Eliminates court filing fees for individuals who are sued for consumer debt.
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Overview
This bill eliminates court filing fees for individuals who are sued for consumer debt in New Jersey. It ensures that people facing lawsuits for debts like credit card bills or medical expenses won't have to pay to respond to the lawsuit. The bill defines ‘consumer debt’ to include personal, family, and household debts, as well as consumer credit and medical debt. This aims to reduce the financial burden on individuals facing these types of legal actions.
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