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NJ A1940
Bill
Status
1/9/2024
Primary Sponsor
Shanique Speight
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AI Summary
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Requires the Attorney General to prepare domestic violence victim information notices in English, Spanish, and up to 10 additional high-demand languages spoken in New Jersey, expanding from the current English and Spanish only requirement
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Directs the Administrative Office of the Courts to create standard templates for temporary restraining orders (TROs) in English, Spanish, and other high-demand languages identified in the Judiciary Language Access Plan
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Mandates that final restraining orders also be prepared in multiple languages using the same criteria, with templates available for Superior Court Family Part judges and staff
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Requires law enforcement to provide defendants with translated copies of restraining orders when serving the orders, in addition to the English version
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Takes effect 120 days after enactment
Legislative Description
Requires domestic violence orders to be issued in other languages in addition to English under certain circumstances.
Withdrawn Because Approved
Last Action
Withdrawn Because Approved P.L.2023, c.234.
1/9/2024