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 updates New Jersey's domestic violence restraining order laws. It ensures that a restraining order remains effective even if the person who filed it (the plaintiff) dies, continuing protection for others named in the order. Prosecutors must also notify all protected individuals when a defendant charged with domestic violence is released from custody. These changes directly affect domestic violence victims, their families, and law enforcement handling these cases. The law aims to maintain safety protections without requiring new court proceedings after a plaintiff's death.
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee
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Linda Greenstein
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