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NJ Rev Stat § 2A:4-41 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 2A - Administration of Civil and Criminal Justice|Section 2A:4-41 - Expenses

2A:4-41. Expenses  Except as otherwise provided by law, all expenses incurred in complying with the provisions of this chapter shall be a county charge. L.1951 (1st SS), c.344; amended by L.1982, c. 77, s. 31, eff. Dec. 31, 1983.
NJ Rev Stat § 2A:4-68 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 2A - Administration of Civil and Criminal Justice|Section 2A:4-68 - Repeals

2A:4-68. Repeals  The following sections are hereby repealed: N.J.S. 2A:4-14 to 2A:4-17, inclusive, 2A:4-20, 2A:4-21, 2A:4-32, 2A:4-33, 2A:4-35, 2A:4-37, 2A:4-39; R.S. 30:4-157.3 and P.L. 67, c. 308 (C. 2A:4-39.1). L.1973, c. 306, s. 27, eff. March 1, 1974.
NJ Rev Stat § 2A:4A-20 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 2A - Administration of Civil and Criminal Justice|Section 2A:4A-20 - Short title

2A:4A-20. Short title  This act shall be known and may be cited as the "New Jersey Code of Juvenile Justice." L.1982, c. 77, s. 1, eff. Dec. 31, 1983.
NJ Rev Stat § 2A:4A-22 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 2A - Administration of Civil and Criminal Justice|Section 2A:4A-22 - General definitions.

2A:4A-22 General definitions.  3. General definitions. As used in this act: a. "Juvenile" means an individual who is under the age of 18 years. b. "Adult" means an individual 18 years of age or older. c. "Detention" means the temporary care of juveniles in physically restricting facilities pending court disposition. d. "Shelter care" means the temporary care of juveniles in facilities without physical restriction pending court disposition. e. "Commit" means to transfer legal custody to an institution. f. "Guardian" means a person, other than a parent, to whom legal custody of the child has been given by court order or who is acting in the place of the parent or is responsible for the care and welfare of the juvenile. g. "Juvenile-family crisis" means behavior, conduct or a condition of a juvenile, parent or guardian or other family member which presents or results in (1) a serious threat to the well-being and physical safety of a juvenile, or (2) a serious conflict between a parent or guardian and a juvenile regarding rules of conduct which has been manifested by repeated disregard for lawful parental authority by a juvenile or misuse of lawful parental authority by a parent or guardian, or (3) unauthorized absence by a juvenile for more than 24 hours from his home, or (4) a pattern of repeated unauthorized absences from school by a juvenile subject to the compulsory education provision of Title 18A of the New Jersey Statutes, or (5) 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. h. "Repetitive disorderly persons offense" means the second or more disorderly persons offense committed by a juvenile on at least two separate occasions and at different times. i. "Court" means the Superior Court, Chancery Division, Family Part unless a different meaning is plainly required. j. "Commission" means the Juvenile Justice Commission established pursuant to section 2 of P.L.1995, c.284 (C.52:17B-170). L.1982, c.77, s.3; amended 1991, c.91, s.4; 1995, c.280, s.2; 2011, c.195, s.2.
NJ Rev Stat § 2A:4A-23 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 2A - Administration of Civil and Criminal Justice|Section 2A:4A-23 - Definition of delinquency.

2A:4A-23 Definition of delinquency.  4. Definition of delinquency. As used in this act, "delinquency" means the commission of an act by a juvenile which if committed by an adult would constitute:  a. A crime; b. A disorderly persons offense or petty disorderly persons offense; or c. A violation of any other penal statute, ordinance or regulation. But, the commission of (1) an act which constitutes a violation of chapter 3, 4, 6 or 8 of Title 39 of the Revised Statutes by a juvenile of any age; (2) an act relating to the ownership or operation of a motorized bicycle which constitutes a violation of chapter 3 or 4 of Title 39 of the Revised Statutes by a juvenile of any age; (3) an act which constitutes a violation of article 3 or 6 of chapter 4 of Title 39 of the Revised Statutes pertaining to pedestrians and bicycles, by a juvenile of any age; (4) the commission of an act which constitutes a violation of P.L.1981, c.318 (C.26:3D-1 et seq.), P.L.1981, c.319 (C.26:3D-7 et seq.), P.L.1981, c.320 (C.26:3D-15 et seq.), P.L.1985, c.185 (C.26:3E-7 et seq.), P.L.1985, c.186 (C.26:3D-32 et seq.), N.J.S.2C:33-13, P.L.1985, c.318 (C.26:3D-38 et seq.), P.L.1985, c.381 (C.26:3D-46 et seq.), or of any amendment or supplement thereof, by a juvenile of any age;(5) an act which constitutes a violation of chapter 7 of Title 12 of the Revised Statutes relating to the regulation and registration of power vessels, by a juvenile of any age or section 2 of P.L.1987, c.453 (C.12:7-61); or (6) an act which constitutes a violation of a municipal ordinance enacted pursuant to section 2 of P.L.1992, c.132 (C.40:48-2.52) pertaining to curfew ordinances shall not constitute delinquency as defined in this act. The municipal court having jurisdiction over a case involving a violation by a juvenile of a section of Title 26 listed in this subsection, Title 40 listed in this subsection or N.J.S.2C:33-13, shall forward a copy of the record of conviction in that case to the Family Part intake service of the county where the municipal court is located. If a municipal court orders detention or imposes a term of imprisonment on a juvenile in connection with a violation of Title 39 of the Revised Statutes, chapter 7 of Title 12 of the Revised Statutes, Title 40 of the Revised Statutes or N.J.S.2C:33-13, that detention or term of imprisonment shall be served at a suitable juvenile institution and not at a county jail or county workhouse. L.1982,c.77,s.4; amended 1983, c.404; 1986, c.16; 1986, c.39, s.5; 1987, c.401; 1987, c.453, s.3; 1989, c.125, s.1; 1991, c.96; 1997, c.383.
NJ Rev Stat § 2A:4A-24 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 2A - Administration of Civil and Criminal Justice|Section 2A:4A-24 - Exclusive jurisdiction of the court and nature of jurisdiction

2A:4A-24. Exclusive jurisdiction of the court and nature of jurisdiction  a. Except as otherwise provided by law, the court shall have exclusive jurisdiction in all cases where it is charged that a juvenile has committed an act of delinquency and over all matters relating to a juvenile-family crisis. Upon the determination that a juvenile has committed an act of delinquency or that a juvenile-family crisis exists, the court may impose such disposition or dispositions over those persons subject to its jurisdiction consistent with the purposes of this act. Such jurisdiction shall extend in these matters over a juvenile and his parent, guardian or any family member found by the court to be contributing to a juvenile-family crisis. The court shall, in accordance with the Rules of Court, clearly specify the responsibilities of those subject to its jurisdiction with respect to the plan of rehabilitation for the juvenile. b. The court shall have jurisdiction in respect to the custody of any juvenile who may be held as a material witness in any case pending in the court. Whenever a juvenile is a material witness in any other court, the procedures established by this act shall be followed. c. Juveniles who appear before the court in any capacity shall be deemed to be wards of the court and protected accordingly. d. Nothing in this act shall affect the jurisdiction of other courts over offenses committed after a juvenile under the jurisdiction of the court reaches the age of 18 years. L.1982, c. 77, s. 5, eff. Dec. 31, 1983.
NJ Rev Stat § 2A:4A-25 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 2A - Administration of Civil and Criminal Justice|Section 2A:4A-25 - Transfer from other courts

2A:4A-25. Transfer from other courts  6. Transfer from other courts. Except as provided in section 4 of P.L.1982, c.77 (C.2A:4A-23), and unless jurisdiction has been waived under section 7 of P.L.1982, c.77 (C.2A:4A-26), if during the pendency in any other court of a case charging a person with a crime, offense or violation, it is ascertained that such person was a juvenile at the time of the crime, offense or violation charged, such court shall immediately transfer such case to the Superior Court, Chancery Division, Family Part. The Family Part shall thereupon proceed in the same manner as if the case had been instituted under this chapter in the first instance. L.1982,c.77,s.6; amended 1991,c.91,s.5; 1995,c.280,s.3.
NJ Rev Stat § 2A:4A-27 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 2A - Administration of Civil and Criminal Justice|Section 2A:4A-27 - Referral to other court at election of juvenile

2A:4A-27. Referral to other court at election of juvenile  Any juvenile 14 years of age or older charged with delinquency may elect to have the case transferred to the appropriate court having jurisdiction. Any juvenile under 14 years of age charged with an offense which, if committed by an adult, would constitute murder under N.J.S. 2C:11-3 may elect to have the case transferred to the appropriate court having jurisdiction. L.1982, c. 77, s. 8, eff. Dec. 31, 1983.
NJ Rev Stat § 2A:4A-28 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 2A - Administration of Civil and Criminal Justice|Section 2A:4A-28 - Effect of referral to other court

2A:4A-28. Effect of referral to other court  9. Effect of referral to other court. Whenever a case is referred to another court as provided by section 7 of P.L.1982, c.77 (C.2A:4A-26) or section 8 of P.L.1982, c.77 (C.2A:4A-27), that case shall thereafter proceed in the same manner as if the case had been instituted in that court in the first instance. L.1982,c.77,s.9; amended 1995,c.280,s.4.
NJ Rev Stat § 2A:4A-29 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 2A - Administration of Civil and Criminal Justice|Section 2A:4A-29 - Use of juvenile's testimony at referral hearing

2A:4A-29. Use of juvenile's testimony at referral hearing  10. Use of juvenile's testimony at referral hearing. No testimony of a juvenile at a hearing pursuant to section 7 of P.L.1982, c.77 (C.2A:4A-26) or section 8 of P.L.1982, c.77 (C.2A:4A-27) shall be admissible for any purpose in any hearing to determine delinquency or guilt of any offense. L.1982,c.77,s.10; amended 1995,c.280,s.5.
NJ Rev Stat § 2A:4A-30 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 2A - Administration of Civil and Criminal Justice|Section 2A:4A-30 - Complaints and petitions

2A:4A-30. Complaints and petitions  a. Complaints charging delinquency may be signed by any person who has knowledge of the facts alleged to constitute delinquency or is informed of such facts and believes that they are true. The complaint shall be filed with the clerk of the court and shall set forth: (1) The name, address, and date of birth of the juvenile; (2) The name and address of the juvenile's parents or guardian and, if the juvenile is in custody of some other person, the name and address of the custodian; (3) The date, time, manner, and place of the acts alleged as the basis of the complaint; (4) A citation of the law or ordinance allegedly violated by the juvenile; and (5) The signature of the complainant. b. Petitions alleging that a juvenile-family crisis exists shall be signed by court intake services pursuant to section 8 of P.L.1982, c. 80 (C. 2A:4A-83). The petition shall be filed with the clerk of the court and shall set forth: (1) The name, address, and date of birth of the juvenile; (2) The name and address of the juvenile's parents or guardian and, if the juvenile is in custody of some other person, the name and address of the custodian; (3) The date, time, manner, and place of the behavior, conduct, or condition alleged as the basis of the petition; and (4) The signature of the petitioner. c. Complaints and petitions shall be in such form as prescribed by the Rules of Court. L.1982, c. 77, s. 11, eff. Dec. 31, 1983.
NJ Rev Stat § 2A:4A-31 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 2A - Administration of Civil and Criminal Justice|Section 2A:4A-31 - Taking into custody

2A:4A-31. Taking into custody  a. A juvenile may be taken into custody: (1) Pursuant to an order or warrant of any court having jurisdiction; or (2) For delinquency, when there has been no process issued by a court, by a law enforcement officer, pursuant to the laws of arrest and the Rules of Court. b. Except where delinquent conduct is alleged, a juvenile may be taken into short-term custody by a law enforcement officer without order of the court when: (1) The officer has reasonable grounds to believe that the health and safety of the juvenile is seriously in danger and taking into immediate custody is necessary for his protection; (2) The officer has reasonable grounds to believe the juvenile has left the home and care of his parents or guardian without the consent of such persons; or (3) An agency legally charged with the supervision of a child has notified the law enforcement agency that the child has run away from out of home placement, provided, however, that in any case where the law enforcement officer believes that the juvenile is an "abused or neglected child" as defined in section 1 of P.L.1974, c. 119 (C. 9:6-8.21), the officer shall handle the case pursuant to the procedure set forth in that act. c. The taking of a juvenile into custody shall not be construed as an arrest, but shall be deemed a measure to protect the health, morals and well being of the juvenile. L.1982, c. 77, s. 12, eff. Dec. 31, 1983.
NJ Rev Stat § 2A:4A-32 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 2A - Administration of Civil and Criminal Justice|Section 2A:4A-32 - Short-term custody

2A:4A-32. Short-term custody  13. Short-term custody. a. Under no circumstances shall any juvenile taken into short-term custody under section 12 of P.L.1982, c.77 (C.2A:4A-31) be held more than six hours. A juvenile taken into short-term custody shall not be retained in a detention facility or jail. As used in this section, the juvenile-family crisis intervention unit means that unit established pursuant to P.L.1982, c.80 (C.2A:4A-76 et seq.). b. An officer taking a juvenile into short-term custody shall inform the juvenile of the reason for custody and shall where possible transport, or arrange to have the juvenile transported to his home. The officer releasing a juvenile from such custody shall inform the juvenile's parents or guardian and the juvenile-family crisis intervention unit of the reason for taking the juvenile into custody and may, if he believes further services are needed, inform the juvenile and his parents of the nature and location of appropriate services. c. A law enforcement officer taking a juvenile into short-term custody may transport the juvenile to the home of a relative of the juvenile or to the home of another responsible adult or make arrangement for such transportation where the officer reasonably believes that the child will be provided with adequate care and supervision and that the child will remain in custody of the adult until such time as the juvenile-family crisis intervention unit can bring about the child's return home or an alternative living arrangement or out of home placement. A law enforcement officer placing a juvenile with a relative or responsible adult shall immediately notify the juvenile-family crisis intervention unit of this fact and the reason for taking the juvenile into custody. d. A law enforcement officer acting reasonably and in good faith pursuant to this section in releasing a juvenile to a person other than a parent of a juvenile is immune from civil or criminal liability for his action. A person other than a parent of the juvenile who receives a child pursuant to this section and who acts reasonably and in good faith in doing so is immune from civil or criminal liability for the act of receiving the child. Immunity shall not release a person from liability under any other laws, including the laws regulating licensed child care or prohibiting child abuse and neglect. L.1982,c.77,s.13; amended 1995,c.280,s.6.
NJ Rev Stat § 2A:4A-33 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 2A - Administration of Civil and Criminal Justice|Section 2A:4A-33 - Taking into custody; notice to parents

2A:4A-33. Taking into custody; notice to parents  a. Any person taking a juvenile into custody shall immediately notify the parents, or the juvenile's guardian, if any, that the juvenile has been taken into custody. L.1982, c. 77, s. 14, eff. Dec. 31, 1983.
NJ Rev Stat § 2A:4A-35 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 2A - Administration of Civil and Criminal Justice|Section 2A:4A-35 - Release of juvenile on own recognizance

2A:4A-35. Release of juvenile on own recognizance  A juvenile charged with delinquency may be released at either the police or court level on his own recognizance if all of the following circumstances have been met: a. The nature of the offense charged is not such that a danger to the community would exist if the juvenile were released; b. There is no parent, guardian or other appropriate adult custodian to whom the juvenile could be released and all reasonable measures have been exhausted by either police or court personnel to locate and contact any such person; c. The juvenile is at least 14 years of age; d. The identity and address of the juvenile are verified through a positive form of identification; and e. Reasonable certainty exists on the part of the releasing authority that upon release, the juvenile will return to school or home safely and will appear at his hearing. L.1982, c. 77, s. 16, eff. Dec. 31, 1983.
NJ Rev Stat § 2A:4A-36 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 2A - Administration of Civil and Criminal Justice|Section 2A:4A-36 - Detention of waiver cases.

2A:4A-36 Detention of waiver cases.  17. a. If the court waives jurisdiction over a case and refers that case to the appropriate court and prosecuting authority, there shall be a hearing before the court waiving jurisdiction to decide whether to detain the juvenile pending resolution of the case. If detention is deemed necessary, there shall be a presumption that the juvenile shall be detained in a county juvenile detention facility, unless good cause is shown that it is necessary to detain the juvenile in a county jail or other county correctional facility in which adults are incarcerated. b. Upon conviction in the appropriate court and where detention pending sentencing is deemed necessary, there shall be a presumption that the juvenile shall be detained in a county juvenile detention facility, unless good cause is shown that it is necessary to detain the juvenile in a county jail or other county correctional facility in which adults are incarcerated.  c. Good cause under this section shall be based on the best interests of the juvenile and protection of the public, and shall take into account such factors, including but not limited to, the juvenile's age and maturity, the nature and circumstances of the offense charged or for which the juvenile was convicted, the juvenile's prior offense history, the programs available at juvenile detention facilities, and any other relevant factors.  d. A juvenile who has been waived to an appropriate adult court shall not be remanded to a county jail or other county correctional facility in which adults are incarcerated prior to the hearing provided for in subsection a. of this section. L.1982, c.77, s.17; amended 2015, c.89, s.2.
NJ Rev Stat § 2A:4A-39 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 2A - Administration of Civil and Criminal Justice|Section 2A:4A-39 - Right to counsel.

2A:4A-39 Right to counsel.  20. a. A juvenile shall have the right, as provided by the Rules of Court, to be represented by counsel at every critical stage in the proceeding which, in the opinion of the court may result in the institutional commitment of the juvenile. b. During every court proceeding in a delinquency case, the waiving of any right afforded to a juvenile shall be accomplished in the following manner: (1) A juvenile who is found to have mental capacity may not waive any rights except in the presence of and after consultation with counsel, and unless a parent has first been afforded a reasonable opportunity to consult with the juvenile and the juvenile's counsel regarding this decision. The parent or guardian may not waive the rights of a juvenile found to have mental capacity. (2) Any such waiver shall be executed in writing or recorded. Before the court may accept a waiver, the court shall question the juvenile and the juvenile's counsel to determine if the juvenile is knowingly, willingly, and voluntarily waiving any right. If the court finds after questioning the juvenile that the waiver is not being made voluntarily and intelligently, the waiver shall be denied. (3) A juvenile who is found to lack mental capacity may not waive any right. A guardian ad litem shall be appointed for the juvenile who may waive rights after consultation with the juvenile and the juvenile's counsel. (4) Waivers shall be executed in the language regularly spoken by the juvenile. L.1982, c.77, s.20; amended 1995, c.280, s.6; 2013, c.103, s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 2A:4A-40 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 2A - Administration of Civil and Criminal Justice|Section 2A:4A-40 - Rights of juveniles

2A:4A-40. Rights of juveniles  All defenses available to an adult charged with a crime, offense or violation shall be available to a juvenile charged with committing an act of delinquency. All rights guaranteed to criminal defendants by the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of this State, except the right to indictment, the right to trial by jury and the right to bail, shall be applicable to cases arising under this act. L.1982, c. 77, s. 21, eff. Dec. 31, 1983.
NJ Rev Stat § 2A:4A-41 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 2A - Administration of Civil and Criminal Justice|Section 2A:4A-41 - Dispositional hearing

2A:4A-41. Dispositional hearing  Where a juvenile is adjudicated delinquent, the disposition of the case shall be entered within 30 days of such adjudication if the juvenile has been placed in a detention center or shelter-care facility. If the juvenile is so placed and no disposition of the case is made after 30 days, the court shall, upon motion of the juvenile, fix a date certain for the dispositional hearing which shall be within 10 days of the motion, unless an extension is granted by the court for good cause shown. Disposition shall be made in all other cases within 60 days unless an extension is granted by the court where good cause is shown. The court shall provide written notice to the proper parties as to the date, time and place of such hearing and do so sufficiently in advance of the hearing to allow adequate time for preparation. L.1982, c. 77, s. 22, eff. Dec. 31, 1983.
NJ Rev Stat § 2A:4A-43.1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 2A - Administration of Civil and Criminal Justice|Section 2A:4A-43.1 - Certain juveniles to submit to serological tests

2A:4A-43.1. Certain juveniles to submit to serological tests  3. In accordance with section 4 of P.L.1993, c.364 (C.2C:43-2.2) and in addition to any other disposition authorized pursuant to N.J.S.2A:4A-43, a court shall order a juvenile charged with delinquency or adjudicated delinquent for an act which if committed by an adult would constitute aggravated sexual assault or sexual assault as defined in subsection a. or c. of N.J.S.2C:14-2 to submit to an approved serological test for acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) or infection with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) or any other related virus identified as a probable causative agent of AIDS.  L.1993,c.364,s.3.