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 (S 4066) amends New Jersey's Prevention of Domestic Violence Act to clarify that final restraining orders protecting multiple people continue to be effective after the death of the original plaintiff. It also requires prosecutors to notify all individuals listed as protected persons on a restraining order, not just the victim, when a defendant is released from custody. These changes ensure ongoing protection for all individuals covered by the restraining order, regardless of the plaintiff's status. The bill directly affects domestic violence victims and their families who are protected by restraining orders, as well as prosecutors and law enforcement agencies.
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Jan 2025
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Introduced Jan 30, 2025
Last action Jan 30, 2025
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Introduced
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee
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2 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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Party
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P
Declan O'Scanlon
RRepublican
P
Linda Greenstein
DDemocratic
Co
Patrick Diegnan
DDemocratic
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