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Notice and Order - Criminal - Clarification of Venue for Contempt Charges for Certain Defendants on Pretrial Release – Rule Relaxation

The Supreme Court in the attached July 13, 2023 Order has relaxed Rules 3:15-1 ("Trial of Indictments or Accusations Together") and 3:15-3(a) ("Joinder of Criminal Offense and Lesser Related Infraction") so as to provide for joinder of certain contempt charges with the criminal offense(s) for which a defendant was ordered to pretrial monitoring.

The Court's Order clarifies venue for matters subject to L. 2023, c. 46, as signed into law on May 8, 2023.

Questions about this notice should be directed to the AOC' s Criminal Practice Division at (609) 815-2900 x55300. 

Document Date: July 24, 2023

Publish Date: July 24, 2023