§1 - C.52:4B-12.1
An Act concerning certain witnesses of crimes and supplementing Title 52 of the Revised Statutes.
Be It Enacted by the Senate and General Assembly of the State of New Jersey:
1. Notwithstanding the provisions of section 10 of P.L.1971, c.317 (C.52:4B-10) or the provisions of section 12 of P.L.1971, c.317 (C.52:4B-12), the Victims of Crime Compensation Office may, upon application, order the payment of relocation expenses for a witness and the family of the witness.
As used in this section, "witness" means a person who witnessed the commission of any of the offenses listed under section 11 of P.L.1971, c.317 (C.52:4B-11) and who has been threatened as a result.
2. This act shall take effect immediately.
Authorizes Victims of Crime Compensation Office to make payment for relocation expenses of certain witnesses of crimes.