Status of Marsy's Law in New Jersey
A state Constitutional Amendment for Victims’ Rights was passed in November, 1991, with the support of 85% of the voters.
- To learn more about your rights in New Jersey, please visit the National Crime Victim Law Institute (NCVLI) by clicking here.
Violent Crime In Your State: Did You Know?
According To Recently Released Statistics By The Federal Bureau Of Investigation (FBI), New Jersey Experienced 22,879 Violent Crimes In 2015.
- In 2015, There Were 363 Murders And Nonnegligent Manslaughters.
- In 2015 There Were 1,373 Rapes.
- In 2015 There Were 9,729 Robberies.
- In 2015 There Were 11,414 Aggravated Assaults.
Source: 2015 Crime In The United States, State Totals, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Website, 9/26/16
Resources in New Jersey
New Jersey Attorney General Office Of Victim-Witness Advocacy
New Jersey Department Of Corrections’ Victims Services
New Jersey Victims Of Crime Compensation
Marsy’s Law is named after Marsalee “Marsy” Nicholas. Marsy was stalked and killed by her ex-boyfriend in 1983.
Dr. Nicholas has made it his mission to give victims and their families across the country constitutional protections.