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Yes, a judge can impose non-monetary conditions on a defendant’s release. An example of a non-monetary condition would be a requirement that the defendant have no contact with the victim. The non-monetary conditions could be set as part of the bail. If …
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Bail can be posted by the defendant or another adult. If another person posts the bail, that person is called the surety. A surety guarantees that the defendant attends all required court appearances. The person who posts bail could be ordered to forfeit …
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Bail can be posted at the designated county court house during court business hours. At other times, only cash or bail bond can be posted at the county jail. … Where and when can bail be posted? Discover a variety of judicial programs, informational …
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Pursuant to law, defendants charged with certain first or second-degree crimes, or a crime or offense involving domestic violence under certain circumstances, must provide a completed Bail Source Inquiry Questionnaire to the prosecutor before bail can be …
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A defendant who is not “bailed out” remains in jail while the charge is being resolved. … What happens if bail is not posted? Discover a variety of judicial programs, informational resources, and volunteer opportunities offered by the New Jersey Courts, …
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Yes, a judge can change the amount and/or type of bail. The defendant, the defendant’s attorney or the prosecutor can file a written request to the court for a change in bail. The judge then decides whether to change the bail. Contact the appropriate …
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When a defendant does not come to court for a required appearance, the court could issue a bench warrant for the defendant’s arrest. The court also could revoke the defendant’s money bail and order that it be forfeited. When the defendant is arrested and …
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Criminal Justice Reform represents a fundamental change in how defendants and their cases are processed in the New Jersey courts. On Jan. 1, 2017, the state moved from a system that relied principally on setting monetary bail as a condition of release to …
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The transformation of our criminal justice system is a joint effort of all three branches of government. It grew from the work of the Joint Committee on Criminal Justice, a special committee of the Supreme Court established by Chief Justice Stuart Rabner …
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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 …