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The parties must have had a specific relationship at present or in the past. The gender of the parties is not a factor. The relationships are listed below. Marriage Separation Divorce Living together in the same household now or in the past Dating or …
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Under the PDVA, the defendant must be 18 years old OR the defendant is a minor who is considered emancipated for one of the reasons listed below. Military service Being pregnant or having a child Emancipation by a court or an administrative agency. … Who …
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A restraining order is an order issued by the court that is intended to protect a victim of domestic violence from a defendant with whom the victim has or had a relationship. … What is a Restraining Order? Discover a variety of judicial programs, …
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A victim of domestic violence is a person who is 18 years of age or older, or who is an emancipated minor. The victim has suffered domestic violence by one of the persons listed below. A spouse or former spouse A present or past household member Someone …
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A person can file in the county where the defendant lives, where the plaintiff lives, or where the plaintiff is sheltered or staying temporarily. Go to the Domestic Violence Unit of the Superior Court Family Division at the county courthouse. Offices are …
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A domestic violence staff member will interview the plaintiff and ask questions about the event that brought them to the courthouse. They also will ask about past incidents of domestic violence. After the interview, there will be a hearing with a domestic …
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The judge will hear testimony from both parties. The judge will decide whether an act of domestic violence occurred, whether a final restraining order (FRO) should be issued and if so, what types of relief will be granted. Relief could include the …
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You might choose to hire an attorney, but an attorney is not required for either party. Bring anything you want the court to consider. This could include the following: Witnesses. The court cannot accept written testimony. Photos of injuries and property …
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The judge could issue an FRO against the defendant, if there is proof of service or testimony that the defendant was aware of the hearing date. If there is no proof that the defendant has been served, a new date might be scheduled, and the TRO will remain …
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The restraining order is divided into two parts: … Part 1 … contains restraints against contact. If the defendant does not comply with Part 1 of the order, the plaintiff can go to the police station and sign criminal charges. … Part 2 … deals with …
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The information contained in this publication about bail applies to defendants arrested prior to Jan. 1, 2017 for whom a bail was set. It also applies to those defendants arrested and released after Jan. 1, 2017 for whom monetary bail is ordered as a …
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Court interpreting is a profession that demands high levels of knowledge and skills. Many people do not realize that merely speaking two languages is hardly sufficient. If you want to perform at the level of a professional court interpreter, you must: …
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An "approved" court interpreter is someone who has qualified for the Journeyman or Master level of the profession. The Judiciary's policy is to give all interpreting assignments to these interpreters when possible. A "conditionally approved" court …
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Interpreters may become "approved" or "conditionally approved" only if they have reached an appropriate score on a court interpreter performance examination, sometimes referred to as an "oral" examination as it is a test that measures ability of actual …
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Interpreters of Spoken Languages The first thing that an interpreter of a spoken language who has already been certified by another state or the Administrative Office of the United States Courts and wishes to work in New Jersey's Superior, Tax and …
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New Jersey has three (3) types of facilities: Federal prisons, state prisons and county jails. You will need to call the facility and ask for the Warden’s Office. For county jails, the Sheriff’s Department may also be of help in arranging visits or calls. …
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The Judiciary’s language access policy is set forth in Directive #01-17, which can be found on the Judiciary’s website at the following link: https://www.judiciary.state.nj.us/attorneys/assets/directives/dir_01_17.pdf. The plan sets forth the following: …
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Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2C:4-4, no person who lacks capacity to understand the proceedings against him/her or who cannot assist in their own defense shall be tried, convicted or sentenced for the commission of an offense as long as the incapacity is present. …
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The general rule is that every person is qualified to testify, as long as they are competent to do so. State v. R.W., 104 N.J. 14, 19 (1986); State v. Walker, 325 N.J. Super 35, 40 (App. Div. 1999). These tests do not change when assessing a juvenile. …
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As with all motions, the motion must be in writing and must comply with R. 5:5-4(d), Motions in Family Actions. … My client claims that he did not know about the underlying restraining order. What is the process for filing motions in a contempt case? …