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NJ S1560

NJ S1560
Increases amount of credit for incarceration resulting from default of court-imposed financial obligation or motor vehicle penalty.

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Introduced
02/13/2020
In Committee
02/13/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/11/2022

Introduced Session

2020-2021 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill increases the amount of credit that the court may give a person in default of a court imposed financial obligation or motor vehicle penalty when the person is incarcerated for the default. Under current law, the court is authorized to credit a person who is in default of a court-imposed financial obligation or a motor vehicle penalty when the person has been incarcerated for the default. Currently, the court may order that a credit of at least $50 for each day of confinement be given against the amount owed. The provisions of this bill increase the amount of the credit that may be given from $50 to $90 for each day of confinement. This bill is based upon a recommendation contained in the June 2018 Report of the Supreme Court Committee on Municipal Court Operations, Fines, and Fees.

AI Summary

This bill increases the amount of credit that the court may give a person who is incarcerated for defaulting on a court-imposed financial obligation or motor vehicle penalty. Under current law, the court may order a credit of at least $50 for each day of confinement against the amount owed. This bill increases the credit amount from $50 to $90 for each day of confinement. The bill is based on a recommendation from the Supreme Court Committee on Municipal Court Operations, Fines, and Fees.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee (on 02/13/2020)
(2 Companion Bills)

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