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NJ A3322

NJ A3322
Creates offense of making false child abuse report; permits assessment of penalty.


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Introduced
02/22/2016
In Committee
02/22/2016
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2018

Introduced Session

2016-2017 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill makes it a crime of the third degree to knowingly or willfully make a false report of child abuse. A crime of the third degree is ordinarily punishable by a term of imprisonment of three to five years, a fine of up to $15,000, or both. Also, the bill permits the assessment of an additional civil penalty of up to $10,000, payable to the State Treasurer for use by the Department of Children and Families.

AI Summary

This bill makes it a crime of the third degree, punishable by up to 5 years in prison and/or a $15,000 fine, to knowingly or willfully make a false report of child abuse or neglect. The bill also permits the assessment of an additional civil penalty of up to $10,000, payable to the State Treasurer for use by the Department of Children and Families, against a person convicted under the provisions of the bill.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (12)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee (on 02/22/2016)

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