Permits persons in Drug Court and other programs to earn credit against certain court-imposed financial obligations.

New Jersey S1497 allows individuals participating in Drug Court and other court-ordered supervisory treatment programs to earn credit against certain court-imposed financial obligations, excluding restitution or child support. The credit is based on successful completion of reformative services, which may include substance abuse treatment, educational or vocational services, family counseling, and community service. The court determines the credit amount, which cannot exceed half of the assessed penalty. If participation is terminated before completion, the full penalty is enforced.

Permits persons in Drug Court and other programs to earn credit against certain court-imposed financial obligations.

New Jersey S1497 allows individuals participating in Drug Court and other court-ordered supervisory treatment programs to earn credit against certain court-imposed financial obligations, excluding restitution or child support. The credit is based on successful completion of reformative services, which may include substance abuse treatment, educational or vocational services, family counseling, and community service. The court determines the credit amount, which cannot exceed half of the assessed penalty. If participation is terminated before completion, the full penalty is enforced.