NJ · rules
N.J. Ct. R. 7:9-4
Reduction or Change of Sentence
(a) Time. The court, in its discretion, may reduce or change a sentence, either on its own motion or on the motion of defendant, which may be either oral or written, at any time during which the court retains jurisdiction over the matter.
(b) Procedure. All changes of sentence shall be made in open court upon notice to the defendant and the prosecuting attorney. An appropriate order setting forth the revised sentence and specifying the change made and the reasons for the change shall be entered on the record.
History
Note: Source-R. (1969) 7:4-6(g), 3:21-10(a),(c). Adopted October 6, 1997 to be effective February 1, 1998.
Provenance
- Source
- njcourts.gov
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-15
- Edition
- 2026-09-14
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