3B:22-30 - Distribution by State Treasurer; proof of claim required of claimants - New Jersey Statutes

3B:22-30.  Distribution by State Treasurer;  proof of claim required of claimants    After payment to the State Treasurer, no distribution of the surplus shall be made to any heir or other person interested in the property from the sale of  which the surplus so paid over to the State Treasurer arose, unless the heir or  other person shall have secured a judgment under the "Uniform Declaratory  Judgments Act"  (Article 9 of chapter 16 of Title 2A, of the New Jersey  Statutes) establishing his right thereto.  Upon receipt of a certified copy of  the judgment, the State Treasurer shall distribute the surplus to the person or  persons entitled thereto according to their respective interests. Payment  shall be made by the State Treasurer upon proof by the person as to his  identity and right to payment under the judgment.

     L.1981, c. 405, s. 3B:22-30, eff. May 1, 1982.