N.J. Stat. tit. 2A, ch. 163

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N.J. Stat. § 2A:163-1 Compensation of counsel assigned in murder cases

Where counsel assigned by the court to represent a defendant in a murder case has been allowed compensation by the court for his services, the sum so fixed shall be paid by the county treasurer of the county where the indictment was found, upon presentation of a certificate of the judge, fixing and allowing such compensation. L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.

N.J. Stat. § 2A:163-4 Definitions

As used in this act: a. "Child" means a person 13 years of age or younger at the time a crime was committed against the child. b. "Victim" means a child who suffers personal, physical, or psychological injury as a result of a crime committed against that child. L. 1987, c. 148, s. 1.

N.J. Stat. § 2A:163-5 Speedy trials

In all criminal cases involving a child victim, the court shall take appropriate action to ensure a speedy trial in order to minimize the length of time the child must endure the stress of involvement in the proceedings. In ruling on any motion or other request for a delay or continuance of proceedings, the court shall consider and give weight to any adverse impact the delay or continuance may have on the well-being of a child victim. L. 1987, c. 148, s. 2.

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