Civil, criminal actions separate.

N.J. Stat. § 4:22-28
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4:22-28. The indictment of a person under the provisions of this article, or the holding of a person to bail to await the action of a grand jury or court, shall not in any way relieve that person from liability to be sued for the appropriate penalties under R.S.4:22-26. Amended 1953, c.5, s.65; 1989, c.35, s.3; 2003, c.232, s.4.
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