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N.J. Ct. R. 5:12-7

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Rule 5:12-7 Claims of Ineffective Assistance of Counsel

Rule 5:12 — Proceedings By Division of Child Protection and Permanency

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Claims of ineffective assistance of trial counsel shall be raised exclusively on direct appeal of a final judgment or order. The matter shall proceed expeditiously in accordance with R. 2:9-1(c) and R. 2:10-6.

Amendment history: Adopted July 16, 2009 to be effective September 1, 2009.

Rule 5:12-7 Claims of Ineffective Assistance of Counsel

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