This bill authorizes courts in New Jersey to issue restraining orders against defendants charged with a crime as a condition of their release on bail. When a person is charged and released from custody, the court, upon the request of a law enforcement officer or prosecuting attorney, is required to issue an order prohibiting the individual from entering specific locations related to the crime. The definition of "place" includes any premises where the crime occurred or is alleged to have occurred, as well as areas where witnesses or their families reside, work, or attend school. However, public transportation lines and limited access highways are excluded from this definition.

The bill also outlines circumstances under which a restraining order may not be issued. If the defendant can demonstrate a legitimate need to enter the specified place, the court must weigh the public's safety against the defendant's interests. Additionally, the bill stipulates that violations of the restraining order will not lead to the forfeiture of any bond posted for the underlying offense. This legislation is modeled after the Drug Offender Restraining Order Act of 1999, aiming to enhance public safety while balancing the rights of defendants.