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NJ A4695

NJ A4695
Creates offense of making false child abuse report; permits assessment of penalty.


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Introduced
11/26/2018
In Committee
11/26/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2020

Introduced Session

2018-2019 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 a $15,000 fine, to knowingly or willfully make a false report of child abuse. Additionally, the bill permits the assessment of a civil penalty of up to $10,000, payable to the State Treasurer for use by the Department of Children and Families, against anyone convicted under this law.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (17)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee (on 11/26/2018)

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