Domestic Violence Court Assistance
A
domestic violence victim has the right to file a criminal complaint, a domestic violence complaint, or both types of complaints
based on her/his own needs and understanding of the options. The victim will be referred to the Superior Court, Family Division
to sign a domestic violence complaint (whereas a criminal complaint will be processed separately for investigation and prosecution
through the Criminal/Municipal Courts).
Within the Domestic
Violence Unit of the Family Division a victim is typically assisted and accompanied by a victim advocate who is affiliated with an independent non-profit agency (not the court). Trained court volunteers, under the supervision of court
staff, provide general assistance to the Domestic Violence Unit helping to support an efficient complaint filing process as
well as a positive courthouse experience for the victim.
Domestic Violence Advocates
of independent non-profit agencies
are "on site" at
Superior Court of Burlington County, NJ
6th Floor
49 Rancocas Rd, Mt Holly, NJ 08060
Advocates are available the
day you file for a temporary restraining order (TRO) and the day of your final restraining order (FRO) hearing.
Speak with an Advocate today!
call
609.265.9000
"Advocates set the standard
for ethical practice and approach their work with utmost respect for the victims they serve and their colleagues"- Ida M Petkus, Agency Director-Lead Advocate of Domestic Violence Advocacy Center
Bill publicly endorsed by the New Jersey Coalition for Battered Women, the Domestic Violence Advocacy
Center, SAFE in Hunterdon, Shelter Our Sisters, Woman Space, The Coalition against Rape and Abuse, and the Resource Center
for Women and Their Families!
