A 409 New Jersey General Assembly · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Establishes that final restraining order survives plaintiff's death where other persons are also protected; requires prosecutors to provide notice of defendant's release to other persons protected by order.

This bill (A 409) updates New Jersey's domestic violence restraining order laws. It ensures that a final restraining order continues to protect other people listed in the order - even if the original person who filed the order (the plaintiff) dies. The bill also requires prosecutors to notify all protected individuals (not just the original plaintiff) when a defendant charged with domestic violence is released from custody. These changes aim to strengthen ongoing safety protections for families and others covered by the order.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
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