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N.J. Ct. R. 3:25-3
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Rule 3:25-3 Dismissal for Delay
Rule 3:25 — Dismissal
Rule Text
If there is an unreasonable delay in presenting the charge to a grand jury or in filing an accusation against a defendant who has been held to answer upon a complaint, the Assignment Judge, or the Assignment Judge's designee, may dismiss the matter sua sponte or on motion of the defendant. If there is unreasonable delay in the disposition of an indictment or accusation, the judge to whom the case has been assigned may dismiss the matter sua sponte or on motion of the defendant.
Amendment history: Source -- R.R. 3:11-3(c); amended July 17, 1975 to be effective September 8, 1975; amended July 13, 1994 to be effective January 1, 1995; amended July 12, 2002 to be effective September 3, 2002.