MATTER OF N.J.S.A. 2C:52-6

Raymond F. Slattery, argued the cause for appellant ( Catania Harrington, attorneys

Mr. Slattery, on the brief). Steven E. Braun, Senior Assistant Prosecutor, argued the cause for respondent State of New Jersey ( Ronald S. Fava, Passaic County Prosecutor, attorney

Mr. Braun, of counsel

on the brief). Stephen H. Monson, Deputy Attorney General, argued the cause for Attorney General of the State of New Jersey, Amicus Curiae ( Peter Verniero, Attorney General, attorney

Mr. Monson, of counsel

on the brief).