New Jersey § 30:4-123
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 30:4-123, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 30:4-123.
a. As used in this act: “ Prosecutor ” means the county prosecutor of the county in which the defendant was convicted unless
the matter was prosecuted by the Attorney General, in which case “prosecutor” means
the Attorney General. “ Office of Victim Witness Advocacy ” means the Office of Victim Witness Advocacy of the county in which the defendant
was convicted. b. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, the State shall provide
written notice to the prosecutor of the anticipated release from incarceration in
a county or State penal institution or the Adult Diagnostic and Treatment Center of
a person convicted of murder; manslaughter; aggravated sexual assault; sexual assault;
aggravated assault; aggravated criminal sexual contact; kidnapping pursuant to paragraph
(2) of subsection c. of N.J.S.2C:13-1 ; endangering the welfare of a child by engaging in sexual conduct which would impair
or debauch the morals of the child pursuant to subsection a. of N.J.S.2C:24-4 ; endangering the welfare of a child pursuant to paragraph (4) of subsection b. of N.J.S.2C:24-4 ; luring or enticing pursuant to section 1 of P.L.1993, c. 291 ( C.2C:13-6 ); any other offense involving serious bodily injury or an attempt to commit any
of the aforementioned offenses. In cases involving a release on parole, the State Parole Board shall provide the
notice required by this subsection. In all other cases, including but not limited to release upon expiration of sentence
or release from incarceration due to a change in sentence, the Department of Corrections
shall provide the notice required by this subsection. c. (Deleted by amendment, P.L.2019, c. 363 ) d. If available, the notice shall be provided to the prosecutor 90 days before the
inmate's anticipated release; provided however, the notice shall be provided at least
30 days before release. The notice shall include the person's name, identifying factors, offense history,
and anticipated future residence. The prosecutor shall notify the Office of Victim Witness Advocacy and that office
shall use any reasonable means available to them to notify the victim of the anticipated
release, unless the victim has requested not to be notified. The Office of Victim Witness Advocacy shall use any reasonable means available to
also notify witnesses and other appropriate persons, as determined by the prosecutor
in accordance with the directive issued by the Attorney General, who have requested
notification of the anticipated release. e. Upon receipt of notice, the prosecutor shall provide notice to the law enforcement
agency responsible for the municipality where the inmate will reside, the municipality
in which any victim resides, and such other State and local law enforcement agencies
as appropriate for public safety.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 30:4-123
What does New Jersey Statutes § 30:4-123 cover?
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