NJ A2065

Bill

NJ A2065

Increases amount of credit for incarceration resulting from default of court-imposed financial obligation or motor vehicle penalty.

Introduced
01/13/2026

In Committee
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 each day a person is jailed for not paying fines, assessments, or other court-ordered financial penalties, the amount they owe will be reduced by $90 instead of $50. This change applies to both general court-imposed financial obligations and penalties specifically related to motor vehicle violations, aiming to provide a more substantial credit for days spent in jail, as recommended by a Supreme Court committee.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (3)

Linda Carter (D)*, Verlina Reynolds-Jackson (D)*, Bill Spearman (D)*,

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee (on 01/13/2026)

Official Document

https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A2065

(3 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A2065
BillText	https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A2500/2065_I1.HTM

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
A1777	Increases amount of credit for incarceration resulting from default of court-imposed financial obligation or motor vehicle penalty.	Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee	Carry Over
S2260	Increases amount of credit for incarceration resulting from default of court-imposed financial obligation or motor vehicle penalty.	Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee	Carry Over
S3126	Increases amount of credit for incarceration resulting from default of court-imposed financial obligation or motor vehicle penalty.	Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee	Same As

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