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Rule 3:23-5 Relief Pending Appeal

Rule 3:23 — Appeals From Judgments of Conviction In Courts of Limited Criminal Jurisdiction

(a) Relief from Custodial Sentence. If a custodial sentence has been imposed, and an appeal from the judgment of conviction has been taken, the defendant shall be admitted to bail by a judge of the Superior Court in accordance with the standards set forth in R. 3:26-1(a)

(b) Relief from Fine. A sentence to pay a fine, a fine and costs, or a forfeiture may be stayed by the court in which the conviction was had or to which the appeal is taken upon such terms as the court deems appropriate.

(c) Relief from Order for Probation. An order for probation may be stayed if an appeal is taken.

Amendment history: Source--R.R. 3:10-6. Paragraph (c) amended July 24, 1978 to be effective September 11, 1978; paragraph (a) amended January 5, 1998 to be effective February 1, 1998.