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NJ A5477
Bill
Status
3/20/2025
Primary Sponsor
Victoria Flynn
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AI Summary
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Final domestic violence restraining orders will survive the death of the plaintiff and remain in effect to protect other persons listed on the order, preventing automatic dissolution upon the plaintiff's death
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Prosecutors must notify all persons listed as protected on a final restraining order when a defendant charged with domestic violence crimes is released from custody, not just the primary victim
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Amends the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act to clarify that restraining orders protecting multiple people cannot be dissolved or modified solely due to the original plaintiff's death
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The bill takes effect immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
Establishes that final restraining order survives plaintiff's death where other persons are also protected; requires prosecutors to provide notice of defendant's release to other persons protected by order.
Judiciary
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
3/20/2025