N.J. Stat. § 2A:53A-18

Current through L. 2024, c. 87.
Section 2A:53A-18 - Bar to judgment

Notwithstanding any law or judicial ruling to the contrary, any person who is convicted of or pleads guilty to a criminal offense, shall be barred from receiving a judgment, other than a judgment for damages resulting from negligent or intentional conduct showing reckless disregard for the value of human life, against any person who otherwise would have been liable in a civil action for damages arising under the circumstances set forth in section 2 of this act which is initiated by the person who has been found guilty or who has pleaded guilty, provided that liability does not arise from conduct which would itself constitute a criminal offense.

N.J.S. § 2A:53A-18

L.1985, c.223, s.1, eff. 7/2/1985.