This bill amends the New Jersey Wiretapping and Electronic Surveillance Control Act to mandate expedited compliance from communications providers when served with search warrants related to investigations of domestic violence and stalking. It defines "communications provider" to include various entities such as Internet service providers, cellular telephone service providers, and social media platforms. The bill specifies that search warrants must include the phrase "Immediate Response Required" and outline the requirement for the communications provider to produce the requested documents, records, or information within a set timeframe—72 hours for social media platforms and five business days for other providers.

Additionally, the bill introduces new legal language to clarify the expedited response requirements and emphasizes the importance of timely access to information in cases of domestic violence and stalking. It aims to enhance the effectiveness of law enforcement in these sensitive situations by ensuring that communications providers respond swiftly to warrants. The bill is inspired by Oregon's Kristils Law, which was enacted to address similar issues and improve the response times of communications providers in such critical investigations.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 2A:156A-2, 2A:156A-29