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17 New Jersey opinions name it 2 courts 1975–2023 2 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by New Jersey courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (7)

CaseFollowedCited
Morrissey v. Brewergreen
scotus · 1972 · cited in 5 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 1975–2007
2 sentences

2007In considering the procedural rights that were constitutionally mandated in parole revocation matters in Morrissey , the Court held that upon threat of parole revocation, the federal due process clause required that a parolee be given at least "an informal hearing structured to assure that the finding of a parole violation will be based on verified facts and that the exercise of discretion will be informed by an accurate knowledge of the parolee's behavior." 408 U.S. at 484 , 92 S.Ct. at 2602 , 33 L.Ed. 2d at 496 .

2007In considering the procedural rights that were constitutionally mandated in parole revocation matters in Morrissey , the Court held that upon threat of parole revocation, the federal due process clause required that a parolee be given at least "an informal hearing structured to assure that the finding of a parole violation will be based on verified facts and that the exercise of discretion will be informed by an accurate knowledge of the parolee's behavior." 408 U.S. at 484 , 92 S.Ct. at 2602 , 33 L.Ed. 2d at 496 .

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McDonald v. Pinchakgreen
nj · 1995 · cited in 2 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2000–2021
2 sentences

2021McDonald, 139 N.J. at 196 (second and third alterations in original) (quoting Avant, 67 N.J. at 523 ).

2000The hearing may be informal, but the procedures must determine the factual accuracy of the charges. [ Id. at 194-95, 652 A. 2d 700 .] In discussing the right to confrontation and cross-examination, the Court stated: N.J.A.C. 10A:4-9.14(a) provides that "if requested," the inmate shall be provided the opportunity for confrontation and cross-examination "where the Adjustment Committee or Disciplinary Hearing Officer deems it necessary for an adequate presentation of the evidence, particularly when serious issues of credibility are involved." Subsection (b) of that same provision further provides

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State of New Jersey v. Gregory Maurergreen
njsuperctappdiv · 2014 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
1 sentence

2023That said, we remind the parties that A-2038-21 22 "judicial review must always be available to 'check . . . the most egregious examples of injustice and unfairness.'" State v. Maurer, 438 N.J.

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In Re I/M/O Route 206 New Amwell Rd.green
njsuperctappdiv · 1999 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
2 sentences

2016Within thirty days of the informal hearing, the Director's written “final agency decision” is required to be issued, in which the Director shall: consider the information presented at the hearing and the recommendation of the hearing officer if designated and the criteria set forth in the Act and these regulations, the lot owner’s right of reasonable access to the general system of streets and highways in the State and the public’s right and interest in a safe and efficient highway system. [N.J.A.C. 16:47 — 4.33(c)7.] [Id. at 356-57, 731 A.2d 56 .] In Hillsborough, the DOT proposed to eliminat

2016Id. at 350 , 731 A.2d 56 .

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United States v. Scottgreen
scotus · 1978 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002
2 sentences

2002Thus, jeopardy did not attach when an indictment was dismissed for pre-indictment delay, United States v. Scott, 437 U.S. 82, 100 , 98 S.Ct. 2187, 2198 , 57 L.Ed. 2d 65, 80 (1978), or when a juvenile was given a recommendation of innocence at an informal hearing, State in the Interest of A.H., 304 N.J.Super. 34, 43 , 697 A. 2d 964 (Ch.

2002Thus, jeopardy did not attach when an indictment was dismissed for pre-indictment delay, United States v. Scott, 437 U.S. 82, 100 , 98 S.Ct. 2187, 2198 , 57 L.Ed. 2d 65, 80 (1978), or when a juvenile was given a recommendation of innocence at an informal hearing, State in the Interest of A.H., 304 N.J.Super. 34, 43 , 697 A. 2d 964 (Ch.

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New Jersey Division of Youth & Family Services v. M.R.green
njsuperctappdiv · 1998 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 1999–1999
2 sentences

1999See New Jersey Div. of Youth & Family Servs. v. M.R., 314 N.J.Super. 390, 397-99 , 715 A. 2d 308 (App.Div.1998). [3] The Central Registry is a centralized data bank containing reports of substantiated findings of child abuse.

1999See New Jersey Div. of Youth & Family Servs. v. M.R., 314 N.J.Super. 390, 397-99 , 715 A. 2d 308 (App.Div.1998). [3] The Central Registry is a centralized data bank containing reports of substantiated findings of child abuse.

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Dougherty v. Department of Human Servicesgreen
nj · 1982 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 1999–1999
2 sentences

1999See Dougherty v. Human Services Dept., 91 N.J. 1, 6 , 449 A. 2d 1235 (1982); Texter v. Human Services Dept., 88 N.J. 376, 383 , 443 A. 2d 178 (1982).

1999See Dougherty v. Human Services Dept., 91 N.J. 1, 6 , 449 A. 2d 1235 (1982); Texter v. Human Services Dept., 88 N.J. 376, 383 , 443 A. 2d 178 (1982).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (1)

CaseNegativeCited
Peterson v. Petersongreen
njsuperctappdiv · 2005 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
2 sentences

2013But see Peterson, supra, 374 N.J.Super. at 118, 125, 863 A.2d 1059 (holding a defendant was deprived of his constitutional right to due process and a fair trial where an informal hearing was held, in which the trial court asked each party for his or her version of what happened and neither party was asked if he or she wished to conduct cross-examination).

2013But see Peterson, supra, 374 N.J.Super. at 118, 125, 863 A.2d 1059 (holding a defendant was deprived of his constitutional right to due process and a fair trial where an informal hearing was held, in which the trial court asked each party for his or her version of what happened and neither party was asked if he or she wished to conduct cross-examination).

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Also cited on this issue (11)

CaseCitedYears
Avant v. Clifford green
nj · 1975
2 sentences

2000To protect an inmate's interest, we held that DOC must structure an informal hearing to "`assure that the [disciplinary] finding... will be based on verified facts and that the exercise of discretion will be informed by an accurate knowledge of the ... [inmate's] behavior.'" Id. at 523 , 341 A. 2d 629 (quoting Morrissey v. Brewer, 408 U.S. 471, 485 , 92 S.Ct. 2593, 2601-02 , 33 L.Ed. 2d 484, 496 (1972) (omissions in original)).

2000To protect an inmate's interest, we held that DOC must structure an informal hearing to "`assure that the [disciplinary] finding... will be based on verified facts and that the exercise of discretion will be informed by an accurate knowledge of the ... [inmate's] behavior.'" Id. at 523 , 341 A. 2d 629 (quoting Morrissey v. Brewer, 408 U.S. 471, 485 , 92 S.Ct. 2593, 2601-02 , 33 L.Ed. 2d 484, 496 (1972) (omissions in original)).

31995–2021
State v. Leonardis green
nj · 1976
2 sentences

2010In establishing uniform procedures for an applicant to challenge a prosecutor’s rejection for admission into the PTI program, we declared that a “trial-type proceeding is not necessary,” but that “defendant shall be accorded an informal hearing before the designated judge[.]” State v. Leonardis, 71 N.J. 85,122 , 363 A.2d 321 (1976).

2010In establishing uniform procedures for an applicant to challenge a prosecutor’s rejection for admission into the PTI program, we declared that a “trial-type proceeding is not necessary,” but that “defendant shall be accorded an informal hearing before the designated judge[.]” State v. Leonardis, 71 N.J. 85,122 , 363 A.2d 321 (1976).

12010–2010
State ex rel. A.H. neutral
njsuperctappdiv · 1997
2 sentences

2002Thus, jeopardy did not attach when an indictment was dismissed for pre-indictment delay, United States v. Scott, 437 U.S. 82, 100 , 98 S.Ct. 2187, 2198 , 57 L.Ed. 2d 65, 80 (1978), or when a juvenile was given a recommendation of innocence at an informal hearing, State in the Interest of A.H., 304 N.J.Super. 34, 43 , 697 A. 2d 964 (Ch.

2002Thus, jeopardy did not attach when an indictment was dismissed for pre-indictment delay, United States v. Scott, 437 U.S. 82, 100 , 98 S.Ct. 2187, 2198 , 57 L.Ed. 2d 65, 80 (1978), or when a juvenile was given a recommendation of innocence at an informal hearing, State in the Interest of A.H., 304 N.J.Super. 34, 43 , 697 A. 2d 964 (Ch.

12002–2002
High Horizons Dev. v. Dept. of Transp. green
nj · 1990
2 sentences

2001In High Horizons, the Court said that “an agency is never free to act on undisclosed evidence that parties have had no opportunity to rebut.” Id. at 53 , 575 A.2d 1360 .

2001In High Horizons, the Court said that “an agency is never free to act on undisclosed evidence that parties have had no opportunity to rebut.” Id. at 53 , 575 A.2d 1360 .

12001–2001
Texter v. Department of Human Services green
nj · 1982
2 sentences

1999See Dougherty v. Human Services Dept., 91 N.J. 1, 6 , 449 A. 2d 1235 (1982); Texter v. Human Services Dept., 88 N.J. 376, 383 , 443 A. 2d 178 (1982).

1999See Dougherty v. Human Services Dept., 91 N.J. 1, 6 , 449 A. 2d 1235 (1982); Texter v. Human Services Dept., 88 N.J. 376, 383 , 443 A. 2d 178 (1982).

11999–1999
State in Interest of JJ green
njsuperctappdiv · 1975
1 sentence

1997In re Gault, supra; In re Winship, supra. Here, however, as in J.J., the informal hearing afforded only a “somewhat minimally restrictive mode of treatment for the situation without any possible exposure to the serious consequence of incarceration.” 132 N.J.Super. at 420 , 334 A.2d 52 .

11997–1997
State v. Hummel green
njsuperctappdiv · 1975
1 sentence

1997In re Gault, supra; In re Winship, supra. Here, however, as in J.J., the informal hearing afforded only a “somewhat minimally restrictive mode of treatment for the situation without any possible exposure to the serious consequence of incarceration.” 132 N.J.Super. at 420 , 334 A.2d 52 .

11997–1997
Nicoletta v. North Jersey District Water Supply Commission green
nj · 1978
1 sentence

1985Quoting from Morrissey v. Brewer, 408 US. 471, 489, 92 S.Ct. 2593, 2604 , 33 L.Ed.2d 484 (1972), the Court said: “ ‘the process should be flexible enough to consider evidence including letters, affidavits, and other material that would not be admissible in an adversary criminal trial.’ ” 77 N.J. at 165-166 .

11985–1985
Donaldson v. Bd. of Ed. of No. Wildwood green
nj · 1974
1 sentence

1978Nor was *136 any request made subsequent to April 13 for a statement of reasons for nonretention of any plaintiff or for an informal hearing, both rights available to nontenured teachers whose contracts are not renewed according to Donaldson v. North Wildwood Bd. of Ed., 65 N.J. 236 (1974).

11978–1978
Polillo v. Deane green
nj · 1977
1 sentence

1978Polillo v. Deane, supra , is distinguishable.

11978–1978
Commercial Cleaning Corp. v. Sullivan green
nj · 1966
1 sentence

1976Corp. v. Sullivan, supra, 47 N.J. at 550 .

11976–1976

Where else courts name it

TX 252 (1966–2026) CA 94 (1949–2025) NY 37 (1923–2025) PA 34 (1956–2024) FL 34 (1952–2026) OH 33 (1949–2026) IL 20 (1961–2025) NJ 17 (1975–2023) ND 14 (1979–2023) WA 13 (1977–2017) IA 11 (1980–2017) MD 11 (1997–2022) NM 11 (1988–2019) VA 9 (1992–2019) AZ 9 (1956–1994) UT 9 (1989–2026) WY 9 (1987–2022) IN 8 (1991–2025) WI 8 (1978–2010) NE 8 (1954–2026) CT 8 (1996–2025) MI 7 (1926–2024) KY 7 (1991–2024) DC 7 (1976–2019) LA 7 (1983–2019) MT 6 (1978–2025) ID 6 (2008–2025) MA 6 (1978–2014) GA 5 (1975–2019) MO 5 (1879–2012) MS 4 (1991–1999) OR 4 (1973–2022) HI 4 (1998–2019) RI 4 (1981–2018) AL 3 (1984–2004) OK 3 (1989–2003) CO 3 (1983–2020) ME 3 (1991–2022) TN 3 (1995–2004) MN 3 (1999–2012) NH 2 (1978–2011) NC 2 (2010–2010) WV 2 (2005–2012) SC 2 (2006–2008) AK 2 (1974–1977)

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