Establishes three-year Integrated Domestic Violence Court pilot program in Camden, Essex, Hudson, and Middlesex counties.
This bill creates a three-year pilot program for Integrated Domestic Violence Courts in Camden, Essex, Hudson, and Middlesex counties. It combines domestic violence cases, divorce, child custody, and related criminal matters under a single judge to streamline proceedings, reduce court appearances, and improve victim safety. The courts will include on-site resource coordinators, victim advocates, and social workers, and judges must have specialized knowledge in domestic violence law. The program requires the court administration to monitor effectiveness and report to the legislature after 12 months and at the program’s conclusion.
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in committee
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Introduction
Feb 2025
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Governor
Introduced Feb 27, 2025
Last action Mar 10, 2025
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Mar 10, 2025
Committee
Reported and Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee
lower
Feb 27, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
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3 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Ellen Park
DDemocratic
P
Kevin Egan
DDemocratic
P
Luanne Peterpaul
DDemocratic
Co
Mike Venezia
DDemocratic
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