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NJ S4247

NJ S4247
Directs the suspension, by operation of law, of certain offenders' child support obligations.


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Introduced
12/18/2023
In Committee
12/18/2023
Crossed Over
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. The bill also requires the Department of Corrections and the Juvenile Justice Commission to advise incarcerated individuals and juveniles in detention about the suspension of their child support orders and how to petition the court for a temporary modification of these financial obligations. The bill provides definitions for key terms like "incarcerated," "placed in detention," and "automatic suspension of child support obligation." The bill aims to provide relief to incarcerated or detained individuals whose ability to pay child support is limited during their period of incarceration or detention.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

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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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/S4247
Fiscal Note - Fiscal Estimate 1/4/24; as introduced https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/S4500/4247_E1.PDF
BillText https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/S4500/4247_I1.HTM
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