories shall not be subject to judicial review. L.2015, c.127, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:50-59 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 50 / Section 50-59
Reinstatement of mortgage relationship
Status: in_force

7. If a debtor is successful in curing the default under a repayment plan approved by the United States Bankruptcy Court, the residential mortgage relationship between the parties is reinstated, and the debtor is restored to the same position held before the default or acceleration. L.1995,c.244,s.7.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:44-60 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 44 / Section 44-60
Action to enforce lien
Status: in_force

2A:44-60. Any person having a lien under this article may enforce the same by an action in the Superior Court. L.1951 (1st SS), c.344; amended 1991,c.91,s.93.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:44-17 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 44 / Section 44-17
Proceeds of sale; disposition
Status: in_force

2A:44-17. The fees and expenses of a sale authorized by this article shall be paid first and next the expenses and charges of the carrier for transportation, detention or demurrage and storage. The residue shall be paid to the clerk of the county who shall pay the same to the owner on the order of the Superior Court. If no person shall, within one year after the sale, claim the proceeds, the same shall be paid into the school fund of the State. L.1951 (1st SS), c.344; amended 1991,c.91,s.91.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:16-32 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 16 / Section 16-32
Remedy against principal or surety
Status: in_force

Nothing in this article shall be construed to affect any remedy against, or to make liable or release, any principal or surety on a bond heretofore or hereafter made or given.
L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:168-29 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 168 / Section 168-29
The State Council.
Status: in_force

4. Article IV. The State Council. a. There is hereby established the New Jersey State Council for Interstate Adult Offender Supervision which shall consist of the following members: (1) two members of the General Assembly, no more than one of whom shall be of the same political party, appointed by the Speaker of the General Assembly; (2) two members of the Senate, no more than one of whom shall be of the same political party, appointed by the President of the Senate; (3) the Administrative Director of the Courts; (4) the Commissioner of Corrections or his designee; (5) a law enforcement officer and a representative from a crime victim's organization, each appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate; and (6) the Chairman of the State Parole Board. b. The Governor shall appoint a compact administrator who shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor. The compact administrator may be a member of the State Council or a State government official with appropriate background and experience. The compact administrator shall be the compact commissioner and presiding officer of the council and shall serve as the New Jersey Commissioner to the Interstate Commission. c. Members of the Council shall be appointed for terms of four years and the terms of their successors shall be calculated from the expiration of the incumbent's term. Members shall serve until their successors are appointed and have qualified. d. The State Council shall meet at least twice a year. e. The State Council shall develop policies concerning the operation of the compact within this State. The State Council may adopt rules, including rules proposed by the commission for adoption by this state, to implement the compact. f. The State Council shall report annually to the Legislature concerning the activities of the council and the Interstate Commission. L.2002,c.111,s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:51-5 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 51 / Section 51-5
Payment of money deposited with county clerk; application; court order
Status: in_force

Upon application of a person claiming to be entitled to moneys deposited pursuant to section 2A:51-1 of this title, the court wherein the money is deposited may make such order for the payment to him of the money, or any portion thereof, with accrued interest, as it may deem proper.
L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:17-47 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 17 / Section 17-47
Sales made prior to May 14, 1938, under execution, decree, order or judgment, validated
Status: in_force

L.1938, c. 171, p. 382, entitled "An act validating the sale of certain lands, tenements, hereditaments or real estate made under any decree, judgment or order of any court of this state, or any execution or other process issued thereon," effective May 14, 1938, saved from repeal.
L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:16-59 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 16 / Section 16-59
Declaratory judgment; form and effect
Status: in_force

A declaratory judgment may be either affirmative or negative in form and effect, and shall have the force and effect of a final judgment.
L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.
N.J. Stat. § 2C:40-20 — NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 40 / Section 40-20
Use of certain cable, wire devices; fourth degree crime
Status: in_force

2. A person who uses any type of device, including but not limited to wire or cable, that is not a fence but is installed at a height under 10 feet from the ground, to indicate boundary lines or otherwise to divide, partition or segregate portions of real property, if the device is not readily visible or marked in such a way as to make it readily visible to persons who are pedestrians, equestrians, bicyclists or drivers of off-the-road vehicles and poses a risk of causing significant bodily injury to such persons, shall be guilty of a crime of the fourth degree. However, this section is not intended to apply to markers set by a licensed land surveyor, pursuant to existing statute. L.2001,c.36,s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:42-76 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 42 / Section 42-76
Promulgation of state housing code; scope of standards
Status: in_force

Within 60 days following the effective date of this act the Bureau of Housing shall promulgate a State Housing Code which shall be effective in any municipality adopting an ordinance under this act. Said code shall set standards consistent with minimum health and safety requirements and covering, but not limited to, matters such as water supply, plumbing, garbage storage, lighting, ventilation, heating, egress, maintenance and use and occupancy. L.1966, c. 168, s. 3.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:44-171 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 44 / Section 44-171
Waiver or impairment of lien
Status: in_force

No lien acquired by any processor shall be waived or impaired by the extension of any credit, or by the taking of any note or other instrument for the payment of the above-mentioned moneys due or to grow due to any such processor, or by the taking of any security for the payment thereof, or by the recovery of any judgment for such moneys.
L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.
N.J. Stat. § 2C:21-15 — NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 21 / Section 21-15
Misapplication of entrusted property and property of government or financial institution
Status: in_force

Misapplication of Entrusted Property and Property of Government or Financial Institution. A person commits a crime if he applies or disposes of property that has been entrusted to him as a fiduciary, or property belonging to or required to be withheld for the benefit of the government or of a financial institution in a manner which he knows is unlawful and involves substantial risk of loss or detriment to the owner of the property or to a person for whose benefit the property was entrusted whether or not the actor has derived a pecuniary benefit. "Fiduciary" includes trustee, guardian, executor, administrator, receiver and any person carrying on fiduciary functions on behalf of a corporation or other organization which is a fiduciary. 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. For the purposes of this section, the term "benefit derived" shall include but shall not be limited to the amount of any tax avoided, evaded or otherwise unpaid or improperly retained or disposed of. L.1978, c.95; amended by L. 1979, c. 178, s. 41; 1987, c. 76, s. 33.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:49-3 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 49 / Section 49-3
Disposition of recovery
Status: in_force

Out of any recovery had in an action under this chapter, the expenses incurred in the action by the freeholders, including payments made or to be made for legal services in an amount to be approved by the court, shall be first deducted and the balance thereupon be paid into the treasury of the municipality or school district in whose behalf the action is brought.
N.J. Stat. § 2B:1-4 — NJ Code / Title 2B / Chapter 1 / Section 1-4
Electronic access to court records
Status: in_force

1. Electronic Access to Court Records. a. The Administrative Office of the Courts is authorized to develop and operate an automated data processing system that allows the public to access court information and to file court documents, pursuant to such directives, rules and regulations as the Supreme Court may adopt. b. Individuals, organizations or governmental agencies who request automated or electronic access through common carrier telephone company communications to computerized record information maintained by the Administrative Office of the Courts and the Judiciary, or who request the option to file legal court case information using a computer-to-computer link through common carrier telephone company communication, in addition to any other applicable fees, shall pay for the cost of this service according to fee schedules adopted by the Supreme Court. c. The proceeds collected by the Administrative Office of the Courts pursuant to this act shall be deposited in the "Court Computer Information System Fund" which is hereby established as a separate fund in the General Fund, to be administered by the Administrative Office of the Courts and dedicated to the development, establishment, operation and maintenance of computerized court information systems in the Judiciary. d. Subject to the approval of the Supreme Court, the Administrative Office of the Courts is authorized to contract with governmental agencies or corporations for their assistance in the development, establishment, operation and maintenance of the automated system created in accordance with this act. Such assistance may include the initial collection of user fees and other proceeds for the system and may be paid for from the fees and proceeds collected under this act. The net fees and proceeds so collected shall be deposited in the "Court Computer Information Systems Fund" created by this act. L.1994,c.54,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:84A-21.7 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 84A / Section 84A-21.7
Co-defendants; notice of proceedings; right to intervene
Status: in_force

Where proceedings are instituted hereunder by one of several co-defendants in a criminal trial, notice shall be provided to all of the co-defendants. Any co-defendant shall have the right to intervene if the co-defendant can demonstrate, pursuant to section 3, that the materials sought by the issuance of the subpena bear upon his guilt or innocence. Where such intervention is sought by a co-defendant, that co-defendant shall be required, prior to being permitted to participate in any in camera proceeding, to make that showing required of a defendant in section 3. L.1979, c. 479, s. 7, eff. Feb. 27, 1980.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:53A-42 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 53A / Section 53A-42
Procedure to evaluate award by judge following verdict.
Status: in_force

9. A judge presiding over an action alleging medical malpractice, in which the jury has rendered a verdict in favor of the complaining party, shall, upon a motion by any party for additur or remittitur on the issue of the quantum of damages, consider the evidence in the light most favorable to the non-moving party and determine whether the award is clearly inadequate or excessive in view of the nature of the medical condition or injury that is the cause of action or because of passion or prejudice by the jury. L.2004,c.17,s.9.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:42-77 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 42 / Section 42-77
Authority to adopt ordinance regulating rents and possession of space in substandard multiple dwellings; provisions
Status: in_force

Whenever the governing body of a municipality finds that the health and safety of residents of that municipality are impaired or threatened by the existence of substandard multiple dwellings, it may adopt an ordinance setting forth such a finding and providing for the regulation of rents and the possession of rental space in substandard multiple dwellings. Such ordinance shall include in its provisions that: (a) A public officer be designated or appointed to exercise the powers prescribed by the ordinance. (b) Whenever it appears by preliminary investigation that a multiple dwelling is substandard the public officer shall cause a complaint to be served upon the owner of and parties in interest in such multiple dwelling, stating the reasons why said multiple dwelling is deemed to be substandard and setting a time and place for hearing before the public officer. The owners and parties in interest shall be given the right to file an answer and to appear and give testimony. The rules of evidence shall not be controlling in hearings before the public officer. (c) If, after notice and hearing, the public officer determines the multiple dwelling under consideration is substandard he shall state his findings in writing and shall issue and cause to be served upon the owner or other person entitled to receive said rents an order requiring that such repairs, alterations or improvements necessary to bring such property up to minimum standards be made within a reasonable time. (d) Failure to complete such repairs, alterations or improvements within a reasonable time as fixed by the public officer shall be cause to impose rent control on the substandard multiple dwelling. (e) In establishing maximum rents which may be charged for housing space in a multiple dwelling subject to rent control, the permissible rents shall be sufficient to provide the owner or other person entitled to receive said rents with a fair net operating income from the multiple dwelling. The net operating income shall not be considered less than fair if it is 20% or more of the annual income in the case of a multiple dwelling containing less than 5 dwelling units or is 15% or more in the case of a multiple dwelling containing 5 or more dwelling units. In determining the fair net operating income, the public officer shall consider the following items of expense: heating fuel, utilities, payroll, janitorial materials, real estate taxes, insurance, interior painting and decorating, depreciation, and repairs and replacements and additions to furniture and furnishings which expenses shall be deducted from the annual income derived from the multiple dwelling. All items of expense and the amount of annual income shall be certified by the owner or other person entitled to receive said rents on forms provided by the public officer. (f) The imposition of rent control on any substandard multiple dwelling shall not operate to impair leases existing at the time of the adoption of an ordinance under this act, but shall take effect at the expiration of the term of any such lease and shall remain in effect thereafter so long as the multiple dwelling is subject to rent control. (g) It shall be unlawful for any person to demand or receive any rent in excess of the maximum rent established for housing space in multiple dwelling subject to rent control or to demand possession of the space or evict a tenant for refusal to pay rent in excess of the established maximum rent. The owner or other person entitled to receive said rents shall not be prevented, however, from exercising his rights to obtain possession of housing space from a tenant as a result of the tenant's violation of law or contract and the owner or other person entitled to receive said rents shall be provided reasonable grounds to obtain possession of premises for his own personal use and occupancy and for purposes of substantially altering, remodeling or demolishing the multiple dwelling. (h) Whenever the public officer finds that a multiple dwelling subject to rent control is no longer substandard, he shall so inform the governing body and rent control on said multiple dwelling shall be removed. L.1966, c. 168, s. 4.
N.J. Stat. § 2C:35-26 — NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 35 / Section 35-26
Reporting requirement for ephedrine products.
Status: in_force

2. Every pharmacy, store and other retail mercantile establishment shall promptly communicate to local law enforcement authorities the confirmed report of, or actual knowledge of, a loss of 30 or more grams of any drug containing a sole active ingredient of ephedrine, pseudoephedrine, phenylpropanolamine, or any of their salts, optical isomers or salts of optical isomers. As used in this section, "store or other retail mercantile establishment" means a place where merchandise is displayed, held, stored or sold or offered to the public for sale. L.2005,c.207,s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:17-56.36 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 17 / Section 17-56.36
Rules, regulations
Status: in_force

4. The Commissioner of Human Services shall, in accordance with the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), and in conjunction with the Supreme Court, the Division of Motor Vehicles, the Administrative Office of the Courts and the Department of the Treasury , adopt and promulgate such rules and regulations as may be necessary for the implementation of this act, including, but not limited to: the protection of the confidential use of the information concerning putative fathers and child support obligors to safeguard against the unauthorized use, disclosure or publication of the information; and, the establishment of penalties for those cases in which the information is improperly used, disclosed or published beyond the purposes of this act. L.1995,c.322,s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 2C:35-5.8 — NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 35 / Section 35-5.8
Violations, penalties.
Status: in_force

5. Violation of any order issued pursuant to this act shall subject the person to civil contempt, criminal contempt, revocation of bail, probation or parole, or any combination of these sanctions and any other sanctions authorized by law. A law enforcement officer may arrest an adult or take into custody a juvenile when an officer has probable cause to believe that the person has violated the terms of any removal and restraining order issued pursuant to section 4 of P.L.1999, c.334 (C.2C:35-5.7). L.1999,c.334,s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:41A-2 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 41A / Section 41A-2
Receipt of documents by Secretary of State; duties
Status: in_force

The Secretary of State is hereby designated as the officer to receive all documents deposited pursuant to articles 6 and 7 of the interpleader compact. The Secretary of State is also directed hereby to act as the repository for all such documents and to keep and make available upon request a complete list of the States with which this State is party to the interpleader compact, together with such other information as may be in his possession concerning the status of such compact in respect to enactment and withdrawals therefrom. L.1957, c. 97, p. 192, s. 2.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:23D-18 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 23D / Section 23D-18
Severability.
Status: in_force

18. If any provision of P.L.2014, c.50 (C.2A:23D-1 et seq.) or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications of P.L.2014, c.50 (C.2A:23D-1 et seq.) which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of P.L.2014, c.50 (C.2A:23D-1 et seq.) are severable. L.2014, c.50, s.18.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:62A-33 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 62A / Section 62A-33
Immunity from civil, criminal liability.
Status: in_force

4. A health club that is subject to the provisions of this act shall be immune from civil or criminal liability resulting from the malfunctioning of an automated external defibrillator that has been maintained and tested by the health club according to the manufacturer's operational guidelines, pursuant to section 3 of P.L.1999, c.34 (C.2A:62A-25), as required in paragraph (2) of subsection a. of section 2 of this act. The immunity provided in this section shall be in addition to the immunity provided pursuant to section 5 of P.L.1999, c.34 (C.2A:62A-27). L.2005,c.346,s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:84A-21.9 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 84A / Section 84A-21.9
News media person or entity; freedom from searches and seizures of documentary materials; exceptions
Status: in_force

Any person, corporation, partnership, proprietorship or other entity engaged on, engaged in, connected with, or otherwise employed in gathering, procuring, transmitting, compiling, editing, publishing, or disseminating news for the public, or on whose behalf news is so gathered, procured, transmitted, compiled, edited, published or disseminated shall be free from searches and seizures, by State, county and local law enforcement officers with respect to any documentary materials obtained in the course of pursuing the aforesaid activities whether or not such material has been or will be disseminated or published. This section shall not restrict or impair the ability of any law enforcement officer, pursuant to otherwise applicable law, to search for or seize such materials, if there is probable cause to believe that: a. The person, corporation, partnership, proprietorship or other entity possessing the materials has committed or is committing the criminal offense for which the materials are sought; or b. The immediate seizure of the materials is necessary to prevent the death of or serious bodily injury to a human being; or c. The giving of notice pursuant to a subpena duces tecum would result in the destruction, alteration or deliberate concealment of the documentary materials other than work product; or d. The documentary materials, other than work product, have not been produced in response to a court order directing compliance with a subpena duces tecum, and (1) All appellate remedies have been exhausted by the party seeking to quash the subpena duces tecum; or (2) There is a probability that the delay in an investigation or trial occasioned by further proceedings relating to the subpena would threaten the interests of justice. In the event a search warrant is sought pursuant to this subparagraph, the person, corporation, partnership, proprietorship or other entity possessing the materials shall be afforded adequate opportunity to submit an affidavit to the court setting forth the basis for any contention that the materials sought are not subject to seizure. L.1979, c. 488, s. 1, eff. Feb. 28, 1980.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:12-5.1 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 12 / Section 12-5.1
Findings, declarations relative to school-based probation.
Status: in_force

1. The Legislature finds and declares that: a. School-based probation is an approach to the supervision of children which shifts the primary location of probation operations to the school environment; b. School-based probation is designed to provide closer monitoring of a juvenile's behavior in order to improve school attendance and academic performance, lower school drop-out rates and reduce recidivism and out-of-home placements resulting from delinquent behaviors; c. School-based probation programs have stimulated much interest and enthusiasm because they are believed to enhance both the school environment and probation services; d. Studies that have been conducted on the program are very encouraging and have shown that children who have been assigned to school-based probation are more likely to be in the community longer prior to their first charge after their assignment to probation and are also more likely to be charged with probation violation and status offenses rather than new charges of a more serious nature; e. Children who have been assigned to school-based probation tend not to "penetrate" the juvenile justice system as deeply as do children who are assigned to more traditional forms of supervision, resulting in not only cost savings, but also reductions in the destructive effects of extended placements and involvement in the more restrictive components of the juvenile justice system; f. Various models of school-based probation have been implemented in many counties of this State, each designed to address the particular needs of the individual county or school district; and g. The Legislature would benefit from input by probation departments currently involved in school-based probation and the school districts with which they are in partnership on their evaluation of the program and any recommendations regarding the expansion and replication of the program throughout the State. L.2001,c.406,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:17-7 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 17 / Section 17-7
Execution on judgment of Superior Court on appeal from municipal court
Status: in_force

2A:17-7. Execution on a judgment of the Superior Court on appeal from a municipal court may issue immediately on the entry of the judgment. L.1951 (1st SS), c.344; amended 1991,c.91,s.39.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:64-1 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 64 / Section 64-1
Organizations which may sue or be sued; effect of action; abatement
Status: in_force

Any unincorporated organization or association, consisting of 7 or more persons and having a recognized name, may sue or be sued in any court of this state by such name in any civil action affecting its common property, rights and liabilities, with the same force and effect as regards such common property, rights and liabilities as if the action were prosecuted by or against all the members thereof. Such an action shall not abate by reason of the death, resignation, removal or legal incapacity of any officer of the organization or association or by reason of any change in its membership.
L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:44-19.6 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 44 / Section 44-19.6
Action for debt
Status: in_force

Nothing in this act shall be construed to bar any person from maintaining an action for debt against a customer, except that the proceeds of any sale, after deductions of expenses thereof, shall be credited upon the debt so due. If sale is held prior to entry of judgment, judgment shall be entered only for the amount of the debt then due and owing after application of the proceeds of the sale. L.1983, c. 528, s. 6, eff. Jan. 17, 1984.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:10-7 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 10 / Section 10-7
Contempt in municipal courts
Status: in_force

2A:10-7. The municipal courts in this State shall have full power to punish for contempt in any case provided by N.J.S.2A:10-1. L.1951 (1st SS), c.344; amended 1991,c.91,s.28.
N.J. Stat. § 2C:43-32 — NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 43 / Section 43-32
Findings, declarations.
Status: in_force

1. The Legislature finds and declares that, to facilitate the expansion and growth of programming for individuals with mental disorders who, due to their mental health issues, engage in conduct that results in involvement in the criminal justice system, a comprehensive response is needed. It is the goal of the Legislature to establish a Statewide Mental Health Diversion Program to divert individuals with serious mental disorders from having a public record of conviction or serving custodial time in the county jail or State prison, to allow participants to engage in mental health treatment and social services, and to reduce recidivism, thereby increasing public safety. The Legislature further declares that the objectives of the program include: (1) reducing incarceration rates for the appropriate target population through effective diversion away from the criminal justice system; (2) increasing quality of life for the target population through efficient linkage to available social entitlements and community-based mental health treatment providers, in conjunction with supportive monitoring to ensure compliance; (3) increasing community awareness and understanding through cross training of law enforcement and mental health communities; and (4) reducing recidivism and re-hospitalization rates for the target population leading to an increase in public safety. The Mental Health Diversion Program established by this enactment is grounded in principles of restorative justice where victims of crimes are empowered by maximizing their input when considering legal outcomes, and participants are held accountable yet supported in achieving long?term stability with mental health issues, gaining recovery tools, becoming law?abiding citizens, and being successful community members. This process is enhanced by the critical role of the diversion team which is anchored by the judge, who presides over a team of professionals from the fields of mental health and criminal justice, and the prosecutor. When the prosecutor makes the determination that a defendant is legally eligible for admission, a clinical determination of appropriateness is made, including a psychosocial evaluation which assists the prosecutor in a final determination of appropriateness for the program, and provides critical information for other professionals involved in programming, including the case managers, probation officers, public defenders, and clinical personnel. This act initially establishes the program in three vicinages of the State. It is the intention of the Legislature to eventually expand the program to a Statewide mental health diversion program in all vicinages. L.2023, c.188, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:42-119 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 42 / Section 42-119
Serving of complaint.
Status: in_force

6. The plaintiff shall serve the complaint and any affidavits or certifications that accompanied the complaint upon the parties in interest, the current owner of the property, and all mortgage holders and lienholders of record determined by a title search and in accordance with the Rules of Court. Unless tenants have been provided with written notice to the contrary or the plaintiff has knowledge to the contrary, the business address at which the owner or an agent of the owner may be served shall be that address provided by the owner to the commissioner in registering the property under section 12 of P.L.1967, c.76 (C.55:13A-12). The plaintiff shall mail notification to the public officer and the agency by registered mail or certified mail, return receipt requested, of its intent to initiate action under the provisions of P.L.2003, c.295 (C.2A:42-114 et al.) on or before the tenth day prior to service of the complaint on the owner and parties in interest. If no municipal officer has been designated by the municipality for the purposes of P.L.2003, c.295 (C.2A:42-114 et al.), the plaintiff shall mail the notice to the municipal clerk. L.2003,c.295,s.6.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:56-32 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 56 / Section 56-32
Existing rights, liens or encumbrances not affected by deed made pursuant to section 2A:56-30
Status: in_force

No deed authorized to be made by section 2A:56-30 of this title shall be to the prejudice of any rights in, privileges to, liens or encumbrances upon or affecting such real estate or any part thereof, if any such exist, at or before the time of the delivery thereof.
L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.
N.J. Stat. § 2C:33-4.2 — NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 33 / Section 33-4.2
Education, awareness of cyber-harassment, assistance to victims, promotion of prevention training, initiatives; public servants.
Status: in_force

2. a. The Attorney General shall, through the Division of Violence Intervention and Victim Assistance in the Department of Law and Public Safety, undertake such steps as the Attorney General deems appropriate to promote education and awareness of cyber-harassment, provide assistance to victims of cyber-harassment crimes, and promote initiatives and training throughout the State to prevent cyber-harassment, specifically against public servants and their family members. b. In furtherance of the goals set forth in subsection a. of this section, the Attorney General shall, at a minimum, conduct or effectuate the following tasks: (1) regularly engage with law enforcement, legal professionals, and technology professionals to clearly and comprehensively define cyber-harassment within the context of cyber-harassment crime, as it evolves due to emerging technologies; (2) establish user-friendly and accessible reporting systems to enable cyber-harassment victims to easily report cyber-harassment offenses and seek assistance from relevant authorities; (3) implement educational programs, directed towards both potential cyber-harassment offenders and victims, in order to raise awareness about cyber-harassment and its consequences; (4) collaborate with social media platforms to develop stricter policies to identify and remove harassing content; (5) encourage social media platforms to implement reporting features and provide support to victims to help create a safer online environment; (6) provide support services, counseling, and legal aid to victims of cyber-harassment to help them cope with the emotional and psychological impact of such harassment; (7) coordinate with the Department of Education to offer cyber ethics classes in New Jersey schools that help to promote responsible online behavior and create a culture of respect and empathy online; (8) coordinate with State and local law enforcement agencies to establish or expand specialized units within law enforcement agencies that are dedicated to handling cyber-harassment crimes; and (9) coordinate with State and local law enforcement agencies to enhance comprehensive training programs for law enforcement personnel on cyber-harassment investigation techniques, digital evidence collection, and law enforcement procedures specific to cyber-harassment cases. c. The Attorney General may apply for and accept on behalf of the State any grants from the federal government or any agency thereof, or from any foundation, corporation, association, or person, and may comply with the terms, conditions, and limitations thereof, for any of the purposes of this section. Any money received may be expended by the Division of Violence Intervention and Victims Assistance, subject to any limitations imposed in the grants, to effectuate any of the purposes of this section upon certification by the Director of the Division of Budget and Accounting in the Department of the Treasury. L.2025, c.303, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:158-7.1 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 158 / Section 158-7.1
Reimbursement for certain expenses of office of county prosecutor.
Status: in_force

2. The State Treasurer shall reimburse the county treasurer for expenses incurred prior to and following the effective date of P.L.2019, c.233 (C.2A:158-7.1 et al.) by the office of the county prosecutor for the oversight of the operations of a State or interstate law enforcement agency. The provisions of this section shall apply to any expenses incurred beginning January 1, 2017 until the date on which the county prosecutor is no longer required to oversee the operations of the State or interstate law enforcement agency. The reimbursement for expenses incurred prior to the effective date of this act shall be paid upon the submission by the county treasurer to the Department of the Treasury any documentation as the State Treasurer may require. The reimbursement for expenses incurred following the effective date of this act shall be paid on a quarterly basis until the county prosecutor is no longer required to oversee the operations of the State or interstate law enforcement agency. The county treasurer shall transfer the payments made pursuant to this section to the office of the county prosecutor to be used to carry out the functions of that office. L.2019, c.233, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 2C:14-4 — NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 14 / Section 14-4
Lewdness
Status: in_force

2C:14-4. Lewdness. a. A person commits a disorderly persons offense if he does any flagrantly lewd and offensive act which he knows or reasonably expects is likely to be observed by other nonconsenting persons who would be affronted or alarmed. b. A person commits a crime of the fourth degree if: (1) He exposes his intimate parts for the purpose of arousing or gratifying the sexual desire of the actor or of any other person under circumstances where the actor knows or reasonably expects he is likely to be observed by a child who is less than 13 years of age where the actor is at least four years older than the child. (2) He exposes his intimate parts for the purpose of arousing or gratifying the sexual desire of the actor or of any other person under circumstances where the actor knows or reasonably expects he is likely to be observed by a person who because of mental disease or defect is unable to understand the sexual nature of the actor's conduct. c. As used in this section: "lewd acts" shall include the exposing of the genitals for the purpose of arousing or gratifying the sexual desire of the actor or of any other person. L.1978, c.95; amended 1992,c.8,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:84A-48 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 84A / Section 84A-48
Short title
Status: in_force

This act shall be known and may be cited as "The Evidence Act, 1960." L.1960, c. 52, p. 465, s. 52, eff. July 1, 1960.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:168A-16 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 168A / Section 168A-16
Regulations, guidelines, rules.
Status: in_force

10. The State Parole Board shall promulgate any regulations or issue guidelines necessary to effectuate the provisions of this act. The court may publish rules or guidelines to implement this act. L.2007, c.327, s.10.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:81-17.2a2 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 81 / Section 81-17.2a2
Immunity from use of evidence after claim of privilege against self-incrimination; perjury or false swearing
Status: in_force

If any public employee, having claimed the privilege against self-incrimination, testifies before any court, grand jury or the State Commission of Investigation after having been informed that his failure to appear and testify would subject him to removal from his office, position or employment, such testimony and the evidence derived therefrom shall not be used against such public employee in a subsequent criminal proceeding under the laws of this State; provided that no such public employee shall be exempt from prosecution or punishment for perjury or false swearing committed while so testifying. L.1970, c. 72, s. 3, eff. May 21, 1970. Amended by L.1975, c. 246, s. 2, eff. Oct. 28, 1975.
N.J. Stat. § 2B:19-7 — NJ Code / Title 2B / Chapter 19 / Section 19-7
Transfer of disobeyed community service matters
Status: in_force

7. All matters involving the imposition of a sentence of community service by either the Superior Court or a municipal court which have not been complied with by the offender shall be transferred, by the sentencing judge to the comprehensive enforcement program for such suitable compliance sanctions as may be appropriate, including incarceration, participation in a labor assistance program, enforced community service, imposition of a financial sanction, or a combination of these sanctions or such other alternative as may be appropriate. L.1995,c.9,s.7.
N.J. Stat. § 2C:43-7 — NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 43 / Section 43-7
Sentence of imprisonment for crime; extended terms.
Status: in_force

2C:43-7. Sentence of Imprisonment for Crime; Extended Terms. a. In the cases designated in section 2C:44-3, a person who has been convicted of a crime may be sentenced, and in the cases designated in subsection e. of section 2 of P.L.1994, c.130 (C.2C:43-6.4), in subsection b. of section 2 of P.L.1995, c.126 (C.2C:43-7.1) and in the cases designated in section 1 of P.L.1997, c.410 (C.2C:44-5.1), a person who has been convicted of a crime shall be sentenced, to an extended term of imprisonment, as follows: (1) In case of aggravated manslaughter sentenced under subsection c. of N.J.S.2C:11-4; or kidnapping when sentenced as a crime of the first degree under paragraph (1) of subsection c. of 2C:13-1; or aggravated sexual assault if the person is eligible for an extended term pursuant to the provisions of subsection g. of N.J.S.2C:44-3 for a specific term of years which shall be between 30 years and life imprisonment; (2) Except for the crime of murder and except as provided in paragraph (1) of this subsection, in the case of a crime of the first degree, for a specific term of years which shall be fixed by the court and shall be between 20 years and life imprisonment; (3) In the case of a crime of the second degree, for a term which shall be fixed by the court between 10 and 20 years; (4) In the case of a crime of the third degree, for a term which shall be fixed by the court between five and 10 years; (5) In the case of a crime of the fourth degree pursuant to 2C:43-6c, 2C:43-6g and 2C:44-3d for a term of five years, and in the case of a crime of the fourth degree pursuant to any other provision of law for a term which shall be fixed by the court between three and five years; (6) In the case of the crime of murder, for a specific term of years which shall be fixed by the court between 35 years and life imprisonment, of which the defendant shall serve 35 years before being eligible for parole; (7) In the case of kidnapping under paragraph (2) of subsection c. of 2C:13-1, for a specific term of years which shall be fixed by the court between 30 years and life imprisonment, of which the defendant shall serve 30 years before being eligible for parole. b. As part of a sentence for an extended term and notwithstanding the provisions of 2C:43-9, the court may fix a minimum term not to exceed one-half of the term set pursuant to subsection a. during which the defendant shall not be eligible for parole or a term of 25 years during which time the defendant shall not be eligible for parole where the sentence imposed was life imprisonment; provided that no defendant shall be eligible for parole at a date earlier than otherwise provided by the law governing parole. c. In the case of a person sentenced to an extended term pursuant to 2C:43-6c, 2C:43-6f and 2C:44-3d, the court shall impose a sentence within the ranges permitted by 2C:43-7a(2), (3), (4) or (5) according to the degree or nature of the crime for which the defendant is being sentenced, which sentence shall include a minimum term which shall, except as may be specifically provided by N.J.S.2C:43-6f, be fixed at or between one-third and one-half of the sentence imposed by the court or five years, whichever is greater, during which the defendant shall not be eligible for parole. Where the sentence imposed is life imprisonment, the court shall impose a minimum term of 25 years during which the defendant shall not be eligible for parole, except that where the term of life imprisonment is imposed on a person convicted for a violation of N.J.S.2C:35-3, the term of parole ineligibility shall be 30 years. d. In the case of a person sentenced to an extended term pursuant to N.J.S.2C:43-6g, the court shall impose a sentence within the ranges permitted by N.J.S.2C:43-7a(2), (3), (4) or (5) according to the degree or nature of the crime for which the defendant is being sentenced, which sentence shall include a minimum term which shall be fixed at 15 years for a crime of the first or second degree, eight years for a crime of the third degree, or five years for a crime of the fourth degree during which the defendant shall not be eligible for parole. Where the sentence imposed is life imprisonment, the court shall impose a minimum term of 25 years during which the defendant shall not be eligible for parole, except that where the term of life imprisonment is imposed on a person convicted of a violation of N.J.S.2C:35-3, the term of parole eligibility shall be 30 years. L.1978, c.95; amended 1979, c.178, s.86; 1981, c.31, s.2; 1982, c.111, s.2; 1986, c.172, s.3; 1987, c.106, s.13; 1988, c.44, s.14; 1990, c.32, s.7; 1990, c.87, s.3; 1994, c.127, s.1; 1994, c.130, s.3; 1995, c.126, s.3; 1997, c.410, s.2; 2001, c.443, s.6; 2003, c.267, s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 2C:33-17 — NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 33 / Section 33-17
Availability of alcoholic beverages to underaged, offenses.
Status: in_force

1. a. Anyone who purposely or knowingly offers or serves or makes available an alcoholic beverage to a person under the legal age for consuming alcoholic beverages or entices or encourages that person to drink an alcoholic beverage is a disorderly person. This subsection shall not apply to a parent or guardian of the person under legal age for consuming alcoholic beverages if the parent or guardian is of the legal age to consume alcoholic beverages or to a religious observance, ceremony or rite. This subsection shall also not apply to any person in his home who is of the legal age to consume alcoholic beverages who offers or serves or makes available an alcoholic beverage to a person under the legal age for consuming alcoholic beverages or entices that person to drink an alcoholic beverage in the presence of and with the permission of the parent or guardian of the person under the legal age for consuming alcoholic beverages if the parent or guardian is of the legal age to consume alcoholic beverages. b. A person who makes real property owned, leased or managed by him available to, or leaves that property in the care of, another person with the purpose that alcoholic beverages will be made available for consumption by, or will be consumed by, persons who are under the legal age for consuming alcoholic beverages is guilty of a disorderly persons offense. This subsection shall not apply if: (1) the real property is licensed or required to be licensed by the Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control in accordance with the provisions of R.S.33:1-1 et seq.; (2) the person making the property available, or leaving it in the care of another person, is of the legal age to consume alcoholic beverages and is the parent or guardian of the person who consumes alcoholic beverages while under the legal age for consuming alcoholic beverages; or (3) the alcoholic beverages are consumed by a person under the legal age for consuming alcoholic beverages during a religious observance, ceremony or rite. c. For purposes of this section, an alcoholic beverage includes powdered alcohol as defined by R.S.33:1-1. L.1985, c.311, s.1; amended 1995, c.31; 2015, c.137, s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:84A-21.11 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 84A / Section 84A-21.11
Civil cause of action for damages due to violations
Status: in_force

a. A person, corporation, partnership, proprietorship or other entity aggrieved by a search for or seizure of materials in violation of this act shall have a civil cause of action for damages for such search or seizure: (1) Against the State of New Jersey, or against any other governmental unit, all of which shall be liable for violations of this act by their officers, employees or agents while acting within the scope or under color of their office, employment or agency. (2) Against an officer, employee or agent of the State of New Jersey or any other governmental unit who has violated this act while acting other than within the scope or under color of his office, employment or agency. It shall be a complete defense to a civil action brought under this paragraph that the officer, employee or agent had a reasonable good faith belief in the lawfulness of his conduct unless his error is due to an ignorance of an official statement of the law. b. The State of New Jersey or any other governmental unit, liable for violations of this act under paragraph 3 a. (1), may not assert as a defense to a claim arising under this act the immunity of the officer, employee or agent whose violation is complained of or his reasonable good faith belief in the lawfulness of his conduct, except that such a defense may be asserted if the violation complained of is that of a judge. c. The remedy provided by paragraph 3 a. (1) against the State of New Jersey or any other governmental unit is exclusive of any other civil action or proceeding for conduct constituting a violation of this act, against the officer, employee or agent whose violation gave rise to the claim, or against the estate of such officer, employee or agent. d. A person, corporation, partnership, proprietorship or other entity having a cause of action under this section shall be entitled to recover actual damages but not less than liquidated damages of $1,000.00, such punitive damages as may be warranted, and such reasonable attorney's fee and other litigation costs reasonably incurred as the court, in its discretion, may award; provided, however, that the State of New Jersey or any other governmental unit shall not be liable for interest prior to judgment. e. The Attorney General is authorized to settle a claim for damages brought against the State of New Jersey under this section and shall promulgate regulations to provide for the commencement of an administrative inquiry following a determination of a violation of this act by an officer, employee or agent of the State of New Jersey or any other governmental unit and for the imposition of administrative sanctions against such officer, employee or agent if warranted. f. A county prosecutor may settle a claim for damages brought against the county of his jurisdiction or any other governmental unit under this section. L.1979, c. 488, s. 3, eff. Feb. 28, 1980.
N.J. Stat. § 2C:14-21 — NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 14 / Section 14-21
Rules of Court.
Status: in_force

9. The Supreme Court may promulgate Rules of Court to effectuate the purposes of P.L.2015, c.147 (C.2C:14-13 et al.). L.2015, c.147, s.9.
N.J. Stat. § 2C:43-41 — NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 43 / Section 43-41
"Mental Health Diversion Program Support Fund", established, Department of the Treasury.
Status: in_force

14. There is created in the Department of the Treasury a special, non-lapsing fund to be known as the "Mental Health Diversion Program Support Fund." There shall be deposited into the fund the amounts made available for the purposes of the fund and any interest earned thereon. Monies deposited in the fund shall be dedicated to the purposes of defraying the costs and expenses associated with the administration and operation of the Statewide Mental Health Diversion Program established pursuant to P.L.2023 c.188 (C.2C:43-32 et al.). L.2023, c.188, s.14.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:158-15.3 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 158 / Section 158-15.3
Salaries of first assistant, principal assistant, assistant prosecutors
Status: in_force

2. a. The annual salary of a first assistant prosecutor, a county prosecutor's principal assistant or an assistant prosecutor shall be determined by the board of chosen freeholders on recommendation of the county prosecutor. b. The salary of any person serving as a first assistant prosecutor, a county prosecutor's principal assistant or an assistant prosecutor prior to the effective date of P.L.1996, c.99 (C.2A:158-15.3 et al.) may not be reduced pursuant to the provisions of subsection a. of this section. L.1996,c.99,s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 2C:13-4 — NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 13 / Section 13-4
Interference with custody.
Status: in_force

2C:13-4. Interference with custody. a. Custody of children. A person, including a parent, guardian, or other lawful custodian, is guilty of interference with custody if he: (1) Takes or detains a minor child with the purpose of concealing the minor child and thereby depriving the child's other parent of custody or parenting time with the minor child; or (2) After being served with process or having actual knowledge of an action affecting marriage or custody but prior to the issuance of a temporary or final order determining custody and parenting time rights to a minor child, takes, detains, entices, or conceals the child within or outside the State for the purpose of depriving the child's other parent of custody or parenting time, or to evade the jurisdiction of the courts of this State; or (3) After being served with process or having actual knowledge of an action affecting the protective services needs of a child pursuant to Title 9 of the Revised Statutes in an action affecting custody, but prior to the issuance of a temporary or final order determining custody rights of a minor child, takes, detains, entices, or conceals the child within or outside the State for the purpose of evading the jurisdiction of the courts of this State; or (4) After the issuance of a temporary or final order specifying custody, joint custody rights or parenting time, takes, detains, entices, or conceals a minor child from the other parent in violation of the custody or parenting time order. Interference with custody is a crime of the second degree if the child is taken, detained, enticed, or concealed: (i) outside the United States or (ii) for more than 24 hours. Otherwise, interference with custody is a crime of the third degree but the presumption of non-imprisonment set forth in subsection e. of N.J.S.2C:44-1 for a first offense of a crime of the third degree shall not apply. b. Custody of committed persons. A person is guilty of a crime of the fourth degree if he knowingly takes or entices any committed person away from lawful custody when he is not privileged to do so. "Committed person" means, in addition to anyone committed under judicial warrant, any orphan, neglected, or delinquent child, person with a mental disease, defect, or illness, or other dependent or incompetent person, entrusted to another's custody by or through a recognized social agency or otherwise by authority of law. c. It is an affirmative defense to a prosecution under subsection a. of this section, which must be proved by clear and convincing evidence, that: (1) The actor reasonably believed that the action was necessary to preserve the child from imminent danger to his welfare. However, no defense shall be available pursuant to this subsection if the actor does not, as soon as reasonably practicable but in no event more than 24 hours after taking a child under his protection, give notice of the child's location to the police department of the municipality where the child resided, the office of the county prosecutor in the county where the child resided, or the Division of Child Protection and Permanency in the Department of Children and Families; (2) The actor reasonably believed that the taking or detaining of the minor child was consented to by the other parent, or by an authorized State agency; or (3) The child, being at the time of the taking or concealment not less than 14 years old, was taken away at his own volition and without purpose to commit a criminal offense with or against the child. d. It is an affirmative defense to a prosecution under subsection a. of this section that a parent having the right of custody reasonably believed he was fleeing from imminent physical danger from the other parent, provided that the parent having custody, as soon as reasonably practicable: (1) Gives notice of the child's location to the police department of the municipality where the child resided, the office of the county prosecutor in the county where the child resided, or the Division of Child Protection and Permanency in the Department of Children and Families; or (2) Commences an action affecting custody in an appropriate court. e. The offenses enumerated in this section are continuous in nature and continue for so long as the child is concealed or detained. f. (1) In addition to any other disposition provided by law, a person convicted under subsection a. of this section shall make restitution of all reasonable expenses and costs, including reasonable counsel fees, incurred by the other parent in securing the child's return. (2) In imposing sentence under subsection a. of this section the court shall consider, in addition to the factors enumerated in chapter 44 of Title 2C of the New Jersey Statutes: (a) Whether the person returned the child voluntarily; and (b) The length of time the child was concealed or detained. g. As used in this section, "parent" means a parent, guardian or other lawful custodian of a minor child. amended 1979, c.178, s.25; 1982, c.199; 1990, c.104, s.1; 1997, c.299, s.7; 1999, c.190, s.2; 2006, c.47, s.25; 2011, c.232, s.2; 2012, c.16, s.8.
N.J. Stat. § 2B:10-2 — NJ Code / Title 2B / Chapter 10 / Section 10-2
Findings, declarations
Status: in_force

2. The Legislature finds and declares that: a. The current method of financing the State's judicial system has created undue hardship for both the counties and the courts. b. The counties have had to balance the financial needs of the judicial system with the need to provide essential county services and have been denied any oversight over court operations. c. As a result of the differing funding bases among the counties, the courts have varying levels of resources available in order to fulfill their responsibilities. d. Those differing bases and varying levels of available resources have significantly hindered the development and implementation of a unified administrative system for the courts. e. If the State were to assume the administrative costs of the judicial system, resources would be provided on a more equitable basis and a central management system could be established by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. f. Furthermore, significant property tax relief would be afforded to the citizens of this State since the counties would no longer need to generate tax revenues currently required to finance the judicial system. g. It is, therefore, altogether fitting and proper for the State to assume the cost of the judicial system in order to unify the administrative system and to provide property tax relief. L.1993,c.275,s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 2B:19-6 — NJ Code / Title 2B / Chapter 19 / Section 19-6
Transfer of matters involving the collection of monies.
Status: in_force

6. a. All matters involving the collection of monies in the Superior Court and Tax Court which have not been resolved in accordance with an order of the court may be transferred, pursuant to court rule, to the comprehensive enforcement program for such action as may be appropriate. As an alternative to, or in addition to, the use of the comprehensive enforcement program, the Administrative Director of the Courts may contract with a private agency or firm to collect any outstanding monies payable to the Superior Court, the Tax Court, or the municipal courts. Outstanding monies payable to a municipal court means monies owed after a final determination of guilt by a municipal court and only when the municipal court has exhausted all judicial enforcement remedies permitted by law or court rule. The use of private collection agencies to collect outstanding monies payable to the Superior Court, the Tax Court and municipal courts shall be governed by rules and procedures adopted by the Supreme Court. The Administrative Director of the Courts may authorize the assessment of an administrative fee by a private agency or firm not to exceed 22% of the amount collected to be paid by the defendant to the private collection agency to pay for the costs of collection. b. (1) A municipal court may request that all matters which have not been resolved in accordance with an order of that court be transferred to the comprehensive enforcement program in accordance with the provisions of section 9 of P.L.1995, c.9 (C.2B:19-9) for such action as may be appropriate. All monies collected through the comprehensive enforcement program which result from the enforcing of orders transferred from any municipal court shall be subject to the 25% deduction authorized pursuant to section 4 of P.L.1995, c.9 (C.2B:19-4) except for monies collected in connection with the enforcement of orders related to parking violations. (2) (Deleted by amendment, P.L.2009, c.233) c. The Chief Administrator of the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission may refer matters of surcharges imposed administratively under the New Jersey Merit Rating Plan in accordance with the provisions of section 6 of P.L.1983, c.65 (C.17:29A-35) which have not been satisfied to the comprehensive enforcement program in accordance with the procedures established pursuant to section 4 of P.L.1997, c.280 (C.2B:19-10) to be reduced to judgment and for such additional action as may be appropriate. All monies collected through the comprehensive enforcement program which result from the collection of these surcharge monies shall be subject to the 25% deduction authorized pursuant to section 4 of P.L.1995, c.9 (C.2B:19-4). d. (1) At the request of the Public Defender, the Clerk of the Superior Court shall refer every unsatisfied lien, filed by the Public Defender, to the comprehensive enforcement program for collection. All monies collected through the comprehensive enforcement program which result from the collection of these liens shall be subject to the deduction authorized pursuant to section 4 of P.L.1995, c.9 (C.2B:19-4). (2) Upon satisfaction of a public defender lien through the comprehensive enforcement program, the comprehensive enforcement program shall notify the Clerk of the Superior Court within 10 days of satisfaction and the satisfaction of the lien shall be entered in the Superior Court Judgment Index. L.1995, c.9, s.6; amended 1997, c.280, s.3; 2000, c.120, s.3; 2001, c.421, s.2; 2009, c.233, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 2C:43-34 — NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 43 / Section 43-34
Statewide Mental Health Diversion Program, parameters, initial implementation.
Status: in_force

3. a. (1) There is hereby established a Statewide Mental Health Diversion Program that shall have the purpose of diverting certain persons away from the criminal justice system and into appropriate case management and mental health services as early as possible following an interaction with law enforcement where the person meets the statutory criteria for participation in the program and is alleged to have committed an eligible offense or, subject to the approval of the prosecutor, a presumptively ineligible offense where there is a nexus between the commission of the alleged offense and the eligible person's mental disorder. (2) The Statewide Mental Health Diversion Program shall be established initially in no less than three judicial vicinages, with at least one program operating in each of the northern, central, and southern regions of the State. As used in this act "northern region" means Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Hunterdon, Morris, Passaic, Somerset, Sussex, and Warren Counties; "central region" means Middlesex, Monmouth, Mercer and Union Counties; and "southern region" means Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester, Ocean, and Salem Counties. (3) The Attorney General, in consultation with the Administrative Office of the Courts, shall select the vicinages that shall participate in the Statewide Mental Health Diversion program, and, within one year of the effective date of P.L.2023 c.188 (C.2C:43-32 et al.), shall designate currently operating mental health diversion programs pursuant to paragraph (5) of this section or cause to be established and maintained new mental health diversion programs in additional selected vicinages, which shall accept eligible persons from within the vicinage. (4) Programs in vicinages selected to participate in the Statewide Mental Health Diversion Program shall be eligible to receive funding from the "Statewide Mental Health Diversion Support Program Fund" established pursuant to section 14 of P.L.2023 c.188 (C.2C:43-41) to defray the costs of program administration and operation. (5) A mental health diversion program in operation on the effective date of this act that serves the purpose of diverting eligible persons away from the criminal justice system and into appropriate case management and mental health services, and that applies the same eligibility criteria as provided under this act, may be deemed to comply with the requirements of this act and may be selected by the Attorney General for inclusion in the Mental Health Diversion Program established pursuant to this act. b. The Attorney General, in consultation with the Administrative Office of the Courts and the Department of Human Services, shall, to the extent consistent with the selected program model, designate at least one regional Mental Health Diversion Team for the northern, central, and southern regions of program operation to coordinate case management and mental health services to eligible persons participating in the Mental Health Diversion Program established or maintained in accordance with this act, provided, however, that nothing in this section shall be construed to prevent a Mental Health Diversionary Program from using other providers if authorized by the county prosecutor. c. No later than two years after the establishment of the Mental Health Diversion Program pursuant to subsection a. of this section, the Attorney General, in conjunction with the Administrative Office of the Courts and the Department of Human Services, may, subject to the availability of funds, expand the program to additional vicinages, and shall have discretion to modify the program to meet the intent of P.L.2023 c.188 (C.2C:43-32 et al.). d. The Attorney General shall publish on its website information regarding the Mental Health Diversion Program, including the guidelines required pursuant to P.L.2023 c.188 (C.2C:43-32 et al.). L.2023, c.188, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:157-20 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 157 / Section 157-20
County detectives and special officers; status
Status: in_force

L.1951, c. 274, p. 946, section 20 of an act entitled "An Act to revise the law concerning county detectives and county investigators, and repealing sundry acts." (C. 2:181-51) saved from repeal.
L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:16-48 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 16 / Section 16-48
Acknowledgement of satisfaction on record when execution is returned satisfied
Status: in_force

2A:16-48. When the sheriff or other officer returns, satisfied, execution issued on any judgment recovered or docketed in the Superior Court, Law Division, the clerk of the court issuing the execution shall enter "cancelled by execution returned, satisfied." Upon request the clerk shall tax the fee duly received by him as part of the execution fees. L.1951 (1st SS), c.344; amended 1991,c.91,s.38.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:50-58 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 50 / Section 50-58
Application for entry of final judgment; entry of order of redemption.
Status: in_force

6. a. (1) If a plaintiff's action to foreclose a residential mortgage is uncontested, pursuant to R.4:64-1(a) of the Rules Governing the Courts of the State of New Jersey and the plaintiff chooses not to use the optional procedure for the disposition of foreclosed premises pursuant to section 11 of this act, a lender shall apply for entry of final judgment and provide the debtor with a notice, mailed at least 14 calendar days prior to the submission of proper proofs for entry of a foreclosure judgment, providing the debtor with the name and address of the lender and the telephone number of a representative of the lender whom the debtor may contact to obtain the amount required to cure the default, and advising that, absent a response from the debtor pursuant to paragraph (2) of this subsection a., proper proofs will be submitted for entry of final judgment in the foreclosure action and that upon entry of final judgment, the debtor shall lose the right, provided pursuant to section 5 of this act, to cure the default. The lender shall attach a copy of the required 14-day notice to the application for final judgment. The manner and address for mailing and the effective date of the notice shall be the same as set forth in subsection b. of section 4 of this act. (2) A debtor may, no later than 10 days after receipt of the notice required pursuant to subsection a. of this section, mail to the lender a statement in which the debtor in good faith certifies as true that there is a reasonable likelihood that the debtor will be able to provide payment necessary to cure the default within 45 days of the date the notice required pursuant to paragraph (1) of this subsection a. became effective. This statement shall be sent registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, to the address of the lender who gave notice as required pursuant to subsection a. of this section. (3) A lender who receives a statement sent by the debtor pursuant to paragraph (2) of this subsection a., shall not submit proper proofs for entry of final judgment in foreclosure with a return date earlier than 46 days after the date the notice required pursuant to paragraph (1) of this subsection a. became effective. b. (1) If a plaintiff's action to foreclose a residential mortgage is uncontested, pursuant to R.4:64-1(a) of the Rules Governing the Courts of the State of New Jersey and the lender chooses to use the optional procedure for the disposition of the foreclosed premises pursuant to section 11 of this act, the lender shall provide the debtor with a notice, mailed at least 14 calendar days prior to filing an affidavit or certification with the office or court pursuant to subsection f. of section 11 of this act. The notice shall provide the debtor with the name and address of the lender and the telephone number of a representative of the lender whom the debtor may contact to obtain the amount required to cure the default, and advise the debtor that, absent a response from the debtor pursuant to paragraph (2) of this subsection b., the lender shall file an affidavit or certification with the office or court requesting the office or court to enter an order of redemption and that upon the entry of the order of redemption the debtor shall lose the right provided pursuant to section 5 of this act, to cure the default. The lender shall attach a copy of the required 14-day notice to the affidavit or certification for filing with the office or court requesting the office or court to enter an order of redemption . The manner and address for mailing and the effective date of the notice shall be the same as set forth in subsection b. of section 4 of this act. (2) A debtor may, no later than 10 days after receipt of the notice required pursuant to paragraph (1) of this subsection b., mail to the lender a statement in which the debtor in good faith certifies as true that there is a reasonable likelihood that the debtor will be able to provide payment necessary to cure the default within 45 days of the date the notice required pursuant to paragraph (1) of this subsection b. became effective. This statement shall be sent registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, to the address of the lender who gave notice as required pursuant to paragraph (1) of this subsection b. (3) A lender who receives a statement sent by the debtor pursuant to paragraph (2) of this subsection b., shall not file an affidavit or certification with the office or court earlier than 46 days after the date the notice required pursuant to paragraph (1) of this subsection b. became effective. L.1995,c.244,s.6; amended 2006, c.13.
N.J. Stat. § 2C:21-17.5 — NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 21 / Section 21-17.5
Deletion of certain items from victim's consumer reporting files.
Status: in_force

8. a. On motion of a person who has been the victim of a violation of N.J.S.2C:21-1, section 1 of P.L.1983, c.565 (C.2C:21-2.1), N.J.S.2C:21-17, section 5 of P.L.2003, c.184 (C.2C:21-17.2) or section 6 of P.L.2003, c.184 (C.2C:21-17.3), or on its own motion, the court may, without a hearing, grant an order directing all consumer reporting agencies doing business within the State of New Jersey to delete those items of information from the victim's file that were the result of the unlawful use of the victim's personal identifying information. The consumer reporting agency shall thereafter, provide the victim with a copy of the corrected credit history report at no charge. b. Following any deletion of information pursuant to this section, the consumer reporting agency shall, at the request of the victim, furnish notification that the item has been deleted, to any person specifically designated by the victim who has within two years prior thereto received a consumer report for employment purposes, or within one year prior thereto received a consumer report for any other purpose, which contained the deleted or disputed information. L.2003,c.184,s.8; amended 2005, c.224, s.6.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:81-11 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 81 / Section 81-11
Examination of adverse party as witness
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided by law, when any party is called as a witness by the adverse party he shall be subject to the same rules as to examination and cross-examination as other witnesses.
L.1951 (1st SS), c.344
N.J. Stat. § 2C:21-20.3 — NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 21 / Section 21-20.3
Unauthorized practice of chiropractic; third degree crime.
Status: in_force

2. A person is guilty of a crime of the third degree if he is required to be licensed to practice chiropractic pursuant to the "Chiropractic Board Act," P.L.1989, c.153 (C.45:9-41.17 et al.), or R.S.45:9-14.5, R.S.45:9-14.6, or R.S.45:9-14.10, or P.L.1953, c.233 (C.45:9-41.4 et al.), and he knowingly does not possess a license to practice chiropractic, or knowingly has had such license suspended, revoked or otherwise limited by an order entered by the State Board of Chiropractic Examiners, and he: a. engages in the practice of chiropractic; b. exceeds the scope of practice permitted by the board order; c. holds himself out to the public or any person as being eligible to engage in that practice; d. engages in any activity for which such license is a necessary prerequisite; or e. practices chiropractic under a false or assumed name or falsely impersonates another person licensed by the board. This section shall not apply to any person who is authorized to practice chiropractic without a license pursuant to the "Chiropractic Board Act," P.L.1989, c.153 (C.45:9-41.17 et al.), or R.S.45:9-14.5, R.S.45:9-14.6, or R.S.45:9-14.10, or P.L.1953, c.233 (C.45:9-41.4 et al.), or any other applicable law. L.2013, c.168, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:157-16 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 157 / Section 157-16
County investigators in sixth-class counties
Status: in_force

In counties of the sixth class there may be appointed not in excess of six county investigators, who shall be paid annual salaries of not less than $5,000.00. L.1951 (1st SS), c.344; amended by L.1959, c. 161, p. 638, s. 12; L.1975, c. 280, s. 2, eff. Jan. 12, 1976.
N.J. Stat. § 2B:2A-3 — NJ Code / Title 2B / Chapter 2A / Section 2A-3
Institution of removal proceedings
Status: in_force

2B:2A-3. Institution of removal proceedings. A proceeding for removal may be instituted by either house of the Legislature acting by a majority of all its members, or the Governor, by the filing of a complaint with the clerk of the Supreme Court, or such proceedings may be instituted by the Supreme Court on its own motion. Source: C.2A:1B-3 (P.L.1970, c.151, s.3) L.1993,c.142,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:64-3 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 64 / Section 64-3
Execution or process
Status: in_force

If a judgment is entered against the organization or association in a civil action herein authorized, execution or other process may issue thereon in the same manner as upon a judgment against a corporation. The sheriff or other officer in such a case may, by virtue of such execution or process, levy upon and expose for sale the common property of the organization or association, whether held in its name or by the directors, officers, trustees or stockholders thereof.
L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:56-11 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 56 / Section 56-11
Proceeds of sale; disposition
Status: in_force

The money arising from a sale pursuant to this chapter shall be paid to the parties interested in the real estate sold, their guardians or legal representatives, in proportion to their respective rights therein, deducting from their respective shares the costs and charges which may be allowed and ordered to be retained. If any party is absent from the state, without such legal representative in this state the proportion of the money due him shall be invested under the direction and control of the court, for the benefit of such absent person. The court shall require the guardian of any person under the age of 21 years entitled to a proportion of the moneys arising from a sale pursuant to this chapter, to give such security by bond to the superior court as the court may deem sufficient, for the benefit of the minor, conditioned for the faithful discharge of the trust committed to the guardian.
L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:67-30 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 67 / Section 67-30
Enforcement of court's order
Status: in_force

When, in a proceeding under subsection h. of section 2A:67-13 of this title, the court orders the release of the person confined or restrained and his return to the charitable institution, the officers of such institution shall have full authority to put such order into effect and to call to their assistance duly constituted peace officers. Anyone resisting or interfering with the proper execution of such order shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:15-5.13 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 15 / Section 15-5.13
Bifurcated trial at defendant's request
Status: in_force

5. a. Any actions involving punitive damages shall, if requested by any defendant, be conducted in a bifurcated trial. b. In the first stage of a bifurcated trial, the trier of fact shall determine liability for compensatory damages and the amount of compensatory damages or nominal damages. Evidence relevant only to the issues of punitive damages shall not be admissible in this stage. c. Punitive damages may be awarded only if compensatory damages have been awarded in the first stage of the trial. An award of nominal damages cannot support an award of punitive damages. d. In the second stage of a bifurcated trial, the trier of fact shall determine if a defendant is liable for punitive damages. e. In any action in which there are two or more defendants, an award of punitive damages must be specific as to a defendant, and each defendant is liable only for the amount of the award made against that defendant. L.1995,c.142,s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:168-39 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 168 / Section 168-39
Binding effect of compact and other laws.
Status: in_force

14. Article XIV. Binding Effect of Compact and Other Laws. a. Other Laws. Nothing herein prevents the enforcement of any other law of a Compacting State that is not inconsistent with this Compact. All Compacting States' laws conflicting with this Compact are superseded to the extent of the conflict. b. Binding Effect of the Compact. All lawful actions of the Interstate Commission, including all rules and bylaws promulgated by the Interstate Commission, are binding upon the Compacting States. All agreements between the Interstate Commission and the Compacting States are binding in accordance with their terms. Upon the request of a party to a conflict over meaning or interpretation of Interstate Commission actions, and upon a majority vote of the Compacting States, the Interstate Commission may issue advisory opinions regarding such meaning or interpretation. In the event any provision of this Compact exceeds the constitutional limits imposed on the legislature of any Compacting State, the obligations, duties, powers or jurisdiction sought to be conferred by such provision upon the Interstate Commission shall be ineffective and such obligations, duties, powers or jurisdiction shall remain in the Compacting State and shall be exercised by the agency thereof to which such obligations, duties, powers or jurisdiction are delegated by law in effect at the time this Compact becomes effective. L.2002,c.111,s.14.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:42-5 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 42 / Section 42-5
Holding over by tenant after giving notice of quitting; double rent recoverable
Status: in_force

If a tenant of real estate shall give notice of his intention to quit the premises by him held at a time specified in such notice, and shall not deliver up the possession of such real estate at the time specified in the notice, such tenant, his executors or administrators, shall, from such time, pay to his landlord or lessor, his heirs or assigns, double the rent which he should otherwise have paid, to be levied, sued for and recovered at the same times and in the same manner as the single rent before the giving of such notice could be levied, sued for and recovered. Such double rent shall continue to be paid during all the time such tenant shall continue in possession after the giving of such notice.
L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:18-61.26 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 18 / Section 18-61.26
Administrative agency
Status: in_force

The governing body of the municipality may authorize a municipal board, agency or officer to act as its administrative agency for the purposes of this amendatory and supplementary act or may enter into a contractual agreement with a county office on aging or a similar agency to act as its administrative agency for purposes of this amendatory and supplementary act. In the absence of such authorization or contractual agreement, this amendatory and supplementary act shall be administered by a municipal board whose principal responsibility concerns the regulation of residential rents or, if no such board exists, by the municipal clerk. L.1981, c. 226, s. 5, eff. July 27, 1981.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:4A-42 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 4A / Section 4A-42
Predispositional evaluation.
Status: in_force

23. Predispositional evaluation. a. Before making a disposition, the court may refer the juvenile to an appropriate individual, agency or institution for examination and evaluation. b. In arriving at a disposition, the court may also consult with such individuals and agencies as may be appropriate to the juvenile's situation, including the county probation division, the Department of Children and Families, the Youth Justice Commission established pursuant to section 2 of P.L.1995, c.284 (C.52:17B-170), the county youth services commission, school personnel, clergy, law enforcement authorities, family members and other interested and knowledgeable parties. In so doing, the court may convene a predispositional conference to discuss and recommend disposition. c. (1) The predisposition report ordered pursuant to the Rules of Court may include a statement by the victim of the offense for which the juvenile has been adjudicated delinquent or by the nearest relative of a homicide victim. The statement may include the nature and extent of any physical harm or psychological or emotional harm or trauma suffered by the victim, the extent of any loss to include loss of earnings or ability to work suffered by the victim and the effect of the crime upon the victim's family. The probation division shall notify the victim or nearest relative of a homicide victim of his right to make a statement for inclusion in the predisposition report if the victim or relative so desires. Any statement shall be made within 20 days of notification by the probation division. The report shall further include information on the financial resources of the juvenile. This information shall be made available on request to the Victims of Crime Compensation Office established pursuant to section 3 of P.L.1971, c.317 (C.52:4B-3) or to any officer authorized under section 3 of P.L.1979, c.396 (C.2C:46-4) to collect payment of an assessment, restitution or fine. (2) Any predisposition report prepared pursuant to this section shall include: (a) an analysis of the circumstances attending the commission of the act; (b) the impact of the offense on the community; (c) the offender's history of delinquency or criminality; (d) the offender's family situation; (e) the offender's financial resources; (f) the financial resources of the juvenile's parent or guardian; (g) the information concerning the parent or guardian's exercise of supervision and control relevant to commission of the act; and (h) in any case where the juvenile is charged with an act which if committed by an adult would constitute prostitution in violation of N.J.S.2C:34-1 or any offense which the juvenile alleges is related to the juvenile being a victim of human trafficking, the predisposition report may include any information relevant to the commission of the act. Information concerning financial resources included in the report shall be made available to any officer authorized to collect payment on any assessment, restitution or fine. L.1982, c.77, s.23; amended 1986, c.85, s.2; 1995, c.135, s.7; 1995, c.280, s.9; 2001, c.408, s.2; 2004, c.130, s.5; 2006, c.47, s.17; 2011, c.195, s.4; 2025, c.35, s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:34-2.1 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 34 / Section 34-2.1
Dissolution of a civil union, causes.
Status: in_force

64. The dissolution of a civil union may be adjudged for the following causes: a. voluntary sexual intercourse between a person who is in a civil union and an individual other than the person's partner in a civil union couple; b. willful and continued desertion for a period of 12 or more consecutive months, which may be established by satisfactory proof that the parties have ceased to cohabit as partners in a civil union couple; c. extreme cruelty, which is defined as including any physical or mental cruelty that endangers the safety or health of the plaintiff or makes it improper or unreasonable to expect the plaintiff to continue to cohabit with the defendant; except that no complaint for termination shall be filed until after three months from the date of the last act of cruelty complained of in the complaint, but this provision shall not be held to apply to any counterclaim; d. separation, provided that the partners in a civil union couple have lived separate and apart in different habitations for a period of at least 18 or more consecutive months and there is no reasonable prospect of reconciliation; and provided further that, after the 18-month period, there shall be a presumption that there is no reasonable prospect of reconciliation; e. voluntarily induced addiction or habituation to any narcotic drug, as defined in section 2 of the "New Jersey Controlled Dangerous Substances Act," P.L.1970, c.226 (C.24:21-2) or in N.J.S.2C:35-2 of the "Comprehensive Drug Reform Act of 1987," N.J.S.2C:35-1 et al., or habitual drunkenness for a period of 12 or more consecutive months subsequent to establishment of the civil union and next preceding the filing of the complaint; f. institutionalization for mental illness for a period of 24 or more consecutive months subsequent to establishment of the civil union and next preceding the filing of the complaint; or g. imprisonment of the defendant for 18 or more consecutive months after establishment of the civil union, provided that where the action is not commenced until after the defendant's release, the parties have not resumed cohabitation following the imprisonment. L.2006, c.103, s.64.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:14-30 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 14 / Section 14-30
30 years' possession of real estate, except woodlands or uncultivated tracts, and 60 years' possession of woodlands or uncultivated tracts however commenced or continued
Status: in_force

Thirty years' actual possession of any real estate excepting woodlands or uncultivated tracts, and 60 years' actual possession of woodlands or uncultivated tracts, uninterruptedly continued by occupancy, descent, conveyance or otherwise, shall, in whatever way or manner such possession might have commenced or have been continued, vest a full and complete right and title in every actual possessor or occupier of such real estate, woodlands or uncultivated tracts, and shall be a good and sufficient bar to all claims that may be made or actions commenced by any person whatsoever for the recovery of any such real estate, woodlands or uncultivated tracts.
L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:15-59 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 15 / Section 15-59
Costs allowed in discretion of court
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided by law, costs may be allowed or disallowed in the discretion of the court to any party in any action, motion, appeal or proceeding, whether or not he be successful therein; and where allowed, they may be taxed according to law.
L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.
N.J. Stat. § 2C:35-8 — NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 35 / Section 35-8
Distribution to persons under age 18; enhanced punishment
Status: in_force

2C:35-8. Distribution to Persons Under Age 18; Enhanced Punishment. Upon the application of the prosecuting attorney, any person being at least 18 years of age who has been convicted for violating subsection a. of N.J.S. 2C:35-5 or section 1 of P.L. 1987, c. 101 (C. 2C:35-7) by distributing a controlled dangerous substance or controlled substance analog to a pregnant female or a person 17 years of age or younger shall, except as provided in N.J.S. 2C:35-12, be subject to twice the term of imprisonment, fine and penalty, including twice the term of parole ineligibility, if any, authorized or required to be imposed by subsection b. of N.J.S. 2C:35-5 or section 1 of P.L. 1987, c. 101 (C. 2C:35-7) or any other provision of this title. In addition, the presumption of non-imprisonment for certain offenders set forth in subsection e. of N.J.S. 2C:44-1 shall not apply to any person subject to enhanced punishment pursuant to this section. The court shall not impose more than one enhanced sentence pursuant to this section. If the defendant is convicted of more than one offense which is otherwise subject to enhanced punishment pursuant to this section, the court shall impose enhanced punishment based upon the most serious such offense for which the defendant was convicted, or, where applicable, the offense which mandates the imposition of the longest term of parole ineligibility. Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (2) of subsection a. of 2C:44-5, nothing herein shall prevent the court from also imposing an extended term pursuant to subsection f. of N.J.S. 2C:43-6. The court shall not impose an enhanced sentence pursuant to this section unless the prosecutor has established the ground therefor by a preponderance of the evidence at a hearing, which may occur at the time of sentencing. In making its finding, the court shall take judicial notice of any evidence, testimony or information adduced at the trial, plea hearing or other court proceedings, and shall also consider the presentence report and any other relevant information. It shall not be relevant to the imposition of enhanced punishment pursuant to this section that the defendant mistakenly believed that the recipient of the substance was 18 years of age or older, even if the mistaken belief was reasonable. Nor shall it be relevant to the imposition of enhanced punishment pursuant to this section that the defendant did not know that the recipient was pregnant. P.L. 1987,c.106,s.1; amended 1988,c.44,s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:42-139 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 42 / Section 42-139
Conditions for reinstatement of owner's rights.
Status: in_force

26. a. The court may require as a condition of reinstatement of the owner's rights that the receiver or other qualified entity remain in place as a monitor of the condition and management of the property for such period as the court may determine, and may require such reports at such intervals as it deems necessary and appropriate from the monitor. The court may require the owner to pay a fee to the monitor in such amount as the court may determine. b. In the event of the owner's failure to comply with the conditions established for reinstatement of the owner's rights, or evidence of recurrence of any of the conditions for receivership set forth in section 4 of P.L.2003, c.295 (C.2A:42-117), the receiver, monitor or any party in interest may petition the court for reinstatement of the receivership at any time, which may be granted by the court in a summary manner after notice to the parties and a hearing, if requested by any of the parties. If the court reinstates the receivership, the entire bond or other security shall be forfeit and shall be provided to the receiver for the operation and improvement of the property. L.2003,c.295,s.26.
N.J. Stat. § 2C:44-6 — NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 44 / Section 44-6
Procedure on sentence; presentence investigation and report.
Status: in_force

2C:44-6. Procedure on sentence; presentence investigation and report. a. The court shall not impose sentence without first ordering a presentence investigation of the defendant and according due consideration to a written report of such investigation when required by the Rules of Court. The court may order a presentence investigation in any other case. b. The presentence investigation shall include an analysis of the circumstances attending the commission of the offense, the defendant's history of delinquency or criminality, family situation, financial resources, including whether or not the defendant is an enrollee or covered person under a health insurance contract, policy or plan, debts, including any amount owed for a fine, assessment or restitution ordered in accordance with the provisions of Title 2C, any obligation of child support including any child support delinquencies, employment history, personal habits, the disposition of any charge made against any codefendants, the defendant's history of civil commitment, any disposition which arose out of charges suspended pursuant to N.J.S.2C:4-6 including the records of the disposition of those charges and any acquittal by reason of insanity pursuant to N.J.S.2C:4-1, and any other matters that the probation officer deems relevant or the court directs to be included. The defendant shall disclose any information concerning any history of civil commitment. The report shall also include a medical history of the defendant and a complete psychological evaluation of the defendant in any case in which the defendant is being sentenced for a first or second degree crime involving violence and: (1) the defendant has a prior acquittal by reason of insanity pursuant to N.J.S.2C:4-1 or had charges suspended pursuant to N.J.S.2C:4-6; or (2) the defendant has a prior conviction for murder pursuant to N.J.S.2C:11-3, aggravated sexual assault or sexual assault pursuant to N.J.S.2C:14-2, kidnapping pursuant to N.J.S.2C:13-1, endangering the welfare of a child which would constitute a crime of the second degree pursuant to N.J.S.2C:24-4, or stalking which would constitute a crime of the third degree pursuant to section 1 of P.L.1992, c.209 (C.2C:12-10); or (3) the defendant has a prior diagnosis of psychosis. The court, in its discretion and considering all the appropriate circumstances, may waive the medical history and psychological examination in any case in which a term of imprisonment including a period of parole ineligibility is imposed. In any case involving a conviction of N.J.S.2C:24-4, endangering the welfare of a child; N.J.S.2C:18-3, criminal trespass, where the trespass was committed in a school building or on school property; section 1 of P.L.1993, c.291 (C.2C:13-6), attempting to lure or entice a child with purpose to commit a criminal offense; section 1 of P.L.1992, c.209 (C.2C:12-10), stalking; or N.J.S.2C:13-1, kidnapping, where the victim of the offense is a child under the age of 18, the investigation shall include a report on the defendant's mental condition. The presentence investigation shall also include information regarding the defendant's history of substance use disorder and substance use disorder treatment, if any, including whether the defendant has sought treatment in the past. If any of the factors listed in subsection b. of section 1 of P.L.2012, c.23 (C.2C:35-14.1) apply, the presentence report shall also include consideration of whether the defendant may be a person with a substance use disorder as defined in N.J.S.2C:35-2. The presentence investigation shall include an analysis of whether the defendant should be required to submit to a professional diagnostic assessment within the meaning of paragraph (1) of subsection a. of N.J.S.2C:35-14 in any case where: the defendant may be a person with a substance use disorder as defined in N.J.S.2C:35-2; the defendant is eligible to be considered for a sentence to special probation pursuant to N.J.S.2C:35-14; and the court has not already ordered the defendant to submit to any such diagnostic assessment in regard to the pending matter. The presentence report shall also include a report on any compensation paid by the Victims of Crime Compensation Agency as a result of the commission of the offense and, in any case where the victim chooses to provide one, a statement by the victim of the offense for which the defendant is being sentenced. The statement may include the nature and extent of any physical harm or psychological or emotional harm or trauma suffered by the victim, the extent of any loss to include loss of earnings or ability to work suffered by the victim and the effect of the crime upon the victim's family. The probation department shall notify the victim or nearest relative of a homicide victim of his right to make a statement for inclusion in the presentence report if the victim or relative so desires. Any such statement shall be made within 20 days of notification by the probation department. The presentence report shall specifically include an assessment of 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, disability, ill-health, or extreme youth, or was for any other reason substantially incapable of exercising normal physical or mental power of resistance. c. If, after the presentence investigation, the court desires additional information concerning an offender convicted of an offense before imposing sentence, it may order any additional psychological or medical testing of the defendant. d. Disclosure of any presentence investigation report or psychiatric examination report shall be in accordance with law and the Rules of Court, except that information concerning the defendant's financial resources shall be made available upon request to the Victims of Crime Compensation Agency or to any officer authorized under the provisions of section 3 of P.L.1979, c.396 (C.2C:46-4) to collect payment on an assessment, restitution or fine and that information concerning the defendant's coverage under any health insurance contract, policy or plan shall be made available, as appropriate to the Commissioner of Corrections and to the chief administrative officer of a county jail in accordance with the provisions of P.L.1995, c.254 (C.30:7E-1 et al.). e. The court shall not impose a sentence of imprisonment for an extended term unless the ground therefor has been established at a hearing after the conviction of the defendant and on written notice to him of the ground proposed. The defendant shall have the right to hear and controvert the evidence against him and to offer evidence upon the issue. f. (Deleted by amendment, P.L.1986, c.85). amended 1981, c.481, s.1; 1983, c.317, s.2; 1986, c.85, s.1; 1991, c.329, s.7; 1994, c.92; 1995, c.254, s.7; 1996, c.39, s.2; 1997, c.216, s.2; 2009, c.328, s.2; 2012, c.23, s.6; 2023, c.177, s.10.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:16-66 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 16 / Section 16-66
Approval required for payment
Status: in_force

4. No direct or indirect transfer of structured settlement payment rights shall be effective and no structured settlement obligor or annuity issuer shall be required to make any payment directly or indirectly to any transferee of structured settlement payment rights unless the transfer has been approved in advance in a final court order or order of a responsible administrative authority based on express findings by the court or responsible administrative authority that: a. the transfer is in the best interest of the payee, taking into account the welfare and support of the payee's dependents; b. the payee has been advised in writing by the transferee to seek independent professional advice regarding the transfer and has either received the advice or knowingly waived the right to seek that advice in writing; and c. the transfer does not contravene any applicable statute or the order of any court or other government authority. L.2001,c.139,s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:166-12 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 166 / Section 166-12
Execution against municipality for fines and costs returned unsatisfied
Status: in_force

When any execution, issued against any municipality, for the amount of any fine and costs as provided in this subtitle shall be returned by the sheriff or other proper officer unsatisfied for want of goods and chattels or real estate of such municipality, the clerk of the court out of which the same issued shall make a copy thereof, with the indorsements thereon, and the return of the sheriff or other proper officer thereto, having added to the costs indorsed thereon $1, the fee of the clerk for the copy and a certificate thereof, and $2, the fee of the sheriff for the services hereinafter required of him, and certify the same under his hand and seal of office, and deliver it to the sheriff or other proper officer. Upon receiving such certified copy of the execution and return, the sheriff or other proper officer shall present the same to the county treasurer, who shall pay to the sheriff or other proper officer the amount of the costs indorsed, together with the interest due thereon, taking a receipt from the sheriff or other proper officer therefor, which certified copy and receipt shall be a sufficient voucher for the payment thereof, in the settlement of the accounts of the treasurer. The county treasurer, having paid the costs, shall thereupon charge the same, together with the amount of the fine, to the municipality against which such execution was issued, adding thereto interest up to the 15th day of December following the next annual levy of taxes in the county, and shall transmit a statement of the same to the county board of taxation on or before March 1st preceding such annual levy. Such sum shall be added to the proportion or quota of the tax next to be levied and collected in such municipality, and shall be assessed, levied, collected and paid over in the same manner and under the same penalties as the proportion or quota of tax is by law directed to be assessed, levied, collected and paid for.
L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.
N.J. Stat. § 2C:43-28 — NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 43 / Section 43-28
Development of differentiated mental health supervision case type.
Status: in_force

6. The Administrative Director of the Courts shall develop a differentiated mental health supervision case type within the Probation Division of the Superior Court for eligible servicemembers who are sentenced to a term of probation supervision. To the extent that sufficient resources are available, probation officers assigned to the specialized caseload shall be experienced in behavioral health and evidence-based therapeutic interventions specifically targeted to military culture and shall coordinate with mentors as well as federal and State case management and health care providers available to servicemembers to promote their recovery, compliance with the terms of probation and re-integration into the community, and adjustment to civilian life. Eligible servicemembers who are sentenced to a term of probation supervision shall be screened and assigned to a differentiated mental health supervision case type pursuant to procedures developed by the Administrative Director of the Courts. A servicemember who is assigned to a differentiated mental health supervision case type shall provide written authorization for any case management or mental health service provider to release to the Probation Division and the court periodic status reports regarding the servicemember's participation, cooperation, and recovery progress. L.2017, c.42, s.6.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:45-5 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 45 / Section 45-5
Release of judgment from lien of state on real estate required for public improvement
Status: in_force

Whenever any real estate required for the purpose of carrying out a public improvement which has been authorized by law is subject to the lien of any judgment held by the state of New Jersey, the governor shall have power, by effective instruments, approved by the attorney general, sealed with the great seal of this state and attested by the secretary of state, to release such real estate so required from the lien of such judgment, if and when, upon application, the governor shall deem it to be in the public interest, and that there is remaining real estate subject to the lien of such judgment sufficient to secure the amount then due on such judgment.
L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:42A-6.2 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 42A / Section 42A-6.2
Liberal construction
Status: in_force

6. The provisions of P.L.1985, c.431 (C.2A:42A-6 et seq.) shall be liberally construed to serve as an inducement to the owners, lessees and occupants of property, that might otherwise be reluctant to do so for fear of liability, to permit persons to come onto their property for operating a motorized vehicle, snowmobile, all-terrain vehicle or dirt bike or to ride horseback. L.1991,c.496,s.6.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:32A-1 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 32A / Section 32A-1
Civil action for bad checks, electronic funds transfers.
Status: in_force

1. a. Notwithstanding N.J.S.2C:21-5, or any other criminal sanction which may apply, any person who makes any check, draft, or order of withdrawal for the payment of money , or authorizes an electronic funds transfer, which is subsequently dishonored for lack of funds or credit to pay, or because the maker does not have an account with the drawee, and who then fails to pay the face amount in cash or by cashier's or certified check within 35 days after the date a demand for payment of dishonored check notice was mailed by or on behalf of a payee by certified mail to the maker's last known address, shall be liable to the payee, in addition to the amount owing upon the check, draft, order, or electronic funds transfer for attorneys' fees, court costs and the costs of mailing the written demand for payment and for damages in an amount equal to $100 or triple the amount for which the check, draft , order , or electronic funds transfer is drawn or made, whichever is greater. However, damages recovered under this section shall not exceed by more than $500 the amount of the check, draft, order, or electronic funds transfer. For purposes of this section, "date" means the date indicated on the form registering the demand notice as certified mail. b. A cause of action under this section may be brought in any court of competent jurisdiction. Prior to the hearing of any action under this section, the defendant may tender to the plaintiff and the plaintiff shall accept as satisfaction of the claim, an amount of money equal to the sum of the face amount of the check, draft, , order , or electronic funds transfer and the incurred attorneys' fees, court costs and costs of mailing the written demand for payment. c. The written demand for payment required by this section shall be in the following form and shall be printed in both the English and Spanish languages: DEMAND FOR PAYMENT OF DISHONORED CHECK DATE:............................ TO:.............................. NAME OF MAKER WARNING: YOU MAY BE SUED IF YOU DO NOT MAKE PAYMENT OF THE AMOUNT SHOWN ON THIS NOTICE WITHIN 35 DAYS AFTER THE DATE THIS NOTICE WAS MAILED. ................................ ............................... ............................... LAST KNOWN RESIDENCE ADDRESS OR PLACE OF BUSINESS YOUR CHECK/DRAFT/ORDER /ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFERIN THE AMOUNT OF $............... DATED............., PAYABLE TO THE ORDER OF ................................ HAS BEEN DISHONORED BY THE BANK OR OTHER DEPOSITORY UPON WHICH IT HAS BEEN DRAWN BECAUSE: THE MAKER HAD NO ACCOUNT WITH SUCH BANK OR DEPOSITORY THE MAKER HAD INSUFFICIENT FUNDS ON DEPOSIT WITH SUCH BANK OR DEPOSITORY IF YOU DO NOT MAKE PAYMENT WITHIN 35 DAYS AFTER THE DATE THIS NOTICE WAS MAILED, YOU MAY BE SUED TO RECOVER PAYMENT. IF A JUDGMENT IS RENDERED AGAINST YOU IN COURT, IT WILL INCLUDE NOT ONLY THE ORIGINAL FACE AMOUNT OF THE CHECK/DRAFT/ORDER /ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER, BUT ALSO ADDITIONAL LIQUIDATED DAMAGES OF NOT LESS THAN ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100) NOR MORE THAN THE FACE AMOUNT OF THE CHECK/DRAFT/ORDER /ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER PLUS FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($500). PLEASE MAKE PAYMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $..............TO: ............................ NAME OF PAYEE ............................ ............................ ............................ ADDRESS TO WHICH PAYMENT SHOULD BE DELIVERED d. If the court or jury determines that the failure of the defendant to satisfy the dishonored check, draft, order, or electronic funds transfer was due to economic hardship, the court or jury may waive all or part of the statutory damages. However, if the court or jury waives all or part of the statutory damages, the court shall render judgment against the defendant in the amount of the dishonored check, draft, order, or electronic funds transfer plus incurred attorneys' fees, court costs and costs of mailing the written demand for payment. L.1993, c.379, s.1; amended 2014, c.46.
N.J. Stat. § 2C:20-11.1 — NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 20 / Section 20-11.1
Guidelines for prosecution of shoplifting offenses
Status: in_force

2. The Attorney General shall develop, no later than the 120th day after the effective date of this act, guidelines to ensure that the prosecution of shoplifting offenses is conducted in a uniform manner throughout the State. L.2000,c.16,s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:67-28 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 67 / Section 67-28
Hearing; jury.
Status: in_force

2A:67-28. In all cases in which the mental capacity of the party is to be determined, the testimony shall be taken orally and the judge may hear the matter without a jury or may direct that the action be tried by a jury called from the general panel or, if not available, by a jury specially summoned as in other actions. In all other cases, the judge may hear the matter summarily on the complaint, return and answer to the return, or require that testimony be offered orally and, on its own motion, may summon witnesses and require any person to produce documents, records, or other writings. In a proceeding under subsection d. of N.J.S.2A:67-13, the judge may take testimony concerning the truth of affidavits and proofs upon which the order for process was made and process issued. amended 2013, c.103, s.13.
N.J. Stat. § 2B:3-4 — NJ Code / Title 2B / Chapter 3 / Section 3-4
Clerk of the Superior Court as named party
Status: in_force

2B:3-4. Clerk of the Superior Court as Named Party. The Superior Court of New Jersey may be sued by naming the Clerk of the Superior Court as the representative of the court. The Clerk shall not be individually liable for any costs or fees, nor subject to a personal judgment. Source: N.J.S.2A:2-9 L.1991,c.119,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 2C:21-3 — NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 21 / Section 21-3
Frauds relating to public records and recordable instruments
Status: in_force

a. Fraudulent destruction, removal or concealment of recordable instruments. A person commits a crime of the third degree if, with purpose to deceive or injure anyone, he destroys, removes or conceals any will, deed, mortgage, security instrument or other writing for which the law provides public recording. b. Offering a false instrument for filing. A person is guilty of a disorderly persons offense when, knowing that a written instrument contains a false statement or false information, he offers or presents it to a public office or public servant with knowledge or belief that it will be filed with, registered or recorded in or otherwise become a part of the records of such public office or public servant. L.1978, c. 95, s. 2C:21-3, eff. Sept. 1, 1979.
N.J. Stat. § 2C:52-27.1 — NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 52 / Section 52-27.1
Petition to rescind order of debarment for health care claims fraud; restoration.
Status: in_force

5. a. If an order of expungement of records of conviction under the provisions of chapter 52 of Title 2C of the New Jersey Statutes is granted by the court to a person convicted of health care claims fraud in which the court had ordered the offender's professional license or certificate be forfeited and the person be forever barred from the practice of the profession, occupation, trade, vocation or business pursuant to subsection a. of section 4 of P.L.1997, c.353 (C.2C:51-5), the person may petition the court for an order to rescind the court's order of debarment if the person can demonstrate that the person is sufficiently rehabilitated. b. If an order to rescind the court's order of debarment is granted, the person granted the order may apply to be licensed or certified to practice the profession, occupation, trade, vocation or business from which the offender was barred. L.1997,c.353,s.5; amended 2003, c.89, s.77.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:44-148 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 44 / Section 44-148
Money paid to contractor trust fund for payment of claims
Status: in_force

All money paid by the state of New Jersey or by any agency, commission or department thereof, or by any county, municipality or school district in the state, to any person pursuant to the provisions of any contract for any public improvement made between any such person and the state or any agency, commission or department thereof, or any county, municipality or school district in the state, shall constitute a trust fund in the hands of such person as such contractor, until all claims for labor, materials and other charges incurred in connection with the performance of such contract shall have been fully paid.
L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:53A-20 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 53A / Section 53A-20
Stay of civil action
Status: in_force

In the event that the prosecution of the alleged criminal activity shall not have been brought to conclusion prior to the start of a civil action for damages by one who has been arrested for a criminal offense, the civil action for damages shall be stayed pending the final disposition of the criminal matter. For the purposes of this section, the final disposition of the criminal matter shall mean the point at which the judgment of conviction is entered against one who is arrested for a criminal offense. L. 1985, c. 223, s. 3, eff. July 2, 1985.
N.J. Stat. § 2C:39-10 — NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 39 / Section 39-10
Violation of the regulatory provisions relating to firearms; false representation in applications.
Status: in_force

2C:39-10. Violation of the regulatory provisions relating to firearms; false representation in applications. a. (1) Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (2) and paragraph (4) of this subsection, any person who knowingly or recklessly violates the regulatory provisions relating to manufacturing or wholesaling of firearms N.J.S.2C:58-1, retailing of firearms N.J.S.2C:58-2, permits to purchase certain firearms N.J.S.2C:58-3, permits to carry certain firearms N.J.S.2C:58-4, licenses to procure machine guns or assault firearms N.J.S.2C:58-5, or incendiary or tracer ammunition N.J.S.2C:58-10, except acts which are punishable under section N.J.S.2C:58-5 or section N.J.S.2C:58-2, is guilty of a crime of the fourth degree. (2) A licensed dealer who knowingly violates the provisions of subparagraph (d) of paragraph (5) of subsection a. of N.J.S.2C:58-2 is a disorderly person. (3) If, upon review, a law enforcement agency determines that a licensed dealer has sold, transferred, assigned, or otherwise disposed of an inordinate number of firearms and that licensed dealer knew, or should have known, that the firearms would be used in the commission of a crime or would be transferred to a person in order for the firearms to be used for an unlawful purpose, that dealer's license shall, after a hearing, be permanently revoked. (4) A licensed dealer who sells or transfers a firearm to a person when the dealer knows or reasonably should know that person intends to sell, transfer, assign, or otherwise dispose of that firearm to a person who is disqualified from possessing a firearm under State or federal law is guilty of a crime of the second degree. Notwithstanding any other provisions of law to the contrary, the sentence imposed for a conviction under this subsection shall include a mandatory minimum term of imprisonment of 18 months, during which the defendant shall be ineligible for parole, provided, however, if the firearm was used in the commission of a crime, the sentence imposed under this subsection shall include a mandatory minimum term of imprisonment of three years, during which the defendant shall be ineligible for parole. Further, a person convicted under this subsection shall be permanently disqualified from holding a retail license under N.J.S.2C:58-2. As used in this paragraph, “reasonably should know” means that a person reasonably should know a fact when, under the circumstances, a person of reasonable prudence and competence would ascertain or know the fact. (5) A person who is disqualified from possessing a firearm under State or federal law who knowingly solicits, persuades, encourages, or entices a licensed dealer or other person to sell, give, transfer, or assign a firearm to the disqualified person under circumstances which the disqualified person knows would violate State or federal law is guilty of a crime of the third degree. Notwithstanding the provisions of N.J.S.2C:1-8 or any other law, a conviction under this subsection shall not merge with a conviction for any other criminal offense, and the court shall impose separate sentences upon a violation of this subsection and any other criminal offense. b. Any person who knowingly violates the regulatory provisions relating to notifying the authorities of possessing certain items of explosives N.J.S.2C:58-7, or of certain wounds N.J.S.2C:58-8 is a disorderly person. c. Any person who gives or causes to be given any false information, or signs a fictitious name or address, in applying for a firearms purchaser identification card, a permit to purchase a handgun, a permit to carry a handgun, a permit to possess a machine gun, a permit to possess an assault firearm, or in completing the certificate or any other instrument required by law in purchasing or otherwise acquiring delivery of any rifle, shotgun, handgun, machine gun, or assault firearm or any other firearm, is guilty of a crime of the third degree. d. Any person who gives or causes to be given any false information in registering an assault firearm pursuant to section 11 of P.L.1990, c.32 (C.2C:58-12) or in certifying that an assault firearm was rendered inoperable pursuant to section 12 of P.L.1990, c.32 (C.2C:58-13) commits a crime of the fourth degree. e. Any person who knowingly sells, gives, transfers, assigns, or otherwise disposes of a firearm to a person who is under the age of 18 years, except as permitted in section 14 of P.L.1979, c.179 (C.2C:58-6.1), is guilty of a crime of the second degree. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, the sentence imposed for a conviction under this subsection shall include a mandatory minimum five-year term of imprisonment, during which the defendant shall be ineligible for parole. f. Unless the recipient is authorized to possess the handgun in connection with the performance of official duties under the provisions of N.J.S.2C:39-6, any person who knowingly sells, gives, transfers, assigns, or otherwise disposes of a handgun to a person who is under the age of 21 years, except as permitted in section 14 of P.L.1979, c.179 (C.2C:58-6.1), is guilty of a crime of the third degree. g. Any person who knowingly gives or causes to be given any false information or knowingly engages in any other fraudulent conduct in applying for an exemption to purchase more than one handgun in a 30-day period in violation of the provisions of section 4 of P.L.2009, c.186 (C.2C:58-3.4) shall be guilty of a crime of the third degree. The presumption of nonimprisonment set forth in N.J.S.2C:44-1 shall not apply to persons convicted under the provisions of this subsection. amended 1979, c.179, s.8; 1990, c.32, s.4; 1993, c.49, s.1; 1999, c.233, s.4; 2000, c.145, s.2; 2009, c.186, s.3; 2013, c.108, s.1; 2013, c.111, s.2; 2019, c.166; 2025, c.203.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:17-56.45 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 17 / Section 17-56.45
Payment of fees
Status: in_force

7. The obligor shall pay all fees associated with the revocation, suspension or reinstatement of a license. Any fees paid by the obligor to the licensing authority to issue, renew or maintain a license shall not be refunded if the license is suspended or revoked in accordance with P.L.1996, c.7 (C.2A:17-56.40 et al.). L.1996,c.7,s.7.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:44-162 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 44 / Section 44-162
Disposition of proceeds of sale
Status: in_force

The proceeds of the sale after the deduction of the expenses thereof shall be applied to the payment of the lien. No more of the property shall be sold, if easily separated or divided, than shall be necessary to pay the lien and expenses. The balance of the proceeds, if any, shall be paid to those entitled thereto.
L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.
N.J. Stat. § 2C:52-10.1 — NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 52 / Section 52-10.1
System to electronically file expungement applications.
Status: in_force

11. a. (1) No later than twelve months after the effective date of this section, the Administrative Office of the Courts shall develop and maintain a system for petitioners to electronically file expungement applications pursuant to N.J.S.2C:52-1 et seq. The e-filing system shall be available Statewide and include electronic filing, electronic service of process, and electronic document management. (2) The system shall, in accordance with N.J.S.2C:52-10, electronically notify and serve copies of the petition and all supporting documents upon the Superintendent of State Police, the Attorney General, and each county prosecutor as described in that section. (3) The system shall electronically compile a listing of all possibly relevant Judiciary records for an expungement petitioner and transmit this information to all parties served with copies of the petition and all supporting documents in accordance with paragraph (2) of this subsection. b. Upon receipt of the information from the court pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subsection a. of this section, the Superintendent of State Police, the Attorney General, and the county prosecutor of any county in which the person was convicted shall, within 60 days, review and confirm, as appropriate, the information against the person's criminal history record information files and notify the court of any inaccurate or incomplete data contained in the information files, or of any other basis for ineligibility, if applicable, pursuant to N.J.S.2C:52-14. c. The court shall provide copies of an expungement order to the person who is the subject of the petition and electronically transmit the order to the law enforcement and criminal justice agencies which, at the time of the hearing on the petition, possess any records specified in the order in accordance with N.J.S.2C:52-15. L.2019, c.269, s.11.
N.J. Stat. § 2C:43-26 — NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 43 / Section 43-26
Application to participate in Veterans Diversion Program.
Status: in_force

4. a. At any time after the filing of a criminal complaint, but prior to the disposition of such complaint, an eligible servicemember, the public defender assigned to the eligible servicemember, or the servicemember's own legal counsel may make an application to the prosecutor to participate in the Veterans Diversion Program. The prosecutor may approve or conditionally approve an eligible servicemember's admission into the Veterans Diversion Program. An eligible servicemember may be conditionally approved for admission into the program pending verification of the person's veteran or servicemember status, review of the person's criminal history, and consideration of the findings of a clinical assessment of the person's mental health. Once admitted to the program, the prosecutor may move before the court to postpone proceedings while an eligible servicemember obtains a mental health assessment or participates in case management and mental health services. The court may grant the postponement of proceedings and release the servicemember on the persons' own recognizance subject to compliance with the conditions specified in the prosecutor's diversion agreement. If the prosecutor's review of the person's records and the clinical assessment reveals that the person does not qualify for the program or if the servicemember does not comply with the requirements of the diversion agreement, the prosecutor may notify the court that the State is prepared to proceed with the prosecution of the offense and the court shall schedule court proceedings as appropriate. b. (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the prosecutor shall have the sole discretion to determine if an eligible servicemember qualifies for and is admitted to the Veterans Diversion Program pursuant to P.L.2017, c.42 (C.2C:43-23 et al.) after consideration of the nature of the eligible offense, the causative relationship between the person's diagnosed or apparent mental illness and the commission of the offense, the amenability of the servicemember to participation in the services of the program, the availability of case management and mental health services, the desires of any victim, the person's history of prior convictions, and the probability that diversion will promote the servicemember's recovery, prevent future criminal behavior, and protect public safety. A prosecutor may also consider and approve other diversion alternatives for servicemembers in lieu of the Veterans Diversion Program pursuant to P.L.2017, c.42 (C.2C:43-23 et al.). (2) No eligible servicemember shall be admitted to the Veterans Diversion Program if the person has criminal charges pending for a crime of the second degree or higher, if the crime or offense involved violence or the threat of violence, or if the person was previously convicted of a violent crime enumerated in subsection d. of section 2 of P.L.1997, c.117 (C.2C:43-7.2). There shall be a presumption against admission into the Veterans Diversion Program, subject to the discretion of the prosecutor after consulting with any victim, for a servicemember charged with any crime or offense involving domestic violence, as defined in subsection a. of section 3 of P.L.1991, c.261 (C.2C:25-19) if the defendant committed the crime or offense while subject to a temporary or permanent restraining order issued pursuant to the provisions of the "Prevention of Domestic Violence Act of 1991," P.L.1991, c.261 (C.2C:25-17 et al.). For purposes of this paragraph, a crime or offense involves violence or the threat of violence if the victim sustains a bodily injury as defined in subsection a. of N.J.S.2C:11-1, or the actor is armed with and uses a deadly weapon or threatens by word or gesture to use a deadly weapon as defined in subsection c. of N.J.S.2C:11-1, or threatens to inflict a bodily injury. (3) The prosecutor shall consult with victims of an eligible offense prior to approving an eligible servicemember's admission into the Veterans Diversion Program. Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to alter or limit the authority or discretion of the prosecutor to admit an eligible servicemember into the Veterans Diversion Program which the prosecutor deems appropriate. c. The prosecutor's approval of an application for admission into the Veterans Diversion Program pursuant to this section shall not be conditioned on an admission or plea of guilt by an eligible servicemember. d. To qualify for prosecutorial diversion under this section, an eligible servicemember shall agree in writing to the following terms, where relevant to the eligible offense: (1) Participate in case management and mental health services initiated through the Veterans Diversion Resource entity or other similar services and to cooperate with any recommended course of treatment, including the use of medications as prescribed and participation in counseling; (2) Authorize the case management or mental health service provider to release to the prosecutor periodic status reports regarding the servicemember's participation, cooperation, and recovery progress with case management and mental health services; (3) Cooperate with case management service providers to procure housing, education, and employment services, where appropriate; (4) Pay restitution for damages that have resulted from the offense; (5) Refrain from the use of alcohol or illegaldrugs or frequent any place where alcohol or illegal drugs are sold and used; (6) Refrain from the possession or use of firearms or other weapons; (7) Refrain from further criminal activity; (8) Refrain from any contact with a victim of the offense; (9) Cooperate with a mentor, where assigned, and the United States Department of Veterans Affairs Justice Outreach Specialist; (10) Suspend the tolling of time for the purposes of the servicemember's right to a speedy trial while the servicemember is participating in the program; (11) Advise the prosecutor of any change in the servicemember's residential address or any change in the provider of case management and mental health services; and (12)Any other terms and conditions related to the servicemember's recovery and public safety deemed appropriate by the prosecutor. e. The prosecutor shall determine the duration of the servicemember's participation in the Veterans Diversion Program, except that the servicemember's participation in the program shall not exceed two years from the date of the diversion agreement. The term of the servicemember's participation shall be based on the initial clinical evaluation and recommendations, status reports of the servicemember's participation, and progress reports from the case management and mental health service providers, and, where assigned, the servicemember's mentor. f. The servicemember shall be responsible for coordinating with the Veterans Diversion Resource entity or other case management and mental health service provider to ensure that the prosecutor receives periodic reports on the servicemember's participation, cooperation and recovery progress. The servicemember shall contact the Veterans Diversion Resource entityor other case management and mental health service provider within seven days of the date of the diversion agreement. g. The court shall review the status of the deferred prosecution of the servicemember no later than six months from the date on which the court approved the prosecutor's initial request for a postponement of the proceedings, and, thereafter, every six months from the most recent review, to consider, based on information provided by the prosecutor, whether the postponement of court proceedings as requested by the prosecutor should continue. h. To the extent that a sufficient number of mentors are available, the prosecutor or the case management provider on behalf of the prosecutor, shall assign a mentor to the eligible servicemember from the registry of mentors provided by the Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs, except that an insufficient number of mentors available for assignment shall not in itself prevent a prosecutor from diverting an eligible servicemember pursuant to P.L.2017, c.42 (C.2C:43-23 et al.). i. The prosecutor shall notify the United States Department of Veterans Affairs Justice Outreach Specialist assigned to represent New Jersey when an eligible servicemember who is a veteran has been admitted into the Veterans Diversion Program to facilitate outreach to the servicemember. j. If, after a minimum of six months from the date of the diversion agreement, the prosecutor is satisfied that the servicemember has complied with the terms and conditions of the diversion agreement, has not been the subject of any subsequent criminal charges, and, based on clinical reports, continues to make progress with case management services and mental health recovery, the prosecutor may move before the court for the dismissal of the criminal charge pending against the servicemember and terminate the servicemember's participation in the Veterans Diversion Program. Alternatively, the prosecutor may require that the servicemember continue participation in the program until sufficient evidence of progress toward recovery is available, except that continued participation shall not exceed the two-year time limit as provided in subsection e. of this section. k. If, at any time, the prosecutor finds that the servicemember has failed to comply with any term or condition of the diversion agreement, the prosecutor may notify the court that the State is prepared to proceed with the prosecution of the offense and the court shall schedule court proceedings as appropriate. l. No fee shall be assessed to a servicemember for participation in the Veterans Diversion Program. m. An eligible servicemember may be admitted to the Veterans Diversion Program one or more times at the discretion of the prosecutor, subject to the restrictions in this section, if such diversion promotes the servicemember's recovery, prevents the commission of future offenses, and protects the safety of the public. Nothing in P.L.2017, c.42 (C.2C:43-23 et al.) shall preclude an eligible servicemember from applying for admission to a criminal justice diversion program, including a program of supervisory treatment pursuant to N.J.S.2C:43-12, conditional discharge pursuant to N.J.S.2C:36A-1, or conditional dismissal pursuant to section 1 of P.L.2013, c.158 (C.2C:43-13.1), as an alternative to the Veterans Diversion Program to the extent that the servicemember meets the eligibility criteria and qualifies for those programs. A dismissal of a criminal complaint resulting from successful participation in a Veterans Diversion Program pursuant to this section shall bar a servicemember's subsequent eligibility for a program of supervisory treatment pursuant to N.J.S.2C:43-12, conditional discharge pursuant to N.J.S.2C:36A-1, or conditional dismissal pursuant to section 1 of P.L.2013, c.158 (C.2C:43-13.1); however an eligible servicemember may seek subsequent admission to the Veterans Diversion Program and may be admitted at the sole discretion of the prosecutor. n. The dismissal of charges based on a servicemember's successful participation in the Veterans Diversion Program pursuant to this section shall not be deemed: (1) a conviction for purposes of disqualifications or disabilities, if any, imposed by law upon conviction of a petty disorderly persons, disorderly persons offense, or a crime, but shall be reported to the State Bureau of Identification criminal history record information files for purposes of determining future eligibility or exclusion from other diversion programs; or (2) a conviction for the purpose of determining whether a second or subsequent offense has occurred under any law of this State.
L.2017, c.42, s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 2C:12-1 — NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 12 / Section 12-1
Assault.
Status: in_force

2C:12-1. Assault. a. Simple assault. A person is guilty of assault if the person: (1) Attempts to cause or purposely, knowingly or recklessly causes bodily injury to another; or (2) Negligently causes bodily injury to another with a deadly weapon; or (3) Attempts by physical menace to put another in fear of imminent serious bodily injury. Simple assault is a disorderly persons offense unless committed in a fight or scuffle entered into by mutual consent, in which case it is a petty disorderly persons offense. b. Aggravated assault. A person is guilty of aggravated assault if the person: (1) Attempts to cause serious bodily injury to another, or causes injury purposely or knowingly or under circumstances manifesting extreme indifference to the value of human life recklessly causes such injury; or (2) Attempts to cause or purposely or knowingly causes bodily injury to another with a deadly weapon; or (3) Recklessly causes bodily injury to another with a deadly weapon; or (4) Knowingly under circumstances manifesting extreme indifference to the value of human life points a firearm, as defined in subsection f. of N.J.S.2C:39-1, at or in the direction of another, whether or not the actor believes it to be loaded; or (5) Commits a simple assault as defined in paragraph (1), (2), or (3) of subsection a. of this section upon: (a) Any law enforcement officer acting in the performance of the officer's duties while in uniform or exhibiting evidence of authority or because of the officer's status as a law enforcement officer; or (b) Any paid or volunteer firefighter acting in the performance of the firefighter's duties while in uniform or otherwise clearly identifiable as being engaged in the performance of the duties of a firefighter; or (c) Any person engaged in emergency first-aid or medical services acting in the performance of the person's duties while in uniform or otherwise clearly identifiable as being engaged in the performance of emergency first-aid or medical services; or (d) Any school board member, school administrator, teacher, school bus driver, or other employee of a public or nonpublic school or school board while clearly identifiable as being engaged in the performance of the person's duties or because of the person's status as a member or employee of a public or nonpublic school or school board or any school bus driver employed by an operator under contract to a public or nonpublic school or school board while clearly identifiable as being engaged in the performance of the person's duties or because of the person's status as a school bus driver; or (e) Any employee of the Division of Child Protection and Permanency while clearly identifiable as being engaged in the performance of the employee's duties or because of the status as an employee of the division; or (f) Any justice of the Supreme Court, judge of the Superior Court, judge of the Tax Court or municipal judge while clearly identifiable as being engaged in the performance of judicial duties or because of the status as a member of the judiciary; or (g) Any operator of a motorbus or the operator's supervisor or any employee of a rail passenger service while clearly identifiable as being engaged in the performance of the person's duties or because of the status as an operator of a motorbus or as the operator's supervisor or as an employee of a rail passenger service; or (h) Any Department of Corrections employee, county correctional police officer, juvenile correctional police officer, State juvenile facility employee, juvenile detention staff member, juvenile detention officer, probation officer or any sheriff, undersheriff, or sheriff's officer acting in the performance of the person's duties while in uniform or exhibiting evidence of the person's authority or because of the status as a Department of Corrections employee, county correctional police officer, juvenile correctional police officer, State juvenile facility employee, juvenile detention staff member, juvenile detention officer, probation officer, sheriff, undersheriff, or sheriff's officer; or (i) Any employee, including any person employed under contract, of a utility company as defined in section 2 of P.L.1971, c.224 (C.2A:42-86) or a cable television company subject to the provisions of the "Cable Television Act," P.L.1972, c.186 (C.48:5A-1 et seq.) while clearly identifiable as being engaged in the performance of the employee's duties in regard to connecting, disconnecting, or repairing or attempting to connect, disconnect, or repair any gas, electric, or water utility, or cable television or telecommunication service; or (j) Any health care worker employed by a licensed health care facility to provide direct patient care, any health care professional licensed or otherwise authorized pursuant to Title 26 or Title 45 of the Revised Statutes to practice a health care profession, except a direct care worker at a State or county psychiatric hospital or State developmental center or veterans' memorial home, while clearly identifiable as being engaged in the duties of providing direct patient care or practicing the health care profession; or (k) Any direct care worker at a State or county psychiatric hospital or State developmental center or veterans' memorial home, while clearly identifiable as being engaged in the duties of providing direct patient care or practicing the health care profession, provided that the actor is not a patient or resident at the facility who is classified by the facility as having a mental illness or developmental disability; or (l) Any employee of a store or other retail mercantile establishment while clearly identifiable as being engaged in the performance of the person's duties. "Store or other retail mercantile establishment" means the same as such term is defined in N.J.S.2C:20-11. "Employee" means any person who provides customer assistance, store management, visual merchandising, loss prevention or security services, whether in uniform or in plain clothes, or who acts as a cashier, salesperson, or team associate or otherwise interacts with customers for or on behalf of the store or other retail mercantile establishment; or (6) Causes bodily injury to another person while fleeing or attempting to elude a law enforcement officer in violation of subsection b. of N.J.S.2C:29-2 or while operating a motor vehicle in violation of subsection c. of N.J.S.2C:20-10. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, a person 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 or while operating a motor vehicle in violation of subsection c. of N.J.S.2C:20-10 which resulted in bodily injury to another person; or (7) Attempts to cause significant bodily injury to another or causes significant bodily injury purposely or knowingly or, under circumstances manifesting extreme indifference to the value of human life recklessly causes such significant bodily injury; or (8) Causes bodily injury by knowingly or purposely starting a fire or causing an explosion in violation of N.J.S.2C:17-1 which results in bodily injury to any emergency services personnel involved in fire suppression activities, rendering emergency medical services resulting from the fire or explosion or rescue operations, or rendering any necessary assistance at the scene of the fire or explosion, including any bodily injury sustained while responding to the scene of a reported fire or explosion. For purposes of this paragraph, "emergency services personnel" shall include, but not be limited to, any paid or volunteer firefighter, any person engaged in emergency first-aid or medical services and any law enforcement officer. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, a person shall be strictly liable for a violation of this paragraph upon proof of a violation of N.J.S.2C:17-1 which resulted in bodily injury to any emergency services personnel; or (9) Knowingly, under circumstances manifesting extreme indifference to the value of human life, points or displays a firearm, as defined in subsection f. of N.J.S.2C:39-1, at or in the direction of a law enforcement officer; or (10) Knowingly points, displays or uses an imitation firearm, as defined in subsection v. of N.J.S.2C:39-1, at or in the direction of a law enforcement officer with the purpose to intimidate, threaten, or attempt to put the officer in fear of bodily injury or for any unlawful purpose; or (11) Uses or activates a laser sighting system or device, or a system or device which, in the manner used, would cause a reasonable person to believe that it is a laser sighting system or device, against a law enforcement officer acting in the performance of the officer's duties while in uniform or exhibiting evidence of the officer's authority. As used in this paragraph, "laser sighting system or device" means any system or device that is integrated with or affixed to a firearm and emits a laser light beam that is used to assist in the sight alignment or aiming of the firearm; or (12) Attempts to cause significant bodily injury or causes significant bodily injury purposely or knowingly or, under circumstances manifesting extreme indifference to the value of human life, recklessly causes significant bodily injury to a person who, with respect to the actor, meets the definition of a victim of domestic violence, as defined in subsection d. of section 3 of P.L.1991, c.261 (C.2C:25-19); or (13) Knowingly or, under circumstances manifesting extreme indifference to the value of human life, recklessly obstructs the breathing or blood circulation of a person who, with respect to the actor, meets the definition of a victim of domestic violence, as defined in subsection d. of section 3 of P.L.1991, c.261 (C.2C:25-19), by applying pressure on the throat or neck or blocking the nose or mouth of such person, thereby causing or attempting to cause bodily injury. Aggravated assault under paragraphs (1) and (6) of subsection b. of this section is a crime of the second degree; under paragraphs (2), (7), (9), and (10) of subsection b. of this section is a crime of the third degree; under paragraphs (3) and (4) of subsection b. of this section is a crime of the fourth degree; and under paragraph (5) of subsection b. of this section is a crime of the third degree if the victim suffers bodily injury, otherwise it is a crime of the fourth degree, except: any aggravated assault under subparagraph (g) of paragraph (5) of subsection b. of this section shall be a crime of the third degree; and any aggravated assault of a law enforcement officer under subparagraph (a) of paragraph (5) of subsection b. of this section resulting in serious bodily injury shall be a crime of the second degree. Notwithstanding the provisions of N.J.S.2C:1-8 or any other law, a conviction for assaulting a law enforcement officer under subparagraph (a) of paragraph (5) of subsection b. of this section shall not merge with a conviction for any other criminal offense. A mandatory term of incarceration pursuant to section 2 of P.L.1997, c.117 (C.2C:43-7.2) shall not apply to a conviction for aggravated assault of a law enforcement officer under subparagraph (a) of paragraph (5) of subsection b. of this section unless the assault resulted in serious bodily injury to the officer. A person charged with aggravated assault of a law enforcement officer under subparagraph (a) of paragraph (5) of subsection b. of this section resulting in serious bodily injury shall be ineligible to apply for admission to a program of supervisory treatment pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.2C:43-12 through 2C:43-22. Aggravated assault under paragraph (8) of subsection b. of this section is a crime of the third degree if the victim suffers bodily injury; if the victim suffers significant bodily injury or serious bodily injury it is a crime of the second degree. Aggravated assault under paragraph (11) of subsection b. of this section is a crime of the third degree. Aggravated assault under paragraph (12) of subsection b. of this section is a crime of the third degree but the presumption of non-imprisonment set forth in subsection e. of N.J.S.2C:44-1 for a first offense of a crime of the third degree shall not apply. Aggravated assault under paragraph (13) of subsection b. of this section is a crime of the second degree. c. (1) A person is guilty of assault by auto or vessel when the person drives a vehicle or vessel recklessly and causes either serious bodily injury or bodily injury to another. Assault by auto or vessel is a crime of the fourth degree if serious bodily injury results and is a disorderly persons offense if bodily injury results. Proof that the defendant was operating a hand-held wireless telephone while driving a motor vehicle in violation of section 1 of P.L.2003, c.310 (C.39:4-97.3) may give rise to an inference that the defendant was driving recklessly. (2) Assault by auto or vessel is a crime of the third degree if the person drives the vehicle while in violation of R.S.39:4-50 or section 2 of P.L.1981, c.512 (C.39:4-50.4a) and serious bodily injury results and is a crime of the fourth degree if the person drives the vehicle while in violation of R.S.39:4-50 or section 2 of P.L.1981, c.512 (C.39:4-50.4a) and bodily injury results. (3) Assault by auto or vessel is a crime of the second degree if serious bodily injury results from the defendant operating the auto or vessel while in violation of R.S.39:4-50 or section 2 of P.L.1981, c.512 (C.39:4-50.4a) while: (a) on any school property used for school purposes which is owned by or leased to any elementary or secondary school or school board, or within 1,000 feet of such school property; (b) driving through a school crossing as defined in R.S.39:1-1 if the municipality, by ordinance or resolution, has designated the school crossing as such; or (c) driving through a school crossing as defined in R.S.39:1-1 knowing that juveniles are present if the municipality has not designated the school crossing as such by ordinance or resolution. Assault by auto or vessel is a crime of the third degree if bodily injury results from the defendant operating the auto or vessel in violation of this paragraph. A map or true copy of a map depicting the location and boundaries of the area on or within 1,000 feet of any property used for school purposes which is owned by or leased to any elementary or secondary school or school board produced pursuant to section 1 of P.L.1987, c.101 (C.2C:35-7) may be used in a prosecution under subparagraph (a) of paragraph (3) of this subsection. It shall be no defense to a prosecution for a violation of subparagraph (a) or (b) of paragraph (3) of this subsection that the defendant was unaware that the prohibited conduct took place while on or within 1,000 feet of any school property or while driving through a school crossing. Nor shall it be a defense to a prosecution under subparagraph (a) or (b) of paragraph (3) of this subsection that no juveniles were present on the school property or crossing zone at the time of the offense or that the school was not in session. (4) Assault by auto or vessel is a crime of the third degree if the person purposely drives a vehicle in an aggressive manner directed at another vehicle and serious bodily injury results and is a crime of the fourth degree if the person purposely drives a vehicle in an aggressive manner directed at another vehicle and bodily injury results. For purposes of this paragraph, "driving a vehicle in an aggressive manner" shall include, but is not limited to, unexpectedly altering the speed of the vehicle, making improper or erratic traffic lane changes, disregarding traffic control devices, failing to yield the right of way, or following another vehicle too closely. As used in this subsection, "vessel" means a means of conveyance for travel on water and propelled otherwise than by muscular power. d. A person who is employed by a facility as defined in section 2 of P.L.1977, c.239 (C.52:27G-2) who commits a simple assault as defined in paragraph (1) or (2) of subsection a. of this section upon an institutionalized elderly person as defined in section 2 of P.L.1977, c.239 (C.52:27G-2) is guilty of a crime of the fourth degree. e. (Deleted by amendment, P.L.2001, c.443) f. A person who commits a simple assault as defined in paragraph (1), (2), or (3) of subsection a. of this section in the presence of a child under 16 years of age at a school or community sponsored youth sports event is guilty of a crime of the fourth degree. The defendant shall be strictly liable upon proof that the offense occurred, in fact, in the presence of a child under 16 years of age. It shall not be a defense that the defendant did not know that the child was present or reasonably believed that the child was 16 years of age or older. The provisions of this subsection shall not be construed to create any liability on the part of a participant in a youth sports event or to abrogate any immunity or defense available to a participant in a youth sports event. As used in this act, "school or community sponsored youth sports event" means a competition, practice, or instructional event involving one or more interscholastic sports teams or youth sports teams organized pursuant to a nonprofit or similar charter or which are member teams in a youth league organized by or affiliated with a county or municipal recreation department and shall not include collegiate, semi-professional or professional sporting events. amended 1979, c.178, s.22; 1981, c.290, s.14; 1983, c.101; 1985, c.97, s.2; 1985, c.444; 1990, c.87, s.1; 1991, c.237, s.2; 1991, c.341, s.2; 1993, c.219, s.2; 1995, c.6, s.1; 1995, c.181; 1995, c.211, s.1; 1995, c.307, s.2; 1997, c.42; 1997, c.119; 1999, c.77; 1999, c.185, s.2; 1999, c.281; 1999, c.381; 2001, c.215; 2001, c.443, s.2; 2002, c.53; 2003, c.218; 2005, c.2; 2006, c.78, s.2; 2010, c.109; 2012, c.3; 2012, c.16, s.6; 2012, c.22, s.2; 2015, c.98, s.1; 2015, c.100, s.1; 2017, c.240; 2019, c.219, s.3; 2021, c.172; 2021, c.352, s.1; 2024, c.94, s.1; 2025, c.39, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:5A-6 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 5A / Section 5A-6
Office of county register not affected
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other provision of this act, the office of county register of deeds and mortgages in those counties in which the office of register of deeds and mortgages has been established shall not be affected by the implementation of this act. L.1989, c.296, s.6.
N.J. Stat. § 2C:21-17.8 — NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 21 / Section 21-17.8
Definitions, "deepfake", deceptive audio, visual media, crimes, penalties.
Status: in_force

2. a. As used in P.L.2025, c.40 (C.2C:21-17.7 et seq.): "Deceptive audio or visual media" means any video recording, motion picture film, sound recording, electronic image, photograph, any technological representation of speech or conduct substantially derivative thereof, or any forgery or facsimile of a document or writing that appears to a reasonable person to realistically depict any speech, conduct, or writing of a person who did not in fact engage in the speech, conduct, or writing, and the production of which was substantially dependent upon technical means, rather than the ability of another person to physically or verbally impersonate the person. "Disclose" means to sell, give, provide, lend, trade, mail, deliver, transfer, publish, distribute, circulate, disseminate, present, exhibit, advertise, offer, share, or make externally available via the Internet or by any other means, whether or not for pecuniary gain. "Interactive computer service provider" shall have the same meaning as set forth in 47 U.S.C. s.230. "Solicit" means to offer to create or generate, or to advertise the ability to create or generate, a work of deceptive audio or visual media, whether or not for hire, commission, monetary remuneration, or pecuniary gain. "Solicit" shall also mean to request the creation or generation of a work of deceptive audio or visual media, whether or not for monetary remuneration or compensation. "Victim" means a person who suffers personal, physical, or psychological injury or death or incurs loss of or injury to personal or real property as a result of the conduct of another that would constitute a violation of subsections b. or c. of this section. "Victim" also includes the spouse, parent, legal guardian, grandparent, child, sibling, domestic partner, or civil union partner of the decedent in the case of a person's death. "Video streaming service" means a service that transmits video content over the Internet that is played continuously without download. b. A natural person commits a crime of the third degree if, without license or privilege to do so, the person generates or creates, or causes to be generated or created, a work of deceptive audio or visual media for the purpose of attempting or furthering the commission of any crime or offense, or with the knowledge that the work is to be used by another for such purpose, including, but not limited to: (1) a crime or offense under chapters 14, 16, 20, 21, 28, or 29 of Title 2C of the New Jersey Statutes; (2) advertising commercial sex abuse of a minor, pursuant to subsection b. of section 12 of P.L.2013, c.51 (C.2C:13-10); (3) endangering the welfare of children, pursuant to N.J.S.2C:24-4; (4) threats or improper influence in official and political matters, pursuant to N.J.S.2C:27-3; (5) false public alarms, pursuant to N.J.S.2C:33-3; (6) harassment, pursuant to N.J.S.2C:33-4; (7) cyber-harassment, pursuant to section 1 of P.L.2013, c.272 (C.2C:33-4.1); or (8) hazing, pursuant to section 1 of P.L.1980, c.169 (C.2C:40-3). c. (1) A natural person commits a crime of the third degree if, without license or privilege to do so, the person solicits, discloses, or uses a work of deceptive audio or visual media for the purpose of attempting or furthering the commission of any crime or offense, or with the knowledge that the work is to be used by another for such purpose, including, but not limited to, any crime or offense listed in subsection b. of this section. (2) Except as otherwise provided in subsection g. of this section, a natural person commits a crime of the fourth degree if, without license or privilege to do so, the person knowingly or recklessly discloses a work of deceptive audio or visual media created in violation of subsection b. of this section. d. In addition to any term of imprisonment imposed pursuant to N.J.S.2C:43-6 and notwithstanding the provisions of subsection b. of N.J.S.2C:43-3, a fine of up to $30,000 may be imposed for a violation of this section. e. Notwithstanding the provisions of N.J.S.2C:1-8 or any other provisions of law: (1) a conviction arising under subsection b. of this section shall not merge with a conviction under subsection c. of this section, nor shall a conviction under subsection c. of this section merge with a conviction under subsection b. of this section; and (2) a conviction arising under subsection b. or paragraph (1) of subsection c. of this section shall not merge with a conviction of any underlying offense, nor shall any conviction for such underlying offense merge with a conviction under subsection b. of this section. The court shall impose consecutive sentences upon a conviction under subsection b. or paragraph (1) of subsection c. of this section and a conviction of any underlying offense. f. A natural person who violates the provisions of P.L.2025, c.40 (C.2C:21-17.7 et seq.) shall also be liable to the victim of the violation, and the victim may bring a civil action in the Superior Court. The court may award: (1) actual damages, but not less than liquidated damages computed at the rate of $1,000 for each knowing or reckless violation of P.L.2025, c.40 (C.2C:21-17.7 et seq.); (2) punitive damages upon proof of willful disregard of the law; (3) reasonable attorney's fees and other litigation costs reasonably incurred; and (4) other such preliminary and equitable relief as the court determines appropriate. A conviction for a violation of P.L.2025, c.40 (C.2C:21-17.7 et seq.) shall not be a prerequisite for a civil action brought pursuant to this subsection. The civil action authorized by this subsection shall be in addition to, and not in lieu of, any other civil action, injunctive relief, or other remedy available at law, including, but not limited to, a civil action for common law defamation, libel, slander, invasion of privacy, false light, misappropriation of identity, intrusion of privacy, or public disclosure of private facts. g. (1) P.L.2025, c.40 (C.2C:21-17.7 et seq.) shall not apply to content that a reasonable viewer or listener would understand to constitute criticism, comment, satire, parody, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, research, or to any content that a reasonable viewer or listener would not believe to authentically depict speech or conduct. (2) P.L.2025, c.40 (C.2C:21-17.7 et seq.) shall not apply to an interactive computer service provider, cloud services provider, or commercial developer or provider of artificial intelligence technology, where such developer or provider is not deemed to be a publisher, speaker, or information content provider pursuant to 47 U.S.C. s.230, and shall not be construed to alter or negate any rights, obligations, or immunities of an interactive computer service provider or cloud services provider pursuant to 47 U.S.C. s.230. (3) P.L.2025, c.40 (C.2C:21-17.7 et seq.) shall not apply to any broadcasting station, cable service, radio station, or telecommunications carrier, as those terms are defined pursuant to 47 U.S.C. s.153, or to any television station, billboard, Internet website, mobile application, video streaming service, newspaper, magazine, publication, printed matter, or other advertising channel or medium through which an advertisement containing deceptive audio or visual media appears, where the advertising channel or medium's role in disclosing the advertisement is limited to the selling of advertising time or space, or where an advertising channel or medium is prohibited by federal law from censoring the advertisement regardless of its content. (4) This section shall not apply to any broadcasting station, including a cable or satellite television company, programmer, or producer, an Internet website, video streaming service, or a regularly published newspaper, magazine, or other periodical of general circulation, including an Internet or electronic publication, that routinely carries news and commentary of general interest and that broadcasts or publishes any deceptive audio or visual media prohibited by this section solely for the purpose of disseminating newsworthy facts, provided that if the deceptive nature of the work is known or verified, the broadcast or publication shall clearly contain a disclaimer which is either shown or read aloud that identifies the work as a work of deceptive audio or visual media. (5) It shall not be a violation of this section to disclose any deceptive audio or visual media to law enforcement officers in connection with a criminal investigation or prosecution of a violation of this section; pursuant to a subpoena or court order requiring the disclosure of a work of deceptive audio or visual media; to a school administrator, attorney, family member, or other advocate for purposes of reporting conduct that may constitute a violation of this section; or in furtherance of an investigation concerning fraud, cybersecurity, identity theft, harassment, or a violation of a commercial computer network's contractual terms of service. L.2025, c.40, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:17-5 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 17 / Section 17-5
One sale under executions issued out of superior court levied at same time; liability as trespasser
Status: in_force

If under more than 1 execution issued to different counties pursuant to section 2A:17-4 of this title, property is under levy at the same time, no sale of the property of the person against whom such executions have issued shall be made under more than 1 of such executions, except to satisfy a deficiency remaining after a prior sale. The court may, for good cause, stay the proceedings on any 1 or more of such executions, direct under which execution a sale shall be first made or order the proceeds of any sale to be paid into court. If a sale shall be made contrary to the provisions of this section, the party at whose instance the executions have issued and his attorney shall be liable as trespassers to the adverse party for all damages he may sustain thereby.
L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.
N.J. Stat. § 2B:4-2 — NJ Code / Title 2B / Chapter 4 / Section 4-2
Appointment of additional employees
Status: in_force

2B:4-2. Appointment of Additional Employees. The Supreme Court may appoint subordinate officers and employees necessary for the convenient performance of the duties of the Supreme Court and the Superior Courts. Source: N.J.S.2A:11-31 L.1991,c.119,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 2C:11-3c — NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 11 / Section 11-3c
Restitution.
Status: in_force

3. In addition to the provisions of any other law requiring restitution, a person convicted of murder pursuant to N.J.S.2C:11-3 shall be required to pay restitution to the nearest surviving relative of the victim. The court shall determine the amount and duration of the restitution pursuant to N.J.S.2C:43-3 and the provisions of chapter 46 of Title 2C of the New Jersey Statutes. L.2007,c.204,s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:4A-74 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 4A / Section 4A-74
Court intake service conference.
Status: in_force

5. Court intake service conference. a. Where the juvenile is diverted to a court intake service conference, notices of the conference shall be sent to the juvenile and his parents or guardian and to the complainant or victim. The parties may be requested to bring to the conference all pertinent documents in their possession, including medical, social, and school records. b. In determining the appropriate resolution of a complaint, the following factors shall be considered by court intake services: (1) The seriousness of the alleged offense or conduct and the circumstances in which it occurred; (2) The age and maturity of the juvenile; (3) The risk that the juvenile presents as a substantial danger to others; (4) The family circumstances, including any history of drugs, alcohol abuse or child abuse on the part of the juvenile, his parents or guardian; (5) The nature and number of contacts with court intake services and the court that the juvenile and his family have had; (6) The outcome of those contacts, including the services to which the juvenile or family have been referred and the results of those referrals; (7) The availability of appropriate services; (8) Any recommendations expressed by the victim or complainant, or arresting officer, as to how the case should be disposed; (9) Whether diversion can be accomplished in a manner that holds the juvenile accountable for the conduct; (10) The impact of the offense on the victim or victims; (11) The impact of the offense on the community; and (12) Any information relevant to the offense in any case where the juvenile is charged with an act which if committed by an adult would constitute prostitution in violation of N.J.S.2C:34-1 or any offense which the juvenile alleges is related to the juvenile being a victim of human trafficking. c. Each juvenile shall be reviewed without a presumption of guilt. The intake conference shall be concerned primarily with providing balanced attention to the protection of the community, the imposition of accountability for offenses committed, fostering interaction and dialogue between the offender, victim and community and the development of competencies to enable the juvenile offender to become a responsible and productive member of the community. In addition, the conference shall be concerned with preventing more serious future misconduct by the juvenile offender by obtaining the cooperation of the juvenile and his parents or guardian in complying with its recommendations. The court may schedule a hearing where the complainant or victim objects to the recommendations from the conference. d. The resolution from the conference may include but shall not be limited to counseling, restitution, referral to appropriate community agencies, or any other community work programs or other conditions consistent with diversion that aids in providing balanced attention to the protection of the community, the imposition of accountability for offenses committed, fostering interaction and dialogue between the offender, victim and community and the development of competencies to enable the juvenile offender to become a responsible and productive member of the community, provided that: (1) Obligations imposed as a result of the intake conference shall be an order of the court approved by the presiding judge and shall be set forth in writing and may not exceed six months. The juvenile and his or her parents or guardian shall receive copies, as shall any agencies providing services under the agreement; (2) The court intake service worker shall inform the juvenile and the juvenile's parents or guardian in writing of their right to object at any time prior to their written agreement to the facts or terms of the intake conference decision, and if objections arise, the intake service worker may alter the terms of the proposed agreement or refer the matter to the presiding judge who shall determine if the complaint will be heard in court or returned to intake conference for further action; (3) Written agreement pursuant to intake conferences may be terminated at any time upon the request of the juvenile and the matter referred to the presiding judge; (4) The court intake services conference may not order the confinement of a juvenile, place a juvenile on probation, or remove a juvenile from his family as a disposition; and (5) If, at any time during the diversion period, the court intake service worker determines that the obligations imposed under the written agreement are not being met, the intake worker shall notify the presiding judge in writing. In the case of failure to comply with the obligations imposed under the agreement by the parents or guardian, the court may proceed against such persons for enforcement of the agreement. In the case of failure to comply by the juvenile, the matter shall be referred to the court for action. e. At the end of the diversion period a second court intake services conference may be held with all parties to the written agreement present to ascertain if the terms of the agreement have been fulfilled. If all conditions have been met, the intake worker shall so inform the presiding judge in writing who shall order the complaint dismissed. A copy of the order dismissing the complaint shall be sent to the juvenile. If the conditions of the written agreement have not been met, the intake worker may refer the matter to the presiding judge who shall determine if the complaint will be heard in court or returned to court intake services for further action. Based on the evaluations required under this subsection, the intake conference agreement may be extended beyond the six-month maximum if all parties agree. In no case shall an intake conference agreement exceed nine months. f. All proceedings before the conference are confidential and they shall receive only those records which in the court's judgment are necessary to aid in making a recommendation. L.1982, c.81, s.5; amended 1995, c.280, s.16; 2001, c.408, s.5; 2011, c.195, s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:82-4.2 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 82 / Section 82-4.2
Jurisdiction; burden of proof
Status: in_force

In any proceeding upon a foreign judgment, including a judgment of any court out of this State, the plaintiff, or person seeking to enforce the judgment, shall have the burden of proving that the requirements, statutory and otherwise, of the foreign jurisdiction have been met, conferring jurisdiction of the subject matter of the foreign proceeding on the foreign court or tribunal and over the defendant or person sought to be affected by the judgment. L.1983, c. 350, s. 2, eff. Sept. 29, 1983.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:58C-4 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 58C / Section 58C-4
No liability if warning provided
Status: in_force

In any product liability action the manufacturer or seller shall not be liable for harm caused by a failure to warn if the product contains an adequate warning or instruction or, in the case of dangers a manufacturer or seller discovers or reasonably should discover after the product leaves its control, if the manufacturer or seller provides an adequate warning or instruction. An adequate product warning or instruction is one that a reasonably prudent person in the same or similar circumstances would have provided with respect to the danger and that communicates adequate information on the dangers and safe use of the product, taking into account the characteristics of, and the ordinary knowledge common to, the persons by whom the product is intended to be used, or in the case of prescription drugs, taking into account the characteristics of, and the ordinary knowledge common to, the prescribing physician. If the warning or instruction given in connection with a drug or device or food or food additive has been approved or prescribed by the federal Food and Drug Administration under the "Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act," 52 Stat. 1040, 21 U.S.C. s. 301 et seq. or the "Public Health Service Act," 58 Stat. 682, 42 U.S.C. s. 201 et seq., a rebuttable presumption shall arise that the warning or instruction is adequate. For purposes of this section, the terms "drug", "device", "food", and "food additive" have the meanings defined in the "Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act." L. 1987, c. 197, s. 4.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:18-29 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 18 / Section 18-29
Liability of officer to judgment creditor for neglect or default in making execution
Status: in_force

2A:18-29. If, by reason of the negligence of an officer in the performance of any of the duties imposed upon him respecting an execution for the Superior Court, Law Division, Special Civil Part, the execution creditor fails to recover the amount, or any part thereof, to which he is entitled under the execution, with costs, the officer shall be liable to the execution creditor therefor, recoverable in an action of contract, with double costs. L.1951 (1st SS), c.344; amended 1991,c.91,s.50.
N.J. Stat. § 2C:35-16 — NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 35 / Section 35-16
Forfeiture or postponement of driving privileges.
Status: in_force

2C:35-16. a. In addition to any disposition authorized by this title, the provisions of section 24 of P.L.1982, c.77 (C.2A:4A-43), or any other statute indicating the dispositions that can be ordered for an adjudication of delinquency, and notwithstanding the provisions of subsection c. of N.J.S.2C:43-2, a person convicted of or adjudicated delinquent for a violation of any offense defined in this chapter or chapter 36 of this title shall forthwith forfeit his right to operate a motor vehicle over the highways of this State for a period to be fixed by the court at not less than six months or more than two years which shall commence on the day the sentence is imposed unless the court finds compelling circumstances warranting an exception or except as provided in subsection e. of this section. For the purposes of this section, compelling circumstances warranting an exception exist if the forfeiture of the person's right to operate a motor vehicle over the highways of this State will result in extreme hardship and alternative means of transportation are not available. In the case of a person who at the time of the imposition of sentence is less than 17 years of age, the period of any suspension of driving privileges authorized herein, including a suspension of the privilege of operating a motorized bicycle, shall commence on the day the sentence is imposed and shall run for a period as fixed by the court of not less than six months or more than two years after the day the person reaches the age of 17 years. If the driving privilege of any person is under revocation, suspension, or postponement for a violation of any provision of this title or Title 39 of the Revised Statutes at the time of any conviction or adjudication of delinquency for a violation of any offense defined in this chapter or chapter 36 of this title, any revocation, suspension, or postponement period imposed herein shall commence as of the date of termination of the existing revocation, suspension, or postponement. b. If forfeiture or postponement of driving privileges is ordered by the court pursuant to subsection a. of this section, the court shall collect forthwith the New Jersey driver's license or licenses of the person and forward such license or licenses to the Chief Administrator of the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission along with a report indicating the first and last day of the suspension or postponement period imposed by the court pursuant to this section. If the court is for any reason unable to collect the license or licenses of the person, the court shall cause a report of the conviction or adjudication of delinquency to be filed with the Chief Administrator. That report shall include the complete name, address, date of birth, eye color, and sex of the person and shall indicate the first and last day of the suspension or postponement period imposed by the court pursuant to this section. The court shall inform the person orally and in writing that if the person is convicted of personally operating a motor vehicle during the period of license suspension or postponement imposed pursuant to this section, the person shall, upon conviction, be subject to the penalties set forth in R.S.39:3-40. A person shall be required to acknowledge receipt of the written notice in writing. Failure to receive a written notice or failure to acknowledge in writing the receipt of a written notice shall not be a defense to a subsequent charge of a violation of R.S.39:3-40. If the person is the holder of a driver's license from another jurisdiction, the court shall not collect the license but shall notify forthwith the Chief Administrator who shall notify the appropriate officials in the licensing jurisdiction. The court shall, however, in accordance with the provisions of this section, revoke the person's non-resident driving privilege in this State. c. In addition to any other condition imposed, a court may in its discretion suspend, revoke or postpone in accordance with the provisions of this section the driving privileges of a person admitted to supervisory treatment under N.J.S.2C:36A-1 or N.J.S.2C:43-12 without a plea of guilty or finding of guilt. d. After sentencing and upon notice to the prosecutor, a person subject to suspension or postponement of driving privileges under this section may seek revocation of the remaining portion of any suspension or postponement based on compelling circumstances warranting an exception that were not raised at the time of sentencing. The court may revoke the suspension or postponement if it finds compelling circumstances. e. Provided that the person was not convicted of or adjudicated delinquent for a violation of any offense defined in this chapter or chapter 36 of this Title other than those enumerated in this subsection, the forfeiture or postponement of driving privileges set forth in subsection a. of this section shall not apply to any person convicted of or adjudicated delinquent for an offense which if committed by an adult would constitute: distribution of, or possessing or having under control with intent to distribute, marijuana or hashish in violation of paragraph (11) of subsection b. of N.J.S.2C:35-5, or a lesser amountof marijuana or hashish in violation of paragraph (12) of subsection b. that section, or a violation of either of those paragraphs based on an amount of marijuana or hashish described herein 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 possession of marijuana or hashish in violation of paragraph (3) of subsection a. of N.J.S.2C:35-10. amended 1988, c.44, s.7; 2005, c.343; 2008, c.84, s.2; repealed 2019, c.276, s.20; amended 2021, c.16, s.62.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:44-187 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 44 / Section 44-187
Short title
Status: in_force

This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Self-Service Storage Facility Act." L.1983, c. 136, s. 1, eff. April 14, 1983.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:22A-5 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 22A / Section 22A-5
Conditions for recovery of damages
Status: in_force

a. A person who sustains personal injury or property damage as a result of the negligent service of alcoholic beverages by a licensed alcoholic beverage server may recover damages from a licensed alcoholic beverage server only if: (1) The server is deemed negligent pursuant to subsection b. of this section; and (2) The injury or damage was proximately caused by the negligent service of alcoholic beverages; and (3) The injury or damage was a foreseeable consequence of the negligent service of alcoholic beverages. b. A licensed alcoholic beverage server shall be deemed to have been negligent only when the server served a visibly intoxicated person, or served a minor, under circumstances where the server knew, or reasonably should have known, that the person served was a minor. L. 1987, c. 152, s. 5.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:20-5 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 20 / Section 20-5
Appointment of assignee authorized
Status: in_force

If in the action brought under section 2A:20-1 or 2A:20-3 of this title, the court is satisfied that the conduct of the debtor has been upright, the court shall appoint 1 or more suitable residents of the county where such debtor is imprisoned or was arrested as assignee or assignees of the debtor.
L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:159A-12 — NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 159A / Section 159A-12
Delivery of prisoner
Status: in_force

The warden or other official in charge of any penal or correctional institution in this State shall give over the person of any inmate thereof whenever so required by the operation of the agreement on detainers. L.1958, c. 12, p. 42, s. 4.