AJR 124 New Jersey General Assembly · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Establishes "New Jersey Domestic Violence and Legal Access Task Force."

AJR 124 establishes the "New Jersey Domestic Violence and Legal Access Task Force" to study unmet legal needs in domestic violence cases. The task force will examine how lack of legal counsel affects both plaintiffs (victims seeking restraining orders) and defendants (those defending against allegations), citing that 83% of represented victims obtain restraining orders versus 32% without counsel. Comprised of 16 members including survivors, legal professionals, and court officials, the task force will assess impacts on safety, rights, and outcomes in these cases. This resolution does not create new law but directs a study to inform future policy on legal access in domestic violence proceedings.
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Introduced Feb 19, 2026 Last action Feb 19, 2026
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