Title 2C, Title 2C: THE NEW JERSEY CODE OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE

2C:43-6 Sentence of imprisonment for crime; ordinary terms; mandatory terms. 2C:43-6. a. Except as otherwise provided, a person who has been convicted of a crime may be sentenced to imprisonment, as follows: (1) In the case of a crime of the first degree, for a specific term of y…

2C:43-6.1. Person under minimum mandatory sentence for possession of firearm with intent to use against property of another; review of sentence; imposition of other sentence Any person who, on the effective date of this amendatory and supplementary act, is serving a minimum manda…

2C:43-6.2. Probation; reduction of mandatory minimum term 1. On a motion by the prosecutor made to the assignment judge that the imposition of a mandatory minimum term of imprisonment under (a) subsection c. of N.J.S.2C:43-6 for a defendant who has not previously been convicted o…

2C:43-6.3. Review of sentence Any person who, on the effective date of this act, is serving a mandatory minimum sentence as provided for by subsection c. of N.J.S.2C:43-6, who has not been previously convicted under that subsection, and has not had his sentence suspended or been …

2C:43-6.4 Special sentence of parole supervision for life. 2. a. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, a judge imposing sentence on a person who has been convicted of aggravated sexual assault, sexual assault, aggravated criminal sexual contact, kidnapping pursuan…

2C:43-6.5 Mandatory minimum prison term for public officer, employee convicted of certain crimes; waiver, reduction. 6. a. Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection a. of N.J.S.2C:43-6 and except as otherwise provided in subsection c. of this section, a person who serves or ha…

2C:43-6.6 Internet access conditions for certain sex offenders; fourth degree crime. 1. a. In the case of a person who has been convicted, adjudicated delinquent or found not guilty by reason of insanity for the commission of a sex offense as defined in subsection b. of section 2…

2C:43-6.7 Effective date; applicability. 7. This act shall take effect on the 60th day following enactment and shall apply to any person who commits an offense subject to sentencing under section 1 of this act after the effective date of this act and to any person who is under pr…

2C:43-6.8 Sentencing for offenses involving domestic violence. 4. a. Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection f. of N.J.S.2C:44-1, a person convicted of any of the following crimes of domestic violence, as defined in section 3 of P.L.1991, c.261 (C.2C:25-19), shall be sentenc…

2C:43-7 Sentence of imprisonment for crime; extended terms. 2C:43-7. Sentence of Imprisonment for Crime; Extended Terms. a. In the cases designated in section 2C:44-3, a person who has been convicted of a crime may be sentenced, and in the cases designated in subsection e. of sec…

2C:43-7.1. Life imprisonment without parole. 2. a. Life Imprisonment Without Parole. A person convicted of a crime under any of the following: N.J.S.2C:11-3; subsection a. of N.J.S.2C:11-4; a crime of the first degree under N.J.S.2C:13-1, paragraphs (3) through (6) of subsection …

2C:43-7.2 Mandatory service of 85 percent of sentence for certain offenses. 2. a. A court imposing a sentence of incarceration for a crime of the first or second degree enumerated in subsection d. of this section shall fix a minimum term of 85% of the sentence imposed, during whi…

2C:43-8. Sentence of imprisonment for disorderly persons offenses and petty disorderly persons offenses A person who has been convicted of a disorderly persons offense or a petty disorderly persons offense may be sentenced to imprisonment for a definite term which shall be fixed …

2C:43-8.1. Seasonally leased premises; termination of right to occupy, visit 1. In addition to any other disposition authorized by law, if a person is convicted of a disorderly persons offense, a petty disorderly persons offense or a violation of a municipal ordinance and the off…

2C:43-9. Release of all offenders; length of recommitment and reparole after revocation of parole Release of offenders on parole, recommitment and reparole after revocation shall be governed by the "Parole Act of 1979," P.L.1979, c. 441 (C. 30:4-123.45 et seq.). L.1978, c. 95, s.…

2C:44-1 Criteria, withholding, imposing sentences, imprisonment. 2C:44-1. a. In determining the appropriate sentence to be imposed on a person who has been convicted of an offense, the court shall consider the following aggravating circumstances: (1) The nature and circumstances …

2C:44-1.1 Certain convictions vacated, expunged. 10. a. (1) A person convicted of an offense or other violation of law, except for murder pursuant to N.J.S.2C:11-3, manslaughter or aggravated manslaughter pursuant to N.J.S.2C:11-4, kidnapping pursuant to N.J.S.2C:13-1, luring or …

2C:44-1.2 Defendants with prior convictions, petition for resentencing. 2. a. A defendant convicted of a crime prior to the effective date of section 2 of P.L.2025, c.328 (C.2C:44-1.2) may petition the court for resentencing in accordance with the provisions of this section, if t…

2C:44-1.3 Notification to eligible incarcerated persons. 3. a. The Commissioner of Corrections shall notify each eligible incarcerated person who was convicted of a crime prior to the effective date of N.J.S.2C:44-1, as amended by P.L.2025, c.328 (C.2C:44-1.2 et al.), and is serv…

2C:44-1.4 Training course, curriculum; report to the Governor and Legislature. 4. a. The Administrative Office of the Courts shall develop and approve a training course and a curriculum to implement the provisions of P.L.2025, c.328 (C.2C:44-1.2 et al.). The training course shall…

2C:44-2. Criteria for Imposing Fines and Restitutions a. The court may sentence a defendant to pay a fine in addition to a sentence of imprisonment or probation if: (1) The defendant has derived a pecuniary gain from the offense or the court is of opinion that a fine is specially…

2C:44-3 Criteria for sentence of extended term of imprisonment. 2C:44-3. The court may, upon application of the prosecuting attorney, sentence a person who has been convicted of a crime of the first, second or third degree to an extended term of imprisonment if it finds one or mo…

2C:44-4. Definition of prior conviction; conviction in another jurisdiction; proof of prior conviction 2C:44-4. Definition of Prior Conviction; Conviction in Another Jurisdiction; Proof of Prior Conviction. a. Prior conviction of an offense. An adjudication by a court of competen…

2C:44-5 Multiple sentences; concurrent and consecutive terms. 2C:44-5. Multiple Sentences; Concurrent and Consecutive Terms. a. Sentences of imprisonment for more than one offense. When multiple sentences of imprisonment are imposed on a defendant for more than one offense, inclu…

2C:44-5.1 Penalties for committing certain offenses while released on bail, own recognizance increased. 1. a. A person who has been convicted under subsection a. of N.J.S.2C:39-4 of possession of a firearm with intent to use it unlawfully against the person of another; or a crime…

2C:44-6 Procedure on sentence; presentence investigation and report. 2C:44-6. Procedure on sentence; presentence investigation and report. a. The court shall not impose sentence without first ordering a presentence investigation of the defendant and according due consideration to…

2C:44-6.1 Defendant liable for cost of psychological evaluation; rules, regulations. 4. a. A defendant who is required to submit to a psychological evaluation pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.2C:44-6 shall be liable for the cost of such evaluation. If the defendant is an enrol…

2C:44-6.2 Person sentenced to incarceration, care and custody of minor child. 1. a. In any case in which a person has been convicted of a crime for which the person will be incarcerated, the court shall order, as part of the presentence investigation required pursuant to N.J.S.2C…

2C:44-6.3 Report of persons convicted of certain crimes residing with minor children. 3. a. In any case in which a person has been convicted of a crime enumerated in subsection b. of this section and: (1) the victim of the crime was either a person under the age of 18 at the time…

2C:44-6.4 Rules of Court. 5. The Supreme Court of the State of New Jersey may adopt Rules of Court appropriate or necessary to effectuate the purposes of sections 1 and 3 of this act. L.2003,c.301,s.5.

2C:44-7. Appellate review of actions of sentencing court Any action taken by the court in imposing sentence shall be subject to review by an appellate court. The court shall specifically have the authority to review findings of fact by the sentencing court in support of its findi…

2C:44-8 Convicted defendants, prior restrictions continued. 3. When a defendant is found guilty of a sex offense, the court may, at the time of sentencing and in addition to any other disposition authorized by law, order the continuation of a prior order or condition of bail that…

2C:45-1 Conditions of suspension or probation. 2C:45-1. Conditions of Suspension or Probation. a. (1) When the court suspends the imposition of sentence on a person who has been convicted of an offense or sentences him to be placed on probation, it shall attach such reasonable co…

2C:45-2 Period of suspension or probation; modification of conditions; discharge of defendant. 2C:45-2. Period of Suspension or Probation; Modification of Conditions; Discharge of Defendant a. When the court has suspended imposition of sentence or has sentenced a defendant to be …

2C:45-3 Summons or arrest of defendant under suspended sentence or on probation; commitment without bail; revocation and resentence. 2C:45-3. a. At any time before the discharge of the defendant or the termination of the period of suspension or probation: (1) The court may summon…

2C:45-4. Notice and hearing on revocation or modification of conditions of suspension or probation The court shall not revoke a suspension of sentence or probation or delete, add or modify conditions of probation except after a hearing upon written notice to the defendant of the …

2C:45-5 Medication-assisted treatment. 2. In the case of a person who is sentenced to probation in accordance with N.J.S.2C:45-1, and who is ordered by the court as a condition of probation to undergo treatment for a substance use disorder involving drugs or alcohol, the temporar…

2C:45-6 Program to record, analyze recidivism of persons sentenced to probation. 2. a. The Administrative Director of the Courts shall establish a program to record and analyze the recidivism of all persons sentenced to a period of probation pursuant to N.J.S.2C:43-2 and N.J.S.2C…

2C:46-1 Time and method of payment; disposition of funds. 2C:46-1. Time and Method of Payment; Disposition of Funds. a. When a defendant is sentenced to pay an assessment pursuant to section 2 of P.L.1979, c.396 (C.2C:43-3.1), a fine, a penalty imposed pursuant to N.J.S.2C:35-15,…

2C:46-1.1. Computerized Collection Fund 2. a. Transaction fees collected pursuant to paragraph (1) of subsection d. of N.J.S.2C:46-1 shall be deposited in the Courts Computerized Collection Fund, which is hereby established as a separate fund in the General Fund, to be administer…

2C:46-1.2. Rules, regulations 3. a. The Supreme Court of New Jersey may issue Rules of Court to effectuate the purposes of this act. b. The Commissioner of the Department of Corrections shall promulgate rules and regulations, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedures Act," P.L.1…

2C:46-2 Consequences of nonpayment; summary collection. 2C:46-2. a. When a defendant sentenced to pay an assessment imposed pursuant to section 2 of P.L.1979, c.396 (C.2C:43-3.1), a penalty imposed pursuant to section 11 of P.L.2001, c.81 (C.2C:43-3.6), a penalty imposed pursuant…

2C:46-3. Revocation of fine A defendant who has been sentenced to pay a fine may at any time petition the court which sentenced him for a revocation of the fine or of any unpaid portion thereof. If it appears to the satisfaction of the court that the circumstances which warranted…

2C:46-4 Fines, assessments, penalties, restitution; collection; disposition. 3. a. All fines, assessments imposed pursuant to section 2 of P.L.1979, c.396 (C.2C:43-3.1), all penalties imposed pursuant to section 1 of P.L.1999, c.295 (C.2C:43-3.5), all penalties imposed pursuant t…

2C:46-4.1 Application of moneys collected; priority. 13. Moneys that are collected in satisfaction of any assessment imposed pursuant to section 2 of P.L.1979, c.396 (C.2C:43-3.1), or in satisfaction of restitution or fines imposed in accordance with the provisions of Title 2C of…

2C:46-5. Inapplicability of chapter to certain fines and restitutions 4. Except as expressly provided, this chapter shall not affect fines and restitutions imposed under Title 39 of the Revised Statutes or in proceedings in the Superior Court, Chancery Division, Family Part, whic…