Submitted by New Jersey Sex Crime Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark
In response to the public’s demand for greater information regarding the identity and
whereabouts of previously convicted sex offenders who might prove a threat to the safety
of those in the community, the Governor and Legislature passed the Registration and
Community Notification Laws (RCNL), N.J.S.A. 2C:7-1 et seq., commonly known as
Megan’s Law.
Download the entire Attorney General’s Guidelines here.
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New Jersey Survivors Justice Act: Sentencing Reform for Abuse Victims
Submitted by New Jersey Criminal Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark In January 2026, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed into law a pair of bills known as the Survivors Justice Act (S-4870/A-5968 and S-4871/A-5969). This landmark legislation, championed by Senator Angela V. McKnight, Senator M. Teresa Ruiz, and other lawmakers, amends the state’s criminal code to allow courts…