New Jersey § 19:31-29
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 19:31-29, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 19:31-29.
a. Any person who believes that he or she has been denied an opportunity to register
to vote or to remain a registered voter in violation of the provisions of P.L.1994, c. 182 ( C.19:31-6.11 et al.), may seek relief by providing written notice to the Secretary of State. Such notice shall include the date which the person seeking relief believes the
violation to have occurred and as many of the particulars relative to the violation
as that person can recount. The notice shall also include the name and address of the person seeking relief
and shall be certified by that person's signature. b. If the violation of the provisions of P.L.1994, c. 182 ( C.19:31-6.11 et al.) has not been investigated or corrected within 90 days after the Secretary
of State receives written notice of the violation, or within 20 days after the Secretary
of State receives written notice of the violation if the violation occurred within
120 days prior to the day of an election, the aggrieved person may bring a civil action
in the appropriate superior court for declaratory or injunctive relief with respect
to the violation. c. If the violation occurred within 30 days prior to the day of an election, the aggrieved
person shall not be required to first provide written notice to the Secretary of State,
as provided for in subsection a. of this section, but may instead bring a civil action
in the appropriate superior court, as provided for in subsection b. of this section. d. In any civil actions brought under subsections b. or c. of this section, the superior
court may allow the prevailing party, other than the United States, reasonable attorney
fees, including litigation fees and costs.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 19:31-29
What does New Jersey Statutes § 19:31-29 cover?
Section 19:31-29 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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