New Jersey Statutes 2A:162-21. Contents of pretrial detention order; temporary release
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Terms Used In New Jersey Statutes 2A:162-21
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
7. a. In a pretrial detention order issued pursuant to sections 4 and 5 of P.L.2014, c.31 (C. 2A:162-18 and C. 2A:162-19), the court shall:
(1) include written findings of fact and a written statement of the reasons for the detention; and
(2) direct that the eligible defendant be afforded reasonable opportunity for private consultation with counsel.
b. The court may, by subsequent order, permit the temporary release of the eligible defendant subject to appropriate restrictive conditions, which may include but shall not be limited to pretrial supervision, to the extent that the court determines the release to be necessary for preparation of the eligible defendant’s defense or for another compelling reason.
L.2014, c.31, s.7.