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NJ A1243
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Michael Inganamort
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AI Summary
- Municipal courts would gain discretion to assess court costs up to $33 for matters that are dismissed or held open
- Traffic violations (Title 39) and traffic ordinance charges dismissed as part of plea agreements could incur court costs up to $33 plus applicable assessments per violation dismissed
- Amends N.J.S.22A:3-4, the existing fee schedule for municipal court proceedings in New Jersey
- Shifts some municipal court operating costs from local property taxpayers to defendants whose charges are resolved through dismissals or plea agreements
- Sponsored by Assemblyman Michael Inganamort and Assemblywoman Dawn Fantasia of District 24 (Morris, Sussex and Warren counties)
Legislative Description
Grants municipal courts discretion to assess court costs for certain dismissals.
Judiciary
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
1/13/2026
Committee Referrals
Judiciary1/13/2026
Full Bill Text
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