The New Jersey State Bar Association applauds the sponsors of S384 (Weinberg)/A1964 (Stanley) and S386 (Weinberg)/A1763 (Munoz), which expands training programs for judges, judicial personnel, assistant county prosecutors, law enforcement officers and municipal prosecutors. Any additional training to better and more efficiently work with individuals involved in domestic violence matters will only serve to improve the handling of these matters.
This proposed legislation reflects the recommendations contained in the June 2016 Report of the Supreme Court Ad Hoc Committee on Domestic Violence. The Committee was charged with examining the current system and held collaborative sessions with stakeholders in order to make recommendations on the handling of domestic violence matters.
This bill serves an important role in the protection of our citizens from domestic violence and encourages a broader understanding of the needs of these individuals. The NJSBA urges you to vote yes to S384/A1964 and S386/A1763.