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NJ S3352

NJ S3352
Establishes third degree crime for certain trespasses involving victim of domestic violence.

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Introduced
06/03/2024
In Committee
06/03/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026

Introduced Session

2024-2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill provides that a person commits a crime of the third degree if, intending to cause annoyance or injury or intending to commit a crime, the person enters the dwelling of a victim of domestic violence protected by a domestic violence restraining order against the actor. Moreover, the bill creates a presumption that the actor did intend to cause annoyance or injury or to commit a crime if a domestic violence restraining order is in place, or if the actor has been convicted of or charged with a crime or offense arising from a domestic violence incident involving the victim. Finally, the bill provides that no presumption of nonincarceration shall apply to persons convicted of such crime. A crime of the third degree is punishable by three to five years imprisonment, a fine of up to $15,000, or both.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a third-degree crime for certain trespasses involving a victim of domestic violence. Specifically, it provides that a person commits a third-degree crime if they intentionally enter the dwelling of a victim of domestic violence who is protected by a restraining order against the person. The bill creates a presumption that the person intended to cause annoyance, injury, or commit a crime if a restraining order is in place or the person has been convicted of or charged with a domestic violence incident involving the victim. The bill also specifies that the presumption of non-imprisonment shall not apply to those convicted under these provisions. A third-degree crime is punishable by 3-5 years imprisonment, a fine of up to $15,000, or both.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee (on 06/03/2024)
(2 Companion Bills)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S3352
BillText https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S3500/3352_I1.HTM
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