New Jersey § 2a:42-144
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 2a:42-144, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2a:42-144.
As used in this act: “ Emergency period ” means the period during which a public health emergency exists as declared by the
Governor in Executive Order No. 103 of 2020, as extended, and the 60 days following
the conclusion of this period. “ Emergency period nonpayment court record ” means any record of a landlord-tenant action filed with a court arising as a result
of nonpayment or habitually late payment of rent during the emergency period, including
but not limited to: a. any information maintained by a court in any form in connection with a landlord-tenant
case or proceeding, including but not limited to pleadings, evidentiary exhibits,
indices, calendars, and dockets; b. any order, judgment, or warrant related to a landlord-tenant action; c. any official transcript or recording of a public landlord-tenant proceeding, in
any form; d. any information in a computerized case management system created or prepared by
the court in connection with a landlord-tenant action; and e. any record provided to, made, or maintained by a judicial officer.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 2a:42-144
What does New Jersey Statutes § 2a:42-144 cover?
Section 2a:42-144 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.
How do I cite New Jersey § 2a:42-144?
A common citation format is "New Jersey Statutes § 2a:42-144" (New Jersey). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of New Jersey law?
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How does New Jersey § 2a:42-144 apply to my situation?
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