This bill amends the existing Sexual Violence Restorative Justice Pilot Program established by the Attorney General of New Jersey. It allows for the program to be implemented for a duration of three years or any other period for which funding is available. The bill specifies that the Attorney General will utilize the Division of Violence and Victim Assistance to design the program and will enter into an agreement with a qualified organization selected through a request for proposal process. Notably, the requirement for the organizations involved to be compensated has been removed, and the program will now provide services to victims throughout the state rather than being limited to specific counties.

Additionally, the bill introduces provisions to ensure the confidentiality and privilege of communications made during the restorative justice program interactions. It states that any written or oral communication related to the program is not accessible to the public and cannot be used in legal proceedings unless the privilege is waived. The bill outlines specific conditions under which the privilege does not apply, such as when disclosure is necessary to prevent serious harm or comply with other laws. It also establishes a process for judges to determine the privilege status of interactions in legal challenges, ensuring that sensitive information remains protected while allowing for necessary legal oversight.