Victim Notification dv nj

Victim Notification dv nj

A When either a criminal or domestic violence complaint is signed, a Victim

Notification Form is to be completed by the person assisting the victim,

either the police officer or other appropriate staff.

B. The victim should be informed that, for the victim’s protection, the

prosecutor or the court must have the ability to contact the victim on short

notice to inform the victim about the defendant’s

1. Impending release from custody, or

2. Application to reduce bail.

C. The victim should be provided with the telephone number of the

1. Victim Witness Unit of the Prosecutor’s Office when a criminal

complaint or domestic violence contempt complaint is signed, or

2. Family Division Domestic Violence Unit when a domestic violence

complaint is signed.

D. The victim should be instructed to contact the appropriate office to provide

new telephone numbers if the victim changes telephone numbers from the

numbers listed on the Victim Notification Form.

E. Whenever a defendant charged with a crime or an offense involving domestic

violence is released from custody the prosecuting agency shall notify the

victim immediately.

3.12. PROCEDURE FOR FILING REPORTS

3.12.1 A copy of the domestic violence offense report and Victim Notification Form must

be attached to all criminal complaints and to the TRO when these documents are

forwarded to the appropriate court. N.J.S.A. 2C:25-24a