What are some alternatives to incarceration?
New Jersey offers several programs to help eligible defendants avoid jail time, particularly first-time offenders or those charged with non-violent crimes. Pretrial Intervention (PTI) Available for first-time offenders facing certain felony charges. Requires completing probation-like conditions (e.g., community service, counseling). Successful completion results in dismissed charges. Drug Court Program Designed for defendants facing drug-related charges. [...]