New Jersey legal term
Court-imposed financial obligation in New Jersey Criminal Law
Current through 2026 New Jersey legislative session
In New Jersey criminal law, “Court-imposed financial obligation” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the New Jersey criminal code.
What does “Court-imposed financial obligation” mean in New Jersey criminal law?
"Court-imposed financial obligation" means any fine, statutorily-mandated assessment, surcharge, or other financial penalty imposed by a court, but does not include restitution or child support or other support or maintenance ordered by a court. amended 1985, c.252, s.2; 1991, c.329, s.11; 1993, c.275, s.17; 1995, c.9, s.11; 1999, c.295, s.3; 2001, c.81, s.14; 2005, c.73, s.4; 2013, c.180, s.1; 2019, c.276, s.7; 2021, c.342, s.8. (N.J.S.A. 2C:46-2)
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