Permits pretrial detention for contempt violation of protective order issued under "Victim's Assistance and Survivor Protection Act."

Summary

The bill amends New Jersey law so a prosecutor can move for a defendant’s pre‑trial detention when the defendant is found in contempt of a protective order issued under the Victim’s Assistance and Survivor Protection Act. It creates a rebuttable presumption that bail will not assure appearance or safety, sets tight hearing deadlines, and gives defendants limited rights at the hearing. The change expands the existing contempt‑detention rule that only applied to domestic‑violence orders.

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