NJ Supreme Court hears arguments over Daniel’s Law

New Jersey Supreme Court justices are set to decide whether state of mind matters for violations of Daniel's Law, which shields the addresses of judges and other officials.

By: Nikita Biryukov

Outlets: New Jersey Monitor

Published: March 18, 2026

Words: 795

Last Updated: 3 days, 2 hours ago

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New Jersey’s Supreme Court on Tuesday heard arguments over the mental state required by a law that creates civil and criminal penalties for individuals who disclose the personal information of judges, law enforcement officials, and some other public officials.

The case before New Jersey’s high court asks whether the statute, known as Daniel’s Law, carries strict liability — that is, liability that does not weigh a person’s intent — for individuals who …

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