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N.J.S.A. 2C:25-25 — Criminal complaints; proceedings
Current through P.L.2025, c.346, and J.R.22
Part of Chapter 25, New Jersey Statutes.
Full text of N.J.S.A. 2C:25-25
Statutory text current through the P.L.2025, c.346, and J.R.22. This publication reproduces the official text of the New Jersey Statutes from the statute files published by the New Jersey Legislature; it is not the official statutes of the State of New Jersey.
9. The court in a criminal complaint arising from a domestic violence incident:
a. Shall not dismiss any charge or delay disposition of a case because of concurrent dissolution of a marriage, other civil proceedings, or because the victim has left the residence to avoid further incidents of domestic violence;
b. Shall not require proof that either party is seeking a dissolution of a marriage prior to institution of criminal proceedings;
c. Shall waive any requirement that the victim's location be disclosed to any person.
L.1991,c.261,s.9.
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