Eliminates presumption of pretrial release when defendant is charged with contempt of domestic violence restraining order.

Summary

The bill amends New Jersey’s pre‑trial release statute to remove the presumption of release for anyone accused of violating a domestic‑violence restraining order. Judges must now treat those defendants like other serious offenses and may keep them detained pending trial. The change is intended to better protect victims and public safety.

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