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NJ A2522

NJ A2522
Establishes third degree crime for certain trespasses involving victim of domestic violence.


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Introduced
02/14/2022
In Committee
02/14/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024

Introduced Session

2022-2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill provides that a person commits a crime of the third degree if, intending to cause annoyance or injury or intending to commit a crime, the person enters the dwelling of a victim of domestic violence protected by a domestic violence restraining order against the actor. Moreover, the bill creates a presumption that the actor did intend to cause annoyance or injury or to commit a crime if a domestic violence restraining order is in place, or if the actor has been convicted of or charged with a crime or offense arising from a domestic violence incident involving the victim. Finally, the bill provides that no presumption of nonincarceration shall apply to persons convicted of such crime. A crime of the third degree is punishable by three to five years imprisonment, a fine of up to $15,000, or both.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a third-degree crime for certain trespasses involving a victim of domestic violence. It provides that a person commits a third-degree crime if they intend to cause annoyance or injury, or intend to commit a crime, by entering the dwelling of a victim of domestic violence who is protected by a restraining order against the person. The bill creates a rebuttable presumption that the person intended to cause annoyance or injury or commit a crime if a domestic violence restraining order is in place or if the person has been convicted of or charged with a crime or offense arising from a domestic violence incident involving the victim. The bill also specifies that the presumption of non-imprisonment shall not apply to persons convicted of this crime, which is punishable by three to five years imprisonment, a fine of up to $15,000, or both.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee (on 02/14/2022)

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