Supreme Court Reverses Mental Health Record Ruling | Jersey News

Jersey City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 9, 2026 · 1m

The New Jersey Supreme Court just overturned a lower court’s ban, allowing a judge to privately review mental health records of an 18-year-old accuser in a sexual assault case — a move that could reshape how courts handle similar cases involving survivors with conditions like autism and PTSD. The defense argued these conditions might affect memory recall, and presented medical research and family statements to justify the limited review. While the appeals court had blocked the request, the state’s highest court sided with the trial judge, finding sufficient grounds for the private…