Submitted by New Jersey Criminal Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. The Municipal Courts Practice Committee has proposed changes to the NJ Rules regarding the issuance of summons and warrants to be effective on January 1, 2017. The rules changes address the municipal court’s ability to issue special terms of pretrial release/condition to enable the Judge to condition…
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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…