A 5342 New Jersey General Assembly · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Allows elderly victims of domestic violence to file restraining orders electronically and attend hearings remotely; establishes elder financial exploitation unit in Attorney General's Office.

This bill allows elderly victims of domestic violence in New Jersey to file restraining orders electronically and attend court hearings remotely to improve safety and accessibility. It also creates a new Elder Financial Exploitation Unit within the Attorney General's Office to specifically investigate financial abuse targeting older adults. The legislation expands existing protections by enabling judges to issue emergency orders based on sworn testimony without requiring the victim to be physically present in court. Additionally, the bill ensures that information about firearms accessible to an abuser remains confidential while making legal forms available at various police and court locations.
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Jun 2026
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Introduced Jun 28, 2026 Last action Jun 28, 2026
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Jun 28, 2026
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Brian Bergen
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