New Jersey § 2c:7-5
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 2c:7-5, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2c:7-5.
a. Records maintained pursuant to P.L.1994, c. 133 ( C.2C:7-1 et seq. ) shall be open to any law enforcement agency in this State, the United States, or
any other state and may be released to : (1) the Division of Child Protection and Permanency in the Department of Children and
Families for use in carrying out its responsibilities under law ; and (2) the Department of Human Services and county and municipal welfare agencies for
exclusive use in placing homeless families and persons in emergency shelters, which
include but are not limited to, hotels and motels . Law enforcement agencies in this State shall be authorized to release relevant and
necessary information regarding sex offenders to the public when the release of the
information is necessary for public protection in accordance with the provisions of P.L.1994, c. 128 ( C.2C:7-6 et seq. ). b. An elected public official, public employee, or public agency is immune from civil
liability for damages for any discretionary decision to release relevant and necessary
information, unless it is shown that the official, employee, or agency acted with
gross negligence or in bad faith. The immunity provided under this section applies to the release of relevant information
to other employees or officials or to the general public. c. Nothing in P.L.1994, c. 133 shall be deemed to impose any liability upon or to give rise to a cause of action
against any public official, public employee, or public agency for failing to release
information as authorized in subsection d. of this section. d. Nothing in this section shall be construed to prevent law enforcement officers
from notifying members of the public exposed to danger of any persons that pose a
danger under circumstances that are not enumerated in P.L.1994, c. 133 .
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 2c:7-5
What does New Jersey Statutes § 2c:7-5 cover?
Section 2c:7-5 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite New Jersey § 2c:7-5?
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Is this the official text of New Jersey law?
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How does New Jersey § 2c:7-5 apply to my situation?
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