Tag Archive: NJ Bail Reform

How the Timeline of the Indictment Process is Handled in New Jersey

July 14, 2021
How a Quick Indictment Process Handled in New Jersey

An indictment is a procedure through which it is decided if official criminal charges will be placed on a defendant. Fortunately, we live in a country where we are innocent until proven guilty, and we have the right to a speedy trial.  New Jersey recently revamped its processing procedures for criminal cases and has practically […]

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Bail and Bond in New Jersey: What You Should Know

June 27, 2021
Bail and Bond in New Jersey: What You Should Know

What Factors Influence a Court’s Decision to Hold or Release a Defendant after being Arrested in NJ? New Jersey’s bail reform took effect on January 1, 2017, and it completely transformed the way criminal cases are handled. A grand jury must make a decision about whether to indict a defendant within 90 days, and the […]

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