New Jersey § 2c:21-17
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 2c:21-17, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2c:21-17.
a. On motion of a person who has been the victim of a violation of N.J. S.2C:21-1 , section 1 of P.L.1983, c. 565 ( C.2C:21-2.1 ) , N.J.S.2C:21-17 , section 5 of P.L.2003, c. 184 ( C.2C:21-17.2 ) or section 6 of P.L.2003, c. 184 ( C.2C:21-17.3 ), or on its own motion, the court may, without a hearing, grant an order directing
all consumer reporting agencies doing business within the State of New Jersey to delete
those items of information from the victim's file that were the result of the unlawful
use of the victim's personal identifying information. The consumer reporting agency shall thereafter, provide the victim with a copy of
the corrected credit history report at no charge. b. Following any deletion of information pursuant to this section, the consumer reporting
agency shall, at the request of the victim, furnish notification that the item has
been deleted, to any person specifically designated by the victim who has within two
years prior thereto received a consumer report for employment purposes, or within
one year prior thereto received a consumer report for any other purpose, which contained
the deleted or disputed information.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 2c:21-17
What does New Jersey Statutes § 2c:21-17 cover?
Section 2c:21-17 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:21-17?
A common citation format is "New Jersey Statutes § 2c:21-17" (New Jersey). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of New Jersey law?
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How does New Jersey § 2c:21-17 apply to my situation?
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