Makes public officers or employees convicted of certain crimes or found at fault in certain civil actions liable and subject to pension garnishment for public legal expenses and illegally obtained funds.

This bill requires public officers or employees convicted of crimes related to their duties (like theft of public funds) or found at fault in civil cases involving their work to repay public costs. Specifically, they must reimburse the state or local government for prosecution expenses and any legal fees paid by public funds - except for representation by the Public Defender's Office. If liable, their pension or retirement benefits can be garnished to cover these costs. The bill applies to offenses under New Jersey's Chapter 27 (theft/misuse of public funds) or similar crimes.