What is Prima Facie Contraband? | NJ Contrband Forfeiture Lawyers
WEBIn general, absent a dispute over its status, seized property that is prima facie contraband is forfeited on entry of judgment of conviction or dismissal. However, the State also has a duty to retain what it believes to be contraband until there is a determination that it is not contraband, pursuant to Gurski v.
2C:64-1 - Property subject to forfeiture - Justia Law
WEBThese shall be designated prima facie contraband. (2) All property which has been, or is intended to be, utilized in furtherance of an unlawful activity, including, but not limited to, conveyances intended to facilitate the perpetration of illegal acts, or buildings or premises maintained for the purpose of committing offenses against the State.
Full Overview of Asset Forfeiture Cases in NJ - Chamlin, Uliano
WEBJul 12, 2023 — Under New Jersey law, law enforcement may seize property if it is “prima facie” contraband. “Prima facie” is a Latin term that means “on its face” or, in other words, that the illegality of the item is immediately apparent.
New Jersey Revised Statutes Section 2C:64-2 (2023) - Justia Law
WEBExcept as provided in N.J.S. 2C:35-21, prima facie contraband shall be retained by the State until entry of judgment or dismissal of the criminal proceeding, if any, arising out of the seizure.
Your Rights in Civil Forfeiture Proceedings - LSNJLAW
WEBDec 14, 2018 — Prima facie contraband may include illegal drugs, weapons, stolen property, and other items that are illegal to own or use. The State does not have to file a forfeiture complaint to confiscate prima facie contraband.
N.J. Stat. § 2C:64-1 - Casetext
WEBThese shall be designated prima facie contraband. (2) All property which has been, or is intended to be, utilized in furtherance of an unlawful activity, including, but not limited to, conveyances intended to facilitate the perpetration of illegal acts, or buildings or premises maintained for the purpose of committing offenses against the State.
The New Jersey Forfeiture Law - The Bianchi Law Group
WEBNov 17, 2015 — Whenever any property other than prima facie contraband is subject to forfeiture under this chapter, such forfeiture may be enforced by a civil action, instituted within 90 days of the seizure and commenced by …
New Jersey Revised Statutes Section 2C:64-3 (2023) - Justia Law
WEBWhenever any property other than prima facie contraband is subject to forfeiture under this chapter, the forfeiture may be enforced by a civil action, instituted within 90 days of the seizure and commenced by the State and against the property sought to be forfeited.
Section 2C:64-3 - Forfeiture procedures, N.J. Stat. - Casetext
WEBWhenever any property other than prima facie contraband is subject to forfeiture under this chapter, the forfeiture may be enforced by a civil action, instituted within 90 days of the seizure and commenced by the State and against the property sought to be forfeited.
New Jersey Civil Forfeiture Law
WEBUnder New Jersey’s Civil Forfeiture statute, there are two kinds of forfeiture: (1) Forfeiture of prima facie contraband and (2) Forfeiture of derivative contraband. Prima facie contraband generally refers to things like controlled dangerous substances (drugs), unlawfully possessed firearms, illegal gambling devices, Alternatively, derivative ...