NJ S1017

Sexual assault victims have the right to be informed whether a DNA profile was obtained from forensic evidence, whether it was entered into a DNA database, and whether there is a match to any profile in the database

Victims can request updates from the law enforcement agency on the status of evidence processing in their case, and agencies must respond in writing or by email in a timely manner

Forensic medical evidence in sexual assault cases must be retained for a minimum of five years

Victims may designate another person to receive case information and notifications on their behalf

Law enforcement agencies must advise victims of significant changes in case information upon request, though failure to provide required notices cannot be used as grounds to overturn a conviction or sentence