N.J.S. § 47:4-4 "Address Confidentiality Program."

• Library: New Jersey Permanent Statutes
• Edition: 2023
• Currency: Current through L. 2023, c. 118.
• Year: 2023
• Citation: N.J.S. § 47:4-4

a. There is created in the division a program to be known as the "Address Confidentiality Program." A qualified person 18 years of age or over, a parent or guardian acting on behalf of a minor, or a guardian acting on behalf of an incapacitated qualified person may apply to the director to have an address designated by the director as the applicant's address. The director shall approve an application if it is filed in the manner and on the form prescribed by the director and if it contains:

(1) a sworn statement by the applicant that the applicant has good reason to believe:

(a) that the applicant is a qualified person as defined in this act or the applicant has applied for an order pursuant to P.L. 2015, c. 147(C.2C:14-13 et al.); and

(b) that the applicant fears further violent acts from the applicant's assailant or violent acts from other individuals;

(2) a designation of the director as agent for the purpose of receiving process and for the purpose of receipt of mail;

(3) the mailing address where the applicant can be contacted by the director, and a telephone number where the applicant can be called;

(4) the new address or addresses that the applicant requests not be disclosed because of the increased risk of domestic violence, stalking, sexual assault, or other violence; and

(5) the signature of the applicant and any person who assisted in the preparation of the application, and the date.