New Jersey § 30:4-123

§ 30:4-123.

a. If the hearing officer finds probable cause pursuant to subsection c. (1) of section

18 of P.L.1979, c. 441 ( C.30:4-123.62 ) and finds that revocation is desirable pursuant to subsection c. (2) of section

18 of P.L.1979, c. 441 ( C.30:4-123.62 ), or if the parolee is convicted of a criminal offense committed while on parole , the board shall cause a revocation hearing to be conducted by a hearing officer,

other than the hearing officer previously designated pursuant to section 18 of P.L.1979,

c. 441 ( C.30:4-123.62 ), within 60 days after the date a parolee is taken into custody as a parole violator

unless the parolee or the hearing officer requests postponement of the revocation

hearing, which may be granted by appropriate board panel for good cause, but in no

event shall such postponement, if requested by the hearing officer, exceed 120 days. b. Prior to the revocation hearing, the parolee shall be given written notice of: (1) The time, date and place of the parole revocation hearing; (2) The right pursuant to P.L.1974, c. 33 ( C.2A:158A-5.1 et seq. ), 1 to representation by an attorney or such other qualified person as the parolee chooses; (3) The right to confront and cross-examine witnesses, and to rebut adverse documentary evidence ; and (4) The right to testify, to present evidence and to subpoena witnesses on the parolee's own behalf, provided a prima facie showing is made that the prospective witnesses

will provide material testimony. c. The hearing officer shall maintain a full and complete record of the parole revocation

hearing. d. After consideration of all evidence presented, if there is clear and convincing

evidence that a parolee has violated the conditions of his parole, such violation

being a basis for return to custody pursuant to subsection b. or c. of section 16

of P.L.1979, c. 441 ( C.30:4-123.60 ), and if revocation and return to custody is desirable in the instant matter, the

appropriate board panel may revoke parole and return such parolee to custody, for

a specified length of time, or in accordance with the provisions of sections 16 and

17 of P.L.1979, c. 441 ( C.30:4-123.60 and 30:4-123.61 ), or the appropriate board panel may issue an order modifying parole and releasing

the offender or continuing parole and releasing the offender. e. Not more than 21 days following the hearing conducted pursuant to this section,

the parolee and his representative shall be informed in writing of the decision, the

particular reasons therefor, and the facts relied on. 1

Repealed.