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2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:2-3 - Persons authorized to use the Great Seal

52:2-3. Persons authorized to use the Great Seal
1. The Governor of the State, the head of any principal executive department of the State, the members of the Legislature of the State, the former members of the Legislature of the State as provided in section 2 of P.L.1999, c.374 (C.39:3-27.115), the Justices of the Supreme Court, the judges of the Superior Court, the county prosecutors, county clerks, surrogates and sheriffs, the Secretary of the Senate, the Clerk of the General Assembly and members of the Congress of the United States and each of them, are authorized to use, exhibit and display the Great Seal of the State of New Jersey, in whole or in part, including such use, exhibition and display on their motor vehicle license plates.
L.1955,c.155,s.1; amended 1960, c.77; 1968, c.40; 1991, c.91, s.493; 1991, c.191; 1997, c.294. 1999, c.374, s.3.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:2-4 - Unauthorized use; penalty

52:2-4. Unauthorized use; penalty
Any person who is not authorized by law to use, exhibit or display the State Seal, who uses, exhibits or displays the Great Seal of the State of New Jersey, in whole or in part, is a disorderly person and upon conviction as such shall be subject to a fine of $50.00.
L.1955, c. 155, p. 649, s. 2.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:2-5 - Unauthorized use upon vehicle license plate; revocation

52:2-5. Unauthorized use upon vehicle license plate; revocation
Any person who is convicted as a disorderly person for an unauthorized use of the State Seal upon a motor vehicle license plate shall be subject to a revocation of his motor vehicle registration by the Director of the Division of Motor Vehicles in the State Department of Law and Public Safety.
L.1955, c. 155, p. 650, s. 3.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:2-9 - Use of reproductions; consent; rules and regulations; violations; penalties

52:2-9. Use of reproductions; consent; rules and regulations; violations; penalties
Notwithstanding any other provision of the law, the Secretary of State is hereby authorized to give written consent to the use of reproductions of the Great Seal of the State of New Jersey in the preparation of commemorative items and for historical, civic and educational purposes. The secretary shall promulgate rules and regulations governing the extent of each such usage to prevent inappropriate or misleading use of the Seal and to assure a high quality reproduction thereof. He shall require every application for such consent to be accompanied by such information and specifications as he shall deem necessary in order to assure compliance with his rules and regulations. Each application shall be accompanied by a $10.00 filing fee and shall be valid for not longer than 1 year from the date of its issuance.
Any person who violates the provisions of this act or the rules and regulations promulgated by the secretary shall be liable to a penalty of $50.00 for each violation. Such penalty shall be collected and enforced in a summary proceeding in accordance with the provisions of the penalty enforcement law, N.J.S. 2A:58-1.
L.1964, c. 15, s. 1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:2A-1 - Official colors

52:2A-1. Official colors
The official colors of the State of New Jersey for use on the State Flag and for other purposes shall be buff and Jersey blue.
For the purposes of this act the specifications, references and designations for the official colors of the State are as follows:
Jersey Blue (Cable No. 70087, Royal Blue. The Color Association of the United States, Inc.)
Buff (Cable No. 65015, U.S. Army Buff. The Color Association of the United States, Inc.).
L.1965, c. 170, s. 1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:3-3 - Display of flag on state house

52:3-3. Display of flag on state house
A suitable flag shall be hoisted and displayed on the state house flagstaff during the hours when the senate or house of assembly is in session, and on such days as the governor is present at the state house for the transaction of state business in the discharge of his official duty, and it shall be the duty of the custodian of the state house, or such person as shall be delegated to take care of such building, to display such flag during the hours intervening between sunrise and sunset upon all national holidays.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:3-4 - Display of foreign flag unaccompanied by national flag prohibited; exception; violation misdemeanor

52:3-4. Display of foreign flag unaccompanied by national flag prohibited; exception; violation misdemeanor
It shall be unlawful to display the flag or emblem of any foreign state or country either on public or private property within this state, unless such foreign flag or emblem be accompanied by a national flag of the United States of America, of at least equal dimensions; but whenever a foreigner becomes the guest of the United States, the state, or any city or municipality, upon the proclamation of the governor or the mayor of any such city or municipality, the flag of the country of which such public guest shall be a citizen may be displayed upon any state, county or municipal building without being accompanied by a national flag as above provided.
Any person violating this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and punished by a fine not exceeding one hundred dollars, or imprisonment in the county jail not exceeding sixty days, or both.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:3-5 - Preservation of historic flags

52:3-5. Preservation of historic flags
All historic battle and other flags of the State displayed in the State House shall be maintained and preserved by the State authority in whose custody they are. Removal of historic battle flags for display elsewhere than in the State House may be authorized by the State House Commission.
Amended by L.1961, c. 16, p. 92, s. 1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:3-7 - Historic flags; repair and preservation

52:3-7. Historic flags; repair and preservation
The Adjutant-General is hereby authorized and directed to provide for the repair and preservation of all historic flags of the State of New Jersey.
L.1938, c. 129, p. 281, s. 1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:3-8 - American Night on National Flag Day

52:3-8. American Night on National Flag Day
The Governor be and he is hereby authorized to name, designate and hereafter cause to be known the period between sundown and midnight of National Flag Day as "American Night."
L.1938, p. 1006, Joint Res. No. 7, s. 1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:3-9 - Findings, declarations

52:3-9. Findings, declarations
The Legislature finds and declares that:
a. Over 2,400 Americans, including 64 from the State of New Jersey, who served in the United States armed forces during the war in Indochina are still listed as prisoners of war or missing in action.
b. There is significant evidence that many of these missing American servicemen are still alive and being held against their will in Indochina.
c. This nation is deeply indebted to its servicemen of all wars and conflicts for their courage and sacrifice and should demonstrate its special commitment to the missing men of all wars and conflicts and their families by obtaining the release of those still held prisoner and the fullest possible accounting from the responsible governments of Americans listed as missing.
d. The P.0.W.-M.I.A. flag is an appropriate symbol of the plight of these missing Americans which serves to remind the public of the commitment this nation must have to determining the fate of its servicemen.
e. It is appropriate, therefore, that the P.0.W.-M.I.A. flag should be displayed at public buildings throughout this State in order to increase public awareness of the P.0.W.-M.I.A. issue and to gain public support for the efforts of the United States government to resolve this matter.
P.L. 1988, c. 16, s. 1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:3-10 - P.O.W.-M.I.A. flag display

52:3-10. P.O.W.-M.I.A. flag display
The P.0.W.-M.I.A. flag, which depicts a prisoner's profile against the background of a P.0.W. camp watchtower, shall be displayed at public buildings in the State of New Jersey during normal business hours.
As used in this section, "public buildings" means the principal municipal building in each municipality, the principal county building in each county seat and the State House in Trenton.
P.L. 1988, c. 16, s. 2.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:3-11 - Flag at half-staff

52:3-11. Flag at half-staff
The Governor shall, upon receiving timely notification and verification of the death of a New Jersey citizen who has been awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor by an act of the Congress of the United States, direct that the State flag at all public buildings throughout the State be flown at half-staff for a period of one week following the death of such a citizen.
P.L. 1988, c. 43, s. 1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:3-12 - State House flags flown at half-staff; death in line of duty for police, firemen, paramedics, EMTs.

52:3-12 State House flags flown at half-staff; death in line of duty for police, firemen, paramedics, EMTs.
1. a. The Governor, upon timely notification and verification of the death of a federal, State or local law enforcement officer or firefighter who either works in New Jersey or is a citizen of New Jersey and who died in the line of duty, shall direct that the flag of the United States and the State flag be flown at half-staff for one week at the State House. The flags shall be flown upon an existing flagstaff or flagstaffs or, at the option of the Governor, a flagstaff or flagstaffs erected at an appropriate site, after consultation with organizations representing law enforcement officers and firefighters on the location and design of the flagstaff or flagstaffs.
The flags flown in honor of the deceased law enforcement officer or firefighter shall be presented to the family of that officer or firefighter.
b. The Governor, upon timely notification and verification of the death of a member of a duly incorporated first aid and emergency or volunteer ambulance or rescue squad or association rendering services in a county or municipality of this State or a duly certified mobile intensive care paramedic or emergency medical technician who either works in New Jersey or is a citizen of New Jersey and who died in the line of duty while rendering first aid, ambulance, rescue or emergency medical service, shall direct that the flag of the United States and the State flag be flown at half-staff for one week at the State House. The flags shall be flown upon an existing flagstaff or flagstaffs or, at the option of the Governor, a flagstaff or flagstaffs erected at an appropriate site, after consultation with organizations representing first aid, ambulance, rescue or emergency medical service providers on the location and design of the flagstaff or flagstaffs.
The flags flown in honor of the deceased member, paramedic or technician shall be presented to the family of that member, paramedic or technician.
L.1998,c.16,s.1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:3-12.1 - Electronic notification system for flags flying at half-staff.

52:3-12.1 Electronic notification system for flags flying at half-staff.
1. The Secretary of State shall create and maintain an electronic notification system in which a person may sign-up to receive automatic notification of when the Governor orders the United States flag and the State flag flown at half-staff. The notification shall include the date and purpose for the flags being flown at half-staff.
L.2015, c.162, s.1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:3-13 - Designation of "Honor and Remember Flag."

52:3-13 Designation of "Honor and Remember Flag."
1. The "Honor and Remember Flag" is designated as the State's official flag for recognizing all armed service members who have died as a result of serving the United States in any war or conflict the nation has been involved in since its inception.
L.2012, c.66, s.1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:3-14 - Killed in Action flag designated an official State flag.

52:3-14 Killed in Action flag designated an official State flag.
1. a. The Killed in Action (K.I.A.) flag is designated an official State flag for recognizing members of the Armed Forces of the United States who were killed in action, or died of wounds resulting from injuries received in action, in any war or conflict in which the United States has been involved. The K.I.A. flag is a red flag which depicts the silhouette of a helmet on top of a firearm next to a servicemember.
b. The flag shall be displayed during normal business hours at the State House in Trenton, the principal municipal building in each municipality, and the principal county building in each county seat.
L.2017, c.188, s.1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:4-1 - Promulgation of national census

52:4-1. Promulgation of national census
52:4-1. The governor is authorized to issue a statement declaring the date on which the Governor received the federal decennial census. Whenever in any statute or regulation reference is made to promulgation of the federal decennial census, the same shall mean and refer to the receipt by the Governor of the official federal decennial census.
Amended 2021, c.369, s.1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:4-1.1 - Collection, maintenance of information concerning incarcerated individuals.

52:4-1.1 Collection, maintenance of information concerning incarcerated individuals.
1. The Department of Corrections shall collect and maintain an electronic record of the residential address of each individual entering its custody starting on the 30th day following the date of enactment of P.L.2019, c.385 (C.52:4-1.1 et seq.). At a minimum, this record shall contain the last known complete street address of each such individual prior to incarceration, the individual's race, whether the individual is of Hispanic or Latino origin, and whether the person is over the age of 18. To the degree possible, the record shall also permit an alternative residential address to be updated, as appropriate. For the purposes of P.L.2019, c.385 (C.52:4-1.1 et seq.), the classification of an individual's race, ethnic origin, and age shall be the same as used by the United States Bureau of the Census for the purposes of Pub.L.94-171 (13 U.S.C. s.141).
L.2019, c.385, s.1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:4-1.2 - Information concerning incarcerated individuals to be delivered to the Secretary of State.

52:4-1.2 Information concerning incarcerated individuals to be delivered to the Secretary of State.
2. a. In each year in which the federal decennial census is taken and in which the United States Bureau of the Census enumerates incarcerated persons as residents of correctional facilities, the Department of Corrections shall, by May 1st of that year, deliver to the Secretary of State:
(1) a unique identifier, not including the name, for each incarcerated individual subject to the jurisdiction of the department on the date the bureau completes the federal decennial census for the State;
(2) the street address of the correctional facility in which the individual was incarcerated at the time of the report;
(3) the residential address of the individual prior to incarceration or alternative residential address, if known;
(4) the individual's race, whether the individual is of Hispanic or Latino origin, and whether the individual is over the age of 18, if known; and
(5) any additional information the secretary may deem necessary.
b. The department shall provide the information specified in subsection a. of this section in such form as the secretary shall specify.
c. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the information required to be provided under this section shall not include the name of any incarcerated individual and shall not allow for the identification of any such individual therefrom. The identity of each such individual shall be treated as confidential and shall not otherwise be disclosed except as aggregated by census block for purposes specified in section 5 of P.L.2019, c.385 (C.52:4-1.5).
L.2019, c.385, s.2.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:4-1.3 - Request for report.

52:4-1.3 Request for report.
3. The secretary shall request of each agency that operates a federal facility in this State that incarcerates persons convicted of a criminal offense to provide the secretary with a report that includes the information specified in section 2 of P.L.2019, c.385 (C.52:4-1.2).
L.2019, c.385, s.3.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:4-1.4 - Geographic units of population counts.

52:4-1.4 Geographic units of population counts.
4. a. For each individual included in a report received under sections 2 and 3 of P.L.2019, c.385 (C.52:4-1.2 and C.52:4-1.3), the secretary shall determine the geographic units for which population counts are reported in the federal decennial census that contain the address of the facility in which the individual was incarcerated and the residential address of the individual, as listed according to the report.
No later than December 31st of each year in which the federal decennial census is taken and in which the United States Bureau of the Census enumerates incarcerated persons as residents of the geographic units in which the correctional facilities are located, the secretary shall report to the members of the Apportionment Commission, established pursuant to Article IV, Section III, paragraphs 1 through 3 of the New Jersey Constitution, that this determination has been completed.
b. For each individual included in a report received under sections 2 and 3 of P.L.2019, c.385 (C.52:4-1.2 and C.52:4-1.3), if the residential address of the individual is known and located in this State, the secretary shall:
(1) re-allocate all relevant population counts reported in the census to reflect residential address, as determined under sections 2 and 3, on the date the Bureau of the Census completes the federal decennial census for the State; and
(2) ensure that the individual is not represented in any applicable population counts reported in the federal decennial census for the geographic units that include the facility at which the person was incarcerated on the day the bureau completes the federal decennial census for this State.
c. For each individual included in a report received under sections 2 and 3 of P.L.2019, c.385 (C.52:4-1.2 and C.52:4-1.3), and for all persons reported in the census as residing in a federal correctional facility for whom a report was not provided, if the residential address of the individual is not known or not located in this State, the secretary shall:
(1) re-allocate all relevant population counts reported in the census to reflect that the person resided at an unknown geographic location within the State on the day the bureau completes the federal decennial census for this State; and
(2) ensure that the individual is not represented in any applicable population counts reported in the federal decennial census for the geographic units that include the facility at which the person was incarcerated on the day the bureau completes the federal decennial census for this State.
L.2019, c.385, s.4.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:4-1.5 - Report of data to Apportionment Commission.

52:4-1.5 Report of data to Apportionment Commission.
5. The Secretary of State shall report the data as determined under section 4 of P.L.2019, c.385 (C.52:4-1.4) to the members of the Apportionment Commission, established pursuant to Article IV, Section III, paragraphs 1 through 3 of the New Jersey Constitution, not later than the seventh day after the Governor receives the data provided pursuant to Pub.L.94-171 (13 U.S.C. s.141) for this State from the United States Bureau of the Census. The data prepared by the secretary under section 4 of P.L.2019, c.385 (C.52:4-1.4), together with data provided by the bureau pursuant to Pub.L.94-171 (13 U.S.C. s.141), shall be the basis of the legislative districts established by the Apportionment Commission. To the greatest extent practicable, districts shall be drawn so as to meet equal population requirements calculated under both data sets. Residences at unknown geographic locations within the State described in section 4 of P.L.2019, c.385 (C.52:4-1.4) shall not be used to determine the ideal population of any set of districts or wards.
L.2019, c.385, s.5.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:4-1.6 - Reporting of certain data to the Apportionment Commission.

52:4-1.6 Reporting of certain data to the Apportionment Commission.
1. a. Upon reporting the data determined under section 4 of P.L.2019, c.385 (C.52:4-1.4) to the members of the Apportionment Commission pursuant to section 5 of P.L.2019, c.385 (C.52:4-1.5), the Secretary of State shall also report the same to the members of the New Jersey Redistricting Commission established under Article II, Section II, paragraphs 1 through 9 of the New Jersey Constitution and P.L.1991, c.510 (C.19:46-6 et seq.) for the establishment of congressional districts; to the members of each county district commission for the establishment of the county districts under section 121 of P.L.1972, c.154 (C.40:41A-121); to the members of each ward commission for the establishment of the municipal wards under section 7 of P.L.1981, c.496 (C.40:44-15), and to each entity responsible for the apportionment of the members of each board of education of a regional school district pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.18A:13-8, and sections 1 and 3 of P.L.2017, c.45 (C.18A:13-34a and C.18A:13-46.1, respectively).
b. Notwithstanding the provisions of any law, rule, or regulation to the contrary, the data prepared by the secretary under section 4 of P.L.2019, c.385 (C.52:4-1.4), together with data provided by the bureau pursuant to Pub.L.94-171 (13 U.S.C. s.141), shall be the basis of the congressional districts established by the New Jersey Redistricting Commission, of county districts established by each county district commission, and of municipal wards established by each municipal ward commission. To the greatest extent practicable, congressional districts, county districts, and municipal wards shall be drawn so as to meet equal population requirements calculated under both data sets. Residences at unknown geographic locations within the State described in section 4 of P.L.2019, c.385 (C.52:4-1.4) shall not be used to determine the ideal population of any set of districts or wards.
c. Notwithstanding the provisions of any law, rule, or regulation to the contrary, the data prepared by the secretary under section 4 of P.L.2019, c.385 (C.52:4-1.4) shall be the basis of the apportionment of the members of each board of education of a regional school district pursuant to chapter 13 of Title 18A of the New Jersey Statutes. Residences at unknown geographic locations within the State described in section 4 of P.L.2019, c.385 (C.52:4-1.4) shall not be used to determine the apportionment of each board of education of a regional school district.
L.2021, c.198, s.1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:4-2 - Effective date of 1960 census

52:4-2. Effective date of 1960 census
The Federal Census of 1960 shall become effective May 6, 1961, or on the date of the filing of the bulletin provided for in section 52:4-1 of the Revised Statutes, whichever date is later.
Amended by L.1961, c. 3, p. 15, s. 1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:4-3 - Effective date of 1970 census

52:4-3. Effective date of 1970 census
Except for the apportionment and election of the members of boards of education of regional districts pursuant to P.L.1970, c. 305 (C. 18A:13-9.1 et seq.), the Federal census of 1970 shall become effective May 1, 1971, or on the date of the filing of the bulletin provided for in R.S. 52:4-1, whichever date is later.
L.1971, c. 14, s. 1, eff. Jan. 28, 1971.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:4-4 - Effective date of federal census of 1980

52:4-4. Effective date of federal census of 1980
The Federal census of 1980 shall become effective January 1, 1982, or on the date of filing of the bulletin provided for in R.S. 52:4-1, whichever date is later.
L.1981, c. 298, s. 1, eff. Oct. 9, 1981.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:4-5 - Effective date of Federal census of 2000

52:4-5. Effective date of Federal census of 2000
1. Notwithstanding the provisions of any law to the contrary, the Federal census of 2000 shall become effective on January 1, 2002. This act shall not determine the effective date of the census for the purposes of reapportionment or redistricting following the promulgation of the 2000 Federal census, or for the purpose of the distribution of financial aid by the State to any of its political subdivisions.
L.2001,c.257.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:4A-1 - Actions on tort against state

52:4A-1. Actions on tort against state
Except for actions founded upon the Constitution of this State or the United States or an express provision of the statutory laws of this State, no action shall be instituted or continued against the State or any department or other agency thereof for the recovery of money damages, based on tort, where the cause of action accrues prior to July 1, 1972.
L.1970, c. 98, s. 1, eff. June 15, 1970. Amended by L.1971, c. 187, s. 1, eff. June 2, 1971; L.1972, c. 9, s. 1, eff. April 7, 1972.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:4B-2 - Definitions.

52:4B-2 Definitions.
2. As used in P.L.1971, c.317:
"Agency" means the Victims of Crime Compensation Agency;
"Child" means an unmarried person who is under 21 years of age and includes a stepchild or an adopted child;
"Dependent" means a relative of a deceased victim who was wholly or partially dependent upon the victim's income at the time of the victim's death and shall include the child of a victim born after the victim's death;
"Legal assistance" means assistance provided to a crime victim in the enforcement of victim's rights in all courts; family law matters, including, but not limited to, child protection actions, divorce, custody, parenting time, child support, emancipation, dependency, guardianship, and family reunification; obtaining protective and restraining orders; employment matters, including, but not limited to, wage and hour claims; accessing public benefits; life planning; and any other situation for which an eligible crime victim needs legal services related to the victimization;
"Personal injury" means actual bodily harm and includes pregnancy and mental or nervous shock;
"Relative" of any person means the person's spouse, parent, grandparent, stepfather, stepmother, child, grandchild, brother, sister, half-brother, half-sister, or parent of the person's spouse;
"Relevant evidence" means evidence having a tendency in reason to prove or disprove any fact of consequences to the determination of the action and that is deemed to be admissible under the rules of evidence and does not include rumor, supposition, and speculation, hearsay or opinion, except as otherwise deemed admissible under the rules of evidence;
"Review Board" or "board" means the Victims of Crime Compensation Review Board established by section 2 of P.L.2007, c.95 (C.52:4B-3.2);
"Victim" means a person who suffers personal, physical, or psychological injury or death as a result of the conduct of another person who commits against that person any of the offenses specified in section 11 of P.L.1971, c.317 (C.52:4B-11) or an act by a juvenile, which if committed by an adult, would constitute a violation of any of these offenses. The term shall include, in the case of a criminal homicide or an act by a juvenile which, if committed by an adult, would constitute a criminal homicide, the spouse, parent, legal guardian, grandparent, child, sibling, domestic or civil union partner of the decedent, or parent of the decedent's child;
"Victims of Crime Compensation Office" or "office" means the Victims of Crime Compensation Agency established pursuant to P.L.1971, c.317 (C.52:4B-1 et seq.) which is continued as the Victims of Crime Compensation Office pursuant to P.L.2007, c.95 (C.52:4B-3.2 et al.) and Reorganization Plan No. 001-2008 and allocated to the Division of Violence Intervention and Victim Assistance pursuant to section 4 of P.L.2023, c.167 (C.52:4B-60.7).
L.1971, c.317, s.2; amended 2007, c.95, s.1; 2019, c.380, s.1; 2023, c.167, s.9.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:4B-3.3 - Violent Crimes Compensation Board abolished.

52:4B-3.3 Violent Crimes Compensation Board abolished.
3. The Violent Crimes Compensation Board established pursuant to section 3 of P.L.1971, c.317 (C.52:4B-3) is abolished and the terms of the persons serving as members of that board on the effective date of P.L.2007, c.95 (C.52:4B-3.2 et al.) shall cease and determine as of that effective date.
L.2007,c.95,s.3.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:4B-3.4 - Victims of Crime Compensation Review Board, members, terms, no compensation.

52:4B-3.4 Victims of Crime Compensation Review Board, members, terms, no compensation.
4. The term of office of each member of the Victims of Crime Compensation Review Board shall be three years and until the member's successor is appointed and qualifies, except that of the members first appointed one shall be appointed for a term of one year, two for terms of two years and two for terms of three years. All vacancies, except through the expiration of term, shall be filled for the unexpired term only.
Each member of the board shall be eligible for reappointment and any member of the board may be removed by the Governor for inefficiency, neglect of duty or malfeasance in office.
The members of the board shall serve without compensation.
L.2007,c.95,s.4.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:4B-5 - Duties, compensation, employees.

52:4B-5 Duties, compensation, employees.
5. The agency is authorized to appoint and fix the duties and compensation of such officers, examiners, and other experts as may be necessary for carrying out its functions under this act, and the provisions of section 4 of P.L.1970, c.74 (C.52:17B-100) shall be applicable to these employees. The agency may, subject to Title 11A of the New Jersey Statutes, "Civil Service," appoint and fix the duties and compensation of such other assistants and employees as are necessary. The compensation fixed pursuant to this section shall be within the limits of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available to the agency for that purpose.
L.1971,c.317,s.5; amended 2007, c.95, s.5; 2023, c.167, s.10.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:4B-5.1 - Access to criminal history records.

52:4B-5.1 Access to criminal history records.
11. The Victims of Crime Compensation Agency is authorized to obtain direct access to criminal history records maintained by the State Bureau of Identification in the Division of the State Police and is hereby designated a criminal justice agency for that purpose.
L.1995,c.135,s.11; amended 2007, c.95, s.6.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:4B-6 - Principal office; place to conduct affairs.

52:4B-6 Principal office; place to conduct affairs.
6. The principal office of the Victims of Crime Compensation Office shall be in Newark, New Jersey, but the office may sit and conduct its affairs in any place.
L.1971, c.317, s.6; amended 2007, c.95, s.7; 2019, c.380, s.2.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:4B-7 - Hearings by review board.

52:4B-7 Hearings by review board.
7. Hearings on appeals from decisions of the Victims of Crime Compensation Agency involving issues of victim compensation shall be conducted by the Victims of Crime Compensation Review Board in the following manner:
a. Upon an application made to the board under the provisions of the "Criminal Injuries Compensation Act of 1971," P.L.1971, c.317, the board shall fix a time and place for a hearing on the application and shall cause notice thereof to be given to the applicant.
b. For the purpose of carrying out the provisions of the "Criminal Injuries Compensation Act of 1971," P.L.1971, c.317, the board, or any member thereof, may hold hearings, sit, and act at times and places, and take testimony as the board or any member may deem advisable. Any member of the board may administer oaths or affirmations to witnesses. The board shall have full powers of subpoena and compulsion of attendance of witnesses and production of documents, except that no subpoena shall be issued except under the signature of a member of the board, and application to any court for aid in enforcing the subpoena may be made in the name of the board by any member thereof. Subpoenas shall be served by any person designated by the board.
c. In any case in which the person entitled to make an application is a child, the application may be made on the person's behalf by the person's parent, guardian, or advocate. In any case in which the person entitled to make an application is incapacitated, the application may be made on the person's behalf by the guardian, advocate, or other individual authorized to administer the person's estate.
d. Any person having a substantial interest in a proceeding may appear, produce evidence, and cross-examine witnesses in person or by attorney.
e. The board may receive in evidence any statement, document, information, or matter that may in the opinion of the board contribute to its functions under the "Criminal Injuries Compensation Act of 1971," P.L.1971, c.317, but the board shall not be bound by the rules of evidence.
f. If any person has been convicted of any offense with respect to an act or omission on which a claim under the "Criminal Injuries Compensation Act of 1971," P.L.1971, c.317 is based, proof of that conviction shall be taken as conclusive evidence that the offense has been committed, unless an appeal or any proceeding with regard thereto is pending.
L.1971, c.317, s.7; amended 2007, c.95, s.8; 2013, c.103, s.128.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:4B-8 - Attorney fees and costs.

52:4B-8 Attorney fees and costs.
8. a. (1) The Victims of Crime Compensation Office may, as a part of any order entered under P.L.1971, c.317 (C.52:4B-1 et seq.), determine and allow reasonable attorney fees and costs, which shall not exceed 15 percent of the amount awarded as compensation under section 10 of P.L.1971, c.317 (C.52:4B-10), to be paid in addition to the amount of this compensation, to the attorney representing the applicant. Notwithstanding the provisions of this subsection, an award for attorney fees shall not be less than $500, unless the office determines that the attorney has not acted diligently or in good faith representing the claimant.
(2) If the office enters an order denying compensation, it may nevertheless allow attorney fees of $500 to the attorney representing the claimant if the office determines that the attorney has acted diligently or in good faith representing the claimant.
(3) It shall be unlawful for any attorney to ask for, contract for, or receive any larger sum than the amount allowed under paragraph (1) or (2) of this subsection.
b. The office may allow payment up to a maximum of $10,000, at an hourly rate of $275 or more to be fixed by the office, to an attorney who provides legal assistance to a victim in any legal matter arising out of the victimization, other than a decision of the Victims of Crime Compensation Office involving victim compensation or any related appeal, arising from or related to having been the victim of an offense specified in section 11 of P.L.1971, c.317 (C.52:4B-11), provided that the victim is otherwise eligible to receive compensation. Payment pursuant to this subsection shall be subject to the limitation on compensation set forth in section 18 of P.L.1971, c.317 (C.52:4B-18).
L.1971, c.317,s.8; amended 2007, c.95, s.9; 2015, c.190; 2019, c.380, s.3.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:4B-8.1 - Development of an informational tracking system.

52:4B-8.1 Development of an informational tracking system.
19. a. The Victims of Crime Compensation Agency, after consultation with the Attorney General, the Department of Corrections, and the Administrative Office of the Courts, on behalf of the county probation divisions and the municipal court clerks, shall continue to develop the existing uniform system for recording all information necessary to ensure proper identification, tracking, collection and disposition of moneys owed for:
(1) assessments imposed pursuant to section 2 of P.L.1979, c.396 (C.2C:43-3.1);
(2) fines and restitutions imposed in accordance with provisions of Title 2C of the New Jersey Statutes;
(3) fees imposed pursuant to N.J.S.2C:35-20;
(4) penalties imposed pursuant to N.J.S.2C:35-15.
b. The Victims of Crime Compensation Agency shall use the moneys deposited in the Criminal Disposition and Revenue Collection Fund to defray the costs incurred by the agency in developing, implementing, operating and improving the agency's component of the uniform system for tracking and collecting revenues described in subsection a. of this section.
c. The Juvenile Justice Commission established pursuant to section 2 of P.L.1995, c.284 (C.52:17B-170), the Department of Corrections, and the Administrative Office of the Courts, on behalf of the county probation divisions and the municipal court clerks, shall file such reports with the Victims of Crime Compensation Agency as required for the operation of the uniform system described in subsection a. of this section.
d. The Victims of Crime Compensation Agency shall report annually to the Governor, the Attorney General, the Administrative Director of the Administrative Office of the Courts, the Commissioner of the Department of Corrections, the Juvenile Justice Commission and the Legislature on the development, implementation, improvement and effectiveness of the uniform system and on moneys received, deposited and identified as receivable.
L.1991,c.329,s.19; amended 1992, c.169, s.4; 1995, c.281, s.4; 2007, c.95, s.10.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:4B-9 - Rules and regulations; determination of compensation.

52:4B-9 Rules and regulations; determination of compensation.
9. In the performance of its functions, the agency is authorized to make rules and regulations prescribing the procedures to be followed in the filing of applications and the proceedings under P.L.1971, c.317, and such other matters as the agency deems appropriate.
In determining the amounts of compensation payable pursuant to P.L.1971, c.317, the agency shall insofar as practicable formulate standards for uniform application of this act and shall take into consideration rates and amounts of compensation payable for injuries and death under other laws of this State and of the United States and the availability of funds appropriated for the purposes of P.L.1971, c.317.
The agency shall establish maximum rates and service limitations for reimbursement for medical and medical related expenses, including counseling. In establishing these rates, the agency shall reflect the medical fee schedules for health care providers established by the Commissioner of Banking and Insurance pursuant to the provisions of section 10 of P.L.1988, c.119 (C.39:6A-4.6). A medical service provider who accepts payment from the agency for a service shall accept the agency's rates as payment in full and shall not accept any payment on account of the service from any other source if the total of payments accepted would exceed the maximum rate set by the agency for that service.
All standards formulated and maximum rates and service limitations for reimbursement established by the agency shall be subject to the prior review and approval of the Review Board.
L.1971,c.317,s.9; amended 1999, c.113; 2007, c.95, s.11.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:4B-10 - Persons entitled to compensation; order.

52:4B-10 Persons entitled to compensation; order.
10. In any case in which a person suffers personal, physical, or psychological injury or death as a result of the conduct of another person who commits an offense against that person which is within the description of the offenses listed in section 11 of P.L.1971, c.317 (C.52:4B-11), the office may, upon application, order the payment of compensation in accordance with the provisions of P.L.1971, c.317 (C.52:4B-1 et seq.):
a. to or on behalf of the victim,
b. in the case of the personal, physical, or psychological injury of the victim, where the compensation is for pecuniary loss suffered or expenses incurred by any person responsible for the maintenance of the victim, to that person, or
c. in the case of the death of the victim, to or for the benefit of the dependents of the deceased victim, or any one or more of the dependents.
In determining whether to make an order under this section, the office may consider any facts that provide relevant evidence as to whether the victim contributed to the victim's injury or death and as to whether the victim's conduct was the proximate cause of the victim's injury or death. Notwithstanding any other provision of P.L.1971, c.317 (C.52:4B-1 et seq.) to the contrary, the office is authorized to make a limited award for funeral benefits, mental health counseling, loss of support for dependent children, and attorneys' fees in any case in which it is determined that the victim's conduct was the contributing factor to the victim's death.
An order may be made under this section whether or not any person is prosecuted or convicted of any offense arising out of such act or omission. Upon application made by an appropriate prosecuting authority, the office may suspend proceedings under P.L.1971, c.317 (C.52:4B-1 et seq.) for the period it deems appropriate on the ground that a prosecution for an offense arising out of the act or omission has been commenced or is imminent.
L.1971, c.317, s.10; amended 2007, c.95, s.12; 2019, c.380, s.4.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:4B-10.1 - Emergency award.

52:4B-10.1 Emergency award.
1. a. The Victims of Crime Compensation Office may make one or more emergency awards to any applicant for compensation pending final determination of a case, when it determines that compensation is likely to be provided and that the applicant will suffer undue hardship if funds are not made immediately available. The amount of any one emergency award shall not exceed $7,500. Any emergency awards made to an applicant shall be deducted from the final amount of compensation provided to an applicant by the office. If the amount of compensation made by the office to an applicant is less than the sum provided to the applicant through emergency grants, the applicant shall pay to the office an amount of money equal to the difference. If the office determines that an applicant who has received emergency awards shall receive no compensation, the applicant shall repay to the office the total amount of all emergency awards which the applicant received.
b. In addition to any emergency award made pursuant to the provisions of subsection a. of this section, the office may make an emergency award in an amount not to exceed $1,000 for compensation for funds stolen from a victim in connection with any of the incidents specified in section 11 of P.L.1971, c.317 (C.52:4B-11) except burglary pursuant to paragraph (11) of subsection b. of section 11 of P.L.1971, c.317 (C.52:4B-11), whether or not the victim suffered personal injury, under the following circumstances:
(1) The victim is 60 years of age or older or is disabled as defined pursuant to the federal Social Security Act, 42 U.S.C. s. 416(i);
(2) The victim's income does not exceed the limits adopted by the State Department of Human Services as the standard of need for the General Assistance Program;
(3) (Deleted by amendment, P.L.2019, c.380)
(4) The victim establishes:
(a) that the victim has filed a police report indicating, among other things, the amount stolen;
(b) that the victim has cooperated with investigative and prosecuting authorities; and
(c) the source of the funds stolen; and
(5) The office is satisfied that there are no other sources available to provide the victim with funds necessary to cover immediate costs of essential shelter, food, or medical expenses, and that, but for the victim's loss, the victim would otherwise have had the funds to pay these costs.
c. The office shall direct that any funds awarded pursuant to this act be expended solely to cover the costs established pursuant to paragraph (5) of subsection b. of this section.
d. (Deleted by amendment, P.L.2007, c.95).
L.1981, c.258, s.1; amended 1995, c.135, s.2; 2007, c.95, s.13; 2019, c.380, s.5.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:4B-10.2 - Additional compensation.

52:4B-10.2 Additional compensation.
3. In addition to ordering the payment of compensation for personal injury or death which resulted from the incidents specified in section 11 of P.L.1971, c.317 (C.52:4B-11), the Victims of Crime Compensation Office may order the payment of compensation for funds in connection with those incidents to compensate certain victims, whether or not those victims suffered personal injury, as specified in paragraphs (1) through (5) of subsection b. of section 1 of P.L.1981, c.258 (C.52:4B-10.1), in an amount not to exceed $1,000.
L.1995, c.135, s.3; amended 2007, c.95, s.14; 2019, c.380, s.6.