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NJ A3977

NJ A3977
Prohibits issuance of warrant for failure to pay fines and fees associated with non-moving motor vehicle violation.


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Introduced
05/12/2022
In Committee
05/12/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024

Introduced Session

2022-2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill prohibits the issuance of a warrant for failure to pay fines and fees associated with a non-moving motor vehicle violation. Specifically, under the provisions of this bill, a municipal court is prohibited from issuing a warrant for the arrest of a defendant for failure to pay fines and fees arising from a non-moving motor vehicle violation. Under the bill, a "non-moving motor vehicle violation" is defined as any violation of the motor vehicle laws of this State for which motor vehicle points are not assessed by the Chief Administrator of the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission pursuant to section 1 of P.L.1982, c.43 (C.39:5-30.5).

AI Summary

This bill prohibits the issuance of a warrant for a defendant's failure to pay fines and fees associated with a non-moving motor vehicle violation. A "non-moving motor vehicle violation" is defined as any violation of the motor vehicle laws of New Jersey for which motor vehicle points are not assessed by the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission. The bill also voids any existing warrants issued prior to its effective date for failure to pay such fines and fees.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee (on 05/12/2022)

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