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NJ S3712

NJ S3712
"Stephanie's Law"; Requires AOC to establish publicly-accessible domestic violence registry; requires law enforcement officer to search State's domestic violence registries when conducting arrest.


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Introduced
03/13/2023
In Committee
03/13/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024

Introduced Session

2022-2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

"Stephanie's Law"; Requires AOC to establish publicly-accessible domestic violence registry; requires law enforcement officer to search State's domestic violence registries when conducting arrest.

AI Summary

This bill, titled "Stephanie's Law," requires the Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC), in conjunction with the Attorney General, to develop and maintain a publicly-accessible domestic violence internet registry. The registry will include information about individuals who have been convicted of domestic violence-related crimes, had a final restraining order issued against them, or have committed contempt of a temporary or final restraining order. The bill also requires law enforcement officers conducting an arrest to search the domestic violence central registry and the new registry created by this bill. The bill provides a process for individuals to petition the AOC for removal from the registry if they were erroneously included. The bill will take effect on the first day of the seventh month following the date of enactment.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee (on 03/13/2023)

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