NJ S472

Bill

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

Introduced
01/11/2022

In Committee
01/11/2022

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
01/08/2024

Introduced Session

2022-2023 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 a motor vehicle penalty. Under current law, the court may order a credit of at least $50 per day of confinement against the amount owed. This bill increases the minimum credit from $50 to $90 per 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)

Nick Scutari (D)*,

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee (on 01/11/2022)

Official Document

https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/S472

(3 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/S472
BillText	https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/S0500/472_I1.HTM
Bill	https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/S0500/472_I1.PDF

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
A164	Increases amount of credit for incarceration resulting from default of court-imposed financial obligation or motor vehicle penalty.	Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee	Same As
A191	Increases amount of credit for incarceration resulting from default of court-imposed financial obligation or motor vehicle penalty.	Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee	Carry Over
S1560	Increases amount of credit for incarceration resulting from default of court-imposed financial obligation or motor vehicle penalty.	Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee	Carry Over

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