​Domestic Violence Sentencing:  Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2C:25-27, when a defendant is found guilty of a domestic violence offense, the court may order as a condition of the sentence (either during the period of custodial time and/or the period of probation) that the defendant:

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• ​​“No Contact” Orders:  When a defendant is found guilty of an offense involving domestic violence, the Court may order (as a condition of the sentence) that the defendant have no contact with the victim, the victim’s friends, co-workers, or relatives.  Contact includes direct verbal or written contact, and also contact through third parties.  Violating a “no contact” order can have serious consequences, such as the filing of “Contempt” charges.​

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• Professional Counseling:  The Court may require the defendant to receive professional counseling and provide proof of attendance at professional counseling.  Professional counseling can include anger management counseling, batterer’s intervention counseling, and/or substance abuse counseling.

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• Lifetime Firearms Ban:  When a defendant is convicted of a crime involving domestic violence, the defendant is thereafter prohibited from purchasing, owning, possessing, or controlling firearms.  The defendant is also prohibited from receiving or retaining a firearms purchasers identification card.​

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• Domestic Violence Surcharge Fine:  Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2C:25-29.4, any defendant convicted of a domestic violence offense is subject to an additional $100 domestic violence fine for each domestic violence offense.

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