Establishes that final restraining order survives plaintiff's death where other persons are also protected; requires prosecutors to provide notice of defendant's release to other persons protected by order.
This bill amends New Jersey's domestic violence laws to clarify that final restraining orders continue to protect other people named in the order if the original plaintiff dies. It also requires prosecutors to notify all individuals protected by a restraining order, not just the plaintiff, when a defendant is released from custody. The changes specifically apply to domestic violence restraining orders issued under New Jersey's Prevention of Domestic Violence Act. Currently, while restraining orders don't automatically end with the plaintiff's death, this bill explicitly ensures protections remain for other named individuals. The bill addresses gaps where other protected persons might lose protection or not receive notification of a defendant's release.
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Introduced Mar 20, 2025
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