Allows judgment for restitution of stolen public funds to be levied against convicted employee's retirement allowance or pension contributions.

This bill (S 1898) allows New Jersey to garnish the retirement allowances or pension contributions of public employees convicted of stealing or misusing public funds. It specifically permits the state to collect restitution judgments - covering both the stolen funds and prosecution costs - by deducting from an employee’s retirement payments after a criminal conviction under Title 2C, Chapter 27 (theft/misuse of public funds). The law amends existing pension exemption statutes to remove retirement benefits from general protection in these specific cases. It directly affects public employees found guilty of financial crimes involving public funds, ensuring restitution can be recovered from their retirement benefits. The bill does not change general pension rules but creates a targeted exception for convicted offenders.