State v. Williams

STEINBERG, J.S.C.

The question presented for determination is whether a defendant is entitled to credit pursuant to R. 3:21-8 for time served in the county jail while awaiting disposition of an offense committed while on parole, after the lodging of a detainer for a violation of parole.

*156The defendant was arrested on June 15, 1988 for a fourth degree aggravated assault and other related offenses. A detainer was lodged in the Camden County Jail on June 16,1988 alleging a violation of parole. Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 30:4-123.61(a) a determination was made that there was probable cause to believe that…