State v. Falcone

The opinion of the Court was delivered by

MICHELS, P.J.A.D.

Plaintiff State of New Jersey, Department of Corrections appeals from part of an order of the Law Division which directed that defendant Lawrence Falcone “be transported from the Morris County jail to the State Diagnostic & Treatment Center at Avenel” within ten days. The pivotal issue raised by this appeal is whether the sentencing court had the power to direct the immediate admission of defendant to the Adult Diagnostic and Treatment Center (ADTC). We are thoroughly convinced that it did not and, therefore, reverse the order under…