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NJ S2964

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/18/2024

Primary Sponsor

Andrew Zwicker

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Origin

Senate

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes a three-year Integrated Domestic Violence Court Pilot Program in the Superior Court in Camden, Essex, Hudson, and Middlesex counties, administered by the Administrative Office of the Courts

  • Allows courts to consolidate domestic violence cases with related divorce, child custody, family court matters, criminal offenses arising from domestic violence, juvenile offenses, and restraining order applications under the "one family, one judge" model

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

  • Mandates the Administrative Office of the Courts to monitor the program and report to the Legislature at 12 months after implementation and within six months after the program expires, with recommendations on whether to continue or expand

  • Amends the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act of 1991 and related statutes to incorporate references to the Integrated Domestic Violence Court alongside the existing Family Part of the Chancery Division

Legislative Description

Creates standards for independent bias auditing of automated employment decision tools.

Labor

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Labor Committee

3/18/2024

Committee Referrals

Labor3/18/2024

Full Bill Text

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