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NJ A3387
NJ A3387Requires personnel at gated communities and multi-unit complexes to allow service of process.
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Introduced
02/15/2018
02/15/2018
In Committee
02/15/2018
02/15/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2020
01/08/2020
Introduced Session
2018-2019 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. Any individual 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 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 summons or complaints, on residents. The bill would require the security guards or personnel at the entrance to allow these authorized individuals to enter upon presentation of identification and the legal document. Failure to comply with this requirement would constitute a petty disorderly persons offense, which is punishable by 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 02/15/2018)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/A3500/3387_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/A3500/3387_I1.PDF |
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