A5309

Establishes compensatory time lost to investigation of unsubstantiated child abuse, neglect, or other issue in child custody cases.

Introduced·6/23/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey A5309 ensures compensatory parenting time for parents denied visitation due to unsubstantiated child abuse investigations.

New Jersey A5309 mandates that courts order additional parenting time to compensate for lost visitation due to unsubstantiated child abuse investigations. The additional parenting time must match the type and duration of the denied time, including weekday, weekend, holiday, and summer periods. It must occur within two years of the court's determination. The parent denied visitation can choose the time and dates for the additional parenting time, subject to the child's best interests.

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Judiciary Committee
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History

Jun 23

Assembly

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee