The specific section you are looking for is New Jersey Court Rule 7:8-9A(b) . This rule explicitly limits the monetary sanctions a judge can impose for a failure to appear. For your District Court evidence, you should cite it as follows: 1. Maximum Sanction for Failure to Appear ( Rule 7:8-9A(b) ) $50 Limit : For most traffic and general matters (other than "consequence of magnitude"), the maximum aggregate sanction is $50 . $100 Limit : For "consequence of magnitude" cases (those involving potential jail or license suspension), the aggregate sanction cannot exceed $100 . $25 Limit : For parking offenses, the limit is $25 . The Law Office of Jason A. Volet +2 2. Bail vs. Fines ( AOC Directive #04-22 ) The $500 amount you mentioned is legally classified as bail , which is a deposit to ensure your appearance, not a final fine or sanction. Aberdeen Township, NJ +3 Under Administrative Office of t...
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