2C:66-6 - Disposition of funds - New Jersey Statutes

2C:66-6.  Disposition of funds
6.Disposition of funds.

a.The court may order the financial institution to remit all or part of the frozen funds or assets to the court.

b.If the account holder is acquitted or the charges are dismissed with prejudice, the court shall issue an order releasing the freeze on the funds or assets.

c.If the account holder is not acquitted or the charges are not dismissed, the frozen funds or assets shall become the property of the State and shall be used to provide restitution to victims of terrorism, to fund State law enforcement anti-terrorism programs and activities  and for other law enforcement purposes.

L.2003,c.22,s.6.