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Introduced
01/27/2016
01/27/2016
In Committee
01/27/2016
01/27/2016
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2018
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.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, a crime defined in P.L.1992, c.209 (C.2C:12-10). A "victim" is a person who was placed in reasonable fear for their own or a minor child's safety due to the defendant's prohibited conduct, regardless of whether the defendant has been charged or convicted. The victim can be awarded damages, including attorney fees and punitive damages, and must file the action within the applicable personal injury statute of limitations of two years. The bill takes effect immediately and applies to offenses committed on or after the effective date.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee (on 01/27/2016)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2016/Bills/A2000/1513_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2016/Bills/A2000/1513_I1.PDF |
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