§ 2A:84A-16.1 Dolls as testimonial aids
§ 2A:84A-17 Privilege of accused
§ 2A:84A-18 Definition of incrimination
§ 2A:84A-19 Self-incrimination; exceptions
§ 2A:84A-20 Lawyer-client privilege
§ 2A:84A-21 Newspaperman’s privilege
§ 2A:84A-21a Definitions
§ 2A:84A-21.1 Criminal proceeding; Subpena; disclosure of information; application of act
§ 2A:84A-21.2 Time of proceedings
§ 2A:84A-21.3 Prima facie showing subpenaed materials obtained during professional activities; waiver of privilege or other grounds for disclosure; hearing
§ 2A:84A-21.4 In camera inspection; hearing; determination of admissibility; order for production
§ 2A:84A-21.5 Hearings; findings of fact and conclusions of law
§ 2A:84A-21.6 Appeals; stay of penalty; sealing of record; return of privileged material
§ 2A:84A-21.7 Co-defendants; notice of proceedings; right to intervene
§ 2A:84A-21.8 Assessment of costs or counsel fee
§ 2A:84A-21.9 News media person or entity; freedom from searches and seizures of documentary materials; exceptions
§ 2A:84A-21.10 Applications for search warrant; approval
§ 2A:84A-21.11 Civil cause of action for damages due to violations
§ 2A:84A-21.12 Definitions
§ 2A:84A-21.13 Inapplicability of act to rights of department of corrections
§ 2A:84A-22 Marital privilege – confidential communications
§ 2A:84A-22.1 Definitions
§ 2A:84A-22.2 Patient and physician privilege
§ 2A:84A-22.3 No privilege relative to certain communications between patient, physician
§ 2A:84A-22.4 Contract of patient; condition of patient is element of claim; nonprivileged communications
§ 2A:84A-22.5 Information reported to public official; nonprivileged communications
§ 2A:84A-22.6 Obtaining physician to aid commission of crime or tort, or to escape detection or apprehension; nonprivileged communications
§ 2A:84A-22.7 Testimony by physician on request of holder of privilege; termination of privilege
§ 2A:84A-22.8 Utilization review committees of certified hospital or extended care facility; exceptions
§ 2A:84A-22.9 Liability of member of utilization review committee for disclosure of information
§ 2A:84A-22.10 Hospital or long-term health care facility committees; professional review committees; liability of members
§ 2A:84A-22.13 Findings, declarations
§ 2A:84A-22.14 Definitions
§ 2A:84A-22.15 Victim counselor confidentiality privilege
§ 2A:84A-22.16 Where disclosure required
§ 2A:84A-22.17 Trauma counseling for emergency services personnel
§ 2A:84A-22.18 Definitions
§ 2A:84A-22.19 Disclosure of information, certain, expending of resources, certain, prohibited
§ 2A:84A-23 Cleric-penitent privilege
§ 2A:84A-24 Religious belief
§ 2A:84A-25 Political vote
§ 2A:84A-26 Trade secret
§ 2A:84A-27 Official information
§ 2A:84A-28 Identity of informer
§ 2A:84A-29 Waiver of privilege by contract or previous disclosure; limitations
§ 2A:84A-30 Admissibility of disclosure wrongfully compelled
§ 2A:84A-31 Reference to exercise of privileges
§ 2A:84A-32 Effect of error in overruling claim of privilege
§ 2A:84A-32.1 Prosecutions involving rape; evidence of complaining witness’ previous sexual conduct
§ 2A:84A-32.2 Conduct one year or more prior to date of offense; presumption of inadmissibility
§ 2A:84A-32.3 Complaining witness defined
§ 2A:84A-32.4 Prosecutions, certain actions, closed circuit testimony
§ 2A:84A-32a Motion for performance of forensic DNA testing, certain circumstances
§ 2A:84A-32b Rules
§ 2A:84A-32c Procedures for DNA testing at accredited non-NDIS participating laboratory
§ 2A:84A-32d Construction of act
§ 2A:84A-32e Findings, declarations relative to preservation of biological evidence
§ 2A:84A-33 Authority of Supreme Court
§ 2A:84A-34 Presentation of proposed rules at Judicial Conference
§ 2A:84A-35 Public announcement of proposed rules; delivery of copies
§ 2A:84A-36 Effective date of rules; rules subject to cancellation by joint resolution
§ 2A:84A-37 Change or cancellation of rules by statute or adoption of subsequent rules
§ 2A:84A-38 Adoption of rules at such time, or with such effective date, or without presentation at Judicial Conference, as may be provided in joint resolution
§ 2A:84A-39 Reduction or elimination of time during which rules may be canceled by joint resolution
§ 2A:84A-40 Effect of rules on conflicting laws
§ 2A:84A-41 Rules not to abridge, enlarge or modify substantive rights or eliminate right of trial by jury
§ 2A:84A-42 Applicability of rules to pending proceedings or existing rights or remedies
§ 2A:84A-43 Publication of compilations and restatements of rules
§ 2A:84A-44 Force and effect of existing rules dealing with admission or rejection of evidence
§ 2A:84A-45 Repeals
§ 2A:84A-47 Effect of repeals
§ 2A:84A-48 Short title
§ 2A:84A-49 Effective date
§ 2A:84A-32f Definitions relative to the preservation of biological evidence
§ 2A:84A-32g Preservation of biological evidence
§ 2A:84A-32h Responsibilities of the director
§ 2A:84A-32i Violations, disorderly persons offense
§ 2A:84A-32j Guidelines, procedures

Terms Used In New Jersey Statutes > Title 2A > Chapter 84A - Dolls as Testimonial Aids

  • Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
  • Amendment: A proposal to alter the text of a pending bill or other measure by striking out some of it, by inserting new language, or both. Before an amendment becomes part of the measure, thelegislature must agree to it.
  • Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
  • Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
  • Appellate: About appeals; an appellate court has the power to review the judgement of another lower court or tribunal.
  • Beneficiary: A person who is entitled to receive the benefits or proceeds of a will, trust, insurance policy, retirement plan, annuity, or other contract. Source: OCC
  • Common law: The legal system that originated in England and is now in use in the United States. It is based on judicial decisions rather than legislative action.
  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Continuance: Putting off of a hearing ot trial until a later time.
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Discovery: Lawyers' examination, before trial, of facts and documents in possession of the opponents to help the lawyers prepare for trial.
  • Dismissal: The dropping of a case by the judge without further consideration or hearing. Source:
  • 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.
  • Executor: A male person named in a will to carry out the decedent
  • Fraud: Intentional deception resulting in injury to another.
  • Grand jury: agreement providing that a lender will delay exercising its rights (in the case of a mortgage,
  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
  • Inter vivos: Transfer of property from one living person to another living person.
  • Intestate: Dying without leaving a will.
  • Joint resolution: A legislative measure which requires the approval of both chambers.
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • Litigation: A case, controversy, or lawsuit. Participants (plaintiffs and defendants) in lawsuits are called litigants.
  • Obligation: An order placed, contract awarded, service received, or similar transaction during a given period that will require payments during the same or a future period.
  • Partnership: A voluntary contract between two or more persons to pool some or all of their assets into a business, with the agreement that there will be a proportional sharing of profits and losses.
  • person: includes corporations, companies, associations, societies, firms, partnerships and joint stock companies as well as individuals, unless restricted by the context to an individual as distinguished from a corporate entity or specifically restricted to one or some of the above enumerated synonyms and, when used to designate the owner of property which may be the subject of an offense, includes this State, the United States, any other State of the United States as defined infra and any foreign country or government lawfully owning or possessing property within this State. See New Jersey Statutes 1:1-2
  • Petit jury: A group of citizens who hear the evidence presented by both sides at trial and determine the facts in dispute. Federal criminal juries consist of 12 persons. Federal civil juries consist of six persons.
  • Preliminary hearing: A hearing where the judge decides whether there is enough evidence to make the defendant have a trial.
  • Probable cause: A reasonable ground for belief that the offender violated a specific law.
  • Probate: Proving a will
  • Probation: A sentencing alternative to imprisonment in which the court releases convicted defendants under supervision as long as certain conditions are observed.
  • Public defender: Represent defendants who can't afford an attorney in criminal matters.
  • Reporter: Makes a record of court proceedings and prepares a transcript, and also publishes the court's opinions or decisions (in the courts of appeals).
  • 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
  • Statute: A law passed by a legislature.
  • Statute of limitations: A law that sets the time within which parties must take action to enforce their rights.
  • Testate: To die leaving a will.
  • Testify: Answer questions in court.
  • Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.
  • Tort: A civil wrong or breach of a duty to another person, as outlined by law. A very common tort is negligent operation of a motor vehicle that results in property damage and personal injury in an automobile accident.
  • Transcript: A written, word-for-word record of what was said, either in a proceeding such as a trial or during some other conversation, as in a transcript of a hearing or oral deposition.
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
  • Uphold: The decision of an appellate court not to reverse a lower court decision.