New criminal court procedure if you are arrested after May 20, 2016: There are substantial changes to the New Jersey criminal court procedure for all indictable offense is an all complaint/summons cases. Submitted by New Jersey Criminal Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. This blog we will discuss the changes and procedure for indictable offense is that becomes…
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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…