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An "approved" court interpreter is someone who has qualified for the Journeyman or Master level of the profession. The Judiciary's policy is to give all interpreting assignments to these interpreters when possible. A "conditionally approved" court …
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Interpreters may become "approved" or "conditionally approved" only if they have reached an appropriate score on a court interpreter performance examination, sometimes referred to as an "oral" examination as it is a test that measures ability of actual …
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Interpreters of Spoken Languages The first thing that an interpreter of a spoken language who has already been certified by another state or the Administrative Office of the United States Courts and wishes to work in New Jersey's Superior, Tax and …
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New Jersey has three (3) types of facilities: Federal prisons, state prisons and county jails. You will need to call the facility and ask for the Warden’s Office. For county jails, the Sheriff’s Department may also be of help in arranging visits or calls. …
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The Judiciary’s language access policy is set forth in Directive #01-17, which can be found on the Judiciary’s website at the following link: https://www.judiciary.state.nj.us/attorneys/assets/directives/dir_01_17.pdf. The plan sets forth the following: …
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Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2C:4-4, no person who lacks capacity to understand the proceedings against him/her or who cannot assist in their own defense shall be tried, convicted or sentenced for the commission of an offense as long as the incapacity is present. …
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The general rule is that every person is qualified to testify, as long as they are competent to do so. State v. R.W., 104 N.J. 14, 19 (1986); State v. Walker, 325 N.J. Super 35, 40 (App. Div. 1999). These tests do not change when assessing a juvenile. …
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As with all motions, the motion must be in writing and must comply with R. 5:5-4(d), Motions in Family Actions. … My client claims that he did not know about the underlying restraining order. What is the process for filing motions in a contempt case? …
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Lack of familiarity with the subject matter is generally not a reason to be relieved of a pro bono assignment. Any request to be excused from the assignment should be presented to the Assignment Judge. You are permitted to reach out for assistance in the …
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A victim, or plaintiff, in a restraining order is not prohibited from anything pursuant to that restraining order. Therefore, a victim can never violate a restraining order. Restraining orders only ever enjoin defendants. … My client alleges the complaint …
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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 …