A5040

Establishes Hope Card Program to provide victims of domestic violence with restraining order quick reference wallet card; makes appropriation.

Establishes the Hope Card Program in New Jersey. Under the bill, a victim of domestic violence who obtains a final restraining order may request a Hope Card from the court at no cost. The Hope Card is a laminated, durable, plastic, wallet-sized card containing essential information about the restraining order, such as the court of issuance, date of issuance, and case number; the identifying information and characteristics of the defendant; the terms of the restraining order, including firearms restrictions; and the names of all persons protected by the restraining order.