New Jersey Statutes 2C:43-13.6. Effect of dismissal
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Attorney's Note
Under the New Jersey Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| disorderly persons offense | up to 6 months | up to $1,000 |
Terms Used In New Jersey Statutes 2C:43-13.6
- Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
- Dismissal: The dropping of a case by the judge without further consideration or hearing. Source:
- 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
6. Effect of Dismissal. The conditional dismissal of petty disorderly persons or disorderly persons offenses granted pursuant to P.L.2013, c.158 (C. 2C:43-13.1 et al.) shall not be deemed a conviction for purposes of disqualifications or disabilities, if any, imposed by law upon conviction of a petty disorderly persons or disorderly persons offense but shall be reported to the State Bureau of Identification criminal history record information files for purposes of determining future eligibility or exclusion from court diversion programs. A conditional dismissal granted pursuant to P.L.2013, c.158 (C. 2C:43-13.1 et al.) shall not be deemed a conviction for the purposes of determining whether a second or subsequent offense has occurred under any law of this State.
L.2013, c.158, s.6.