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151 M.P. VS. N.P. -- rank: 642

... against him under the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act (PDVA), N.J.S.A. 2C:25-17 to -35. Defendant argues the Family Part judge erroneously ... violence the maximum protection from abuse the law can provide.' N.J.S.A. 2C:25-18. The PDVA protects victims of domestic violence, which include ... person with whom the victim has a child in common.' N.J.S.A. 2C:25-19(d). The entry of an FRO under the PDVA ... one or more of the predicate acts set forth in N.J.S.A. 2C:25-19(a) has occurred.' Id. at 125. The judge is ... whether a restraining order is necessary to protect the plaintiff. N.J.S.A. 2C:25-29(a)(1); see also D.M.R. v. M ... predicate act of domestic violence enumerated under the PDVA. See N.J.S.A. 2C:25-19(a)(13). Under N.J.S.A. 2C: ...

docket:	a1884-22
court:	appellate
decided:	2024-05-28
status:	Unpublished
citation:
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152 STATE OF NEW JERSEY v. CHARLES BROWN -- rank: 642

... seeking an FRO under the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act, N.J.S.A. 2C:25-1 to -35 ("the Act"), and vacated a previously issued ... violence the maximum protection from abuse the law can provide." N.J.S.A. 2C:25-18. The Legislature found that "it is the responsibility of ... has charged any person with commission of a criminal act." N.J.S.A. 2C:25-26(f). Several portions of the Act emphasize that a ... rules of evidence that govern where a party is unavailable. [ N.J.S.A. 2C:25-29 (2007); N.J.S.A. 2C:25-29. The Act further declares that a domestic violence victim ... right to file a criminal complaint against [his/her] attacker[,]" N.J.S.A. 2C:25-23, and another portion of the Act explicitly states ...

docket:	a4980-05
court:	njappellate
decided:	2007-07-11
status:	published
citation:	394 N.J. Super. 492
Document Size:	85039

153 T.L. VS. J.D.S. -- rank: 642

... L., pursuant to the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act (PDVA), N.J.S.A. 2C:25-17 to -35. Defendant contends that the trial court erred ... 394 N.J. Super. 492, 504 (App. Div. 2007) (quoting N.J.S.A. 2C:25-18)). Consequently, '[o]ur law is particularly solicitous of victims ... one or more of the predicate acts set forth in N.J.S.A. 2C:25-19(a) has occurred.' Id. at 125. Satisfaction of this ... done by 'an evaluation of the factors set forth in N.J.S.A. 2C:25-29(a)(1) to -29(a)(6).' J.D., 207 ... existence of a verifiable order of protection from another jurisdiction. [N.J.S.A. 2C:25-29(a).] '[W]hether the victim fears the defendant' is ... 22 17 387 N.J. Super. at 127; see also N.J.S.A. 2C:25-29(b) (stating 'the court shall grant any relief ...

docket:	a0693-22
court:	appellate
decided:	2024-04-12
status:	Unpublished
citation:
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154 M.B v. C.C. -- rank: 640

... pursuant to Prevention of Domestic Violence Act of 1991 (PDVA), N.J.S.A. 2C:25-17 to 35, and failed to prove the threat of ... one or more of the predicate acts set forth in N.J.S.A. 2C:25-19(a) has occurred. Id. at 125. With respect to ... If a court finds a predicate act occurred pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2C:25-19(a), 'the judge must determine whether a restraining order ... necessary, upon an evaluation of the factors set forth in N.J.S.A. 2C:25-29(a)(1) to -29(a)(6), to protect the ... prevent further abuse.' Silver, 387 N.J. Super. at 127. N.J.S.A. 2C:25-29 provides '[t]he court shall consider but not be ... C.C., 463 N.J. Super. at 436; see also N.J.S.A. 2C:25-29(b) ('the court shall grant any relief necessary ...

docket:	a3319-21
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2023-09-07
status:	Unpublished
citation:
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155 STATE OF NEW JERSEY v. CHARLES F. SAWYER -- rank: 640

... been protected under the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act (PDVA), N.J.S.A. 2C:25-17 to -35, and the State proved that defendant committed ... or more of the predicate acts as set forth in N.J.S.A. 2C:25-19(a). Indeed, defendant admitted at the trial that he ...

docket:	a4786-15
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2019-01-30
status:	Unpublished
citation:
Document Size:	48288

156 S.H. VS. E.H. -- rank: 640

... this action pursuant to the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act, N.J.S.A. 2C:25-17 to -35 (PDVA), based on allegations that defendant, her ... committed a predicate act of domestic violence as defined in N.J.S.A. 2C:25-19(a)(1) to (19), but also that a restraining ... H., 463 N.J. Super. 419, 429 (App. Div. 2020). N.J.S.A. 2C:25-19 defines domestic violence under the PDVA as the infliction ... committed a predicate act by a preponderance of the evidence. N.J.S.A. 2C:25-29(a); Cesare, 154 N.J. at 401. Although violations ... necessary, upon an evaluation of the [factors] set forth in N.J.S.A. 2C:25-29(a)(1) to -29(a)(6), to protect the ... existence of a verifiable order of protection from another jurisdiction. [N.J.S.A. 2C:25-29(a).] Applying these principles under our deferential standard ...

docket:	a2971-22
court:	appellate
decided:	2024-06-25
status:	Unpublished
citation:
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157 I.S.-P. v. L.A.P.-C. -- rank: 640

... to the New Jersey Prevention of Domestic Violence Act (PDVA), N.J.S.A. 2C:25-17 to -35. We reverse and remand for further proceedings ... N.J.S.A. 2C:33-4, under the PDVA. N.J.S.A. 2C:25-19(a)(13). A municipal court judge issued a temporary ... evidence that the defendant committed an act of domestic violence. N.J.S.A. 2C:25-29(a); J.D. v. M.D.F. , 207 N.J. 458 , 474 (2011). "Domestic violence" is defined in N.J.S.A. 2C:25-19(a) to mean "the occurrence of one or more ... 387 N.J. Super. 112 , 128 (App. Div. 2006) (citing N.J.S.A. 2C:25-29(b)). The court shall consider that issue, and make ...

docket:	a1144-14
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2016-03-24
status:	unpublished
citation:
Document Size:	30415

158 A.D. VS. D.M. -- rank: 637

... him pursuant to the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act (PDVA), N.J.S.A. 2C:25-17 to -35, based on the predicate act of harassment ... N.J. Super. 492, 504 (App. Div. 2007)); see also N.J.S.A. 2C:25-18. Consequently, '[o]ur law is A-3140-22 10 ... one or more of the predicate acts set forth in N.J.S.A. 2C:25-19(a) has occurred.' Id. at 125 (citing N.J.S.A. 2C:25-29(a)). If the court finds the defendant committed a ... necessary, upon an evaluation of the factors set forth in N.J.S.A. 2C:25-29(a)(1) to -29(a)(6), to protect the ... existence of a verifiable order of protection from another jurisdiction. [N.J.S.A. 2C:25-29(a).] Although the court is not required to ...

docket:	a3140-22
court:	appellate
decided:	2024-06-04
status:	Unpublished
citation:
Document Size:	41727

159 B.H.R v. I.A.K -- rank: 637

... TRO), issued pursuant to the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act, N.J.S.A. 2C:25-17 to -35, at the end of her testimony, because ... court failed to properly consider the factors set forth in N.J.S.A. 2C:25-29(a) as required by Silver v. Silver, 387 N ... plaintiff failed to consider the six required factors specified in N.J.S.A. 2C:25-29(a). When considering a domestic violence complaint, a court ... evidence, that the defendant has committed a predicate act under N.J.S.A. 2C:25-19(a). Silver, 387 N.J. Super. at 125. Under N.J.S.A. 2C:25-19(a), a defendant commits domestic violence if he assaults ... plaintiff, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2C:12-1. N.J.S.A. 2C:25-19(a)(2). 'Under N.J.S.A. 2C: ...

docket:	a3014-18
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2020-01-08
status:	Unpublished
citation:
Document Size:	19506

160 Z.F v. C.O. -- rank: 637

... F. pursuant to the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act (Act), N.J.S.A. 2C:25-17 to - 35. After a careful review of the facts ... one or more of the predicate acts set forth in N.J.S.A. 2C:25-19[(a)] has occurred.' Id. at 125. Simple assault, as ... a)(1), is a predicate act of domestic violence under N.J.S.A. 2C:25-19(a)(2). Second, if a predicate act has been ... based on an evaluation of the factors set forth in N.J.S.A. 2C:25-29(a). Silver, 387 N.J. Super. at 127 (citing A-0276-19T3 5 N.J.S.A. 2C:25-29(b)); see also J.D. v. M.D.F ... existence of a verifiable order of protection from another jurisdiction. [ N.J.S.A. 2C:25-29(a)(1) to -29(a)(6).] Because not ...

docket:	a0276-19
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2021-02-03
status:	Unpublished
citation:
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161 P.R.S v. R.S -- rank: 637

... R.S. under the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act (PDVA), N.J.S.A. 2C:25-17 to -35. He also challenges the August 21, 2019 ... domestic violence and without weighing the factors set forth in N.J.S.A. 2C:25-29. Additionally, he contends the trial court failed to provide ... N.J. Super. 492, 504 (App. Div. 2007)); see also N.J.S.A. 2C:25-18. Consequently, '[o]ur law is particularly solicitous of victims ... one or more of the predicate acts set forth in N.J.S.A. 2C:25-19[(a)] has occurred.' Silver, 387 N.J. Super. at ... necessary, upon an evaluation of the factors set forth in N.J.S.A. 2C:25- 29[(a)](1) to -29[(a)](6), to protect the ... domestic violence and without weighing the factors set forth in N.J.S.A. 2C:25-29,6 as required by the second Silver prong. ...

docket:	a0131-19
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2021-08-10
status:	Unpublished
citation:
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162 D.C. VS F.R. -- rank: 637

... the amendment were to be given retroactive application. For example, N.J.S.A. 2C:25-23 requires law enforcement officers investigating allegations of domestic violence ... to advise victims of their rights under the Act, and N.J.S.A. 2C:25-24 directs such officers to file domestic violence reports of ... of the amendment but that the official conduct required by N.J.S.A. 2C:25-23 and 277 N.J. Super. 236 , 244 (App. Div ... spouses and others in "a family or family-like setting." N.J.S.A. 2C:25-18. Its remedies were intended for use by cohabitants, not ... of domestic violence took place. All that is required by N.J.S.A. 2C:25-19d is that the victim "has had" a dating relationship ... findings that undergird the Act, which are set forth in N.J.S.A. 2C:25-19 "automatically would warrant the issuance of a domestic ...

docket:	a2753-94
court:	njappellate
decided:	1996-01-23
status:	published published
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Document Size:	36500

163 A.P.C. v. S.B -- rank: 637

... C. pursuant to the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act (PDVA), N.J.S.A. 2C:25-17 to -35. The Family Part judge found defendant committed ... one or more of the predicate acts set forth in N.J.S.A. 2C:25-19a has occurred.' Id. at 125. Second, the judge must ... necessary, a judge must evaluate the factors set forth in N.J.S.A. 2C:25-29(a)(1) to -29(a)(6) and, applying those ...

docket:	a1180-21
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2022-11-07
status:	Unpublished
citation:
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164 IN THE MATTER OF D.F. -- rank: 637

... A. 2C:12-10], or domestic violence offense enumerated in [N.J.S.A. 2C:25-19].' He found 'White specifically testified there was no evidence ...

docket:	a0798-20
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2021-11-04
status:	Unpublished
citation:
Document Size:	47116

165 J.H.,1 v. C.H -- rank: 637

... against her under the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act (PDVA), N.J.S.A. 2C:25-17 to -35, based on criminal mischief, N.J.S ... one or more of the predicate acts set forth in N.J.S.A. 2C:25-19(a) has occurred.' Id. at 125. The trial court ... necessary, upon an evaluation of the factors set forth in N.J.S.A. 2C:25-29(a)(1) to -29(a)(6), to protect the ... further abuse.' Silver, 387 N.J. Super. at 127 (citing N.J.S.A. 2C:25-29(b) (stating, '[i]n proceedings in which complaints for ... violence between the [parties], including threats, harassment and physical abuse[,]' N.J.S.A. 2C:25-29(a)(1), and '[t]he existence of immediate danger to person or property . . . .' N.J.S.A. 2C:25- 29(a)(2). In the present case, plaintiff alleged ...

docket:	a1239-18
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2019-10-15
status:	Unpublished
citation:
Document Size:	19181