S 4383 New Jersey Senate · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Permits pretrial detention for contempt violation of protective order issued under "Victim's Assistance and Survivor Protection Act."

This bill amends New Jersey law to allow prosecutors to seek pretrial detention for individuals who violate protective orders issued under the Victim's Assistance and Survivor Protection Act (VASPA). Currently, such pretrial detention motions are permitted only for violations of orders under the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act (PDVA), not VASPA. The bill adds VASPA violations to the list of circumstances where a prosecutor can file a motion for pretrial detention, treating them identically to PDVA violations under existing law. This change ensures consistency in handling contempt violations of protective orders for victims of domestic violence and other crimes covered by VASPA.
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Introduced May 19, 2025 Last action May 19, 2025
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May 19, 2025
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