Adds new civil penalties and increases surcharges imposed on domestic violence offenders; establishes "Domestic Violence Victims' Legal Assistance Fund."
This bill increases penalties for domestic violence offenders in New Jersey. It adds a new $1,500 civil penalty (payable in $500 annual installments over three years) and raises the surcharge for domestic violence convictions from $100 to $500. All funds from these new penalties and the increased surcharge will flow into the newly created "Domestic Violence Victims' Legal Assistance Fund." The fund will provide direct legal services, medical advocacy, referrals, and community education to domestic violence victims through designated organizations. The bill affects domestic violence offenders (who pay the penalties) and victims (who receive enhanced legal support services).
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Jan 2024
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Introduced Jan 9, 2024
Last action Jan 9, 2024
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Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
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3 primary · 3 co-sponsors
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