New Jersey Statutes 9:3-40.7. Immunity from liability relative to disclosure of information by agency
Attorney's Note
Under the New Jersey Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| disorderly persons offense | up to 6 months | up to $1,000 |
Terms Used In New Jersey Statutes 9:3-40.7
- Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
(1) received notice from the department, that the applicant or staff member has been determined by the department to be disqualified from employment pursuant to this act; or
(2) terminated the employment of a staff member because the staff member was disqualified from employment on the basis of a conviction of a crime or disorderly persons offense pursuant to section 4 of this act after commencing employment at the agency.
b. An approved agency that acts upon or discloses information pursuant to subsection a. of this section shall be presumed to be acting in good faith unless it is shown by clear and convincing evidence that the agency acted with actual malice toward the staff member who is the subject of the information.
L.2008, c.114, s.6.