N.J. Admin. Code § 13:91-3.7

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024

Section 13:91-3.7 - Representation; interested party statements

(a) A juvenile shall be represented at a transfer hearing, including at an in absentia hearing held under the provisions of 13:91-3.9, by the Office of the Public Defender, unless the juvenile chooses to be represented by nonprofit counsel or engage private counsel at the juvenile's expense.

1. The juvenile shall have 48 hours from the time of receiving notice of the proposed transfer, under the provisions of 13:91-3.3, to choose representation by either the Ombudsman or by private counsel.

2. The juveniles representative shall be permitted reasonable time to speak to the juvenile and shall be given at least 48 hours to prepare a challenge to the proposed transfer, and may request additional time to prepare by requesting a postponement with the consent of the juvenile under the provisions of 13:91-3.5(c).

3. An interested party, as defined in 13:91-1.3, may submit a written statement for consideration by the hearing officer by mail or by fax.

(b) All written statements and accompanying explanations must be recorded on the Transfer Hearing Form, Form 102.

(c) The juvenile shall be allowed to present his or her case through an interpreter, if necessary.

N.J. Admin. Code § 13:91-3.7

Adopted by 46 N.J.R. 1896(b), effective 9/2/2014.

Amended by 48 N.J.R. 2162(b), effective 10/17/2016