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NJ A1244

NJ A1244
Directs the suspension, by operation of law, of certain offenders' child support obligations.


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Introduced
01/11/2022
In Committee
12/28/2023
Crossed Over
12/21/2023
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024

Introduced Session

2022-2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Directs the suspension, by operation of law, of certain offenders' child support obligations.

AI Summary

This bill directs the automatic suspension, by operation of law, of certain offenders' child support obligations for any period exceeding 180 consecutive days in which the person ordered to pay support is incarcerated or placed in detention, unless the person has the means to pay or was incarcerated for certain offenses. The bill also requires the Department of Corrections and Juvenile Justice Commission to inform incarcerated individuals and juveniles in detention of the child support suspension provision. The suspension of the child support obligation and judicial enforcement would automatically resume 90 days following the release of the person paying support from incarceration or detention.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Justice

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

Senate Budget and Appropriations Hearing (13:00:00 1/4/2024 Committee Room 4, 1st Floor, State House Annex, Trenton NJ) (on 01/04/2024)

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