Establishes Animal Advocate Program in AOC.
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This bill establishes the Animal Advocate Program within the Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) in New Jersey. The program allows courts to appoint an advocate to represent the best interests of animals in specific criminal cases, such as animal cruelty or dog fighting. Advocates, drawn from a list of attorneys and law students, would monitor cases, attend hearings, and provide information to the court regarding the animal’s welfare. The program’s effectiveness will be reviewed after two years, with recommendations for continuation.
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