Expands statute authorizing temporary restraining orders for certain alleged stalking victims to include victims of any age or mental capacity.

This bill (A763) expands New Jersey's stalking restraining order protections to cover all victims, regardless of age or mental capacity. It allows alleged stalking victims themselves - instead of only requiring a parent or guardian - to directly file for emergency temporary restraining orders. The bill removes the current requirement that victims must be under 18, developmentally disabled, or have a mental condition impairing their understanding. It also clarifies that a stalking conviction is not needed to obtain an emergency order, with a court required to hold a hearing within 10 days to determine if the order should continue.