Establishes minimum level of domestic violence and sexual assault training for judges and judicial personnel.
S 1109 requires all New Jersey judges and court staff to complete a minimum of three hours of annual training on handling domestic violence and sexual assault cases. At least 1.5 hours must cover sexual violence topics like survivor impact, risk factors, and legal standards. This applies to judges at all levels - including municipal courts - which previously had no minimum training requirement. The bill mandates training content on case procedures, protection orders, community resources, and dynamics of both domestic violence and sexual offenses. It amends existing law to establish these specific requirements, ensuring consistent education for judicial personnel statewide.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026
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