NJ S2558

Final restraining orders issued under the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act will remain in effect after the plaintiff's death if other persons are also listed as protected parties on the order.

Prosecutors must notify all protected persons listed on a final restraining order when a domestic violence defendant is released from custody, not just the primary victim.

Under current New Jersey law, final restraining orders are permanent with no automatic expiration date, but can only be dissolved or modified by court application with good cause shown.

The bill amends both P.L.1991, c.261 and P.L.1994, c.137 governing domestic violence proceedings and victim notification requirements.