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Rehabilitation program for persons with a substance use disorder in New jersey

Current through 2026 New Jersey legislative session

Rehabilitation program for persons with a substance use disorder is a criminal offense under New jersey law, defined by N.J.S.A. 2C:35-14. 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:35-14.

What is the penalty for rehabilitation program for persons with a substance use disorder in New jersey?

Penalties for Rehabilitation program for persons with a substance use disorder
PenaltyRangeBasisAuthority
Jail / prison10 years to 20 years (Not eligible for special probation - crime of the first degree — A person convicted of or adjudicated delinquent for a crime of the first degree is not eligible for special probation under this section.; presumption of imprisonment (2C:44-1(d)))presumptiveN.J.S.A. 2C:43-6
Fineup to 200000 usd (no statutory minimum) (Not eligible for special probation - crime of the first degree — A person convicted of or adjudicated delinquent for a crime of the first degree is not eligible for special probation under this section.; or up to double gain/loss (2C:43-3); offense-specific ceilings may exceed)discretionaryN.J.S.A. 2C:43-6
Jail / prison5 years to 10 years (Special probation with residential commitment - crime of the second degree — A person convicted of or adjudicated delinquent for a crime of the second degree who is placed on special probation must be committed to a residential substance use disorder treatment facility.; presumption of imprisonment (2C:44-1(d)))presumptiveN.J.S.A. 2C:43-6
Fineup to 150000 usd (no statutory minimum) (Special probation with residential commitment - crime of the second degree — A person convicted of or adjudicated delinquent for a crime of the second degree who is placed on special probation must be committed to a residential substance use disorder treatment facility.; or up to double gain/loss (2C:43-3); offense-specific ceilings may exceed)discretionaryN.J.S.A. 2C:43-6

Applies to current.

How is rehabilitation program for persons with a substance use disorder classified in New jersey?

The classification depends on the circumstances:

Classification variants for Rehabilitation program for persons with a substance use disorder
VariantClassificationWhen it appliesStatute
Not eligible for special probation - crime of the first degreecrime of the first degreeA person convicted of or adjudicated delinquent for a crime of the first degree is not eligible for special probation under this section.N.J.S.A. 2C:35-14undefined
Special probation with residential commitment - crime of the second degreecrime of the second degreeA person convicted of or adjudicated delinquent for a crime of the second degree who is placed on special probation must be committed to a residential substance use disorder treatment facility.N.J.S.A. 2C:35-14undefined

Common questions about rehabilitation program for persons with a substance use disorder in New jersey

What degree of offense is rehabilitation program for persons with a substance use disorder in New Jersey?

It depends on the circumstances: rehabilitation program for persons with a substance use disorder ranges from a crime of the second degree to a crime of the first degree in New Jersey under N.J.S.A. 2C:35-14.

Not eligible for special probation - crime of the first degree: crime of the first degree (N.J.S.A. 2C:35-14) · Special probation with residential commitment - crime of the second degree: crime of the second degree (N.J.S.A. 2C:35-14)

What are the penalties for rehabilitation program for persons with a substance use disorder in New Jersey?

Penalties for rehabilitation program for persons with a substance use disorder in New Jersey depend on how it is classified — from a crime of the second degree up to a crime of the first degree — with the ranges set by N.J.S.A. 2C:43-6; the full table of ranges by variant is published on this page.

Which New Jersey statute covers rehabilitation program for persons with a substance use disorder?

Rehabilitation program for persons with a substance use disorder is governed by N.J.S.A. 2C:35-14 (Rehabilitation program for persons with a substance use disorder).

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.