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NJ Rev Stat § 2C:43-20 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 2C - The New Jersey Code of Criminal Justice|Section 2C:43-20 - Reduction or elimination of time during which rules may be canceled by joint resolution

2C:43-20. Reduction or elimination of time during which rules may be canceled by joint resolution  By joint resolution adopted by the Senate and General Assembly and signed by the Governor with respect to a particular rule or rules therein specified, the period of time as provided in 2C:43-17 during which the same may be canceled by joint resolution may be reduced or eliminated. L.1978, c. 95, s. 2C:43-20, eff. Sept. 1, 1979.
NJ Rev Stat § 2C:43-21 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 2C - The New Jersey Code of Criminal Justice|Section 2C:43-21 - Index and reports

2C:43-21. Index and reports  a. Index. The Administrative Director of the Courts shall establish and maintain an index of cases in which applications for supervisory treatment have been made and such index shall indicate the dispositions of those applications. b. Reports. At the termination of the year in which this chapter takes effect and at the termination of each calendar year thereafter, for a period of 5 years, the assignment judge for each county shall report the results of the rehabilitative effort prescribed in this act to the Administrative Director of the Courts. The report shall include a description of offenses for which supervisory treatment was prescribed, the type of treatment to which defendants were assigned, the number and types of criminal acts, if any, committed by persons during their period of supervisory treatment, the number of persons successfully completing supervisory treatment and against whom charges were dismissed, and, where possible, the number and types of criminal acts, if any, committed by such persons subsequent to successful completion of supervisory treatment. c. Evaluation. The Administrative Director of the Courts shall, from time to time as he deems necessary, or upon request from the Legislature, evaluate the program of supervisory treatment on the basis of reports made to him by county and municipal prosecutors. He shall submit his evaluation, together with special findings and recommendations to the Legislature. d. No order of expungement or sealing shall affect any entry in the index or any registry of such information established by the Administrative Office of the Courts. L.1978, c. 95, s. 2C:43-21, eff. Sept. 1, 1979. Amended by L.1979, c. 178, s. 92, eff. Sept. 1, 1979.
NJ Rev Stat § 2C:43-22 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 2C - The New Jersey Code of Criminal Justice|Section 2C:43-22 - Disclaimer

2C:43-22. Disclaimer  Nothing contained in this act is intended to supersede, repeal or modify the authority granted and procedure prescribed under section 27 of P.L.1970, c. 226 (C. 24:21-27). L.1978, c. 95, s. 2C:43-22, eff. Sept. 1, 1979.
NJ Rev Stat § 2C:43-23 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 2C - The New Jersey Code of Criminal Justice|Section 2C:43-23 - Definitions relative to offenders who are veterans or servicemembers.

2C:43-23 Definitions relative to offenders who are veterans or servicemembers.  1. As used in this act, P.L.2017, c.42 (C.2C:43-23 et al.): a. "Servicemember" means any veteran or enlisted person or officer of the United States Armed Forces, or a reserve component thereof, or the organized militia of the State of New Jersey pursuant to N.J.S.38A:1-3. b. "Eligible offense" means a non-violent petty disorderly persons offense, disorderly persons offense, or crime of the third or fourth degree. c. "Eligible servicemember" means a servicemember who allegedly committed an eligible offense and who has a prior diagnosis of mental illness or for whom a law enforcement officer or prosecutor has a reasonable belief that the person has a mental illness based on behaviors and symptoms exhibited during the commission of the offense or while in custody, or based on information provided by family members or associates during the investigation of the offense. d. "Veterans Diversion Resource entity" means a point of access or referral to case management and mental health services that are currently available from federal, State and local government agencies to eligible servicemembers. The New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs shall, pursuant to section 2 of P.L.2017, c.42 (C.2C:43-24), prepare and disseminate a directory of New Jersey Veteran's Diversion Resource entities to facilitate the diversion of eligible servicemembers from the criminal justice system. The department shall not be responsible for funding, developing or delivering case management or mental health services to eligible servicemembers under P.L.2017, c.42 (C.2C:43-23 et al.). e. "Mentor" means a volunteer former servicemember recruited by the New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs pursuant to subsection (bb) of N.J.S.38A:3-6 to assist an eligible servicemember who is a veteran in accessing assistance to resolve the underlying problems that led or contributed to the eligible servicemember's involvement with the criminal justice system. f. "Mental illness" means a mental disorder classified within the current version of the American Psychiatric Association Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM), including, but not limited to, anxiety disorders, cognitive disorders, adjustment disorders, schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders, bipolar disorder, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).  g. "Veteran" means any enlisted person or officer who was discharged or otherwise released from active service in the United States Armed Forces, or any reserve component thereof, or the organized militia of New Jersey under conditions other than dishonorable, or as otherwise provided in subsection p. of section 6 of P.L.1954, c.84 (C.43:15A-6). L.2017, c.42, s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 2C:43-27 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 2C - The New Jersey Code of Criminal Justice|Section 2C:43-27 - Construction of act.

2C:43-27 Construction of act.  5. Nothing in P.L.2017, c.42 (C.2C:43-23 et al.) shall be construed to limit or constrain in any way the authority or discretion of a prosecutor to divert, prosecute or pursue any other disposition of a criminal matter involving a defendant who is a servicemember as defined within P.L.2017, c.42 (C.2C:43-23 et al.). When considering the diversion of a servicemember from the criminal justice system, a prosecutor may use the Veterans Diversion Program established pursuant to P.L.2017, c.42 (C.2C:43-23 et al.), any other diversion mechanism authorized by law, or a county-based law enforcement diversion program after considering each program's restrictions, the relief available to the servicemember, and the safety of any victim and the public.  L.2017, c.42, s.5.
NJ Rev Stat § 2C:43-28 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 2C - The New Jersey Code of Criminal Justice|Section 2C:43-28 - Development of differentiated mental health supervision case type.

2C:43-28 Development of differentiated mental health supervision case type.  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.
NJ Rev Stat § 2C:43-29 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 2C - The New Jersey Code of Criminal Justice|Section 2C:43-29 - Annual report to Governor, Legislature.

2C:43-29 Annual report to Governor, Legislature.  12. The Attorney General, in cooperation with the Administrative Director of the Courts, shall prepare an annual report to the Governor and, pursuant to section 2 of P.L.1991, c.164 (C.52:14-19.1), to the Legislature regarding the Veterans Diversion Program and other statutory and county-based law enforcement programs used to divert veterans from the criminal justice system. The report shall assist policymakers in determining whether these diversion programs should be modified or expanded to achieve the goals of recovery for servicemembers and public safety. The report shall include statistics regarding the number of arrests where the person indicates servicemember status; the number of servicemembers accepted into the Veterans Diversion Program or other diversion programs; the number of servicemembers who successfully completed these programs; the number of servicemembers who were found guilty at court proceedings; the number of servicemembers who, subsequent to admission in the Veterans Diversion Program or other diversion programs, were sentenced to a term of incarceration or probation; and other relevant information and recommendations at the discretion of the Attorney General. L.2017, c.42, s.12.
NJ Rev Stat § 2C:43-30 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 2C - The New Jersey Code of Criminal Justice|Section 2C:43-30 - Collaboration with the United States Department of Veterans Affairs.

2C:43-30 Collaboration with the United States Department of Veterans Affairs.  14. The Attorney General, the Administrative Director of the Courts, the Commissioner of the Department of Corrections, and the Chairman of the State Parole Board shall collaborate with representatives of the United States Department of Veterans Affairs to identify the most efficient and practical means of sharing information regarding servicemembers who have been arrested, diverted, imprisoned, or placed on probation or parole to assist the Department of Veterans' Affairs in identifying veterans in that population to facilitate its outreach and services to justice-involved veterans. L.2017, c.42, s.14.
NJ Rev Stat § 2C:43-31 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 2C - The New Jersey Code of Criminal Justice|Section 2C:43-31 - Information published on websites.

2C:43-31 Information published on websites.  15. The Attorney General, the Administrative Director of the Courts, and the Adjutant General of the Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs shall publish on their respective websites information regarding diversion programs and government-based resources available to assist justice-involved veterans and servicemembers. L.2017, c.42, s.15.
NJ Rev Stat § 2C:44-4 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 2C - The New Jersey Code of Criminal Justice|Section 2C:44-4 - Definition of prior conviction; conviction in another jurisdiction; proof of prior conviction

2C:44-4. Definition of prior conviction; conviction in another jurisdiction; proof of prior conviction  2C:44-4. Definition of Prior Conviction; Conviction in Another Jurisdiction; Proof of Prior Conviction. a. Prior conviction of an offense. An adjudication by a court of competent jurisdiction that the defendant committed an offense constitutes a prior conviction. b. Prior conviction of a crime. An adjudication by a court of competent jurisdiction that the defendant committed a crime constitutes a prior conviction, although sentence or the execution thereof was suspended, provided that the time to appeal has expired and that the defendant was not pardoned on the ground of innocence. c. Prior conviction in another jurisdiction. A conviction in another jurisdiction shall constitute a prior conviction of a crime if a sentence of imprisonment in excess of one year was authorized under the law of the other jurisdiction. d. Proof of prior conviction. Any prior conviction may be proved by any evidence, including fingerprint records made in connection with arrest, conviction or imprisonment, that reasonably satisfies the court that the defendant was convicted. L.1978, c. 95, s. 2C:44-4, eff. Sept. 1, 1979. Amended by L.1979, c. 178, s. 96, eff. Sept. 1, 1979; 2021, c.298, s.2.
NJ Rev Stat § 2C:44-5.1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 2C - The New Jersey Code of Criminal Justice|Section 2C:44-5.1 - Penalties for committing certain offenses while released on bail, own recognizance increased.

2C:44-5.1 Penalties for committing certain offenses while released on bail, own recognizance increased.  1. a. A person who has been convicted under subsection a. of N.J.S.2C:39-4 of possession of a firearm with intent to use it unlawfully against the person of another; or a crime under N.J.S.2C:11-3; N.J.S.2C:11-4; N.J.S.2C:13-1; subsection a. of N.J.S.2C:14-2; subsection a. of N.J.S.2C:14-3; N.J.S.2C:15-1; N.J.S.2C:18-2 if the burglary is a crime of the second degree or the structure was adapted for overnight accommodation of persons; or a crime of the first, second or third degree under subsection b. of N.J.S.2C:12-1; shall be sentenced to an extended term of imprisonment pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.2C:43-7 and shall be subject to double the fine authorized for that crime under the provisions of N.J.S.2C:43-3 if, at the time of the commission of the crime, the defendant was released on bail or on his own recognizance for one of the enumerated crimes and was convicted of that crime. b. 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 the defendant and to offer evidence upon the issue. L.1997,c.410,s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 2C:44-6.1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 2C - The New Jersey Code of Criminal Justice|Section 2C:44-6.1 - Defendant liable for cost of psychological evaluation; rules, regulations.

2C:44-6.1 Defendant liable for cost of psychological evaluation; rules, regulations.  4. a. A defendant who is required to submit to a psychological evaluation pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.2C:44-6 shall be liable for the cost of such evaluation. If the defendant is an enrollee or a covered person under a health insurance contract, policy or plan, the Administrative Office of the Courts shall file a claim with the health insurance contract, policy or plan for a reimbursement of the costs of the psychological evaluation. The claim shall be filed in accordance with the rules and regulations promulgated pursuant to subsection b. of this section. The reimbursement authorized under this section shall be payable to the Administrative Office of the Courts and shall be used exclusively for the purpose of defraying the costs incurred for the psychological evaluation. b. The Commissioner of the Department of Banking and Insurance, in accordance with the provisions of the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), shall promulgate rules and regulations to effectuate the purposes of this section. c. In the event that a defendant is not covered under a health insurance contract, policy or plan, or if the defendant's insurance contract, policy or plan does not fully cover the costs of the psychological evaluation, a lien may be filed for any unpaid amounts due and payable on any and all property and income to which the defendant shall have or may acquire an interest. Any lien filed shall be in accordance with the rules and regulations promulgated pursuant to subsection b. of this section. L.1997,c.216,s.4.
NJ Rev Stat § 2C:44-6.2 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 2C - The New Jersey Code of Criminal Justice|Section 2C:44-6.2 - Person sentenced to incarceration, care and custody of minor child.

2C:44-6.2 Person sentenced to incarceration, care and custody of minor child.  1. a. In any case in which a person has been convicted of a crime for which the person will be incarcerated, the court shall order, as part of the presentence investigation required pursuant to N.J.S.2C:44-6, that a determination be made as to whether the person is the sole caretaker of a minor child and, if so, who will assume responsibility for the child's care and custody during the period the person is incarcerated. b. If the determination is made that the person is the sole caretaker of the child, the presentence investigation shall also include: (1) verification that the person who will be responsible for the child's care and custody during the period of incarceration has agreed to assume responsibility for the child's care and custody; (2) an inquiry as to the willingness of the person to assume responsibility for the child's care and custody during the period of incarceration; and (3) a PROMIS/GAVEL network check, juvenile central registry check, and domestic violence central registry check on the person who will be responsible for the child's care and custody during the period of incarceration and on any adult and juvenile over 12 years of age in the person's household. c. The court shall provide the information compiled pursuant to subsection b. of this section, from the presentence investigation, to the Division of Child Protection and Permanency in the Department of Children and Families. L.2003, c.301, s.1; amended 2006, c.47, s.28; 2012, c.16, s.10.
NJ Rev Stat § 2C:44-6.3 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 2C - The New Jersey Code of Criminal Justice|Section 2C:44-6.3 - Report of persons convicted of certain crimes residing with minor children.

2C:44-6.3 Report of persons convicted of certain crimes residing with minor children.  3. a. In any case in which a person has been convicted of a crime enumerated in subsection b. of this section and: (1) the victim of the crime was either a person under the age of 18 at the time of the commission of the crime, or a person defined in paragraph (9) of subsection b. of this section; and (2) the person convicted of the crime resides in a household with other minor children or is a parent of a minor child,the court, based on an interview with the defendant, shall make a referral to the Division of Child Protection and Permanency in the Department of Children and Families and provide the division with the name and address of the person convicted of the crime, information on the person's criminal history, and the name and address of each child referred to in paragraph (2) of this subsection. b. For purposes of this section, "crime" includes any of the following: (1) murder pursuant to N.J.S.2C:11-3 or manslaughter pursuant to N.J.S.2C:11-4; (2) simple assault or aggravated assault pursuant to N.J.S.2C:12-1; (3) stalking pursuant to P.L.1992, c.209 (C.2C:12-10); (4) terrorist threats pursuant to N.J.S.2C:12-3; (5) kidnapping and related offenses including criminal restraint; false imprisonment; interference with custody; criminal coercion; or enticing a child into a motor vehicle, structure, or isolated area pursuant to N.J.S.2C:13-1 through 2C:13-6; (6) sexual assault, criminal sexual contact, or lewdness pursuant to N.J.S.2C:14-2 through N.J.S.2C:14-4; (7) arson pursuant to N.J.S.2C:17-1, or causing or risking widespread injury or damage which would constitute a crime of the second degree pursuant to N.J.S.2C:17-2; (8) a crime against a child, including endangering the welfare of a child and child pornography pursuant to N.J.S.2C:24-4; or child abuse, neglect, or abandonment pursuant to R.S.9:6-3;  (9) endangering the welfare of an incompetent person pursuant to N.J.S.2C:24-7 or endangering the welfare of an elderly or disabled person pursuant to N.J.S.2C:24-8; (10) domestic violence pursuant to P.L.1991, c.261 (C.2C:25-17 et seq.); or (11) an attempt or conspiracy to commit an offense listed in paragraphs (1) through (10) of this subsection. L.2003, c.301, s.3; amended 2006, c.47, s.29; 2012, c.16, s.11.
NJ Rev Stat § 2C:44-6.4 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 2C - The New Jersey Code of Criminal Justice|Section 2C:44-6.4 - Rules of Court.

2C:44-6.4 Rules of Court.  5. The Supreme Court of the State of New Jersey may adopt Rules of Court appropriate or necessary to effectuate the purposes of sections 1 and 3 of this act. L.2003,c.301,s.5.
NJ Rev Stat § 2C:44-7 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 2C - The New Jersey Code of Criminal Justice|Section 2C:44-7 - Appellate review of actions of sentencing court

2C:44-7. Appellate review of actions of sentencing court  Any action taken by the court in imposing sentence shall be subject to review by an appellate court. The court shall specifically have the authority to review findings of fact by the sentencing court in support of its findings of aggravating and mitigating circumstances and to modify the defendant's sentence upon his application where such findings are not fairly supported on the record before the trial court. L.1978, c. 95, s. 2C:44-7, eff. Sept. 1, 1979.
NJ Rev Stat § 2C:44-8 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 2C - The New Jersey Code of Criminal Justice|Section 2C:44-8 - Convicted defendants, prior restrictions continued.

2C:44-8 Convicted defendants, prior restrictions continued.  3. When a defendant is found guilty of a sex offense, the court may, at the time of sentencing and in addition to any other disposition authorized by law, order the continuation of a prior order or condition of bail that restricts the defendant's contact with the victim, or enter an order imposing such restrictions at the time of sentencing. In addition to restricting a defendant's contact with the victim, the court may enter an order:  a. restraining the defendant from entering the residence, property, school, or place of employment of the victim or of other family or household members of the victim and requiring the defendant to stay away from any specified place that is named in the order and is frequented regularly by the victim or other family or household members; b. restraining the defendant from making contact with the plaintiff or others, including an order forbidding the defendant from personally or through an agent initiating any communication likely to cause annoyance or alarm including, but not limited to, personal, written, or telephone contact with the victim or other family members, or their employers, employees, or fellow workers, or others with whom communication would be likely to cause annoyance or alarm to the victim; c. prohibiting the defendant from stalking or following, or threatening to harm, to stalk or to follow, the complainant or any other person named in the order in a manner that, taken in the context of past actions of the defendant, would put the complainant in reasonable fear that the defendant would cause the death or injury of the complainant or any other person. Behavior prohibited under this act includes, but is not limited to, behavior prohibited under the provisions of P.L.1992, c.209 (C.2C:12-10);  d. providing for any other appropriate restraints necessary to protect the victim. L.2007, c.133, s.3.