Eliminates presumption of pretrial release when defendant is charged with contempt of domestic violence restraining order.

This bill modifies New Jersey's pretrial release laws to remove the automatic presumption of release for individuals charged with contempt of a domestic violence restraining order. Under the new rules, judges will no longer be required to release these defendants on their own recognizance or an unsecured bond simply because they meet standard safety criteria. Instead, courts must evaluate each case individually to determine if release conditions can reasonably ensure the defendant's appearance in court and the safety of others. This change directly affects defendants facing contempt charges for violating domestic violence orders, requiring a more deliberate assessment of their risk before granting freedom pending trial.