2C:14-12 Conditions Placed upon Release of Certain Defendant

2. a. When a defendant charged with a sex offense is released from custody before trial on bail or personal recognizance, the court authorizing the release may, as a condition of release, issue an order prohibiting the defendant from having any contact with the victim including, but not limited to, restraining the defendant from entering the victims residence, place of employment or business, or school, and from harassing or stalking the victim or the victims relatives in any way. b. The written court order releasing the defendant shall contain the courts directives specifically restricting the defendants ability to have contact with the victim or the victims friends, co-workers or relatives. The clerk of the court or other person designated by the court shall provide a copy of this order to the victim forthwith. c. The victims location shall remain confidential and shall not appear on any documents or records to which the defendant has access.