Expands statute authorizing temporary restraining orders for certain alleged stalking victims to include victims of any age or mental capacity.

This bill (S 462) expands New Jersey's stalking protections by allowing **any victim of stalking**, regardless of age or mental capacity, to directly apply for a temporary restraining order (TRO) against the alleged stalker. Currently, only parents/guardians could seek TROs for minors, developmentally disabled individuals, or those with mental conditions affecting their capacity. The bill removes these restrictions, enabling victims themselves to file for emergency TROs without needing a stalking conviction first. It also requires courts to hold a hearing within 10 days to decide whether to extend the TRO, using a preponderance-of-evidence standard. This change aims to provide faster protective measures for all stalking victims.