New Jersey · Sex abuse claims in the Catholic Church
Sex abuse claims in the Catholic Church in New Jersey
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01 · Your filing deadline
What is the deadline in New Jersey?
Archdiocese of Newark and dioceses of Trenton, Metuchen, Camden, and Paterson all involved. A lawyer can confirm yours.
Deadlines vary; a lawyer can confirm yours. An older diagnosis or a past filing window does not, by itself, establish whether you have a claim.
02 · Where cases are heard
Where would my case be heard?
New Jersey enacted a lookback window for childhood sexual abuse claims that is currently active as of February 2026. New Jersey survivors should consult an attorney to confirm the current window deadline and whether their claim can be filed before the window closes. The Archdiocese of Newark, Dioceses of Trenton, Metuchen, Camden, and Paterson have all published credibly accused clergy lists. No New Jersey diocese has filed for bankruptcy as part of the 2026 settlement process.
How this works nationally
For the overall process and updates, read the Sex abuse claims in the Catholic Church overview. This page covers the local information available for New Jersey.
What happens when I check?
You answer a few short questions about what happened. If you send them, your answers are kept on file. If a participating law firm takes these cases, it may contact you. People's Justice is not a law firm.
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