A3484

New Jersey A3484 mandates courts to consider domestic violence assessment results before dissolving certain restraining orders.

New Jersey A3484 requires courts to consider the results of a domestic violence assessment before dissolving a final restraining order when the defendant has two or more restraining orders against them. The defendant is responsible for the costs of the assessment, which must be conducted by a qualified professional and kept confidential. The bill also codifies factors the court must consider in determining whether good cause has been shown to dissolve a final order, including the victim's consent, fear of the defendant, and the nature of their current relationship.