Terms Used In New Jersey Statutes 30:4D-17b

  • 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.
  • 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
4. Nothing in section 17 of P.L.1968, c.413 (C. 30:4D-17) or in section 3 of P.L.2010, c.30 (C. 30:4D-17a) shall be construed to preclude the indictment or conviction for any other offense defined by law, or to impair or limit the discretion and authority of the State regarding any civil action, criminal prosecution, or other action authorized by law.

L.2010, c.30, s.4.