Can I do a check on my friend, neighbor or relative?

No. State law governs the dissemination of criminal history record information compiled and maintained by the Division of State Police. New Jersey's Open Public Records Act (OPRA), N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1, et seq. exempts criminal history record information from the category of records automatically available to the public. Only a federal or state statute, rule, regulation, administrative code or executive order could mandate release of criminal history record information to you. Criminal history record information may only be accessed by an authorized individual or agency for an authorized purpose

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1. Are accident reports considered public information?
2. Is a victim of identity theft entitled to a copy of the investigation report?
3. Is arrest or crime information considered public information?
4. Can I do a check on my friend, neighbor or relative?
5. Can I do a record check on a prospective employee (babysitter, gardener)?
6. My previous employer did a record check; is it necessary to have another done for a new job?
7. Can an attorney or private detective do a background check?
8. How do I submit a request?