Discretion to not seek restraining order
N.J. Stat. § 2C:35-5.10
in effect4. Discretion to Not Seek Restraining Order. A law enforcement officer or prosecuting attorney shall have discretion to not seek a restraining order pursuant to P.L.1999, c.334 (C.2C:35-5.4 et seq.) if the defendant is charged with an offense resulting from the stop of a motor vehicle, if the defendant was using public transportation, or if the provisions of paragraph (1) or (2) of subsection e. of section 4 of P.L.1999, c.334 (C.2C:35-5.7) are applicable. L.2001,c.365,s.4.
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