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NJ 2C:25-25. Criminal complaints for domestic violence.

Defending NJ 2C:25-25.  Criminal complaints for domestic violence.

After you read the following NJ Criminal Statute (Criminal complaints for domestic violence) you may decide that you need the help of a lawyer, or need a legal interpretation of how this statute applies to your case.  The firm of Villani & DeLuca has experienced criminal lawyers with over 20 years of experience, including a former municipal prosecutor.  Call the number above for a free 24×7 phone consultation or read more about the domestic violence charge.

NJ Statute: 2C:25-25.  Criminal complaints; proceedings.

The court in a criminal complaint arising from a domestic violence incident:
a.   Shall not dismiss any charge or delay disposition of a case because of concurrent dissolution of a marriage, other civil proceedings, or because the victim has left the residence to avoid further incidents of domestic violence;
b.   Shall not require proof that either party is seeking a dissolution of a marriage prior to institution of criminal proceedings;
c.   Shall waive any requirement that the victim's location be disclosed to any person.
L.1991,c.261,s.9.

AKA: NJ Criminal Charge 2C:25-25, Violation 2C:25-25, Offense 2C:25-25

Disclaimer: A copy of this statute has been provided for your information. This wording was current from the NJ website lis.njleg.state.nj.us as of August 2012.

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