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N.J. Ct. R. 1:38-12
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Rule 1:38-12 Unsealing of Court Records
Rule 1:38 — Public Access To Court Records and Administrative Records
Rule Text
A record that has been sealed by order of the court may be unsealed upon motion by any person or entity. The proponent for continued sealing shall bear the burden of proving by a preponderance of the evidence that good cause continues to exist for sealing the record.
Amendment history: New Rule 1:38-12 adopted July 16, 2009 to be effective September 1, 2009.