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NJ Rev Stat § 52:4B-23 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:4B-23 - Failure to give notice; immunity from liability; nonalteration of requirements.

52:4B-23 Failure to give notice; immunity from liability; nonalteration of requirements.  2. No cause of action against the State, any county, or any municipality, or any employee thereof, shall arise out of a failure to give the notice required by section 1 of P.L.1981, c.256 (C.52:4B-22), nor shall any such failure be deemed or construed to effect or alter any time limitation or other requirement contained in P.L.1971, c.317 for the filing or payment of a claim hereunder. L.1981,c.256,s.2; amended 2007, c.95, s.25.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:4B-24 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:4B-24 - Senior citizens' public awareness program.

52:4B-24 Senior citizens' public awareness program.  3. The agency shall undertake a special senior citizens' public awareness program to make brochures and applications for claim forms available to senior citizens. L.1981, c.396, s.3; amended 2007, c.95, s.26.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:4B-25 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:4B-25 - Victim counseling service.

52:4B-25 Victim counseling service.  2. a. The Victims of Crime Compensation Office shall establish a victim counseling service which shall identify and develop sources to provide counseling to victims as defined in P.L.1971, c.317. The service shall provide assistance to victims without charge, including information and advice relative to filing a claim with the board, emergency food and clothing, employment opportunities, referral to violence intervention programs and other social service agencies, and in obtaining legal advice or representation. The service shall be conducted at locations within the State as the office deems advisable.  b. The office is authorized to appoint personnel for the service as may be necessary to carry out its functions. Appointments made pursuant to this subsection shall be within the funds appropriated or otherwise made available to the agency for this purpose. c. (Deleted by amendment, P.L.2007, c.95). d. The office may also identify and develop sources to provide mental health counseling to victims, and provide victims with information as may be appropriate through its victim counseling service. L.1982, c.192, s.2; amended 2007, c.95, s.27; 2019, c.210.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:4B-25.1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:4B-25.1 - Child and family counseling unit.

52:4B-25.1 Child and family counseling unit.  1. a. In addition to the victim counseling service established pursuant to section 2 of P.L.1982, c.192 (C.52:4B-25), the Victims of Crimes Compensation Agency shall establish a specialized child and family counseling unit. This unit shall be under the direction of a person appointed by the executive director whose training or experience includes the handling of child abuse cases. b. The agency is authorized to appoint such personnel for the child and family counseling unit as may be necessary to carry out its functions. Appointments made pursuant to this subsection shall be within the limits of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available to the agency for that purpose. c. The child and family counseling unit may be principally located in any place as the agency deems advisable, but shall be available to lend assistance to child victims in every county in this State. L.1989, c.322, s.1; amended 2007, c.95, s.28.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:4B-25.2 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:4B-25.2 - Payment for certain victim counseling services.

52:4B-25.2 Payment for certain victim counseling services.  1. a. In the event that a person is the victim of a firearm or stabbing injury incurred during the course of an offense described in subsection b. of section 11 of P.L.1971, c.317 (C.52:4B-11), and the person receives counseling in connection with the injury, the entity providing counseling services may directly bill the Victims of Crime Compensation Office for the counseling services, provided that: (1) the counseling was provided by a licensed psychiatrist, psychologist, social worker, or therapist, or by a peer or support counselor or other individual authorized by the Victims of Crime Compensation Office to provide such counseling while under the supervision of a licensed professional; (2) the person providing the counseling is affiliated with the hospital where the victim received treatment for the injury or is affiliated with a hospital-based or hospital-linked violence intervention program recognized by the Victims of Crime Compensation Office; (3) the victim reported the injury to law enforcement within nine months after its occurrence or reasonable discovery, except that, notwithstanding the requirements of section 18 of P.L.1971, c.317 (C.52:4B-18), a report made after such time shall not be deemed to bar a claim for compensation for counseling services if the victim was admitted to the hospital for the injury and the victim consents to the hospital releasing records of the admission to the Victims of Crime Compensation Office;  (4) the victim has consented in writing to the entity directly billing the Victims of Crime Compensation Office pursuant to this section; and (5) the victim has filed a claim with the Victims of Crime Compensation Office that is deemed eligible for counseling services pursuant to P.L.1971, c.317 (C.52:4B-1 et seq.). Compensation to be paid for counseling services provided under this section shall be determined in accordance with the provisions of subsection b. of this section and section 19 of P.L.1971, c.317 (C.52:4B-19). b. The Victims of Crime Compensation Office shall establish by regulation the maximum amount of compensation that may be directly billed pursuant to subsection a. of this section, which in any case shall not exceed $1,000 in connection with a given injury. c. An entity that directly bills for counseling services pursuant to subsection a. of this section shall not bill the victim or any other person or entity in any amount for any counseling services for which it received compensation from the Victims of Crime Compensation Office pursuant to this section. L.2019, c.489, s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:4B-25.3 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:4B-25.3 - Rules, regulations.

52:4B-25.3 Rules, regulations.  2. The Victims of Crime Compensation Office may, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), adopt such rules and regulations as may be necessary to implement the provisions of this act.  L.2019, c.489, s.2.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:4B-34 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:4B-34 - Short title

52:4B-34. Short title  This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Crime Victim's Bill of Rights."  L. 1985, c. 249, s. 1, eff. July 31, 1985.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:4B-35 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:4B-35 - Findings, declarations

52:4B-35. Findings, declarations  The Legislature finds and declares that without the participation and cooperation of crime victims and witnesses, the criminal justice system would cease to function. The rights of these individuals should be given full recognition and protection. The Legislature has the responsibility to enhance and protect the necessary role of crime victims and witnesses in the criminal justice process. In furtherance of this, the improved treatment of these persons should be assured through the establishment of specific rights. These rights are among the most fundamental and important in assuring public confidence in the criminal justice system.  L. 1985, c. 249, s. 2, eff. July 31, 1985.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:4B-36.1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:4B-36.1 - Rights of victim's survivor relative to a homicide prosecution.

52:4B-36.1 Rights of victim's survivor relative to a homicide prosecution.  2. Pursuant to Article I, paragraph 22 of the New Jersey Constitution, in any homicide prosecution: a. A victim's survivor may, at the time of making the in-person statement to the sentencing court authorized by subsection n. of section 3 of P.L.1985, c.249 (C.52:4B-36), display directly to the sentencing court a photograph of the victim taken before the homicide including, but not limited to, a still photograph, a computer-generated presentation, or a video presentation of the victim. The time, length and content of such presentation shall be within the sound discretion of the sentencing judge; and b. A victim's survivor may, during any judicial proceeding involving the defendant, wear a button not exceeding four inches in diameter that contains a picture of the victim, if the court determines that the wearing of such button will not deprive the defendant of his right to a fair trial under the Sixth Amendment of the United States Constitution and Article I of the New Jersey Constitution. Other spectators at such judicial proceedings may also wear similar buttons if the court so determines. If the victim's survivor seeks to wear the button at trial, the victim's survivor shall give notice to the defendant and to the court no less than 30 days prior to the final trial date. L.2012, c.27, s.2.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:4B-36.2 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:4B-36.2 - Crime victims not required to pay certain costs.

52:4B-36.2 Crime victims not required to pay certain costs.  3. Pursuant to Article I, paragraph 22 of the New Jersey Constitution: a. A crime victim shall not be required to pay the maintenance, support, rehabilitation, or other costs arising from the imprisonment or commitment of a victimizer as a result of the crime; and b. A crime victim shall not be charged any fee otherwise prescribed by law or regulation to obtain copies of the victim's own records to which the victim is entitled to access as provided in section 1 of P.L.1995, c.23 (C.47:1A-1.1), including, but not limited to, any law enforcement agency report, domestic violence offense report, and temporary or permanent restraining order.  L.2012, c.27, s.3; amended 2014, c.19, s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:4B-37 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:4B-37 - "Victim" defined.

52:4B-37 "Victim" defined.  4. As used in this act, "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 a crime committed by an adult or an act of delinquency that would constitute a crime if committed by an adult, committed against that person. "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 criminal homicide or act of juvenile delinquency that would constitute a criminal homicide if committed by an adult. L.1985, c.249, s.4; amended 2001, c.407, s.2; 2016, c.15.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:4B-38 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:4B-38 - "Tort Claims Act" rights

52:4B-38. "Tort Claims Act" rights  Nothing contained in this act shall mitigate any right which the victim may have pursuant to the New Jersey Tort Claims Act (N.J.S. 59:1-1 et seq.).  L. 1985, c. 249, s. 5, eff. July 31, 1985.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:4B-39 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:4B-39 - Definitions.

52:4B-39 Definitions.  1. As used in P.L.1985, c.404: a. "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 a crime committed against that person. b. "Agency" means the Victims of Crime Compensation Agency in the Department of the Treasury. L.1985,c.404,s.1; amended 2007, c.95, s.29.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:4B-40 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:4B-40 - Office of Victim-Witness Assistance.

52:4B-40 Office of Victim-Witness Assistance.  2. There is established under the jurisdiction of the Victims of Crime Compensation Agency in the Department of the Treasury an Office of Victim-Witness Assistance under the supervision of the Director of the Office of Victim-Witness Assistance. L.1985,c.404,s.2; amended 2007, c.95, s.30.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:4B-40.1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:4B-40.1 - Director of the Office of Victim-Witness Assistance.

52:4B-40.1 Director of the Office of Victim-Witness Assistance.  31. The Office of Victim-Witness Assistance shall operate under the direction of the Director of the Office of Victim-Witness Assistance, who shall be appointed by the executive director of the agency. The Director of the Office of Victim-Witness Assistance shall have a minimum of five years of experience in crime victim direct services and advocacy. The appointment made pursuant to this section shall be within the limits of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available to the agency for this purpose. L.2007,c.95,s.31.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:4B-42 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:4B-42 - Victim-witness rights information program.

52:4B-42 Victim-witness rights information program.  4. The victim-witness rights information program shall: a. Provide victims or their representatives with information about the availability of social and medical services, especially emergency and social services available in the victim's immediate geographical area; b. Provide victims or their representatives with information about possible compensation under the "Criminal Injuries Compensation Act of 1971," P.L.1971, c.317 (C.52:4B-1 et seq.) and of the sentencing court's authority to order restitution under chapter 43 of Title 2C of the New Jersey Statutes; c. Provide victims or their representatives with information about how to contact the appropriate county office of victim-witness advocacy and the appropriate county prosecutor's office; d. Provide a 24-hour toll-free hotline telephone number for victims and witnesses to call with inquiries concerning the information and services available pursuant to this act; e. Provide victims and witnesses with a detailed description of the rights established under the Crime Victim's Bill of Rights created by P.L.1985, c.249 (C.52:4B-34 et seq.) and Article I, paragraph 22 of the New Jersey Constitution; f. Gather available information from victim assistance programs throughout the country and make that information available to the Office of Victim-Witness Advocacy, police agencies, hospitals, prosecutors' offices, the courts, and other agencies that provide assistance to victims of crimes; g. Sponsor conferences to bring together personnel working in the field of victim assistance and compensation to exchange methods and procedures for improving and expanding services to victims; h. Provide assistance to victims without charge, which assistance shall include information and advice relative to filing a claim with the board, emergency food and clothing, employment opportunities, referral to other social service agencies, and in obtaining legal advice or representation; and i. Conduct training programs for attorneys and victim service providers. L.1985,c.404,s.4; amended 2007, c.95, s.32.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:4B-43 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:4B-43 - Office of Victim-Witness Advocacy

52:4B-43. Office of Victim-Witness Advocacy  There is established in the Division of Criminal Justice in the Department of Law and Public Safety an Office of Victim-Witness Advocacy under the supervision of the Chief of the Office of Victim-Witness Advocacy.  L. 1985, c. 404, s. 5.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:4B-43.2 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:4B-43.2 - "Sex Crime Victim Treatment Fund."

52:4B-43.2 "Sex Crime Victim Treatment Fund."  2. a. The "Sex Crime Victim Treatment Fund" shall be a separate, nonlapsing, revolving fund and shall be administered by the Victims of Crime Compensation Board established pursuant to section 3 of P.L.1971, c.317 (C.52:4B-3),and all moneys deposited in that fund pursuant to this act shall be used for the provision of counseling and treatment services to victims of specified sex offenses as set forth in section 1 of P.L.2005, c.73 (C.2C:14-10) and the families of these victims. b. The development and provision of counseling and treatment services to victims and their families shall be pursuant to rules and regulations promulgated by the Victims of Crime Compensation Board. The board shall coordinate these counseling and treatment services with other services offered by the State Office of Victim and Witness Advocacy, the 21 county offices of Victim and Witness Advocacy and as otherwise deemed appropriate for the implementation of the Attorney General Standards to Ensure the Rights of Crime Victims.  L. 2005, c. 73, s. 2.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:4B-44.1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:4B-44.1 - Establishment of standard protocols for provision of information and services to victims of human trafficking, minors charged with prostitution.

52:4B-44.1 Establishment of standard protocols for provision of information and services to victims of human trafficking, minors charged with prostitution.  7. The Attorney General shall, in consultation with the Commissioner of the Department of Health and Senior Services, the Commissioner of Children and Families, the Superintendent of State Police and representatives of providers of services to victims of human trafficking and sexually exploited minors, coordinate the establishment of standard protocols for the provision of information and services to victims of human trafficking and to minors under the age of 18 who are charged with prostitution, including coordination of efforts with the appropriate federal authorities pursuant to the "Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2003," 22 U.S.C. s.7101 et seq. and shall make such protocols available upon request.  L.2011, c.195, s.7.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:4B-44.2 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:4B-44.2 - Law enforcement training concerning needs of crime victims.

52:4B-44.2 Law enforcement training concerning needs of crime victims.  1. a. At least one law enforcement officer in every State, county, and municipal police department located in the six urban municipalities with the highest crime index in this State, according to the most recent Uniform Crime Report prepared by the New Jersey Division of State Police, shall receive in-service training on the specialized needs of crime victims and available services in accordance with subsection b. of section 9 of P.L.1985, c.404 (C.52:4B-47).  b. The Attorney General shall ensure that at least one law enforcement officer in each police department in these municipalities has successfully completed the required in-service training.  c. The Division of Criminal Justice shall provide assistance to law enforcement agencies in implementing the training requirements of this act. L.2019, c.501, s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:4B-44.3 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:4B-44.3 - Information available to victims of sexual assault.

52:4B-44.3 Information available to victims of sexual assault.  1. Upon receiving a report of aggravated sexual assault or sexual assault as defined in subsection a. or c. of N.J.S.2C:14-2, the Office of Victim-Witness Advocacy, the county prosecutor's office, or any other law enforcement agency involved in the case shall make a packet of information available to the victim in electronic or paper format that includes, but is not limited to:  a. rights and laws pertaining to victims of sexual assault; b. the criminal justice process as it pertains to victims of sexual assault; c. existing medical, counseling, and mental health services available to victims of sexual assault; d. any additional services available to victims of sexual assault through the Office of Victim-Witness Advocacy;  e. a telephone number, established by the county prosecutor's office involved in the case, that the victim may call at any time for updates concerning the victim's case; and  f. contact information for the appropriate county Office of Victim-Witness Advocacy. The victim may elect to waive the right to receive the packet of information. Notwithstanding the provisions of any other law, rule, or regulation to the contrary, the Office of Victim-Witness Advocacy, the county prosecutor's office, or any other law enforcement agency involved in the case shall not discuss or provide information regarding crime prevention strategies with an alleged victim of aggravated sexual assault or sexual assault.  L.2021, c.62.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:4B-44.4 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:4B-44.4 - Reporting of sexual assault, criminal sexual contact cases.

52:4B-44.4 Reporting of sexual assault, criminal sexual contact cases.  1. a. The Attorney General, in consultation with the county prosecutors, regularly shall report cases of sexual assault and criminal sexual contact in this State. Information to be reported shall include, but not be limited to, the number of sexual assault and criminal sexual contact cases: (1) reported to law enforcement agencies;  (2) in which reports or complaints were filed by victims; (3) referred to the county prosecutor; (4) declined to be prosecuted by the county prosecutor and further classified by categorical description of the reason for declining; (5) resulting in indictments or other charges;  (6) downgraded from the New Jersey Superior Court to municipal court;  (7) resulting in a plea-agreement and the specific disposition of the case; and  (8) presented for trial and the specific disposition of the case. b. The Attorney General shall include in the report any other relevant information concerning statutory obligations to respond to and investigate sexual assault or criminal sexual contact cases.  c. The Attorney General annually shall prepare a report summarizing the information required pursuant to subsection a. of this section. The annual report shall not contain any personal or identifying information about any victim. The Attorney General shall submit the annual report to the Governor and, pursuant to section 2 of P.L.1991, c.164 (C.52:14-19.1), to the Legislature. The annual report also shall be posted on the official website of the Department of Law and Public Safety.  L.2021, c.64.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:4B-45 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:4B-45 - County victim-witness coordinators

52:4B-45. County victim-witness coordinators  a. The Chief of the Office of the Victim-Witness Advocacy shall appoint a county victim-witness coordinator in each county.  b. A county victim-witness coordinator shall be responsible for the implementation of the victim-witness rights program in that county.  c. Each county prosecutor shall provide office space, when available, for the victim-witness coordinator of that county.  d. Each municipality may provide office space for these purposes at minimal or no cost.  L. 1985, c. 404, s. 7.