Anthony N. Palumbo New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
www.palumbo-renaud.com

The state of New Jersey takes the utmost precaution in protecting alleged victims of domestic violence, and allows a temporary restraining order to be issued against an alleged violator even when there are no signs of physical injury.  However, a new development in the issuance of temporary restraining orders may change the need for such assumptions in certain cases.  In Passaic County, New Jersey, a new method of temporary restraining order issuance is being tested.  The new method would allow victims of Domestic violence to apply for a temporary restraining order from the hospital by communicating with the judge through a video camera.

It is asserted that this method will increase the number of temporary restraining orders issued in domestic violence cases because often victims of domestic violence decide not to press charges soon after leaving the hospital.  Thus, in that respect, the number of temporary restraining orders issued per annum would increase.  However, in another respect, the procedure may also make it more difficult for those feigning as victims to receive temporary restraining orders.  The Judge will be able to see the victims in the hospital through the camera and take photos of the injuries.  These photos can be used as evidence in legal proceedings.  Last year, in Passaic County, New Jersey, there were 4,000 temporary restraining orders issued.

For more information on Temporary Restraining Orders and Domestic Violence in New Jersey, visit my website Anthony N. Palumbo, New Jersey Criminal Defense attorney at www.palumbo-renaud.com.

Anthony N. Palumbo, New Jersey Criminal and Municipal Court Defense Attorney has been practicing law over thirty-five (35) years, he is a former prosecutor and current public defender with offices in Cranford and Elizabeth, N.J.