17. The costs of all proceedings pursuant to P.L.1977, c.367 (C.9:3-37 et seq.) shall be borne by the plaintiff, including the costs incurred by an approved agency acting pursuant to an order of the court; except that the approved agency may waive part or all costs. Payment of costs shall not be a condition precedent to entry of judgment. The costs shall not include the provision of counsel for any person, other than the plaintiff, entitled to the appointment of counsel pursuant to P.L.1977, c.367 (C.9:3-37 et seq.).
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 9:3-53
Costs of proceedings
Known as the Department of Children and Families Act
The act spans §§ 9:10-1 to 9:7-7 (398 sections).
L.1977,c.367,s.17; amended 1993,c.345,s.16.
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