New Jersey § 2c:7-2
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 2c:7-2, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2c:7-2.
a. No person confined in a correctional or juvenile facility or involuntarily committed
who is required to register under the provisions of P.L.1994, c. 133 ( C.2C:7-1 et seq. ) shall be released from that confinement prior to expiration of sentence or termination
from supervision or of custody, as the case may be, until the address set forth on
his form of registration as his proposed place of residence has been verified as valid
in accordance with procedures established by the Attorney General, which shall include
provisions governing written notification of appropriate State and local officials. The address verification shall take place prior to the scheduled date of release
and shall be provided to the department to which the individual is confined or committed
or the commission, as appropriate. Nothing in this section shall be construed to require a person to be held in confinement
or involuntary commitment beyond the date of expiration of that person's sentence,
termination from supervision, or judicially ordered termination of custody, as the
case may be. b. No person under supervision in the community on probation, parole, furlough, work
release or any similar program who is required to register under the provisions of P.L.1994, c. 133 ( C.2C:7-1 et seq. ) shall be released from that supervision until the address set forth on his form
of registration as his proposed place of residence has been verified as valid. The address verification shall take place prior to the scheduled date of release.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 2c:7-2
What does New Jersey Statutes § 2c:7-2 cover?
Section 2c:7-2 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 § 2c:7-2?
A common citation format is "New Jersey Statutes § 2c:7-2" (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?
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How does New Jersey § 2c:7-2 apply to my situation?
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