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NJ S3339

NJ S3339
Permits persons participating in Drug Court and other programs to earn credit against amount owed on certain court-imposed financial obligations.


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Introduced
02/05/2026
In Committee
02/05/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2026-2027 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill would permit a person admitted into a court-ordered supervisory treatment program for a substance use disorder, such as Drug Court, to earn credit against the amount owed on any court-imposed financial obligations, other than restitution or child support, or other support or maintenance ordered by a court. The credit would be based upon the performance of reformative service ordered by the court as a condition for admission into the supervisory treatment program, and could include such activities as substance use disorder treatment or services, educational or vocational services, employment training or services, family counseling, and volunteer or other work. The court would determine the amount of credit that would be applied against the court-imposed financial obligation upon successful completion of the supervisory treatment program. If a person's participation is terminated before the person's successful completion of the supervisory treatment program, collection of the entire court-imposed financial obligation would be enforced. This bill embodies Recommendation No. 9 of the Report of the Supreme Court Committee on Municipal Court Operations, Fines, and Fees, issued June 2018. As indicated in the report, providing a mechanism for persons participating in supervisory treatment programs to eliminate or reduce outstanding court-ordered financial obligations further incentivizes their participation and successful completion of such programs.

AI Summary

This bill allows individuals participating in court-ordered substance use disorder programs, such as Drug Court, to earn credit towards their court-imposed financial obligations, excluding restitution or child support. This credit is earned by performing "reformative service," which can include substance use disorder treatment, educational or vocational services, employment training, family counseling, and volunteer work. The court will determine the amount of credit applied upon successful completion of the program; however, if participation is terminated before successful completion, the full financial obligation will be enforced. This measure is intended to incentivize participation and successful completion of these programs, aligning with a recommendation from the Supreme Court Committee on Municipal Court Operations, Fines, and Fees.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee (on 02/05/2026)

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