A 4611
The "New Jersey Right to Home Defense Law."
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Bill overview
This bill, the "New Jersey Right to Home Defense Law," allows individuals to use force, including deadly force, when they reasonably believe they are facing imminent peril of death or serious bodily harm from an intruder or attacker in their home. It establishes circumstances where a person is presumed to have a reasonable fear of such harm, such as during an unlawful entry or attempted removal from their residence. The bill also provides immunity from criminal and civil prosecution for those using justified force and allows for the recovery of attorney’s fees and other expenses in related civil actions.
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