Establishes "New Jersey Domestic Violence and Legal Access Task Force."
SJR 20 establishes the "New Jersey Domestic Violence and Legal Access Task Force" to study gaps in legal representation for indigent individuals involved in domestic violence cases. The task force will examine how limited access to legal help affects both victims seeking restraining orders (who face higher success rates with attorneys) and accused individuals defending against allegations. Comprising 16 members including legal experts, advocates, court officials, and former court participants, the group will assess systemic barriers to fair outcomes. This procedural resolution does not enact new law but directs a study to inform future policy on legal access in domestic violence proceedings.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026
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Nilsa Cruz-Perez
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