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New Jersey Statutes Title 2A. Administration of Civil and Criminal Justice 2A § 162-12

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

a. As used in this section:

“Crime with bail restrictions” means a crime of the first or second degree charged under any of the following sections:

(1)

Murder

2C:11-3.

(2)

Manslaughter

2C:11-4.

(3)

Kidnapping

2C:13-1.

(4)

Sexual Assault

2C:14-2.

(5)

Robbery

2C:15-1.

(6)

Carjacking

P.L.1993, c. 221, s.1 (C.2C:15-2).

(7)

Arson and Related Offenses

2C:17-1.

(8)

Causing or Risking Widespread

Injury or Damage

2C:17-2.

(9)

Burglary

2C:18-2.

(10)

Theft by Extortion

2C:20-5.

(11)

Endangering the Welfare of Children

2C:24-4.

(12)

Resisting Arrest; Eluding Officer

2C:29-2.

(13)

Escape

2C:29-5.

(14)

Corrupting or Influencing a Jury

2C:29-8.

(15)

Possession of Weapons for Unlawful Purposes

2C:39-4.

(16)

Weapons Training for Illegal Activities

P.L.1983, c. 229, s.1 (C.2C: 39-14).

(17)

Soliciting or Recruiting Gang Members

P.L.1999, c. 160, s.1 (C.2C: 33-28).

(18)

Human Trafficking

P.L.2005, c. 77, s.1 (C.2C:13-8).

“Crime with bail restrictions” also includes any first or second degree drug-related crimes under chapter 35 of Title 2C of the New Jersey Statutes and any first or second degree racketeering crimes under chapter 41 of Title 2C of the New Jersey Statutes.

“Crime with bail restrictions” also includes any crime or offense involving domestic violence, as defined in subsection a. of section 3 of P.L.1991, c. 261 (C.2C:25-19), where the defendant was subject to a temporary or permanent restraining order issued pursuant to the provisions of the “Prevention of Domestic Violence Act of 1991,” P.L.1991, c. 261 (C.2C:25-17 et al.) and is charged with a crime committed against a person protected under the order or where the defendant is charged with contempt pursuant to N.J.S.2C:29-9.

b. Subject to the provisions of subsection c. of this section, a person charged with a crime with bail restrictions may post the required amount of bail only in the form of:

(1) Full cash;

(2) A surety bond executed by a corporation authorized under chapter 31 of Title 17 of the Revised Statutes; or

(3) A bail bond secured by real property situated in this State with an unencumbered equity equal to the amount of bail undertaken plus $20,000.

c. There shall be a presumption in favor of the court designating the posting of full United States currency cash bail to the exclusion of other forms of bail when a defendant is charged with an offense as set forth in subsection a. of this section and:

(1) has two other indictable cases pending at the time of the arrest; or

(2) has two prior convictions for a first or second degree crime or for a violation of section 1 of P.L.1987, c. 101 (C.2C:35-7) or any combination thereof; or

(3) has one prior conviction for murder, aggravated manslaughter, aggravated sexual assault, kidnapping or bail jumping; or

(4) was on parole at the time of the arrest; or

(5) was subject to a temporary or permanent restraining order issued pursuant to the provisions of the “Prevention of Domestic Violence Act of 1991,” P.L.1991, c. 261 (C.2C:25-17 et al.), was charged with a crime committed against a person protected under that order, including a charge of contempt pursuant to N.J.S.2C:29-9, and either: (a) is charged with commission of a domestic violence crime that resulted in serious bodily in jury to the victim; or (b) has at least one prior conviction for a crime or offense involving domestic violence against the same victim or has previously violated a final restraining order protecting the same victim,

unless the court finds on the record that another form of bail authorized in subsection b. of this section will ensure the defendant's presence in court when required.

d. When bail is posted in the form of a bail bond secured by real property, the owner of the real property, whether the person is admitted to bail or a surety, shall also file an affidavit containing:

(1) A legal description of the real property;

(2) A description of each encumbrance on the real property;

(3) The market value of the unencumbered equity owned by the affiant as determined in a full appraisal conducted by an appraiser licensed by the State of New Jersey; and

(4) A statement that the affiant is the sole owner of the unencumbered equity.

e. Nothing herein is intended to preclude a court from releasing a person on the person's own recognizance when the court determines that such person is deserving.

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