New Jersey § 2a:162-24
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 2a:162-24, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2a:162-24.
a. Upon motion of a prosecutor, when an eligible defendant is released from custody
before trial pursuant to section 3 or 8 of P.L.2014, c. 31 ( C.2A:162-17 or C.2A:162-22 ), the court, upon a finding that the eligible defendant while on release has violated
a restraining order or condition of release, or upon a finding of probable cause to
believe that the eligible defendant has committed a new crime while on release, may
not revoke the eligible defendant's release and order that the eligible defendant
be detained pending trial unless the court, after considering all relevant circumstances
including but not limited to the nature and seriousness of the violation or criminal
act committed, finds clear and convincing evidence that no monetary bail, non-monetary
conditions of release or combination of monetary bail and conditions would reasonably
assure the eligible defendant's appearance in court when required, the protection
of the safety of any other person or the community, or that the eligible defendant
will not obstruct or attempt to obstruct the criminal justice process. b. A court shall not revoke an eligible defendant's release and order that the eligible
defendant be detained pending trial based on manufacturing, distributing, or dispensing,
or possessing or having under control with intent to manufacture, distribute, or dispense,
marijuana or hashish in violation of paragraph (12) of subsection b. of N.J.S.2C:35-5 , or possession of marijuana or hashish in violation of paragraph (3) of subsection
a. of N.J.S.2C:35-10 .
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 2a:162-24
What does New Jersey Statutes § 2a:162-24 cover?
Section 2a:162-24 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.
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