# N.J. Stat. § 2C:11-3b: Resentencing to term of life imprisonment

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T2C_C11_S11-3b

## Section

- **Citation:** N.J. Stat. § 2C:11-3b
- **Heading:** Resentencing to term of life imprisonment
- **Jurisdiction:** New Jersey
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 11 / Section 11-3b

## Text

2. An inmate sentenced to death prior to the date of the enactment of this act, upon motion to the sentencing court and waiver of any further appeals related to sentencing, shall be resentenced to a term of life imprisonment during which the defendant shall not be eligible for parole. Such sentence shall be served in a maximum security prison. Any such motion to the sentencing court shall be made within 60 days of the enactment of this act. If the motion is not made within 60 days the inmate shall remain under the sentence of death previously imposed by the sentencing court. L.2007,c.204,s.2.

## Nearby sections

- [N.J. Stat. § 2C:11-1 Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T2C_C11_S11-1.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 2C:11-2 Criminal homicide.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T2C_C11_S11-2.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 2C:11-2.1 Elapse of time between assault and death, prosecution for criminal homicide](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T2C_C11_S11-2.1.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 2C:11-3 Murder.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T2C_C11_S11-3.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 2C:11-3a Adoption of court rules concerning photo of homicide victim](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T2C_C11_S11-3a.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 2C:11-3b Resentencing to term of life imprisonment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T2C_C11_S11-3b.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 2C:11-3c Restitution.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T2C_C11_S11-3c.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 2C:11-4 Manslaughter.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T2C_C11_S11-4.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 2C:11-5 Death by auto or vessel.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T2C_C11_S11-5.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 2C:11-5.1 Knowingly leaving scene of accident under certain circumstances; crime, sentencing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T2C_C11_S11-5.1.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 2C:11-5.2 Leaving scene of boating accident; crime, sentencing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T2C_C11_S11-5.2.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 2C:11-5.3 Strict liability vehicular homicide.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T2C_C11_S11-5.3.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 2C:11-6 Aiding suicide.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T2C_C11_S11-6.md)

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