History of domestic violence not required for restraining orders, appeals court rules

A Family Court judge erred when denying a restraining order to a woman raped and strangled by a man she briefly dated, an appellate panel ruled Tuesday.

By: Nikita Biryukov

Outlets: New Jersey Monitor

Published: May 5, 2026

Words: 789

Last Updated: 1 month, 2 weeks ago

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A New Jersey appeals court granted a college student a restraining order against a one-time romantic partner who sexually assaulted her, reversing a lower court ruling that found the relationship’s short life and the absence of a history of domestic violence barred such restraints.

The three-judge panel’s ruling clarifies that the New Jersey Prevention of Domestic Violence Act allows courts to issue final restraining orders in cases involving egregious physical force even …

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