New Jersey § 52:4b-44
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 52:4b-44, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 52:4b-44.
Upon receiving a report of aggravated sexual assault or sexual assault as defined
in subsection a. or c. of N.J.S.2C:14-2 , the Office of Victim-Witness Advocacy, the county prosecutor's office, or any other
law enforcement agency involved in the case shall make a packet of information available
to the victim in electronic or paper format that includes, but is not limited to: a. rights and laws pertaining to victims of sexual assault; b. the criminal justice process as it pertains to victims of sexual assault; c. existing medical, counseling, and mental health services available to victims of
sexual assault; d. any additional services available to victims of sexual assault through the Office
of Victim-Witness Advocacy; e. a telephone number, established by the county prosecutor's office involved in the
case, that the victim may call at any time for updates concerning the victim's case;
and f. contact information for the appropriate county Office of Victim-Witness Advocacy. The victim may elect to waive the right to receive the packet of information. Notwithstanding the provisions of any other law, rule, or regulation to the contrary,
the Office of Victim-Witness Advocacy, the county prosecutor's office, or any other
law enforcement agency involved in the case shall not discuss or provide information
regarding crime prevention strategies with an alleged victim of aggravated sexual
assault or sexual assault.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 52:4b-44
What does New Jersey Statutes § 52:4b-44 cover?
Section 52:4b-44 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.
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