New Jersey § 44:4-107
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 44:4-107, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 44:4-107.
The county welfare board through the county director of welfare, may bring a civil
action from time to time in that court for such amount as may be necessary to pay
any expense incurred or unpaid, and upon recovery of judgment and the sale of any
property, real or personal, of the defendant, the proceeds realized therefrom as in
other civil actions shall be paid to the county welfare board and applied by it for
the support and maintenance of the deserted persons, or to reimburse the county or
welfare board to the extent of the expenditures made by it for such support and maintenance. The sum realized on execution sale and not immediately used shall be kept by the county
welfare board in a separate account in a national or State bank in the place where
the deserted wife or children or any of them, are placed or maintained. All surplus proceeds not expended for that purpose shall be the property of and
payable to the defendant.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 44:4-107
What does New Jersey Statutes § 44:4-107 cover?
Section 44:4-107 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 § 44:4-107?
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Is this the official text of New Jersey law?
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How does New Jersey § 44:4-107 apply to my situation?
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