New Jersey criminal charge
Bail jumping; default in required appearance in New Jersey
Bail jumping; default in required appearance is a criminal offense under New Jersey law, defined by N.J.S.A. 2C:29-7. Its classification is not fixed: New Jersey assigns a different penalty class depending on the circumstances of the offense. The class that applies — and the sentencing range that follows from it — depends on which statutory variant fits the facts.
Defined by N.J.S.A. 2C:29-7.
What is the penalty for bail jumping; default in required appearance in New Jersey?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | 3 years to 5 years (Failure to appear on charge of crime of third degree or greater, with flight or hiding — Applies when the required appearance was to answer or dispose of a charge of a crime of the third degree or greater and the defendant took flight or went into hiding to avoid apprehension, trial or punishment.; first-offender presumption of non-incarceration may apply (2C:44-1(e), carve-outs)) | presumptive | N.J.S.A. 2C:43-6 |
| Fine | up to $15,000 (Failure to appear on charge of crime of third degree or greater, with flight or hiding — Applies when the required appearance was to answer or dispose of a charge of a crime of the third degree or greater and the defendant took flight or went into hiding to avoid apprehension, trial or punishment.; or up to double gain/loss (2C:43-3); offense-specific ceilings may exceed) | discretionary | N.J.S.A. 2C:43-6 |
| Jail / prison | up to 18 months (Failure to appear on other charge of crime — Applies when the required appearance was to answer or dispose of a charge of crime not falling under the third-degree-with-flight scenario.; first-offender presumption of non-incarceration may apply (2C:44-1(e), carve-outs)) | discretionary | N.J.S.A. 2C:43-6 |
| Fine | up to $10,000 (Failure to appear on other charge of crime — Applies when the required appearance was to answer or dispose of a charge of crime not falling under the third-degree-with-flight scenario.; or up to double gain/loss (2C:43-3)) | discretionary | N.J.S.A. 2C:43-6 |
| Jail / prison | up to 6 months (Failure to appear on disorderly persons charge — Applies when the required appearance was to answer or dispose of a charge that was itself a disorderly persons offense.; not a crime under the NJ Constitution (2C:1-4); municipal court) | discretionary | N.J.S.A. 2C:43-8 |
| Fine | up to $1,000 (Failure to appear on disorderly persons charge — Applies when the required appearance was to answer or dispose of a charge that was itself a disorderly persons offense.) | discretionary | N.J.S.A. 2C:43-8 |
| Jail / prison | up to 30 days (Failure to appear on petty disorderly persons charge — Applies when the required appearance was to answer or dispose of a charge that was itself a petty disorderly persons offense.; not a crime under the NJ Constitution (2C:1-4); municipal court) | discretionary | N.J.S.A. 2C:43-8 |
| Fine | up to $500 (Failure to appear on petty disorderly persons charge — Applies when the required appearance was to answer or dispose of a charge that was itself a petty disorderly persons offense.) | discretionary | N.J.S.A. 2C:43-8 |
| Jail / prison | up to 6 months (Failure to appear on other violation of law — Applies when the bail or summons was issued in connection with any other violation of law not otherwise covered.; not a crime under the NJ Constitution (2C:1-4); municipal court) | discretionary | N.J.S.A. 2C:43-8 |
| Fine | up to $1,000 (Failure to appear on other violation of law — Applies when the bail or summons was issued in connection with any other violation of law not otherwise covered.) | discretionary | N.J.S.A. 2C:43-8 |
Applies to current.
How is bail jumping; default in required appearance classified in New Jersey?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Failure to appear on charge of crime of third degree or greater, with flight or hiding | Crime of the Third Degree | Applies when the required appearance was to answer or dispose of a charge of a crime of the third degree or greater and the defendant took flight or went into hiding to avoid apprehension, trial or punishment. | N.J.S.A. 2C:29-7undefined |
| Failure to appear on other charge of crime | Crime of the Fourth Degree | Applies when the required appearance was to answer or dispose of a charge of crime not falling under the third-degree-with-flight scenario. | N.J.S.A. 2C:29-7undefined |
| Failure to appear on disorderly persons charge | Disorderly Persons Offense | Applies when the required appearance was to answer or dispose of a charge that was itself a disorderly persons offense. | N.J.S.A. 2C:29-7undefined |
| Failure to appear on petty disorderly persons charge | Petty Disorderly Persons Offense | Applies when the required appearance was to answer or dispose of a charge that was itself a petty disorderly persons offense. | N.J.S.A. 2C:29-7undefined |
| Failure to appear on other violation of law | Disorderly Persons Offense | Applies when the bail or summons was issued in connection with any other violation of law not otherwise covered. | N.J.S.A. 2C:29-7undefined |
Common questions about bail jumping; default in required appearance in New Jersey
What degree of offense is bail jumping; default in required appearance in New Jersey?
It depends on the circumstances: bail jumping; default in required appearance ranges from a Petty Disorderly Persons Offense to a Crime of the Third Degree in New Jersey under N.J.S.A. 2C:29-7.
Failure to appear on charge of crime of third degree or greater, with flight or hiding: Crime of the Third Degree (N.J.S.A. 2C:29-7) · Failure to appear on other charge of crime: Crime of the Fourth Degree (N.J.S.A. 2C:29-7) · Failure to appear on disorderly persons charge: Disorderly Persons Offense (N.J.S.A. 2C:29-7) · Failure to appear on petty disorderly persons charge: Petty Disorderly Persons Offense (N.J.S.A. 2C:29-7) · Failure to appear on other violation of law: Disorderly Persons Offense (N.J.S.A. 2C:29-7)
What are the penalties for bail jumping; default in required appearance in New Jersey?
Penalties for bail jumping; default in required appearance in New Jersey depend on how it is classified — from a Petty Disorderly Persons Offense up to a Crime of the Third Degree — with the ranges set by N.J.S.A. 2C:43-6 and N.J.S.A. 2C:43-8; the full table of ranges by variant is published on this page.
Which New Jersey statute covers bail jumping; default in required appearance?
Bail jumping; default in required appearance is governed by N.J.S.A. 2C:29-7 (Bail jumping; default in required appearance).
Legal terms used in this law
This reference is informational and is not legal advice. Penalty ranges are the statutory classification ranges; sentencing in a specific case depends on its facts and history.