Supreme Court of New Jersey
State of New Jersey, in the Interest of N.H., a Juvenile
August 10, 2016226 N.J. 242
Summary
The Supreme Court of New Jersey affirmed the Appellate Division’s order requiring the State to provide full discovery of all materials in its possession before a juvenile‑to‑adult waiver hearing, relying on the Court’s supervisory authority under the State Constitution. The Court also recognized the State’s ability to seek protective orders for sensitive items and directed the relevant practice committees to consider rulemaking on juvenile discovery.