S 4066 New Jersey Senate · 2024-2025 Regular Session

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.
Sub-Topics: Domestic Violence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Jan 2025
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Introduced Jan 30, 2025 Last action Jan 30, 2025
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Jan 30, 2025
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee
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