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NJ A3728

NJ A3728
Adds new civil penalties and increases surcharges imposed on domestic violence offenders; establishes "Domestic Violence Victims' Legal Assistance Fund."


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Introduced
05/02/2022
In Committee
05/02/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024

Introduced Session

2022-2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Adds new civil penalties and increases surcharges imposed on domestic violence offenders; establishes "Domestic Violence Victims' Legal Assistance Fund."

AI Summary

This bill adds new civil penalties and increases surcharges imposed on domestic violence offenders. It also establishes the "Domestic Violence Victims' Legal Assistance Fund" to provide direct legal services to victims of domestic violence, including medical and legal advocacy, information, and referral. The bill specifies that the fund will be the depository of monies from the new civil penalties, the increased surcharges, and penalties for violations of domestic violence orders. The bill also amends the existing "Domestic Violence Victims' Fund" to clarify that it will receive monies from the civil penalty in paragraph (1) of the new law.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee (on 05/02/2022)

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