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NJ A106
NJ A106Requires personnel at gated communities and multi-unit complexes to allow service of process.
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Introduced
01/14/2020
01/14/2020
In Committee
01/14/2020
01/14/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/11/2022
01/11/2022
Introduced Session
2020-2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill would allow certain individuals to serve process in gated residential communities and multi-unit buildings and complexes. The bill would authorize any sheriff, constable, State investigator, Special Civil Part court officer, court attendant, and other authorized persons to serve process on individuals residing in gated residential communities or multi-unit buildings or complexes where a security guard or other personnel must approve or facilitate the entry of visitors and guests beyond the entrance or lobby area of the building. Any individual who does not allow an authorized person to serve process on these premises commits a petty disorderly persons offense. A petty disorderly persons offense is punishable by a term of imprisonment of up to 30 days, up to $500 fine or both. The purpose of this bill is to assist these authorized persons in their lawful attempt to successfully serve process on persons residing in these communities.
AI Summary
This bill would allow certain individuals, such as sheriffs, constables, state investigators, and other authorized persons, to serve process (legal documents like summons and complaints) on individuals residing in gated residential communities or multi-unit buildings and complexes where a security guard or other personnel must approve or facilitate the entry of visitors and guests. Any person who does not allow an authorized person to serve process on these premises would commit a petty disorderly persons offense, which is punishable by up to 30 days in jail, a fine of up to $500, or both. The purpose of this bill is to assist these authorized persons in successfully serving process on individuals living in these types of communities.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee (on 01/14/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/A0500/106_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/A0500/106_I1.PDF |
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