New Jersey legislation · 2026-2027 Regular Session
New Jersey S197: Victim's Asst & Survivor Protection Act-permit pretrial detention, contempt viol
Status: In committee, October 22, 2026
Permits pretrial detention for contempt violation of protective order issued under "Victim's Assistance and Survivor Protection Act."
What the bill says
An Act concerning pretrial detention and amending P.L.2014, c.31.
From the amended text, October 15, 2026:
An Act concerning pretrial detention and amending P.L.2014, c.31. Be It Enacted by the Senate and General Assembly of the State of New Jersey: 1. Section 5 of P.L.2014, c.31 (C.2A:162-19) is amended to read as follows: 5. a. A prosecutor may file a motion with the court at any time, including any time before or after an eligible defendant's release pursuant to section 3 of P.L.2014, c.31 (C.2A:162-17), seeking the pretrial detention of an eligible defendant for: (1) any crime of the first or second degree enumerated under subsection d. of section 2 of P.L.1997, c.117 (C.2 (2) any crime for which the eligible defendant would be subject to an ordinary or extended term of life imprisonment; (3) any crime if the eligible defendant has been convicted of two or more offenses under paragraph (1) or (2) of this subsection; (4) any crime enumerated under paragraph (2) of subsection b. of section 2 of P.L.1994, c.133 (C.2C:7-2) or crime involving human trafficking pursuant to section 1 of P.L.2005, c.77 (C.2C:13-8) or P.L.2013, c.51 (C.52:17B-237 et al.) when the victim is a minor, or the crime of endangering the welfare of a child under N.J.S.2 (5) any crime enumerated under subsection c. of N.J.S.2 (6) any crime or offense involving domestic violence as defined in subsection a. of section 3 …
Sponsors
- Patrick J. Diegnan, Jr. (D, 18) · primary sponsor
- Kristin M. Corrado (R, 40) · primary sponsor
- Angela V. McKnight (D, 31)
- Brian P. Stack (D, 33)
- Anthony M. Bucco (R, 25)
- Declan J. O'Scanlon, Jr. (R, 13)
Latest actions
- : SUB BY A4835 (1R)
- : REP/SCA 2RS
- : INT 1RS REF SJU
Votes
- Senate Judiciary Committee: Reported with committee amendments (Sca) (October 15, 2026): 11 yea, 0 nay, passed
Subjects: JUDICIARY, CRIMES AND PENALTIES
Common questions
- What is S197?
- S197 is a bill in the New Jersey Legislature (2026-2027 Regular Session): Victim's Asst & Survivor Protection Act-permit pretrial detention, contempt viol.
- What does S197 do?
- In its own words: An Act concerning pretrial detention and amending P.L.2014, c.31.
- What is the status of S197?
- In committee as of October 22, 2026. Latest action: SUB BY A4835 (1R) (October 22, 2026).
- Who sponsored S197?
- Patrick J. Diegnan, Jr. (D, 18), with 5 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for S197?
- On the New Jersey Legislature website: https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S197
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