N.J.S.A. 2C:25-28. Filing Complaint Alleging Domestic Violence in Family Part; Proceeding. is amended to read as follows: c. (2) The plaintiff may provide information concerning firearms to which the defendant has access, including the location of these firearms, if known, on a form to be prescribed by the Administrative Director of the Courts. (3) Information […]
Domestic Violence Amendments: Mandatory Minimum Terms
Note that the unlawful possession of a firearm conviction carries not only mandatory jail time, but also a mandatory period of parole ineligibility. Thus, a domestic violence complaint with no underlying criminal offense can quickly provide the basis for a very serious criminal charge in cases in which the defendant delays in turning over their […]
Domestic Violence Amendments: Firearms
The recent changes to the domestic violence statutes regarding firearms require that any identification card and permit that has been issued to be immediately revoked and requires the court to establish a process for notifying the appropriate authorities of the revocation. It also requires a law enforcement officer to whom weapons are surrendered to provide […]
Domestic Violence Amendments: Protections for Domestic Violence Victims
Recent changes were added to New Jersey’s domestic violence statutes. The changes are intended to enhance protections for domestic violence victims by restricting access to firearms by a person convicted of a domestic violence crime or subject to a domestic violence restraining order. Specifically, the amended statutes require the sentencing court to inform defendants convicted […]
