Terms Used In New Jersey Statutes 30:4-177.32

  • Probation: A sentencing alternative to imprisonment in which the court releases convicted defendants under supervision as long as certain conditions are observed.
  • 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 Department of Human Services therefore is authorized to establish, equip and maintain facilities in various parts of the State for receiving and treating juvenile delinquent probationers under circumstances where the Superior Court, Chancery Division, Family Part has directed, as a condition of probation of such offender that he voluntarily submit to treatment and supervision, for a period not to exceed four months, in a facility under direction, control and supervision of said department.

L.1957,c.90,s.2; amended 1991,c.91,s.322.