52:27D-43.17a - Definitions relative to domestic violence
52:27D-43.17a Definitions relative to domestic violence.1.As used in this act:
"Board" means the Domestic Violence Fatality and Near Fatality Review Board established pursuant to this act.
"Domestic violence-related fatality" or "fatality" means a death which arises as a result of one or more acts of domestic violence as defined in section 3 of P.L.1991, c.261 (C.2C:25-19).
"Near fatality" means a case in which a victim of domestic violence is in serious or critical condition, as certified by a physician.
"Panel" means the Panel to Study Domestic Violence in the Law Enforcement Community established pursuant to section 9 of this act.
L.2003,c.225,s.1.