New Jersey § 5:9-13
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 5:9-13, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5:9-13.
a. Whenever any claimant of a lottery prize greater than $600 is indebted to any agency
or institution of State Government, including, but not limited to the Victims of Crime
Compensation Agency for the portion of an assessment ordered pursuant to section 2
of P.L. 1979, c.396 ( C.2C:43-3.1 ) for deposit in the Victims of Crime Compensation Agency Account or restitution ordered
to be paid to the agency pursuant to N.J.S.2C:44-2 for deposit in the Victims of Crime Compensation Agency Account, or for child support
under Title IV-A, Title IV-D, or Title IV-E of the federal Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. s.601 et seq. ), or other indebtedness in accordance with section 1 of P.L.1995, c. 290 ( C.2A:17-56.11b ) the Department of the Treasury shall apply or cause to be applied to the lottery
prize as much as is necessary to satisfy the indebtedness. Child support indebtedness shall take precedence over all other indebtedness. The Department of the Treasury shall retain a percentage of the proceeds of any
collection setoff as shall be necessary to provide for any expenses of the collection
effort. b. A State department or agency which is owed a debt shall notify the Department of
the Treasury of the existence of the debt and shall request that the Department of
the Treasury execute a setoff as provided for in this section.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 5:9-13
What does New Jersey Statutes § 5:9-13 cover?
Section 5:9-13 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 § 5:9-13?
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