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N.J. Stat. § 2A:82-46 (2026)

Disclosure of identity of victims of certain crimes under age 18 prohibited

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1. Disclosure of identity of victims of certain crimes under age 18 prohibited.

a. In prosecutions for aggravated sexual assault, sexual assault, aggravated criminal sexual contact, criminal sexual contact, human trafficking involving sexual activity, a crime involving domestic violence as defined in section 3 of P.L.1991, c.261 (C.2C:25-19) which involves sexual activity, endangering the welfare of children under N.J.S.2C:24-4, abuse or neglect of a child pursuant to R.S.9:6-3, or in any action alleging an abused or neglected child under P.L.1974, c.119 (C.9:6-8.21 et seq.), the name, address, and identity of a victim who was under the age of 18 at the time of the alleged commission of an offense shall not appear on the indictment, complaint, or any other public record as defined in P.L.1963, c.73 (C.47:1A-1 et seq.). In its place initials or a fictitious name shall appear.

b. Any report, statement, photograph, court document, indictment, complaint or any other public record which states the name, address and identity of a victim shall be confidential and unavailable to the public. Unless authorized pursuant to subsection c. of this section, any person who purposefully discloses, releases or otherwise makes available to the public any of the above-listed documents which contain the name, address and identity of a victim who was under the age of 18 at the time of the alleged commission of an offense enumerated in subsection a. of this section shall be guilty of a disorderly persons offense.

c. The information described in this section shall remain confidential and unavailable to the public unless the court, after a hearing, determines that good cause exists for disclosure. The hearing shall be held after notice has been made to the victim, parents of victim, spouse, partner in a civil union or other person legally responsible for the maintenance and care of the victim, and to the person charged with the commission of the offense, counsel or guardian of that person.

d. Nothing contained herein shall prohibit the court from imposing further restrictions with regard to the disclosure of the name, address, and identity of the victim when it deems it necessary to prevent trauma or stigma to the victim.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 70 cases (46 in the last 5 years), 2015–2026 · leading case: State of New Jersey Vs. M.c.-a. (13-08-1143, Middlesex Cnty. & Statewide) (record Impounded) (N.J. Super. Ct. App. Div. 2021).
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State of New Jersey v. J.W.G. (N.J. Super. Ct. App. Div. 2026). “N.J.S.A. 2A:82-46(a); R. 1:38-3(c)(9). Jennifer Webb-McRae, Cumberland County Prosecutor, attorney for respondent (Robert A.”
State of New Jersey v. V.A.C. (N.J. Super. Ct. App. Div. 2026). “1 We utilize initials when referring to defendant, the witness, the victim, and a family member, to protect the confidentiality and identity of the child victims, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2A:82-46(a) and Rule 1:38-3(c)(9).”
State of New Jersey v. Jesus E. Reyes-Rodriguez (N.J. Super. Ct. App. Div. 2025). “1:38-3(c)(9); see also N.J.S.A. 2A:82-46. A-3169-23 5 The next day, on March 17, 2021, the court released defendant on Level III pretrial monitoring.”
State of New Jersey v. Ronald J. Krier (N.J. Super. Ct. App. Div. 2025). “1:38-3(c)(9); see also N.J.S.A. 2A:82-46. A-1527-24 2 Unpersuaded, we affirm.”
State of New Jersey v. T.N. (N.J. Super. Ct. App. Div. 2025). “came to the Essex County Prosecutor's Office ("ECPO") and gave an FVI conducted by Agent Karen 1 We utilize initials when referring to defendant, the complaining witnesses, and their family members, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2A:82-46 and Rule 1:38-3(c)(9). A-2876-24 2 Zambrano.”
State of New Jersey in the Interest of Z.L.F.-p. (N.J. Super. Ct. App. Div. 2025). “1:38-3(d)(12); see also N.J.S.A. 2A:82-46. A-3930-23 2 member witnessed any incident, or corroborated any of her allegations.”
State of New Jersey v. Alterik Ellis (N.J. Super. Ct. App. Div. 2025). “N.J.S.A. 2A:82-46(d). A-1796-22 9 approximately 11:30 p.”
Dcpp v. C.N., in the Matter of M.N. (N.J. Super. Ct. App. Div. 2025). “N.J.S.A. 2A:82-46; R. 1:38-3(d)(12). 3 Although the father was listed as a co-defendant in the Division's complaint, the case against him has been dismissed.”
State of New Jersey v. Vashon M. McPhaul-roberts (N.J. Super. Ct. App. Div. 2024). “1 We use initials and a pseudonym to protect the confidentiality and identity of the child victim pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2A:82-46(a) and Rule 1:38-3(c)(9).”
State of New Jersey v. G.S. (N.J. Super. Ct. App. Div. 2024). “1:38-3(c)(9) and N.J.S.A. 2A:82-46. 2 Defendant and Gia were never married.”
State of New Jersey v. E.E. (N.J. Super. Ct. App. Div. 2024). “N.J.S.A. 2A:82-46. A-1216-22 2 Although there were other people in the house, the bedroom door was only partially open and neither Delilah nor Natalie spoke during the assault.”
State of New Jersey v. D.C.-m. (N.J. Super. Ct. App. Div. 2024). “N.J.S.A. 2A:82-46(a); R. 1:38-3(c)(9). Appellate Attorney, of counsel; Shiraz Deen, Assistant Prosecutor, on the brief).”
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— N.J. Stat. § 2A:82-46(a) — 26 cases
State of New Jersey Vs. Julius Aheebwa (16-02-0183, Hudson Cnty. & Statewide) (record Impounded) (N.J. Super. Ct. App. Div. 2019).
State of New Jersey Vs. Russell Lukasiak (18-01-0074, Monmouth Cnty. & Statewide) (record Impounded) (N.J. Super. Ct. App. Div. 2019).
State of New Jersey Vs. D.c-m. (16-02-0347, Ocean Cnty. & Statewide) (record Impounded) (N.J. Super. Ct. App. Div. 2020).
State of New Jersey Vs. Howard B. Sidorsky (005-06-18, Bergen Cnty. & Statewide) (N.J. Super. Ct. App. Div. 2020).
State of New Jersey Vs. C.M. (16-03-0252, Passaic Cnty. & Statewide) (record Impounded) (N.J. Super. Ct. App. Div. 2021).
— N.J. Stat. § 2A:82-46(b) — 5 cases
Ali v. Davis (D.N.J. 2021).
State of New Jersey Vs. Grady Radford (09-07-0600, Cumberland Cnty. & Statewide) (record Impounded) (N.J. Super. Ct. App. Div. 2018).
State of New Jersey Vs. J.T. (09-06-1113, Bergen Cnty. & Statewide) (record Impounded) (N.J. Super. Ct. App. Div. 2018).
State of New Jersey Vs. Taylor Doe (17-10-0855, Gloucester Cnty. & Statewide) (record Impounded) (N.J. Super. Ct. App. Div. 2020).
J.R. v. New Jersey State Parole Bd. (N.J. Super. Ct. App. Div. 2023).
— N.J. Stat. § 2A:82-46(d) — 1 case
State of New Jersey v. Alterik Ellis (N.J. Super. Ct. App. Div. 2025). “N.J.S.A. 2A:82-46(d). A-1796-22 9 approximately 11:30 p.”
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