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NJ A1243

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Michael Inganamort

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Origin

General Assembly

2026-2027 Regular Session

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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