Hudson Reporter Bill expands protection for former and current judges Legislation would tackle an uptick in threats against officers of the court × Officers of the court need to be protected. Proposed legislation to provide greater protection for current and former judges by establishing an order of protection for judges experiencing harassment was advanced by the Assembly Judiciary Committee on May 12. The legislation was sponsored by Assemblyman Nicholas Chiaravalloti (D-Hudson) who represents the 31st Legislative District, including Bayonne. Since 1789, the U.S. Marshals Service has been responsible for judicial security in federal courts and protects about 2,700 judges. An American Bar Association Journal article noted that there has been a “dramatic increase” in threats against judges, prosecutors, and other court officers, according to the marshals.