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If the defendant is being prosecuted in municipal court for a related disorderly persons offense, such as simple assault, the pro bono attorney is not responsible for representing the defendant in that matter. The municipal public defender will represent …
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Please see the Appendix E of this manual discussing the role of Criminal Justice Reform and your client’s case. … What is Criminal Justice Reform and does it apply to my client? Discover a variety of judicial programs, informational resources, and …
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A difference in strategy would not necessarily constitute a reason to be relieved from an assignment. Counsel should explain various litigation options to the client, and to guide him or her appropriately. In extreme instances, a difference in strategy …
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Rule 2:7-2(d) governs the extent of the pro bono attorney’s obligation on appeal. That rule provides: Assigned counsel representing a defendant in a non-indictable prosecution shall file an appeal for a defendant who elects to exercise his or her right to …
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Rule 1:13-2(b) provides in relevant part that “no attorney assigned to represent a person by reason of poverty… shall be required to expend any personal funds in the prosecution of the cause.” Several cases have discussed the payment of litigation related …
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A judge released your client from jail and imposed a condition of release, home detention with an electronic ankle bracelet. In addition, there is a zone around the victim and your client is not permitted to enter it. … Why is my client wearing an …
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When you are paroled, you must sign a parole certificate. By doing so, you promise to comply with the conditions of parole. Your parole officer’s job is to help you and make sure you follow these conditions. If you fail to comply with the conditions of …
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You must contact your parole officer. Your parole cannot be revoked just because you have been arrested and charged with a new offense except as described in the question below. You can make bail or be released on your own recognizance; however, you must …
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Unless a request is received from the prosecutor or the Director of the Division of Parole to start the revocation hearing process, the Board cannot revoke your parole before the pending criminal charges are disposed of in court. If a request is received, …
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The Board will authorize the issuance of a warrant if it decides to act on a request for accelerated revocation (see above question). Also, your parole officer can ask a designated representative of the Chairman of the Board to issue a warrant if he has …
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If you are arrested on a parole warrant, a probable cause hearing should be scheduled within 14 days of your arrest unless a Board panel approves an extension to 28 days. Once you are in custody under a parole warrant, you cannot be released on bail … …
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If you are convicted of a crime committed while on parole (by either pleading guilty or being found guilty) you will have a revocation hearing. There will be no probable cause hearing. If you receive a suspended sentence or time served for the commission …
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If you have not been convicted of a crime, the purpose of the hearing is to determine if you have violated any condition of parole. A hearing officer who is an employee of the Board conducts the revocation hearing. The hearing officer will evaluate the …
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The revocation hearing will usually be conducted within 60 days of your arrest on the parole warrant or the date of sentencing for a crime committed while on parole. If you are out of state serving a custodial term for the commission of a crime in the …
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It is possible for the probable cause hearing to be converted to a revocation hearing. Such conversion may only occur on the scheduled hearing date with your consent and that of all interested parties, including the hearing officer. In such a case, only …
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Yes. You will receive written notice of the time, date, and location of the hearing. The notice will state the alleged violations of the parole conditions to be reviewed; the date, place and circumstances of the alleged violations; names of witness(es) …
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After the revocation hearing, the hearing officer prepares and submits a written report to a Board panel. A copy is sent to your attorney or directly to you if you were not represented by an attorney. You must send any objections or additions to the …
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After considering the evidence presented at your hearing, the Board panel will decide whether your parole should be revoked. If parole is revoked, you either will receive a new parole eligibility term or be directed to serve the remainder of your …
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If you were paroled under the Sex Offender Act and the revocation process is implemented, you will receive a probable cause hearing, and, if appropriate, a revocation hearing. Also, if a revocation hearing is conducted, the staff at the Adult Diagnostic …
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You will not lose any credit for time served on parole provided a parole warrant is not issued for your arrest. If a warrant is issued, you will lose the time between the date the warrant was issued and the date you were placed in custody as a parole …