S 3338 New Jersey Senate · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Authorizes the court to issue restraining orders to defendants charged with a crime as a condition of release on bail.

This New Jersey bill (S 3338) requires courts to issue restraining orders as a condition of release for defendants charged with crimes before trial. It bars defendants from entering specific locations related to the alleged crime - such as victims' homes, workplaces, or schools - unless exceptions apply. The court must issue these orders when defendants are released on bail (via warrant, summons, or juvenile complaint), defining the prohibited areas clearly. Exceptions allow the court to waive the order if the defendant proves a legitimate need to be at the location (e.g., residence) or if the order would cause undue hardship to innocent people.
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Introduced Feb 5, 2026 Last action Feb 5, 2026
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee
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Shirley Turner
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