New Jersey § 3b:14-61
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 3b:14-61, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3b:14-61.
Disclosure of Content of Electronic Communications of Deceased User. If a deceased user consented or a court directs disclosure of the contents of electronic
communications of the user, the custodian shall disclose to the personal representative
of the estate of the user the content of an electronic communication sent or received
by the user if the representative gives the custodian: a. a written request for disclosure in physical or electronic form; b. a copy of the death certificate of the user; c. a certificate evidencing the appointment of the representative or a small-estate
affidavit; d. unless the user provided direction using an online tool, a copy of the user's will,
trust, power of attorney, or other record evidencing the user's consent to disclosure
of the content of electronic communications; and e. if requested by the custodian, any of the following: (1) a number, username, address, or other unique subscriber or account identifier
assigned by the custodian to identify the user's account; (2) evidence linking the account to the user; or (3) a finding by the court of any of the following: (a) the user had a specific account with the custodian, identifiable by the information
specified in paragraph (1) of this subsection; (b) disclosure of the content of electronic communications of the user would not violate 18 U.S.C. s.2701 et seq., Unlawful Access to Stored Communications; 47 U.S.C. s.222 , Privacy of Customer Information; or other applicable law; (c) unless the user provided direction using an online tool, the user consented to
disclosure of the content of electronic communications; or (d) disclosure of the content of electronic communications of the user is reasonably
necessary for administration of the estate.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 3b:14-61
What does New Jersey Statutes § 3b:14-61 cover?
Section 3b:14-61 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 § 3b:14-61?
A common citation format is "New Jersey Statutes § 3b:14-61" (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 § 3b:14-61 apply to my situation?
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