N.J. Stat. § 52:27D-43.17a

Current through L. 2023, c. 320.
Section 52:27D-43.17a - Definitions relative to domestic violence

As used in this act:

"Board" means the Domestic Violence Fatality and Near Fatality Review Board established pursuant to P.L. 2003, c. 225(C.52:27D-43.17a et seq.).

"Domestic violence-related fatality" or "fatality" means a death which arises as a result of one or more acts of domestic violence as defined in section 3 of P.L. 1991, c.261 (C.2C:25-19).

"Near fatality" means a case in which a victim of domestic violence is in serious or critical condition, as certified by a physician.

"Panel" means the Panel to Study Domestic Violence in the Law Enforcement Community established pursuant to section 9 of P.L. 2003, c. 225(C.52:27D-43.17i).

N.J.S. § 52:27D-43.17a

Amended by L. 2012, c. 16,s. 148, eff. 6/29/2012.
Added by L. 2003, c. 225, s. 1, eff. 1/9/2004.