DV Contempt Guide

Handling a Domestic Violence Contempt Case in New Jersey

The following resources will be of assistance to private attorneys assigned by New Jersey courts to handle matters involving alleged contempt of court orders in domestic violence cases. 

• Defending a Domestic Violence Contempt Case: A Primer for Assigned Counsel [PDF]

• Domestic Violence Procedures Manual [PDF]

• NJ Courts: Frequently Asked Questions About Domestic Violence

• NJ Attorney General Guidelines (scroll down to "Domestic Violence")

• AOC Family Division page

ACDL-NJ does not guarantee the research, legal authority, or quotes in these guides, and attorneys should consult applicable law and rules to ensure that any law cited is current.

NJ Courts' Domestic Violence Contempt Matters Training Video: