N.J. Stat. § 2B:12-19: Authority of municipal court judge prior to indictment; notice to county prosecutor

Authority of municipal court judge prior to indictment; notice to county prosecutor. a. A municipal court has authority to conduct proceedings in a criminal case within its territorial jurisdiction prior to indictment subject to the Rules of Court.

b. A municipal court shall not discharge a person charged with an indictable offense without first giving the county prosecutor notice and an opportunity to be heard in the case.

Source: N.J.S.2A:8-23.

L.1993,c.293,s.1.