Terms Used In New Jersey Statutes 52:4B-50

  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • State: extends to and includes any State, territory or possession of the United States, the District of Columbia and the Canal Zone. See New Jersey Statutes 1:1-2
2. The Legislature finds and declares that the Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner program, established pursuant to P.L.1997, c.328, has been successful in ensuring more timely and accurate collection of forensic evidence for use in prosecuting suspected rapists and in creating a compassionate way to treat sexual assault victims, and it is important to establish the program throughout the State of New Jersey.

L.2001,c.81,s.2.