New Jersey § 30:4-27
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 30:4-27, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 30:4-27.
If a person who has been civilly committed based upon a determination that the person
lacked mental competence to stand trial pursuant to N.J.S.2C:4-6 is about to be released, and the person's involuntary commitment is sought pursuant
to this act, the court shall first hear evidence and determine whether the person
did commit the act charged. a. The rules of evidence applicable in criminal cases shall apply, and all constitutional
rights available to a defendant at a criminal trial, other than the right to a trial
by jury and the right not to be tried while incompetent, shall apply. b. After hearing evidence on this issue, the court shall make specific findings on
whether the person did commit the act charged, the extent to which the person's lack
of mental competence affected the outcome of the hearing, including its effect on
the person's ability to consult with and assist counsel and to testify on the person's
own behalf, the extent to which the evidence could be reconstructed without the assistance
of the person and the strength of the prosecution's case. c. If, after the conclusion of the hearing on this issue, the court finds beyond a
reasonable doubt that the person did commit the act charged, the court shall enter
a final order, appealable by the person, on that issue and may proceed to consider
whether the person should be committed pursuant to this act.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 30:4-27
What does New Jersey Statutes § 30:4-27 cover?
Section 30:4-27 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 § 30:4-27?
A common citation format is "New Jersey Statutes § 30:4-27" (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 § 30:4-27 apply to my situation?
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