New Jersey · New Jersey Revised Statutes — Title 2C, The New Jersey Code of Criminal Justice
N.J.S.A. Title 2C § 2C:4-9: Release of persons committed by reason of insanity
What this law says, in plain English
Establishes procedures for releasing persons committed due to insanity findings. The institution superintendent or commissioner may petition the court for discharge or conditional release if the person poses no danger. The court holds a hearing with prosecutor notice before deciding on discharge, conditional release, or civil commitment.
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