New Jersey § 56:8-17
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 56:8-17, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 56:8-17.
Upon the failure of any person to comply within 10 days after service of any order
of the Attorney General or his designee directing payment of penalties or restoration
of moneys or property, the Attorney General may issue a certificate to the Clerk of
the Superior Court that such person is indebted to the State for the payment of such
penalty and the moneys or property ordered restored. A copy of such certificate shall be served upon the person against whom the order
was entered. Thereupon the clerk shall immediately enter upon his record of docketed judgments
the name of the person so indebted, and of the State, a designation of the statute
under which the penalty is imposed, the amount of the penalty imposed and the amount
of moneys ordered restored, a listing of property ordered restored, and the date of
the certification. Such entry shall have the same force and effect as the entry of a docketed judgment
in the Superior Court. Such entry, however, shall be without prejudice to the right of appeal to the Appellate
Division of the Superior Court from the final order of the Attorney General or his
designee. A person who fails to restore moneys or property found to have been acquired unlawfully
from a senior citizen shall be subject to punishment for criminal contempt pursuant
to N.J.S.2C:29-9 , which is a crime of the fourth degree.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 56:8-17
What does New Jersey Statutes § 56:8-17 cover?
Section 56:8-17 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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