New Jersey Statutes 2A:4A-73. Diverting complaints
Current as of: 2024 | Check for updates
|
Other versions
Attorney's Note
Under the New Jersey Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| disorderly persons offense | up to 6 months | up to $1,000 |
| petty disorderly persons offense | up to 30 days | up to $500 |
Terms Used In New Jersey Statutes 2A:4A-73
- Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
a. The court may divert a complaint filed pursuant to section 11 of P.L.1982, c.77 (C. 2A:4A-30) to intake conferences or juvenile conference committees. Where the complaint alleges a disorderly persons or petty disorderly persons offense the court may dispose of the case as a juvenile-family crisis pursuant to P.L.1982, c.80 (C. 2A:4A-76 et seq.). The county prosecutor shall be promptly notified of the diversion of a complaint.
b. The complainant or victim of any offense committed by a juvenile diverted by the court, which offense would be a crime if committed by an adult, shall receive a statement as to the reasons for the proposed diversion.
L.1982, c. 81, s. 4, eff. Dec. 31, 1983.