Grants court discretion to adjust, reduce, or waive certain mandatory legal financial obligations based on ability of defendant to pay.
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This bill gives New Jersey courts the power to adjust, reduce, or completely waive certain fines and fees owed by people convicted of crimes, if the defendant cannot afford to pay. The goal is to ensure that these financial obligations don't hinder rehabilitation or be unfairly burdensome. Courts must document the reasons behind any adjustments made to these legal financial obligations.
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