Establishes Hope Card Program to provide victims of domestic violence with restraining order quick reference wallet card; makes appropriation.
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Overview
This bill creates the Hope Card Program in New Jersey to assist victims of domestic violence. The program provides victims with a durable, wallet-sized card containing key information from their restraining order, such as court details, defendant information, and terms of the order. This card is intended to make it easier for law enforcement and others to verify restraining order details during investigations. The bill also includes funding for the program’s implementation and establishes penalties for tampering with the cards.
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Anthony Bucco
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