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NJ Rev Stat § 2C:58-27 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 2C - The New Jersey Code of Criminal Justice|Section 2C:58-27 - Transfer, sale of surrendered firearms.

2C:58-27 Transfer, sale of surrendered firearms.  8. A respondent who has surrendered any firearm or ammunition to a law enforcement agency pursuant to P.L.2018, c.35 (C.2C:58-20 et al.) who does not want the firearm or ammunition returned or is no longer eligible to own or possess a firearm or ammunition may sell or transfer title of the firearm or ammunition to a federally licensed firearms dealer. The agency shall transfer possession of the firearm or ammunition to a licensed dealer only after the dealer has displayed written proof of transfer of the firearm or ammunition from the respondent to the dealer and the agency has verified the transfer with the respondent.  L.2018, c.35, s.8.
NJ Rev Stat § 2C:58-28 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 2C - The New Jersey Code of Criminal Justice|Section 2C:58-28 - Destruction of firearms permitted.

2C:58-28 Destruction of firearms permitted.  9. A law enforcement agency holding any firearm or ammunition surrendered pursuant to P.L.2018, c.35 (C.2C:58-20 et al.) for more than one year after the termination of the extreme risk protective order may destroy the firearm or ammunition in accordance with the policies and procedures of the agency for destruction of firearms or ammunition. L.2018, c.35, s.9.
NJ Rev Stat § 2C:58-29 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 2C - The New Jersey Code of Criminal Justice|Section 2C:58-29 - Violations considered offense; contempt proceedings.

2C:58-29 Violations considered offense; contempt proceedings.  10. A violation by the respondent of an order issued pursuant to section 4 or 5 of P.L.2018, c.35 (C.2C:58-23 or C.2C:58-24) shall constitute an offense under subsection e. of N.J.S.2C:29-9 and each order shall so state. All contempt proceedings conducted pursuant to N.J.S.2C:29-9 involving an extreme risk protective order shall be heard by the Superior Court. All contempt proceedings brought pursuant to P.L.2018, c.35 (C.2C:58-20 et al.) shall be made in accordance with the Rules of Court.  L.2018, c.35, s.10.
NJ Rev Stat § 2C:58-30 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 2C - The New Jersey Code of Criminal Justice|Section 2C:58-30 - Electronic central registry.

2C:58-30 Electronic central registry.  11. a. The Administrative Office of the Courts shall include all persons who have had a final extreme risk protective order entered against them pursuant to section 5 of P.L.2018, c.35 (C.2C:58-24), and all persons who have been charged with a violation of a temporary or final extreme risk protective order issued pursuant to section 4 or 5 of P.L.2018, c.35 (C.2C:58-24 or C.2C:58-25), in an electronic central registry created and maintained by the Administrative Office of the Courts. All records made pursuant to this section shall be kept confidential and shall be released only to a police or other law enforcement agency investigating a report of a crime, offense, or act of domestic violence, or conducting a background investigation involving a person's application for a firearms purchaser identification card or permit to purchase a handgun or employment as a police or law enforcement officer, or for any other purpose authorized by law or the Supreme Court of the State of New Jersey. A respondent's information, other than information related to a violation of a temporary or final order issued pursuant to section 4 or 5 of P.L.2018, c.35 (C.2C:58-24 or C.2C:58-25), shall be removed from the registry upon the termination of the extreme risk protective order. b. Any person who disseminates or discloses a record or report of the central registry for a purpose other than the purposes authorized in this section or as otherwise authorized by law or the Supreme Court of the State of New Jersey is guilty of a crime of the fourth degree.  L.2018, c.35, s.11.
NJ Rev Stat § 2C:58-31 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 2C - The New Jersey Code of Criminal Justice|Section 2C:58-31 - Rules of Court.

2C:58-31 Rules of Court.  15. The Supreme Court may promulgate Rules of Court to effectuate the purposes of the "Extreme Risk Protective Order Act of 2018," P.L.2018, c.35 (C.2C:58-20 et al.). L.2018, c.35, s.15.
NJ Rev Stat § 2C:58-32 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 2C - The New Jersey Code of Criminal Justice|Section 2C:58-32 - Rules, regulations.

2C:58-32 Rules, regulations.  16. The Attorney General may adopt, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c. 410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), rules and regulations necessary to implement the provisions of the "Extreme Risk Protective Order Act of 2018," P.L.2018, c.35 (C.2C:58-20 et al.). L.2018, c.35, s.16.
NJ Rev Stat § 2C:64-1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 2C - The New Jersey Code of Criminal Justice|Section 2C:64-1 - Property subject to forfeiture.

2C:64-1 Property subject to forfeiture.  2C:64-1. Property Subject to Forfeiture. a. Any interest in the following shall be subject to forfeiture and no property right shall exist in them:  (1) Controlled dangerous substances, firearms which are unlawfully possessed, carried, acquired or used, illegally possessed gambling devices, untaxed or otherwise contraband cigarettes or tobacco products, unlawfully possessed container e-liquid, untaxed special fuel, unlawful sound recordings and audiovisual works and items bearing a counterfeit mark. These shall be designated prima facie contraband. (2) All property which has been, or is intended to be, utilized in furtherance of an unlawful activity, including, but not limited to, conveyances intended to facilitate the perpetration of illegal acts, or buildings or premises maintained for the purpose of committing offenses against the State. (3) Property which has become or is intended to become an integral part of illegal activity, including, but not limited to, money which is earmarked for use as financing for an illegal gambling enterprise.  (4) Proceeds of illegal activities, including, but not limited to, property or money obtained as a result of the sale of prima facie contraband as defined by subsection a. (1), proceeds of illegal gambling, prostitution, bribery and extortion.  b. Any article subject to forfeiture under this chapter may be seized by the State or any law enforcement officer as evidence pending a criminal prosecution pursuant to section 2C:64-4 or, when no criminal proceeding is instituted, upon process issued by any court of competent jurisdiction over the property, except that seizure without such process may be made when not inconsistent with the Constitution of this State or the United States, and when (1) The article is prima facie contraband; or (2) The property subject to seizure poses an immediate threat to the public health, safety or welfare.  c. For the purposes of this section: "Items bearing a counterfeit mark" means items bearing a counterfeit mark as defined in N.J.S.2C:21-32. "Unlawful sound recordings and audiovisual works" means sound recordings and audiovisual works as those terms are defined in N.J.S.2C:21-21 which were produced in violation of N.J.S.2C:21-21. "Unlawfully possessed container e-liquid" means container e-liquid as defined in section 2 of P.L.1990, c.39 (C.54:40B-2) that is possessed for retail sale by a person that is not licensed as a vapor business pursuant to section 4 of P.L.2019, c.147 (C.54:40B-3.3). "Untaxed special fuel" means diesel fuel, No. 2 fuel oil and kerosene on which the motor fuel tax imposed pursuant to R.S.54:39-1 et seq. is not paid that is delivered, possessed, sold or transferred in this State in a manner not authorized pursuant to R.S.54:39-1 et seq. or P.L.1938, c.163 (C.56:6-1 et seq.). amended 1979, c.344, s.1; 1981, c.290, s.46; 1992, c.23, s.70; 2004, c.150, s.3; 2011, c.80, s.4; 2019, c.147, s.10.
NJ Rev Stat § 2C:64-2 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 2C - The New Jersey Code of Criminal Justice|Section 2C:64-2 - Forfeiture procedures; prima facie contraband

2C:64-2. Forfeiture procedures; prima facie contraband  Forfeiture Procedures; Prima Facie Contraband.  Except as provided in N.J.S. 2C:35-21, prima facie contraband shall be retained by the State until entry of judgment or dismissal of the criminal proceeding, if any, arising out of the seizure. Thereafter, prima facie contraband shall be forfeited to the entity funding the prosecuting agency involved, subject to the rights of owners and others holding interests pursuant to section 2C:64-5.  L.1978, c.95; amended by L. 1979, c. 344, s. 2; 1981, c. 290, s. 47; 1987, c. 106, s. 17.
NJ Rev Stat § 2C:64-4 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 2C - The New Jersey Code of Criminal Justice|Section 2C:64-4 - Seized property; evidentiary use.

2C:64-4 Seized property; evidentiary use.  a. Nothing in this chapter shall impair the right of the State to retain evidence pending a criminal prosecution. b. The fact that a prosecution involving seized property other than prima facie contraband terminates with no criminal culpability shall preclude forfeiture proceedings against the property pursuant to this chapter if the State fails to establish by a preponderance of evidence that the seized property has a value of more than $1,000 in the case of property in the form of cash, negotiable instruments, or other cash equivalents or more than $10,000 in the case of property other than cash, negotiable instruments, or other cash equivalent; otherwise, the fact that a prosecution involving seized property other than prima facie contraband terminates with no criminal culpability shall not preclude forfeiture proceedings against the property pursuant to this chapter. c. For the purposes of this section, a criminal prosecution arising out of or related to the property seizure terminates with no criminal culpability if, with respect to all criminal charges involving the seized property, the prosecution resulted in: (1) an acquittal;  (2) a dismissal with prejudice, excluding a dismissal with prejudice in which the defendant was admitted into a program of supervisory treatment pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.2C:43-12 through N.J.S.2C:43-22 or any other law or functionally equivalent program of another state or the United States pursuant to which an offense was dismissed or a felony conviction avoided or eliminated from the record when the defendant successfully completed the program; or (3) a finding of not guilty by reason of insanity. amended 1979, c.344, s.4; 1981, c.290, s.49; 2019, c.371, s.2.
NJ Rev Stat § 2C:64-5 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 2C - The New Jersey Code of Criminal Justice|Section 2C:64-5 - Seized property; rights of owners and others holding interests.

2C:64-5 Seized property; rights of owners and others holding interests.  Seized Property; Rights of Owners and Others Holding Interests.  a. Forfeiture pursuant to this chapter shall not affect the rights of any lessor in the ordinary course of business or any person holding a perfected security interest in property subject to seizure unless it shall appear that the person had knowledge of or consented to any act or omission upon which the right of forfeiture is based. These rights are only to the extent of interest in the seized property and at the option of the entity funding the prosecuting agency involved may be extinguished by appropriate payment.  b. Property seized under this chapter shall not be subject to forfeiture if: (1) the prosecutor fails to establish by a preponderance of the evidence that the owner of the property was involved in or aware of the unlawful activity: or  (2) the prosecutor establishes by a preponderance of the evidence that the owner of the property was involved in or aware of the unlawful activity, but the owner establishes by a preponderance of the evidence that the owner had done all that could reasonably be expected to prevent the proscribed use of the property by an agent. A person who uses or possesses property with the consent or knowledge of the owner is deemed to be the agent of the owner for purposes of this chapter.  c. Property seized under this chapter shall not be subject to forfeiture if the property is seized while entrusted to a person by the owner or the agent of the owner when the property has been entrusted to the person for repairs, restoration or other services to be performed on the property, and that person, without the owner's knowledge or consent, uses the property for unlawful purposes. amended 1979, c.344, s.5; 1981, c.290, s.50; 1986, c.79; 2019, c.371, s.3.
NJ Rev Stat § 2C:64-6 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 2C - The New Jersey Code of Criminal Justice|Section 2C:64-6 - Disposal of forfeited property

2C:64-6. Disposal of forfeited property  2C:64-6. Disposal of Forfeited Property. a. Property which has been forfeited shall be destroyed if it can serve no lawful purpose or it presents a danger to the public health, safety or welfare. All other forfeited property or any proceeds resulting from the forfeiture and all money seized pursuant to this chapter shall become the property of the entity funding the prosecuting agency involved and shall be disposed of, distributed, appropriated and used in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.  The prosecutor or the Attorney General, whichever is prosecuting the case, shall divide the forfeited property, any proceeds resulting from the forfeiture or any money seized pursuant to this chapter with any other entity where the other entity's law enforcement agency participated in the surveillance, investigation, arrest or prosecution resulting in the forfeiture, in proportion to the other entity's contribution to the surveillance, investigation, arrest or prosecution resulting in the forfeiture, as determined in the discretion of the prosecutor or the Attorney General, whichever is prosecuting the case. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, such forfeited property and proceeds shall be used solely for law enforcement purposes, and shall be designated for the exclusive use of the law enforcement agency which contributed to the surveillance, investigation, arrest or prosecution resulting in the forfeiture.  The Attorney General is authorized to promulgate rules and regulations to implement and enforce the provisions of this act.  b. For a period of two years from the date of enactment of P.L.1993, c.227 (C.26:4-100.13 et al.), 10% of the proceeds obtained by the Attorney General under the provisions of subsection a. of this section shall be deposited into the Hepatitis Inoculation Fund established pursuant to section 2 of P.L.1993, c.227 (C.26:4-100.13).  c. Beginning two years from the date of enactment of P.L.1993, c.227 (C.26:4-100.13 et al.) and in subsequent years, 5% of the proceeds obtained by the Attorney General under the provisions of subsection a. of this section shall be deposited into the Hepatitis Inoculation Fund established pursuant to section 2 of P.L.1993, c.227 (C.26:4-100.13).  L.1978, c.95; amended 1979,c.344,s.6; 1985,c.110,s.1; 1986,c.135,s.1; 1993,c.227,s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 2C:64-7 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 2C - The New Jersey Code of Criminal Justice|Section 2C:64-7 - Vesting of title in forfeited property

2C:64-7. Vesting of title in forfeited property  Vesting of Title in Forfeited Property. Title to property forfeited under this chapter shall vest in the entity funding the prosecuting agency involved at the time the item was utilized illegally, or, in the case of proceeds, when received.  If another entity's law enforcement agency has participated in the surveillance, investigation, arrest or prosecution resulting in the forfeiture, then the prosecutor or the Attorney General, whichever is prosecuting the case, shall vest title to forfeited property, including motor vehicles, by dividing the forfeited property with the other entity in proportion to the other entity's contribution to the surveillance, investigation, arrest or prosecution resulting in the forfeiture, as determined in the discretion of the prosecutor or the Attorney General. If the property, including motor vehicles, cannot be divided as required by this section, then the prosecutor or the Attorney General, whichever is prosecuting the case, shall sell the property, including motor vehicles, and the proceeds of the sale shall be divided with the other entity in proportion to the other entity's contribution to the surveillance, investigation, arrest or prosecution resulting in the forfeiture, as determined in the discretion of the prosecutor or the Attorney General.  L. 1978, c. 95, s. 2C:64-7, eff. Sept. 1, 1979. Amended by L. 1979, c. 344, s. 7, eff. Jan. 23, 1980; L. 1985, c. 110, s. 2, eff. April 9, 1985; L. 1986, c. 135, s. 2, eff. Dec. 1, 1986.
NJ Rev Stat § 2C:64-8 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 2C - The New Jersey Code of Criminal Justice|Section 2C:64-8 - Seized property; statute of limitations on claims

2C:64-8. Seized property; statute of limitations on claims  Any person who could not with due diligence have discovered that property which he owns was seized as contraband may file a claim for its return or the value thereof at the time of seizure within 3 years of the seizure if he can demonstrate that he did not consent to, and had no knowledge of its unlawful use. If the property has been sold, the claimant receives a claim against proceeds. L.1978, c. 95, s. 2C:64-8, eff. Sept. 1, 1979. Amended by L.1979, c. 344, s. 8, eff. Jan. 23, 1980.
NJ Rev Stat § 2C:64-9 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 2C - The New Jersey Code of Criminal Justice|Section 2C:64-9 - Forfeited weapons with military value; donation to National Guard Militia Museum

2C:64-9. Forfeited weapons with military value; donation to National Guard Militia Museum  Any weapon with present or historical military value that has been forfeited pursuant to the provisions of chapter 64 of Title 2C of the New Jersey Statutes may be donated to the National Guard Militia Museum of New Jersey at Sea Girt by the law enforcement agency retaining it. L.1981, c. 112, s. 1, eff. April 2, 1981.
NJ Rev Stat § 2C:64-10 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 2C - The New Jersey Code of Criminal Justice|Section 2C:64-10 - "Quarter" defined.

2C:64-10 "Quarter" defined.  1. For the purposes of P.L.2019, c.304 (C.2C:64-10 et seq.), "quarter" means a calendar year quarter as follows: January 1 through March 31; April 1 through June 30; July 1 through September 30; and October 1 through December 31.  L.2019, c.304, s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 2C:64-12 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 2C - The New Jersey Code of Criminal Justice|Section 2C:64-12 - Responsibilities of Attorney General.

2C:64-12 Responsibilities of Attorney General.  3. The Attorney General shall: a. develop an asset forfeiture reporting form to be completed by a county prosecutor to implement the provisions of section 1 of P.L.2019, c.304 (C.2C:64-10);  b. establish and maintain a case tracking system and searchable database on a website accessible to the public that includes the information pursuant to section 1 of P.L.2019, c.304 (C.2C:64-10); and c. annually submit a summary report to the Legislature pursuant to section 2 of P.L.1991, c.164 (C.52:14-19.1) and make the summary report available to the public on the website established pursuant to subsection b. of this section. L.2019, c.304, s.3.
NJ Rev Stat § 2C:64-13 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 2C - The New Jersey Code of Criminal Justice|Section 2C:64-13 - Notification to enforcement agency.

2C:64-13 Notification to enforcement agency.  4. The Attorney General shall electronically notify any law enforcement agency which has not submitted to the county prosecutor information pertaining to each seizure and forfeiture of funds or property pursuant to section 2 of P.L.2019, c.304 (C.2C:64-11) by the 15th day following the day the county prosecutor submits the quarterly report to the Attorney General. The agency shall have 15 days from notification within which to submit the information. A law enforcement agency that does not comply within 15 days shall automatically disgorge the property that has been seized or forfeited and any proceeds resulting from forfeited property obtained by the agency during the quarter of noncompliance and return the property or proceeds to the original owner. L.2019, c.304, s.4.
NJ Rev Stat § 2C:65-1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 2C - The New Jersey Code of Criminal Justice|Section 2C:65-1 - Procedure to be followed by law enforcement agencies when stolen property is taken into custody

2C:65-1. Procedure to be followed by law enforcement agencies when stolen property is taken into custody  When any article of property alleged to be stolen comes into the custody of a law enforcement agency, that agency shall enter in a suitable book a description of that article and shall attach a number to each article, and make a corresponding entry thereof. The agency shall also make and retain a complete photographic record of the property. The photographic record, upon proper authentication, may be introduced as evidence in any court in lieu of the property. L.1979, c. 178, s. 140, eff. Sept. 1, 1979.
NJ Rev Stat § 2C:65-2 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 2C - The New Jersey Code of Criminal Justice|Section 2C:65-2 - Release of stolen property prior to final determination of proceeding

2C:65-2. Release of stolen property prior to final determination of proceeding  a. A law enforcement agency, upon satisfactory proof of ownership of property held pursuant to this section, and upon presentation of proper personal identification, may release the property to the person presenting such proof pursuant to the provisions of subsection b. The release shall be without prejudice to the State or to the person from whom custody of the property was taken or to any person who may have a claim against the property. Any such delivery shall be noted in the book required by 2C:65-1. The person to whom the property is delivered shall sign a sworn declaration of ownership which shall be retained by the agency. b. Nothing in this section shall prohibit a law enforcement agency from immediately returning property to its rightful owner where the agency is satisfied that there is no colorable dispute as to ownership; provided, however, that where the law enforcement agency has reason to believe that there is a dispute concerning ownership of property, or if the person from whom custody of the property was taken shall claim ownership, or if any other person shall claim ownership, the property shall not be released to any person claiming it until a hearing has been held pursuant to subsection c. c. The court having jurisdiction over the case in which the stolen property is involved, upon application by the person from whom possession was taken, or the person claiming ownership, shall review the matter and order the property to be delivered to the person claiming ownership, or to be retained by the law enforcement agency upon a finding that the person claiming ownership of the property is not entitled thereto. L.1979, c. 178, s. 140, eff. Sept. 1, 1979. Amended by L.1981, c. 290, s. 51, eff. Sept. 24, 1981.