S 3352 New Jersey Senate · 2024-2025 Regular Session

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

New Jersey's S 3352 amends state law to make entering a victim's dwelling (home) while violating a domestic violence restraining order a third-degree crime. It directly affects individuals who trespass into a victim's home when a restraining order is active or when they have prior domestic violence charges against them. The bill creates a legal presumption that such trespassers intended to cause harm or commit a crime, removing the usual presumption against jail time for similar offenses. If convicted, offenders face 3 to 5 years in prison, up to $15,000 in fines, or both. This change specifically targets repeat trespasses against domestic violence victims protected by court orders.
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Introduced Jun 3, 2024 Last action Jun 3, 2024
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