NJ A3455

Mandates that physicians, medical professionals, victim counselors, guidance counselors, mental health professionals, and any person with reasonable cause to believe domestic violence has occurred must immediately report to local law enforcement

Creates criminal liability for failure to report: knowingly failing to report domestic violence when having reasonable cause to believe it occurred constitutes a disorderly persons offense, punishable by up to 6 months imprisonment, a fine up to $1,000, or both

Extends civil and criminal immunity to all mandatory reporters who make good faith reports, protecting them from liability in any court action including municipal court

Requires staff members at medical or other institutions who must report to notify the person in charge, who then becomes responsible for ensuring the report is made

Law enforcement agencies receiving domestic violence reports must forward information to the Commissioner of the Department of Community Affairs and the Director of the Administrative Office of the Courts for entry into the domestic violence registry