New Jersey Senate Resolution 51 urges the New Jersey Supreme Court to study the reasonableness of court fees in civil asset forfeiture cases.
New Jersey Senate Resolution 51 urges the New Jersey Supreme Court to study the reasonableness of court fees in certain civil asset forfeiture cases. The resolution highlights concerns that claimants in these proceedings often cannot afford the fees, which can exceed the value of the seized property. It also notes that Hudson County combines multiple unrelated forfeiture claims into a single action, requiring higher fees. The resolution aims to determine if fees should be lowered and if new court rules should be created for uniform enforcement across counties.
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