New Jersey · New Jersey Revised Statutes — Title 2C, The New Jersey Code of Criminal Justice
N.J.S.A. Title 2C § 2C:12-15: Superior Court hearing on temporary protection order
What this law says, in plain English
A Superior Court must hold a hearing within 10 days on a temporary protection order petition. The court grants the order if evidence shows the respondent poses a threat to a judicial officer or their family, and may impose restrictions including contact bans, weapon seizure, and mental health treatment requirements.
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