Bill > A1126

Introduced Session

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.

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Chris DePhillips (R)*, 

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee (on 01/11/2022)

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