New Jersey Statutes 2C:52-7. Petition for expungement
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Terms Used In New Jersey Statutes 2C:52-7
- Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
- Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
- Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
- Indictment: The formal charge issued by a grand jury stating that there is enough evidence that the defendant committed the crime to justify having a trial; it is used primarily for felonies.
- Statute: A law passed by a legislature.
- Summons: Another word for subpoena used by the criminal justice system.
2C:52-7 Petition for expungement. Every petition for expungement filed pursuant to this chapter shall be verified and include:
a. Petitioner’s date of birth.
b. Petitioner’s date of arrest.
c. The statute or statutes and offense or offenses for which petitioner was arrested and of which petitioner was convicted.
d. The original indictment, summons or complaint number.
e. Petitioner’s date of conviction, or date of disposition of the matter if no conviction resulted.
f. The court’s disposition of the matter and the punishment imposed, if any.
L.1979, c. 178, s. 114, eff. Sept. 1, 1979.