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 Other Digital Assets of Deceased User. Unless the user prohibited disclosure of digital assets or the court directs otherwise,
a custodian shall disclose to the personal representative of the estate of a deceased
user a catalogue of electronic communications sent or received by the user and digital
assets, other than the content of electronic communications, of 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; and d. 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; (3) an affidavit stating that disclosure of the user's digital assets is reasonably
necessary for administration of the estate; or (4) a finding by the court of either of the following: (a) the user had a specific account with the custodian, identifiable by the information
specified in paragraph (1) of this subsection; or (b) disclosure of the user's digital assets 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.
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Is this the official text of New Jersey law?
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