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NJ A1312

NJ A1312
Requires personnel at gated communities and multi-unit complexes to allow service of process.

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Introduced
01/09/2024
In Committee
01/09/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026

Introduced Session

2024-2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

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. Anyindividual 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.

AI Summary

This bill would allow certain authorized individuals, such as sheriffs, constables, and court officers, to enter gated residential communities and multi-unit buildings or complexes to serve legal documents, such as summonses or complaints, on residents. The bill would require security guards or other personnel at the entrance of these properties to permit the authorized individuals to enter upon presentation of photo identification and the legal document to be served. Failure to comply with this requirement would result in a petty disorderly persons offense, which carries a potential penalty of up to 30 days in jail, a fine of up to $500, or both.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee (on 01/09/2024)
(1 Companion Bills)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A1312
BillText https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A1500/1312_I1.HTM
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