NJ A5610

Requires training on recognition of coercive control indicators to be included in domestic violence training for municipal court judges, Superior Court judges handling domestic violence cases, and judicial personnel processing domestic violence complaints

Mandates that all domestic violence training for law enforcement officers, assistant county prosecutors, and judicial personnel include instruction on coercive control, based on the definition in N.J.S.A. 2C:25-29

Amends P.L.1991, c.261 (the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act) to integrate coercive control recognition into existing required training curricula

Training requirements include initial training within 90 days of appointment/transfer and annual in-service training of at least four hours for law enforcement and prosecutors

Takes effect immediately upon enactment