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N.J.S.A. 2A:162-21 — Contents of pretrial detention order; temporary release
Current through P.L.2025, c.346, and J.R.22
Part of Chapter 162, New Jersey Statutes.
Full text of N.J.S.A. 2A:162-21
Statutory text current through the P.L.2025, c.346, and J.R.22. This publication reproduces the official text of the New Jersey Statutes from the statute files published by the New Jersey Legislature; it is not the official statutes of the State of New Jersey.
7. a. In a pretrial detention order issued pursuant to sections 4 and 5 of P.L.2014, c.31 (C.2A:162-18 and C.2A:162-19), the court shall:
(1) include written findings of fact and a written statement of the reasons for the detention; and
(2) direct that the eligible defendant be afforded reasonable opportunity for private consultation with counsel.
b. The court may, by subsequent order, permit the temporary release of the eligible defendant subject to appropriate restrictive conditions, which may include but shall not be limited to pretrial supervision, to the extent that the court determines the release to be necessary for preparation of the eligible defendant's defense or for another compelling reason.
L.2014, c.31, s.7.
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