S.1859

Upgrades domestic violence-related assault under certain circumstances.

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

Upgrades penalties for domestic violence-related assault in New Jersey.

This bill amends New Jersey law to upgrade penalties for domestic violence-related assault under certain circumstances. Specifically, it increases the severity of penalties for assault committed in the course of violating a domestic violence restraining order. The penalties range from a crime of the fourth degree to a crime of the first degree, depending on the circumstances and the resulting injuries. The bill also eliminates the presumption of non-imprisonment for these offenses.

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Current
Judiciary Committee
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History

Jan 13

Senate

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee