New Jersey § 2b:12-32
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 2b:12-32, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2b:12-32.
a. Upon a court ruling that a municipal ordinance is unconstitutional, or approving
a settlement of a civil action contesting the constitutionality of a municipal ordinance
and when the ruling is considered final because the time for appeal has expired: (1) the municipality that enacted the ordinance and any judicial or law enforcement
agency or agency in the criminal justice system that maintains a written or automated
record or file concerning the subject of the order shall purge that record or file
of all information identifying any person arrested, charged or convicted of violating
the ordinance; (2) the municipality shall notify any person arrested, charged or convicted of violating
the ordinance that such record or file has been purged; and (3) the municipality shall refund any fines, penalties or court costs paid by any
person arrested, charged or convicted of violating the ordinance. The refund shall not be required in any case where, by settlement of a civil action
contesting the constitutionality of the ordinance, the person has received or will
receive monetary compensation in an amount equal to or greater than any fines, penalties
or court costs the person paid. b. Notwithstanding the provisions of any other law, purging of identifying information
pursuant to this act shall not require any action by the defendant or the payment
of any fee. c. The Supreme Court of New Jersey may adopt rules and the Administrative Director
of the Courts may issue directives and guidelines to be followed by municipal courts
to implement the purposes of this act. d. The Attorney General may issue any guidelines which may be necessary concerning
procedures for law enforcement agencies or any agency in the criminal justice system
for purging records or files of municipal ordinance violations as required by this
act.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 2b:12-32
What does New Jersey Statutes § 2b:12-32 cover?
Section 2b:12-32 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 § 2b:12-32?
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Is this the official text of New Jersey law?
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How does New Jersey § 2b:12-32 apply to my situation?
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