Constitution · New Jersey

N.J. Const. art. XI, § 1, ¶ 5

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Constitution of New Jersey
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October 2026

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All indictments found before the taking effect of this Constitution or any Article may be proceeded upon. After the taking effect thereof, indictments for crime and complaints for offenses committed prior thereto may be found, made and proceeded upon in the courts having jurisdiction thereof.

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