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NJ S2610

NJ S2610
Establishes third degree crime for certain trespasses involving victim of domestic violence.


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Introduced
05/31/2018
In Committee
05/31/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2020

Introduced Session

2018-2019 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 victims of domestic violence. Specifically, the bill states that a person commits a third-degree crime if they intentionally enter the dwelling of a domestic violence victim who is protected by a restraining order against the person. The bill also creates a rebuttable presumption that the person intended to cause annoyance, injury, or commit a crime if a restraining order is in place or if the person has been convicted of or charged with a domestic violence incident involving the victim. Additionally, the bill specifies that the presumption of non-incarceration does not apply to persons convicted under this provision. A third-degree crime is punishable by 3 to 5 years of imprisonment, a fine of up to $15,000, or both.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee (on 05/31/2018)

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