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NJ S2849
NJ S2849Prohibits release of personal identifying information of violent crime victims and witnesses under State's open public records law.
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Introduced
12/12/2016
12/12/2016
In Committee
03/06/2017
03/06/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2018
01/08/2018
Introduced Session
2016-2017 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill prohibits the release of any personal identifying information of violent crime victims and witnesses under P.L.1963, c.73 (C.47:1A-1 et seq.), commonly known as the open public records act. Current law provides that the name, address, and age of crime victims are public record. This bill removes that provision and clarifies that all personal identifying information of violent crime victims and witnesses are confidential for purposes of public records requests.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits the release of any personal identifying information of violent crime victims and witnesses under the State's open public records law. Current law allows for the name, address, and age of crime victims to be publicly accessible, but this bill removes that provision and clarifies that all personal identifying information of violent crime victims and witnesses is confidential for the purposes of public records requests.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Reported from Senate Committee, 2nd Reading without recommendation (on 03/06/2017)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2016/Bills/S3000/2849_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2016/Bills/S3000/2849_I1.PDF |
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