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Bill > S3720
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Introduced
03/13/2023
03/13/2023
In Committee
03/13/2023
03/13/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024
01/08/2024
Introduced Session
2022-2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill would expand the protections of the domestic violence statutes to include minors aged 16 and older. Under current law, a domestic violence restraining order may be issued only under certain circumstances: if the victim is at least 18 years old; is an emancipated minor; has had a dating relationship with the defendant; has a child in common with the defendant; or anticipates having a child in common if one of the parties is pregnant. A restraining order may be issued against a defendant only if the defendant is at least 18 years old or is an emancipated minor. Under the bill, any victim who is at least 16 years old could apply for a domestic violence restraining order, and any defendant who is at least 16 could be subject to such an order.
AI Summary
This bill expands the protections of the domestic violence statutes to include minors aged 16 and older. Under the current law, a domestic violence restraining order may only be issued against a defendant who is at least 18 years old or an emancipated minor, and the victim must be at least 18 years old, an emancipated minor, or have a specific relationship with the defendant. This bill removes the age requirement, allowing any victim who is at least 16 years old to apply for a domestic violence restraining order, and any defendant who is at least 16 years old to be subject to such an order.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee (on 03/13/2023)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/S3720 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/S4000/3720_I1.HTM |
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