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NJ S591
NJ S591Permits retired judges to practice law while receiving pension or retirement allowance.
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Introduced
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
In Committee
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill removes the statutory prohibition on retired judges from engaging in the practice of law before State courts while receiving a pension or retirement allowance from the Judicial Retirement System.
AI Summary
This bill removes the statutory prohibition on retired judges from engaging in the practice of law before State courts while receiving a pension or retirement allowance from the Judicial Retirement System. It allows retired judges, with the consent of the Supreme Court, to be recalled for temporary service within the judicial system and receive a per diem allowance in addition to their pension or retirement allowance, as long as the combined amount does not exceed the current salary of a judge of the court from which they retired.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee (on 01/09/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S591 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S1000/591_I1.HTM |
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