Authorizes the court to issue restraining orders to defendants charged with a crime as a condition of release on bail.
This bill requires New Jersey courts to issue restraining orders as a standard condition when releasing defendants charged with crimes on bail. It applies to people charged via warrant, summons, or juvenile complaints, barring them from specific places (like residences, workplaces, or schools) related to the crime or where witnesses/family members are located. The court must issue these orders unless the defendant proves by clear evidence they have a legitimate need to be there (e.g., living there) or the order would cause undue hardship. Exceptions are limited, and orders must clearly specify prohibited areas and any entry conditions.
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Feb 2026
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Introduced Feb 24, 2026
Last action Feb 24, 2026
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Feb 24, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
lower
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
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Legislator
Party
State
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P
Alex Sauickie
RRepublican
Co
Gerry Scharfenberger
RRepublican
Co
Greg Myhre
RRepublican
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