# N.J. Stat. § 2C:44-1.3: Notification to eligible incarcerated persons

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T2C_C44_S44-1.3

## Section

- **Citation:** N.J. Stat. § 2C:44-1.3
- **Heading:** Notification to eligible incarcerated persons
- **Jurisdiction:** New Jersey
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 44 / Section 44-1.3

## Text

3. a. The Commissioner of Corrections shall notify each eligible incarcerated person who was convicted of a crime prior to the effective date of N.J.S.2C:44-1, as amended by P.L.2025, c.328 (C.2C:44-1.2 et al.), and is serving a sentence, of the right to seek resentencing pursuant to section 2 of P.L.2025, c.328 (C. 2C:44-1.2). The commissioner shall also provide the notification to the public defender and the incarcerated person’s attorney, as appropriate. b. The notification shall state that an application for resentencing may be filed by a person: (1) who was convicted of a crime, other than murder or a crime for which the defendant would be required to register as a sex offender pursuant to section 2 of P.L.1994, c.133 (C.2C:7-2); (2) for whom the time for appeal has expired and no appeal is pending; (3) who has not had their sentence suspended or been paroled or discharged; (4) who was a victim of domestic violence, as that term is defined in subsection a. of section 3 of P.L.1991, c.261 (C.2C:25-19), or was otherwise subjected to substantial physical, sexual, or psychological abuse; (5) for whom the domestic violence or abuse was a contributing factor to the person’s conviction; and (6) who has not been resentenced or previously granted relief under this section. L.2025, c.328, s.3.

## Nearby sections

- [N.J. Stat. § 2C:44-1 Criteria, withholding, imposing sentences, imprisonment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T2C_C44_S44-1.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 2C:44-1.1 Certain convictions vacated, expunged.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T2C_C44_S44-1.1.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 2C:44-1.2 Defendants with prior convictions, petition for resentencing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T2C_C44_S44-1.2.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 2C:44-1.3 Notification to eligible incarcerated persons.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T2C_C44_S44-1.3.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 2C:44-1.4 Training course, curriculum; report to the Governor and Legislature.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T2C_C44_S44-1.4.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 2C:44-2 Criteria for Imposing Fines and Restitutions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T2C_C44_S44-2.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 2C:44-3 Criteria for sentence of extended term of imprisonment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T2C_C44_S44-3.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 2C:44-4 Definition of prior conviction; conviction in another jurisdiction; proof of prior conviction](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T2C_C44_S44-4.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 2C:44-5 Multiple sentences; concurrent and consecutive terms.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T2C_C44_S44-5.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 2C:44-5.1 Penalties for committing certain offenses while released on bail, own recognizance increased.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T2C_C44_S44-5.1.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 2C:44-6 Procedure on sentence; presentence investigation and report.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T2C_C44_S44-6.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 2C:44-6.1 Defendant liable for cost of psychological evaluation; rules, regulations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T2C_C44_S44-6.1.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 2C:44-6.2 Person sentenced to incarceration, care and custody of minor child.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T2C_C44_S44-6.2.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 2C:44-6.3 Report of persons convicted of certain crimes residing with minor children.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T2C_C44_S44-6.3.md)

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