N.J. Stat. § 30:4-27.29 : — INSTITUTIONS AND AGENCIESBOARDS OF TRUSTEES; APPOINTMENT; TERMS; VACANCIES; REMOVAL; COMPENSATION; ORGANIZATION —27.29 - Court hearing TEXT PDF a. A person who is involuntarily committed pursuant to section 5 of this act shall receive a court hearing with respect to the issue of continuing need for involuntary commitment as a sexually violent predator within 20 days from the date of the temporary commitment order. b. The Attorney General is responsible for presenting the case for the person's involuntary commitment as a sexually violent predator to the court. c. A person subject to involuntary commitment shall have counsel present at the hearing and shall not be permitted to appear at the hearing without counsel. N.J.S. § 30:4-27.29 L. 1998, c. 71, s. 6.