New Jersey S3887 makes contracts to provide criminal assistance unlawful and creates a civil right of action for victims of such conduct.

New Jersey S3887 declares void any contracts or agreements to provide criminal assistance, defined as acts intended to prevent, hinder, or delay the discovery or apprehension of an alleged offender in exchange for money or non-monetary compensation. The bill also grants a private right of action to victims of crimes who were the subject of such agreements, allowing them to sue the individual or private entity involved. The cause of action must be initiated within five years of the crime victim discovering, or reasonably should have discovered, the concealment of the crime.

New Jersey S3887 makes contracts to provide criminal assistance unlawful and creates a civil right of action for victims of such conduct.

New Jersey S3887 declares void any contracts or agreements to provide criminal assistance, defined as acts intended to prevent, hinder, or delay the discovery or apprehension of an alleged offender in exchange for money or non-monetary compensation. The bill also grants a private right of action to victims of crimes who were the subject of such agreements, allowing them to sue the individual or private entity involved. The cause of action must be initiated within five years of the crime victim discovering, or reasonably should have discovered, the concealment of the crime.