New Jersey § 52:4b-54
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 52:4b-54, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 52:4b-54.
a. The Division of Criminal Justice shall develop or approve a triennial in-service
training course and curriculum specifically for every county prosecutor and each assistant
county prosecutor to whom sexual assault cases are assigned on how to appropriately
handle, investigate, and respond to reports of sexual assault. b. The training course and curriculum shall include a component emphasizing the value
of restorative justice in sexual assault cases. c. The division shall make the training course and curriculum available to all county
prosecutor's offices in the State. d. The division shall review the training course and curriculum every five years,
in consultation with nationally recognized trainers with expertise in trauma informed
care and the New Jersey Coalition Against Sexual Assault, and make any necessary modifications. e. The division may make the training course and curriculum available in an online
format, but prosecutors shall complete the course and curriculum in person every six
years. f. The Attorney General shall be responsible for ensuring that all county prosecutors
and appropriate assistant county prosecutors triennially complete the in-service training
on handling sexual assault matters required by this section. g. A county prosecutor or assistant county prosecutor appointed after the effective
date of P.L.2021 c. 66 ( C.52:4B-54.2 et al.) 1 shall complete the training course and curriculum within 60 days of the prosecutor's
initial appointment. The division shall determine whether training in the handling of sexual assault
cases completed by a prosecutor appointed prior to the effective date of P.L.2021 c. 66 ( C.52:4B-54.2 et al.) complies with the requirements of this section. If the training does not comply with these requirements, the prosecutor shall complete
the training course and curriculum required by this section within 60 days of the
effective date of P.L.2021 c. 66 ( C.52:4B-54.2 et al.). h. The division shall develop an open process pursuant to which the division will
accept bids by organizations to assist in developing and providing the training required
by this section. 1
L.2021, c. 66, eff. Aug. 1, 2021.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 52:4b-54
What does New Jersey Statutes § 52:4b-54 cover?
Section 52:4b-54 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite New Jersey § 52:4b-54?
A common citation format is "New Jersey Statutes § 52:4b-54" (New Jersey). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of New Jersey law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the New Jersey official source linked on this page or consult a licensed New Jersey attorney.
How does New Jersey § 52:4b-54 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in New Jersey can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
Sources & Verification
Not legal advice. Verify against the official source and consult a licensed attorney in New Jersey.