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NJ A5321
NJ A5321"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
03/20/2023
03/20/2023
In Committee
03/20/2023
03/20/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024
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, known as "Stephanie's Law," requires the Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) to establish a publicly-accessible domestic violence Internet registry that includes information on individuals convicted of domestic violence-related crimes or who have had final restraining orders issued against them. The bill also mandates that law enforcement officers conducting an arrest search both the domestic violence central registry and the new Internet registry when determining if any restraining orders have been entered against the arrested person. The Attorney General is authorized to promulgate rules and regulations to implement the provisions of the bill, which will take effect on the first day of the seventh month following the date of enactment.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee (on 03/20/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/A5321 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/A5500/5321_I1.HTM |
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