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Introduced
03/07/2022
03/07/2022
In Committee
03/07/2022
03/07/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024
01/08/2024
Introduced Session
2022-2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Establishes Animal Advocate Program in AOC.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a two-year Statewide Animal Advocate Program in the Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) in New Jersey. The program allows courts to appoint a separate advocate to represent the best interests of animals in any criminal court proceeding related to animal welfare or care. The advocate will monitor the case, attend hearings, share information with attorneys, review relevant records, and present recommendations to the court. The AOC will maintain a list of eligible attorneys and law students to serve as voluntary advocates. After two years, the AOC will submit a report to the Governor and Legislature on the implementation of the program and provide recommendations on continuing it.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee (on 03/07/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/S2211 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/S2500/2211_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/S2500/2211_I1.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/S2500/2211_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/S2500/2211_I1.PDF |
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