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 P.L.2003, c.225 (C.52:27D-43.17a et seq.). '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 P.L.2003, c.225 (C.52:27D-43.17i). L.2003, c.225, s.1; amended 2012, c.16, s.148.
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