N.J. Admin. Code § 13:54-3.19 - Division of State Police NICS hours of operation
The National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) is available electronically via a web-based system "New Jersey State Police NICS Online," weekdays from 9:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. and Saturday from 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. NICS will be closed on all State holidays. The Division of State Police may expand hours of electronic coverage based upon operational experience. Telephonic service will be available as a back-up if the electronic service is inaccessible. Only one transaction per electronic or telephonic message is permitted.
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