N.J.R.E. 410

As amended through April 2, 2024
Rule 410 - Inadmissibility of Pleas. Plea Discussions and Related Statements
(a) Prohibited Uses. Except as otherwise provided in this rule, evidence of:
(1) a guilty plea which was later withdrawn: or
(2) any statement made in the course of that plea proceeding: or
(3) any statement made during plea negotiations when either no guilty plea resulted or a guilty plea was later withdrawn, is not admissible in any civil or criminal proceeding against the person who made the plea or statement or who was the subject of the plea negotiations.
(b) Exceptions. The court may admit a statement described in Rule 410(a):
(1) in any proceeding in which another statement made during the same plea or plea discussions has been introduced, if in faimess the statements ought to be considered togetheri or
(2) in a criminal proceeding for perjury, false statement, or other similar offense, if the the defendant made the statement under oath, on the record, and with counsel present.

N.J.R.E. 410

Adopted September 15, 1992 to be effective 7/1/1993: text amended and designated as paragraphs (a and (b) amended September 16, 2019, effective 7/1/2020.