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NJ A558
Bill
Status
1/9/2024
Primary Sponsor
Sterley Stanley
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AI Summary
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Courts may include a provision in domestic violence restraining orders that automatically extends protection to a pregnant victim's child immediately upon birth, if requested by the victim
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Applies to three types of orders: pre-trial release conditions, post-conviction sentencing conditions, and final restraining orders issued in civil domestic violence proceedings
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Eliminates the need for victims to return to court after giving birth to add a newborn to an existing restraining order
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Based on the 2013 Superior Court ruling in B.C. v. T.G., which recognized that requiring new parents to return to court immediately after childbirth creates an unnecessary burden
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Takes effect on the first day of the third month following enactment
Legislative Description
Authorizes court to include in domestic violence restraining orders a provision making the order applicable to a pregnant victim's child upon birth of the child.
Withdrawn Because Approved
Last Action
Withdrawn Because Approved P.L.2023, c.239.
1/9/2024