18A:6-4.16 - Records to be kept no longer than three years; exceptions - New Jersey Statutes

18A:6-4.16  Records to be kept no longer than three years; exceptions.

4.The commissioner may maintain the criminal record and application documents on a candidate for no longer than three years from the date of a determination as to the candidate's qualification or disqualification for employment with an employer.  The three-year retention limitation shall not apply to statistical data on crimes and any other offenses or an ongoing list of candidates who are qualified or disqualified.  All documents submitted by a candidate and all criminal history record information shall be maintained by the commissioner in a confidential manner.

L.1989,c.229,s.4; amended 1998, c.31, s.4.