Provides exception for Legal Services of New Jersey and other public interest organizations from confidentiality of certain eviction actions.
This bill modifies New Jersey's confidentiality rules for eviction court records to allow specific legal aid organizations access. It directly affects Legal Services of New Jersey, certified non-profit public interest groups, law school clinics, and pro bono programs approved under NJ Supreme Court Rule 1:21-11(b). The key provision removes confidentiality barriers, permitting these organizations to view eviction records without requiring a notice of appearance by their attorney. This enables them to provide immediate legal assistance to unrepresented tenants facing eviction. The change applies to records from "emergency period" nonpayment cases under existing law.
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Introduced Jan 9, 2024
Last action Jan 9, 2024
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