By Order dated October 18, 1995, the Court ordered certain procedures to ensure the expeditious processing and disposition of appeals to the Appellate Division that may result from notification hearings conducted in the trial courts pursuant to the Registration and Community Notification Laws (commonly called Megan's Law) (N.J.S.A. 2C:7-1 to -11); And the Appellate Division having advised that there has been a reduced number of Megan's Law filings in recent court terms, and an increased need for briefing novel issues and issuing precedential opinions;
It is ORDERED that the October 18, 1995 Order is hereby superseded such that (a) briefs shall be required in appeals from orders entered by the Law Division imposing registration and notification obligations pursuant to Megan's Law; and (b) final determinations in novel matters shall be in accordance with Rule 2:11-3(a); and
It is FURTHER ORDERED that the attorney of record in the trial court will remain the attorney of record for any appeal, unless relieved of that responsibility by the Appellate Division; and It is FURTHER ORDERED that these appeals shall be expedited.
Document Date: June 30, 2020
Publish Date: July 21, 2020