Establishes minimum level of domestic violence and sexual assault training for judges and judicial personnel.

S 891 requires all New Jersey Superior Court and municipal court judges and judicial personnel to complete at least three hours of annual training on handling domestic violence and sexual assault cases. The training must include 1.5 hours focused on sexual violence dynamics, survivor impacts, risk factors, and relevant laws. This establishes a minimum standard for judicial personnel who currently lack a statutorily required training threshold, particularly addressing gaps for municipal court judges. The bill directs the Administrative Office of the Courts to develop and review this curriculum every two years. (Bill S 891, introduced January 9, 2024)