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

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

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