New Jersey § 52:17b-142

§ 52:17b-142.

The Legislature finds and determines that crime and delinquency are essentially State

and local problems; that crime and delinquency are complex social phenomena requiring

the attention and efforts of the criminal justice system, State, county and local

governments and the citizens of this State; and that the establishment of appropriate

goals, objectives and standards for the reduction of crime and delinquency and for

the administration of justice must be a priority concern. The Legislature further finds and determines that, to meet the challenges enumerated

above, the functions of the criminal justice system must be coordinated more efficiently

and effectively; that the full and effective use of resources affecting State, county

and local criminal justice systems requires the complete cooperation of government

agencies on all levels; and that training, research, evaluation, technical assistance

and public education activities must be encouraged and focused on the improvement

of the criminal justice system and the generation of new methods for the prevention

of crime and delinquency.