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Can you summarize NJST 2C:14-9?
Invasion of privacy, degree of crime; defenses, privileges.
Short Summary
This section of the New Jersey Code of Criminal Justice governs the invasion of privacy and the degree of crime associated with it. It applies to actors who observe, photograph, film, videotape, record, or disclose the image of another person without their consent and under circumstances where a reasonable person would not expect to be observed. The section outlines different degrees of crimes based on the specific actions taken and the nature of the observed or recorded content. It also provides defenses and privileges, such as an affirmative defense if the actor provided prior notice and acted with a lawful purpose. There are exemptions for observing another person in certain areas of fitting rooms or dressing rooms if prior notice is posted. Violations of this section can result in fines up to $30,000 for disclosing an image taken in violation of the section.
Whom does it apply to?
All actors who observe, photograph, film, videotape, record, or disclose the image of another person without their consent and under circumstances where a reasonable person would not expect to be observed
What does it govern?
Invasion of privacy, degree of crime; defenses, privileges
What are exemptions?
Observing another person in the access way, foyer, or entrance to a fitting room or dressing room operated by a retail establishment, if prior notice is conspicuously posted at the entrance
What are the Penalties?
For a violation of disclosing an image taken in violation of the section, a fine not to exceed $30,000 may be imposed
Jurisdiction
New Jersey