N.J. Admin. Code § 12:235-6.3

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 23, December 2, 2024

Section 12:235-6.3 - Approval or disapproval of application for commutation

(a) Upon receipt of the application for commutation, the matter shall be forwarded for hearing to the Judge of Compensation who entered the award which is sought to be commuted.

1. If that Judge is not available, then any Judge in the vicinage may hear the application.

(b) After hearing the application, the Judge of Compensation shall enter an order either granting or denying the application and shall state the reasons therefor, pursuant to 34:15-25.

(c) The disbursement of all funds commuted shall be under the supervision of the Director.

(d) No award for total disability or dependency benefits shall be commuted.

N.J. Admin. Code § 12:235-6.3

Amended by R.1991 d.466, effective 9/3/1991.
See: 23 New Jersey Register 1759(a), 23 New Jersey Register 2642(a).
Process for hearing of applications for commutation specified.
Amended by R.1997 d.110, effective 3/3/1997.
See: 28 New Jersey Register 4067(a), 29 New Jersey Register 799(a).
Added (d).