NJ Restraining Order Process Navigator
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NJ Restraining Order Process Navigator
A comprehensive step-by-step guide through the restraining order process in New Jersey
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Determining if You Have Grounds
Before filing for a restraining order, you must establish that you have legal grounds based on New Jersey's domestic violence statutes.
Review the relationship requirement:
Confirm you have/had a qualifying relationship with the defendant
(spouse, former spouse, dating relationship, household member, child in common, etc.)
Identify predicate acts:
Document specific acts of domestic violence (harassment, assault,
terroristic threats, criminal mischief, sexual assault, stalking, etc.)
Gather evidence:
Collect photos, medical records, text messages, emails, witness
statements, police reports
Document timeline:
Create a chronological list of incidents with dates, times, locations,
and details
Important:
You don't need to prove your case at this stage - just show
reasonable grounds that domestic violence occurred.
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Getting a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO)
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What Happens After Getting a TRO
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Understanding Civil Restraints
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Subpoena Witnesses
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Final Restraining Order Trial
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Required Proofs for Final Restraining Order
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If a Final Restraining Order is Entered
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