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New Jersey Jury Duty Laws: Pay, Excuses and Employer Rules
New Jersey jurors get $5 a day, then $40 from day four. See who can be excused (including age 75), employer rules, and the 2026 felony eligibility order.
New Jersey Knife Laws (2026): Possession Ban and Minor Sales
New Jersey bans named knives without lawful purpose, but a broader catch-all, an unlawful-purpose felony, and a certain-persons ban reach further. Full breakdown.
New Jersey Landlord-Tenant Laws (2026): Deposits, Rent Control, and Anti-Eviction Protections
New Jersey security deposit cap is 1.5 months' rent, held in an interest-bearing account. 30-day return deadline. Anti-Eviction Act requires just cause. Full 2026 guide.
New Jersey Landlord-Tenant Recording Laws: Rights for Renters and Property Owners
Learn New Jersey landlord-tenant recording laws. Tenant rights to record landlords, landlord surveillance rules, security cameras in rentals, and evidence use.
New Jersey Laws on Recording in Public: Rights and Restrictions
Learn New Jersey public recording laws. First Amendment filming rights, audio recording rules, government meetings, public events, and privacy limitations.
New Jersey Laws on Recording Police: Your Rights and Limits
Learn your rights to record police in New Jersey. First Amendment protections, Third Circuit rulings, body camera access, and limits on filming law enforcement.
New Jersey Lemon Law (2026): How to Qualify & Get a Refund
New Jersey's Lemon Law covers new vehicles within 2 years or 24,000 miles. Learn the 3-repair-attempt threshold, 20-day rule, refund rights, and how to file.
New Jersey License Plate Reader Laws (2026)
New Jersey ALPR law: P.L.2026, c.4 limits sharing and transfer of plate data; retention and audits come from Attorney General Directive 2022-12.
New Jersey Manslaughter Laws: Aggravated, Passion and Vehicular (2026)
New Jersey aggravated manslaughter by extreme indifference is first degree (10 to 30 years); manslaughter is second degree. Vehicular homicide has its own sections.
New Jersey Marriage and Divorce Records: No Divorce Certificate (2026)
New Jersey keeps no divorce vital record. Judgments come from the Superior Court for $10. State marriage records start in 1951 and are not public.
New Jersey Marriage License Requirements 2026: $28, 72-Hour Wait
How to get a New Jersey marriage license in 2026: apply to your municipal registrar, pay $28, wait 72 hours, and marry within 30 days. Both must be 18.
New Jersey Medical Recording Laws: Patient Rights and HIPAA Rules
Learn New Jersey medical recording laws. Patient rights to record doctors, HIPAA rules, telehealth recording, therapy sessions, and healthcare facility policies.
New Jersey Medical Records Retention Laws (2026 Guide)
New Jersey medical records retention laws: how long hospitals and doctors keep your records, HIPAA rules, and patient rights.
New Jersey Minimum Wage 2026: $15.92 an Hour ($16.48 in 2027)
New Jersey minimum wage is $15.92 an hour in 2026 and rises to $16.48 on January 1, 2027. See tipped, seasonal, small employer, farm and care-worker rates.
New Jersey Name Change Laws: How to Legally Change Your Name
New Jersey name changes cost a flat $250 in Superior Court, need no newspaper publication, and are excluded from public access under a 2021 order.
New Jersey Noise Laws (2026): Quiet Hours, Decibel Limits, Fines
New Jersey noise law: neighbor quiet hours are set by local ordinance, with fines up to $2,000 (N.J.S.A. 40:49-5), plus DEP facility rules and muffler fines.
New Jersey Non-Compete Laws (2026): Are Non-Competes Enforceable?
New Jersey has no general non-compete statute. Courts enforce a covenant to the extent it is reasonable under Solari and Whitmyer and can partially enforce overbroad terms.
New Jersey Nursing Home Camera Laws (2026): Safe Care Cam, A805
New Jersey has no statutory right to a nursing home camera. The Attorney General's Safe Care Cam program lends cameras free, while bill A805 to create a real right sits pending.
New Jersey Open Container Law (2026): Statute and Penalty
New Jersey bans open containers for drivers and passengers under N.J.S.A. 39:4-51b and bans drinking while driving under 39:4-51a.
New Jersey OPRA: How to Request Public Records (2026)
New Jersey OPRA gives any person access to government records in seven business days. Learn the 2024 amendments, fees, and GRC and court appeal routes.
New Jersey Pepper Spray and Stun Gun Laws (2026)
New Jersey allows 0.75 oz pepper spray for adults with a clean record; its stun-gun ban is unenforced for adults but still applies to anyone under 18.
New Jersey Phone Call Recording Laws: One-Party Consent Rules
Learn New Jersey phone call recording laws under N.J. Stat. Ann. 2A:156A-4. One-party consent rules, interstate call guidelines, penalties, and evidence use.
New Jersey Police Body Camera Laws: Mandate & Access
New Jersey requires patrol officers to wear body cameras, keep footage 180 days to 3 years, and process requests through OPRA. See the statute and 2025 ruling.
New Jersey Police Reports: How to Get a Crash Report, Incident Report, or Bodycam Video
How to buy a New Jersey crash report on the NJSP portal, request an OPRA incident report, and understand the Fuster ruling on bodycam footage.
New Jersey Pornography Laws
New Jersey allows adult pornography between consenting adults but bans child pornography, revenge porn, and obscenity under N.J.S.A. 2C:24-4, 2C:14-9, and 2C:34-4.
New Jersey Pornography Laws (2026): Legality and Penalties
New Jersey allows adult pornography but bans obscenity distribution, CSAM, and nonconsensual image sharing. No adult age-verification law is in effect.
New Jersey Power of Attorney Laws (2026)
New Jersey power of attorney laws explained: durable POA under N.J.S.A. 46:2B-8.1, execution requirements, agent duties, healthcare advance directives, and revocation rules.
New Jersey Prenuptial Agreement Laws: Rules and Enforceability (2026)
New Jersey prenups are governed by N.J.S.A. 37:2-31 to 37:2-41. Learn the writing and asset-statement rules and the clear-and-convincing test to set one aside.
New Jersey Probate and Intestate Succession: What Happens Without a Will (2026)
New Jersey probate explained: Surrogate's Court process, who inherits without a will, small estate limits, and why NJ still has an inheritance tax.
New Jersey Property Records: How to Find Out Who Owns a Property (2026)
How to find out who owns a property in New Jersey: County Clerk deed search, GIS parcel maps, certified copy fees, and New Jersey property records.
New Jersey Punitive Damages Laws: Cap, Proof and Rules (2026)
New Jersey allows punitive damages on clear and convincing proof of actual malice; the cap is generally 5x compensatory or $350,000, with listed exceptions.
New Jersey Quitclaim Deed: Requirements, Recording and Transfer Fee
How a New Jersey quitclaim deed works: what it conveys, recording rules, the realty transfer fee and its exemptions, RTF-1 and GIT/REP forms, and deed fraud.
New Jersey Reckless Driving: Fines, Jail and License Points (2026)
New Jersey reckless driving (N.J.S.A. 39:4-96): up to 60 days and a $50 to $200 fine, more on a repeat, plus 5 points. Careless driving, racing and license rules.
New Jersey Recording Laws (2026): One-Party Consent Rules
New Jersey is a one-party consent state under N.J.S.A. 2A:156A-4(d). Learn the consent rule, criminal penalties, civil damages, hidden-camera law, and the 2025 deepfake act.
New Jersey Restraining Order Laws (2026): How to Get a TRO or Final Restraining Order
Learn how to get a TRO or Final Restraining Order in New Jersey under the PDVA: who qualifies, permanent FRO duration, firearms rules, and violation penalties.
New Jersey Ring Doorbell Laws: What You Need to Know in 2026
Learn New Jersey Ring doorbell laws covering one-party consent audio rules, video privacy under N.J.S.A. 2C:14-9, HOA restrictions, and the camera registry program.
New Jersey Scam and Fraud Laws: Where to Report, Right to Sue
New Jersey scam victims with an ascertainable loss from a deceptive sale may sue under the Consumer Fraud Act for triple damages. Where to report, elder protections.
New Jersey School Recording Laws: Students, Parents, and Educators
Learn New Jersey school recording laws. Student and parent recording rights, school surveillance rules, IEP meeting recording, FERPA, and classroom policies.
New Jersey Security Camera Laws: Home, Business, and HOA Rules
Learn New Jersey security camera laws for homes and businesses. Placement rules, audio recording restrictions, neighbor privacy, HOA guidelines, and penalties.
New Jersey Self-Defense Laws: Duty to Retreat & Castle Doctrine (2026)
New Jersey is a duty-to-retreat state, not stand your ground. N.J.S.A. 2C:3-4(b)(2)(b) bars deadly force when safe retreat is possible. Castle doctrine covers the dwelling only. No civil immunity statute.
New Jersey Severance Pay Laws (2026): When Severance Is Required
New Jersey requires one week of severance per year of service after a qualifying mass layoff or closing, plus four weeks if 90 days of notice is not given.
New Jersey Sexting Laws: Legal Consequences and Penalties
New Jersey diverts first-time teen sexting cases into an education program, but adults who sext with minors face a felony with no consent defense and mandatory registration.
New Jersey Slip and Fall Laws: Proving Premises Liability
New Jersey slip and fall law: prove owner notice, navigate the commercial/residential sidewalk split, 51% bar comparative fault, and a 90-day government claim deadline.
New Jersey Small Claims Court: $5,000 Limit, Fees and How to File
New Jersey small claims court hears claims up to $5,000 in the Special Civil Part. Learn the $35 filing fee, service, trial day, appeals and collection.
New Jersey Small Estate Affidavit: $50,000 and $20,000 Limits
New Jersey small estate affidavits: spouses use a $50,000 limit, next of kin $20,000, filed with the county Surrogate. Only for estates without a will.
New Jersey Smart Glasses Recording Laws 2026
New Jersey is a one-party consent state: you can record conversations you participate in with smart glasses. Learn N.J.S.A. 2A:156A-4(d) rules, N.J.S.A. 2C:14-9 voyeurism penalties, and when recording is illegal.
New Jersey Social Security Disability: Rates & Wait Times
Social Security disability in New Jersey: the state SSI supplement (combined $1,025.25/mo in 2026), automatic Medicaid, approval odds, and hearing wait times.
New Jersey Squatters Rights and Adverse Possession Laws (2026)
New Jersey requires 30 years of adverse possession for most land and 60 years for woodlands under N.J. Stat. Ann. § 2A:14-30. Learn the rules, removal process, and FAQ.
New Jersey Statute of Limitations: Filing Deadlines by Case Type
New Jersey statute of limitations for civil and criminal cases. Filing deadlines for personal injury, contracts, property damage, and criminal charges.
New Jersey Surveillance Camera Laws (2026 Guide)
New Jersey surveillance camera laws: home security, workplace cameras, neighbor disputes, audio recording rules.
New Jersey Theft Laws: Degrees, Penalties and Shoplifting (2026)
New Jersey grades theft by degree: $200 to $500 is a fourth-degree crime, over $500 third degree. See shoplifting penalties and civil demand rules.
New Jersey Trade Secret Laws: UTSA, Remedies & Deadlines
New Jersey Trade Secrets Act (N.J. Stat. §§ 56:15-1 to 56:15-9): definitions, misappropriation, remedies, 3-year deadline, and federal DTSA overlap.
New Jersey Unclaimed Property: How to Search & Claim Your Money (2026)
New Jersey holds over $6.6 billion in unclaimed money. Learn how to search the state's free official database and claim what's yours in minutes.
New Jersey Unemployment Benefits 2026: $905 Max, How to File
New Jersey pays up to $905 a week in 2026, 60% of your average weekly wage, for up to 26 weeks with no waiting week. Learn eligibility, filing and appeal rules.
New Jersey Video Recording Laws: What Is Legal and What Is Not
Learn New Jersey video recording laws including public filming rights, privacy restrictions under N.J. Stat. Ann. 2C:14-9, and the 2025 deepfake law penalties.
New Jersey Voyeurism and Hidden Camera Laws: Statutes and Penalties
Learn New Jersey voyeurism and hidden camera laws under N.J. Stat. Ann. 2C:14-9. Invasion of privacy offenses, upskirting, revenge porn, penalties, and defenses.
New Jersey Warrant Search: How to Check If You Have a Warrant (2026)
New Jersey has no single warrant search tool. Learn how to check if you have a warrant in NJ using Municipal Court Case Search and PROMIS/Gavel, both free.
New Jersey Whistleblower Laws: Protections and How to Report
New Jersey CEPA is one of the broadest whistleblower laws in the U.S. Learn about protections, the 2025 amendments, remedies, and how to file a claim.
New Jersey Will and Trust Laws: Witnesses, Handwritten Wills (2026)
A New Jersey will needs two witnesses, but a will with the signature and material portions in the testator's handwriting is valid without them.
New Jersey Window Tint Laws (2026): Legal VLT Limits
New Jersey bans aftermarket tint on front side windows and windshield (NJSA 39:3-74). Rear windows any darkness. Medical exemption available. Fines up to $5,000.