N.J. Stat. § 52:4B-73

Current through L. 2024, c. 87.
Section 52:4B-73 - Availability of services
a. The availability of services at a family justice center shall not be made conditional on the basis of a victim's or family member's willingness to cooperate with law enforcement authorities or participate in the criminal justice system, and services shall not be denied if a victim or family member does not cooperate with law enforcement authorities or participate in the criminal justice system.
b.
(1) The availability of services at a family justice center shall not be made conditional on the basis of a victim or family member consenting to a criminal history record background check, and a criminal history background check shall not be conducted on a victim or family member without that person's written consent, unless the background check is being done in the course of a criminal investigation.
(2) Services at a family justice center shall not be denied solely on the basis of any victim's or family member's criminal history, or citizenship or immigration status.

N.J.S. § 52:4B-73

Added by L. 2019, c. 394,s. 2, eff. 1/21/2020.