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The criminal justice system is rooted in two principles: That those accused of a crime are innocent until proven guilty and that they have a constitutional right to a speedy trial. Under the former system, in which judges set a dollar amount of bail, poor …
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A pretrial services program that will be staffed by more than 200 pretrial services officers statewide will be responsible for monitoring defendants who are released pending trial, a system similar to the federal system and a number of other …
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A Warrant to Satisfy Judgment, also known as a Warrant of Satisfaction of Judgment, (“WOS”) is a legal document that, when properly filed with the Clerk of the Superior Court (“Clerk”), will close the judgment on the Superior Court Civil Judgment and …
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This document should be used for the satisfaction of a judgment connected to a child support case either closed or currently monitored by Probation. It is the responsibility of the party seeking a WOS to complete this document, obtain all required …
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Creditor: The party in whose favor the child support judgment was entered. The creditor is also known as the plaintiff or obligee. The creditor signs the WOS. … Who is the creditor in a child support case? Discover a variety of judicial programs, …
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Debtor: The person against whom the child support judgment was entered. The debtor is also known as the defendant or obligor. The debtor does not sign the WOS. … Who is the debtor in a child support case? Discover a variety of judicial programs, …
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Probation is an alternative to incarceration that allows certain clients to stay in the community under the supervision of a probation officer. Probation is a part of the New Jersey court system. Probation is not parole. Parole monitors those released …
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Probation officers help clients avoid criminal activity and help them change their lives for the better. They are responsible for ensuring clients comply with court orders by monitoring the payment of fines, restitution or reimbursement, and child …
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The Probation Child Support Enforcement Unit (PCSE), working with the New Jersey Division of Family Development, is responsible for the monitoring, collection, distribution and enforcement of more than 280,000 cases. Those cases include child support, …
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Adult supervision probation officers monitor and supervise clients who are placed on probation or pretrial intervention to help them change their behavior. Officers evaluate each case, focusing on a client’s individual needs while offering opportunities …
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The goal of juvenile probation is to protect the safety of the community while offering youth clients the opportunities and support they need to change their behavior. Similar to adult supervision, success in the program is measured by clients avoiding …
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Recovery court probation officers work with treatment providers, family members, defense attorneys, prosecutors, schools, employers and social service agencies to support a participant’s recovery efforts. They coordinate, refer, monitor and help manage a …
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The Intensive Supervision Program (ISP) allows nonviolent inmates to serve the rest of their prison term in the community under strict probation supervision. ISP requires participants to report frequently to supervising officers, submit to frequent drug …
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The Juvenile Intensive Supervision Program (JISP) is a community-based alternative to detention. The program is more restrictive than traditional juvenile probation. It requires frequent home visits, curfews, family involvement and counseling. As with …
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Many individuals have undiagnosed or undertreated mental illnesses that go undetected long after their initial entry into the criminal justice system. A psychiatric assessment must be administered by a licensed mental health professional to determine if a …
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The Quality Assurance and Analytics Unit (QAAU) conducts research and data analysis to monitor and evaluate the performance of probation programs. … Quality Assurance and Analytics Discover a variety of judicial programs, informational resources, and …
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The Comprehensive Enforcement Program (CEP) assists courts with the compliance of court orders that impose hours of community service, fees, fines, and other financial assessments. The program holds clients accountable for paying fines, fees and …
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The Interstate Compact Unit administers and oversees the participation and compliance of the Judiciary in the Interstate Compact for Adult Offender Supervision (ICAOS) and the Interstate Compact for Juveniles (ICJ), which governs the transfer of adult and …
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The probation ombudsman provides information and assistance to probation clients and the public. The unit also investigates and resolves complaints and conducts workshops and community outreach to educate the public about probation. The ombudsman cannot …
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Multicounty litigation may be distinguished from other personal injury claims by several distinct features. First, multicounty litigations involve large numbers of claims that are associated with a single product. Second, despite the number of claimants, …