NJ S389

Bill

NJ S389

Creates a civil cause of action for stalking.

Introduced
01/12/2016

In Committee
01/12/2016

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
01/08/2018

Introduced Session

2016-2017 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill creates a civil cause of action for victims of stalking, a crime set out in P.L.1992, c.209 (C.2C:12-10). Under the bill, a "victim" is defined as "a person who, as a result of the conduct of the defendant that is prohibited under P.L.1992, c.209 (C.2C:12-10), was placed in reasonable fear for his own personal safety or for the safety of a minor child of whom the person is a parent or legal guardian." The bill provides that the victim could bring suit whether or not the individual has been charged with or convicted of the crime. The victim could be awarded damages and costs, including attorney fees, and may also be awarded punitive damages. Under the bill, no action could be commenced beyond the applicable personal injury statute of limitations. Under N.J.S.A.2A:14-2 the statute of limitations for personal injury actions is two years.

AI Summary

This bill creates a civil cause of action for victims of stalking, as defined in the New Jersey criminal stalking law (P.L.1992, c.209 (C.2C:12-10)). Under the bill, a victim who was placed in reasonable fear for their own safety or the safety of a minor child they are responsible for can bring a civil lawsuit against the individual who engaged in the prohibited stalking conduct, even if the individual has not been charged or convicted of a crime. The victim may be awarded damages, including reasonable attorney fees and costs, as well as punitive damages. The civil action must be brought within the applicable personal injury statute of limitations, which is two years in New Jersey.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (3)

Peter Barnes (D)*, Jim Beach (D)*, Nilsa Cruz-Perez (D)*,

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee (on 01/12/2016)

(2 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
BillText	https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2016/Bills/S0500/389_I1.HTM
Bill	https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2016/Bills/S0500/389_I1.PDF

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
A1513	Creates a civil cause of action for stalking.	Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee	Same As
S58	Creates a civil cause of action for stalking.	Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee	Carry Over

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