Creates an elder court pilot program to study the effectiveness of senior-specific judicial programming especially involving elder abuse and domestic violence.
An Act Concerning Court Proceedings Involving Allegations Of Family Violence And Domestic Abuse.
Addresses elder abuse in domestic settings under "Prevention of Domestic Violence Act of 1991."
Clarifies that "Prevention of Domestic Violence Act of 1991" covers elder abuse in domestic settings.
Clarifies that "Prevention of Domestic Violence Act of 1991" covers elder abuse in domestic settings.
Clarifies that "Prevention of Domestic Violence Act of 1991" covers elder abuse in domestic settings.
Clarifies that "Prevention of Domestic Violence Act of 1991" covers elder abuse in domestic settings.
Requires judges or justices in a court that exercises criminal jurisdiction, including town and village justices, family court judges, and justices of the supreme court who regularly handle matrimonial matters, and court clerks of such courts to attend a program approved by the chief administrator of the courts addressing issues relating to domestic violence totaling at least ten hours every two years; requires law enforcement officers to complete ten hours of domestic violence training every two years.
Establishes three-year Integrated Domestic Violence Court pilot program in Camden, Essex, Hudson, and Middlesex counties.
Establishes three-year Integrated Domestic Violence Court pilot program in Camden, Essex, Hudson, and Middlesex counties.