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MS 2350 [1]

Volume 2 – Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) MS 2350 – R. 6/1/26 – OMTL – 655 Criminals

[Individuals charged with or convicted of certain crimes are disqualified from receiving food benefits.

A. These crimes are:

1. Fleeing to avoid prosecution, custody, or confinement for a crime that would be classified as a felony. If the warrant is not being acted upon, the individual would not be considered as fleeing;

2. Fleeing to avoid prosecution or custody for an attempt to commit a crime that would be classified as a felony; and

3. Violating the conditions of parole/probation under a Federal or State law. If a law enforcement agency does not intend to arrest an individual for probation or parole violations, within 30 days, the State Agency shall not determine the person as a fleeing felon, probation, or parole violator.

B. Impose a disqualification when:

1. An individual is convicted of Federal aggravated sexual abuse, murder, sexual exploitation and abuse of children, sexual assault, or similar State laws and who is not in compliance with the terms of their sentence or parole.

2. An individual admits they are a fleeing felon and meets all four of the conditions listed below:

a. There is an outstanding felony warrant for the individual by a Federal, State, or local law enforcement agency. The underlying cause for the warrant must be for committing or attempting to commit a crime that is a felony under the law of the place from which the individual is fleeing or a high misdemeanor under the law of New Jersey;

b. The individual is reasonably aware that a felony warrant has already been issued or would have been issued;

c. The individual has taken some action to avoid being arrested or jailed; and

d. The law enforcement agency is actively seeking and intends to enforce the warrant.

3. An individual admits they are a fleeing felon or a probation or parole violator, and the State obtains proof to verify the individual’s admission. Client statement cannot be used to disqualify the individual.

4. Staff are notified by the Division of Family Support (DFS) that the individual is a fleeing felon. When this occurs, impose a disqualification immediately,

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MS 2350 [1]

Volume 2 – Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) MS 2350 – R. 6/1/26 – OMTL – 655 Criminals

[Individuals charged with or convicted of certain crimes are disqualified from receiving food benefits.

A. These crimes are:

1. Fleeing to avoid prosecution, custody, or confinement for a crime that would be classified as a felony. If the warrant is not being acted upon, the individual would not be considered as fleeing;

2. Fleeing to avoid prosecution or custody for an attempt to commit a crime that would be classified as a felony; and

B. Impose a disqualification when:

2. An individual admits they are a fleeing felon and meets all four of the conditions listed below:

b. The individual is reasonably aware that a felony warrant has already been issued or would have been issued;

c. The individual has taken some action to avoid being arrested or jailed; and

d. The law enforcement agency is actively seeking and intends to enforce the warrant.

4. Staff are notified by the Division of Family Support (DFS) that the individual is a fleeing felon. When this occurs, impose a disqualification immediately,