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NJ A5425

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Luanne Peterpaul

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Origin

General Assembly

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes a three-year Integrated Domestic Violence Court pilot program in Superior Courts in Camden, Essex, Hudson, and Middlesex counties, following the "one family, one judge" model used in New York

  • Allows the court to consolidate domestic violence cases with related divorce proceedings, child custody matters, criminal offenses arising from domestic violence, juvenile offenses, and restraining order applications/violations

  • Requires judges assigned to the Integrated Domestic Violence Court to have extensive knowledge of domestic violence law, family law, criminal procedure, and criminal sentencing

  • Directs the Administrative Office of the Courts to administer and monitor the program, with reports to the Legislature at 12 months and within six months after the pilot expires

  • Amends the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act of 1991 to allow victims to file complaints and receive hearings in the Integrated Domestic Violence Court where applicable

Legislative Description

Establishes three-year Integrated Domestic Violence Court pilot program in Camden, Essex, Hudson, and Middlesex counties.

State and Local Government

Last Action

Reported and Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee

3/10/2025

Committee Referrals

State and Local Government3/10/2025
Judiciary2/27/2025

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