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A 5905

Requires Judiciary and law enforcement to notify State Parole Board when parolee violates domestic violence restraining order.

2024-2025 Regular Session Introduced by Shanique Speight

Requires courts and law enforcement to notify State Parole Board of domestic violence restraining order violations by parolees to enable faster supervisory intervention.

Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
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Bill Summary · A 5905

Legislative bill overview

Bill A 5905 mandates that judicial and law enforcement agencies notify the State Parole Board immediately when a parolee violates a domestic violence restraining order. This creates a formal communication requirement between the court system, police, and parole authorities to ensure coordinated oversight of individuals on parole who commit domestic violence violations.

Why is this important

Domestic violence restraining order violations by parolees represent a serious public safety concern, as these individuals are already under state supervision. Enhanced inter-agency communication could enable faster parole revocation proceedings and prevent escalation of abuse. Currently, information gaps between systems may delay protective actions, leaving victims at continued risk.

Potential points of contention

  • Implementation costs and burden: Judiciary and law enforcement may require additional resources, staff training, and system infrastructure to establish reliable notification protocols to the Parole Board
  • Due process concerns: Critics may argue mandatory notifications could lead to accelerated parole revocations without adequate opportunity for parolees to contest violations before a hearing
  • Scope ambiguity: The bill's definition of "notify" and required timeframe are unclear—immediate notification may be operationally infeasible, and vagueness could create compliance inconsistencies across jurisdictions

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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