New Jersey § 52:4b-61
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 52:4b-61, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 52:4b-61.
a. The Legislature finds: (1) The State of New Jersey has a compelling interest in preventing any person who
is convicted of a crime from directly or indirectly profiting from the crime or circumstances
surrounding the crime. (2) To that end, the State has established the Victims of Crime Compensation Board
to help compensate victims of crime for their loss. b. The Legislature declares that it is altogether fitting and proper and within the
public interest to provide a mechanism where profits from a crime that are received
by a convicted person should be available as restitution to the victim of the crime.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 52:4b-61
What does New Jersey Statutes § 52:4b-61 cover?
Section 52:4b-61 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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