Permits persons participating in Drug Court and other programs to earn credit against amount owed on certain court-imposed financial obligations.
This bill allows individuals participating in Drug Court or similar court-ordered treatment programs for substance abuse to earn credit toward court-imposed fines (excluding restitution, child support, or other support obligations). Participants complete approved "reformative service" like treatment, education, or community work as a condition of program admission. The court determines the credit amount based on successful program completion, which reduces the total fine owed. If a participant leaves the program before completion, they must pay the full fine. This applies to people convicted of offenses under New Jersey's criminal code who are enrolled in such treatment programs.
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Introduced Jan 9, 2024
Last action Jan 9, 2024
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Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Community Development and Women's Affairs Committee
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Verlina Reynolds-Jackson
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