S 3637 New Jersey Senate · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Establishes Office of Inspector General for Prosecutorial Review in but not of DLPS.

This bill establishes an independent Office of Inspector General (IG) within New Jersey's Department of Law and Public Safety (DLPS) but separate from its supervision. The IG investigates complaints about misconduct by prosecutors or their teams (including detectives), using confidential complaint processes and subpoena powers to compel testimony and documents. The IG must follow professional standards, refer potential criminal cases to appropriate authorities (like notifying the Office of Attorney Ethics for prosecutors), and submit public reports to the Governor and Legislature after investigations. The office coordinates with other oversight bodies (such as the State Auditor) and operates independently for a five-year term, with the IG required to have dual experience as both a prosecutor and defense attorney.
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Introduced Sep 19, 2024 Last action Sep 19, 2024
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Sep 19, 2024
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
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