Terms Used In New Jersey Statutes 2B:24-12

  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
12. If the defendant has or reasonably expects to have means to meet some part, though not all, of the cost of the services rendered, the defendant shall be required to reimburse the municipality, either by a single payment or in installments in such amounts as he can reasonably be expected to pay; but no default or failure in making payment shall affect or reduce the rendering of services.

L.1997,c.256,s.12.