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N.J.S.A. 2C:20-31 — Wrongful access, disclosure of information; degree of crime; sentencing

Current through P.L.2025, c.346, and J.R.22

Part of Chapter 20, New Jersey Statutes.

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Full text of N.J.S.A. 2C:20-31

Statutory text current through the P.L.2025, c.346, and J.R.22. This publication reproduces the official text of the New Jersey Statutes from the statute files published by the New Jersey Legislature; it is not the official statutes of the State of New Jersey.

N.J.S.A. 2C:20-31Primary source, current through the P.L.2025, c.346, and J.R.22
10. a. A person is guilty of a crime of the third degree if the person purposely or knowingly and without authorization, or in excess of authorization, accesses any data, data base, computer, computer storage medium, computer software, computer equipment, computer system and knowingly or recklessly discloses or causes to be disclosed any data, data base, computer software, computer programs or personal identifying information. b. A person is guilty of a crime of the second degree if the person purposely or knowingly and without authorization, or in excess of authorization, accesses any data, data base, computer, computer storage medium, computer software, computer equipment, computer system or computer network and purposely or knowingly discloses or causes to be disclosed any data, data base, computer software, computer program or other information that is protected from disclosure by any law, court order or rule of court. Every sentence imposed upon a conviction pursuant to this subsection shall include a period of imprisonment. The period of imprisonment shall include a minimum term of one-third to one-half of the sentence imposed, during which term the defendant shall not be eligible for parole. L.1984,c.184,s.10; amended 2003, c.39, s.4.

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Questions this section answers

What degree of offense is posting, information, certain, Internet; degree of crime in New Jersey?

It depends on the circumstances: posting, information, certain, Internet; degree of crime ranges from a crime of the fourth degree to a crime of the third degree in New Jersey under N.J.S.A. 2C:20-31.1.

Reckless violation: crime of the fourth degree (N.J.S.A. 2C:20-31.1) · Purposeful violation: crime of the third degree (N.J.S.A. 2C:20-31.1)

What degree of offense is wrongful access, disclosure of information; degree of crime; sentencing in New Jersey?

It depends on the circumstances: wrongful access, disclosure of information; degree of crime; sentencing ranges from a crime of the third degree to a crime of the second degree in New Jersey under N.J.S.A. 2C:20-31.

Wrongful access and disclosure — general: crime of the third degree (N.J.S.A. 2C:20-31) · Wrongful access and disclosure — legally protected information: crime of the second degree (N.J.S.A. 2C:20-31)

Which New Jersey statute covers wrongful access, disclosure of information; degree of crime; sentencing?

Wrongful access, disclosure of information; degree of crime; sentencing is governed by N.J.S.A. 2C:20-31 (Wrongful access, disclosure of information; degree of crime; sentencing).

This reference is informational and is not legal advice.