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Terms Used In New Jersey Statutes 2A:162-7.1

  • Bail: Security given for the release of a criminal defendant or witness from legal custody (usually in the form of money) to secure his/her appearance on the day and time appointed.
22. a. If any bail deposited with a county clerk prior to January 1, 1995 shall be forfeited such forfeited bail and any interest thereon shall remain with the county.

b. If any bail deposited on or after January 1, 1995 shall be forfeited, 50% of such bail and any interest thereon shall be paid to the county in which the bail was deposited.

L.1993,c.275,s.22.