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NJ A822

NJ A822
Requires DOC to coordinate with MVC and assist inmates with driver's license renewals upon release from incarceration.


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Introduced
01/14/2020
In Committee
01/14/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/11/2022

Introduced Session

2020-2021 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill requires the Coordinator for Reentry and Rehabilitative Services within the Department of Corrections (DOC) to assist inmates in renewing a driver's license prior to release from incarceration. Under the bill, the coordinator is required to notify the Chief Administrator of the Motor Vehicle Commission when an inmate is initially admitted a reception facility within DOC that is responsible for the intake and assignment of offenders to a correctional facility. The chief administrator would then be required to send to the reception facility any driver's license renewal notice for an inmate who was the holder of a valid New Jersey driver's license on the date of incarceration. The coordinator shall utilize the renewal notice to assist the inmate in renewing his or her driver's license prior to release from incarceration.

AI Summary

This bill requires the Coordinator for Reentry and Rehabilitative Services within the Department of Corrections (DOC) to assist inmates in renewing their driver's licenses prior to release from incarceration. The bill mandates the Coordinator to notify the Chief Administrator of the Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) when an inmate is initially admitted to a DOC reception facility, and the Chief Administrator must then send any driver's license renewal notices for inmates who held a valid New Jersey driver's license at the time of incarceration. The Coordinator will then use these renewal notices to help the inmates renew their licenses before being released.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee (on 01/14/2020)

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