Imposes civil monetary penalties for frivolous litigation in domestic violence cases.

This bill imposes civil penalties for frivolous lawsuits in domestic violence cases in New Jersey. It requires courts to assess $5,000 for a first offense, $10,000 for a second, and $15,000 for third or subsequent offenses when a party files a complaint, counterclaim, or defense deemed frivolous - such as in bad faith, for harassment, or as part of coercive control tactics against domestic violence victims. These penalties, collected from the offending party, are directed to the Domestic Violence Victims’ Fund. The law applies specifically to cases under New Jersey’s Prevention of Domestic Violence Act (P.L.1991, c.261).