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DEDR Penalties (N.J.S.A. 2C:35-5.11 & 2C:35-15)
DEDR Penalties: Any person convicted of a drug offense in New Jersey is subject to a “Drug Enforcement Demand Reduction" fine. Those fines are as follows:
1st Degree Drug Offense: $3,000 fine for a 1st degree offense.
2nd Degree Drug Offense: $2,000 fine for a 2nd degree offense.
3rd Degree Drug Offense: $1,000 fine for a 3rd degree offense.
4th Degree Drug Offense: $750 fine for a 4th degree offense.
Disorderly Persons or Petty Disorderly Persons Offense: $500 fine for a disorderly persons or petty disorderly persons offense.
*NOTE: Any out-of-pocket costs for a drug rehabilitation program may be applied to reduce the DEDR penalty, so long as the person provides proof of payment for such treatment AND the person successfully completes treatment.