Terms Used In New Jersey Statutes 17:16T-3

  • Common law: The legal system that originated in England and is now in use in the United States. It is based on judicial decisions rather than legislative action.
3. Notwithstanding any other law, regulation or common law to the contrary, a financial institution may release the financial records regarding a customer’s account to a law enforcement agency, a county adult protective services provider, or both if:

a. A vulnerable customer or a senior customer has a beneficial interest in the account either wholly or in part; and

b. The financial institution suspects that illegal activity is, or will be, taking place which involves the account including, but not limited to, defrauding any vulnerable or senior customer who has a beneficial interest in the account.

L.1998,c.121,s.3.