New Jersey A1340 mandates the Administrative Office of the Courts to gather and release annual statistics on consumer debt lawsuits.

New Jersey A1340 requires the Administrative Office of the Courts to collect and publish detailed statistical information about consumer debt lawsuits. This includes the number of new cases filed, those pending for three months or more, cases where defendants are represented by attorneys, judgments granted, and other relevant dispositions. The statistics will be reported annually to the Governor and the Legislature, aiming to enhance understanding of consumer debt litigation issues. This bill implements recommendations from the National Center for Access to Justice.

New Jersey A1340 mandates the Administrative Office of the Courts to gather and release annual statistics on consumer debt lawsuits.

New Jersey A1340 requires the Administrative Office of the Courts to collect and publish detailed statistical information about consumer debt lawsuits. This includes the number of new cases filed, those pending for three months or more, cases where defendants are represented by attorneys, judgments granted, and other relevant dispositions. The statistics will be reported annually to the Governor and the Legislature, aiming to enhance understanding of consumer debt litigation issues. This bill implements recommendations from the National Center for Access to Justice.