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NJ S3126
NJ S3126Increases amount of credit for incarceration resulting from default of court-imposed financial obligation or motor vehicle penalty.
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill increases the amount of credit that the court may give a person in default of a court imposed financial obligation or motor vehicle penalty when the person is incarcerated for the default. Under current law, the court is authorized to credit a person who is in default of a court-imposed financial obligation or a motor vehicle penalty when the person has been incarcerated for the default. Currently, the court may order that a credit of at least $50 for each day of confinement be given against the amount owed. The provisions of this bill increase the amount of the credit that may be given from $50 to $90 for each day of confinement. This bill is based upon a recommendation contained in the June 2018 Report of the Supreme Court Committee on Municipal Court Operations, Fines, and Fees.
AI Summary
This bill increases the daily credit a person receives for time spent incarcerated due to defaulting on court-imposed financial obligations or motor vehicle penalties, raising it from $50 to $90 per day. This means that for every day someone is jailed because they couldn't pay fines, assessments, surcharges, or other court-ordered financial penalties, the amount they owe will be reduced by $90 instead of $50. This change applies to various court-imposed financial obligations, including those related to traffic violations and other offenses, and aims to provide more substantial relief for individuals who have served jail time for non-payment.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee (on 01/13/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S3126 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S3500/3126_I1.HTM |
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