S.2614

Clarifies that attempt or conspiracy to commit certain offenses may constitute acts of domestic violence in New Jersey.

New Jersey S2614 amends the definition of "domestic violence" to include the attempt or conspiracy to commit any of the enumerated acts that constitute domestic violence. This change responds to a court decision that vacated a domestic violence surcharge assessed against a defendant convicted of attempted murder, as the previous law did not include attempted murder within the list of enumerated acts. The bill ensures that attempts or conspiracies to commit acts such as homicide, assault, and kidnapping are recognized as domestic violence, aligning with the Legislature's intent.