New Jersey Statutes Appendix A. Emergency and Temporary Acts § 9-83

a. Upon receipt of an applicant's criminal history record information and identity verification information, the department shall notify the independent contractor who employs the applicant or is considering the applicant for employment as to whether the applicant is qualified or disqualified for employment pursuant to this act. The independent contractor shall notify the applicant in writing of his qualification for or disqualification from employment pursuant to this act. If the applicant is disqualified for employment, the reasons which constitute the basis for the disqualification shall be identified in the written notice.

b. An applicant shall have 20 days from the date of written notice of disqualification to file an appeal with the department for a review of the criminal history record information or identity verification information to, establish rehabilitation or to dispute the accuracy of such information pursuant to regulations adopted by the Attorney General.

c. An applicant's criminal history record information or identity verification information submitted under this act shall not be maintained for more than six months from the date of the final disposition of the applicant's disqualification.