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What Happens When You Don’t Pay Court Fines in New Jersey: Consequences and Legal Recourse
When a court in New Jersey orders you to pay a fine, it is essential that you make every effort to keep up with the payment plan agreed upon. If you default on your fines or fail to pay them entirely, it can lead to serious legal consequences for you. Below is an overview of what can happen when you default on payment of a penalty based on the legal situation:
If you have been fined due to an offense categorized as a criminal act, and you fail to comply with the Payment Order made by the judge, they may issue an arrest warrant against you to bring you back before the court. If ordered by the judge, failure to attend a court hearing can result in license suspension granted by the Department of Motor Vehicles until fines are paid. Furthermore, if the Judge feels that it was intentional not paying fines, for each $20 worth of fines owed, he could send you for one day in jail. However, this jail term should not exceed 40 days for offenses deemed as “disorderly persons,” nor should it exceed 25 days in cases referred to as “petty disorderly persons.” Alternatively, instead of serving prison time, failing individuals may choose community service.
If there is any violation related to traffic laws under your name and unpaid fines are pending linked with that ticket non-payment, then either a warrant or some other method will be applied persuading attendance at court. Once traffic laws’ violations are proved against one’s actions leading towards defaults on payments; these are considered closed cases against individuals after notices sent out from Courts where department level license revocation notice against concerned Licensees given their right-to-drive could be then suspended forcing no chance further suspension than three months served — imposed with a fine of $20 per day detention.
An ordinance violation’s repercussions could be severe if an individual defaults on any pending consequences. The court reserves the right to initiate an arrest warrant, issue notices for failure to appear, or revoke their driving rights. If convicted, an offender may face imprisonment for up to 90 days.
It is essential to note that the Law Office of Todd Spodek helps individuals with outstanding warrants, license suspensions, or other legal recourse for their inability to pay fines. Our experienced team frequently succeeds in recalling warrants and aims to avoid further aggravation of any problem like serving imprisonment or continuation of a license suspension. Do not hesitate- contact us immediately so we can assess how we may represent you in such situations leading towards better decision making
The table below outlines the punishments available to the court given specific predicaments:
| Type of Legal Situation | Available Punishments | |
| Criminal Offenses | Arrest warrant, driving privileges suspension, period of imprisonment, fine, community service or failure to appear. | |
| Traffic Ticket Violations | Arrest warrant, license revocation, or period of imprisonment. | |
| Municipal Ordinance Violation | > | Arrest warrant, driver’s license suspension, period of imprisonment or failure to appear. |
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