New Jersey § 30:4-16
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 30:4-16, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 30:4-16.
a. If an inmate files an action or proceeding in any court of this State and requests
a waiver of filing fees on the grounds of indigency the inmate shall attach to the
filing a certified copy of the prisoner's fund account statement from the appropriate
correctional institution for the six months immediately preceding the filing of the
complaint or petition. If any filing fee is waived, the inmate shall pay a partial filing fee that is 20%
of the greater of: (1) the average monthly balance in the inmate's account; (2) the average deposits to the inmate's account; for the six months immediately preceding the filing of the complaint or petition. However, the partial fee may not exceed the full filing fee for the commencement
of the action or proceeding. b. If an inmate claims exceptional circumstances that render the offender unable to
pay the partial filing fee required by this section, in addition to the statement
of account required by subsection a. the inmate shall submit an affidavit of special
circumstances setting forth the reasons and circumstances that justify relief from
the partial filing fee requirement. c. If the court approves the application to waive all fees, the court shall give written
notice to the inmate that all fees and costs relating to the filing and service will
be waived. If the court denies the application to waive all fees, the court shall give written
notice to the inmate that the offender's case will be dismissed if the partial filing
fee is not paid within 45 days after the date of the order, or within an additional
period that the court may, upon request, allow. Process in an action filed by an inmate shall not be served until the fee is paid. d. As used in this section “ action or proceeding ” includes any appeal by inmates from administrative decisions rendered by the State
Parole Board and the Department of Corrections, including, but not limited to, parole
and disciplinary matters.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 30:4-16
What does New Jersey Statutes § 30:4-16 cover?
Section 30:4-16 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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