A1471

Concerns child custody determinations and proceedings; requires child abuse and adverse childhood experiences training.

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey A1471 mandates training on child abuse and adverse childhood experiences for judicial personnel and law enforcement.

New Jersey A1471 amends the state's child custody laws to require training on child abuse and adverse childhood experiences for judicial personnel and law enforcement. The bill mandates the Administrative Office of the Courts to develop training materials on adverse childhood experiences, which shall be reviewed biennially by judges. It also requires the Division of Criminal Justice to create a training course on domestic violence and abuse, including neglect of the elderly and disabled.

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Current
Judiciary Committee
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History

Jan 13

Assembly

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee