Notice - New Jersey Lawyers Assistance Program - Proposal to Amend Rules 1:20-9 and 1:28B-3 to Allow Third-Party Referrals - Publication for Comment

The Supreme Court invites written comments on proposed amendments to Rule 1 :20-9 ("Confidentiality; Access to and Dissemination of Disciplinary Information") and Rule 1 :28B-3 ("Confidentiality") so as permit a third party to refer a law professional to the New Jersey Lawyers Assistance Program (NJ LAP). Third-party referrals would facilitate prompt connection between a person in need and the NJ LAP. At the same time, the proposed amendments would maintain the prohibition on the NJ LAP disclosing client information except if requested by the person receiving NJ LAP services.