Daniel's Law (nondisclosure of covered persons' home addresses and unpublished telephone numbers)

Daniel's Law
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Enacted after the 2020 killing of Daniel Anderl, son of U.S. District Judge Esther Salas, Daniel's Law lets judges, prosecutors, law enforcement officers, child protective investigators, and their household family members demand that anyone stop publishing their home address or unpublished home phone number. After written notice, the recipient has 10 business days to stop disclosing and remove the information, or face civil liability (which can be pursued by an assignee) and possible criminal charges.

Jurisdiction

New Jersey

Jurisdiction Type

state

Country

United States

Effective Date

11/20/2020

Enforcing Authority

Private civil action in Superior Court by the covered person or an assignee; county prosecutors and the Attorney General for the criminal offense in N.J.S.A. 2C:20-31.1

Fines Under This Regulation

0

Total Fine Amount (USD)

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