New Jersey S2788 authorizes protective orders for witnesses or victims of certain crimes who were obstructed from reporting the crime to law.

New Jersey S2788 establishes a process for witnesses or victims of certain crimes to obtain protective orders against individuals who attempted to prevent or obstruct them from reporting the crime to law enforcement. The bill allows for both temporary and final protective orders, which can include restrictions such as maintaining a certain distance from the victim or prohibiting communication. The court may issue a temporary protective order without the victim's physical presence if exigent circumstances exist.

New Jersey S2788 authorizes protective orders for witnesses or victims of certain crimes who were obstructed from reporting the crime to law.

New Jersey S2788 establishes a process for witnesses or victims of certain crimes to obtain protective orders against individuals who attempted to prevent or obstruct them from reporting the crime to law enforcement. The bill allows for both temporary and final protective orders, which can include restrictions such as maintaining a certain distance from the victim or prohibiting communication. The court may issue a temporary protective order without the victim's physical presence if exigent circumstances exist.