This bill requires New Jersey's Attorney General to repeal a 2018 directive (No. 2018-6) that limited local law enforcement cooperation with federal immigration authorities. The directive previously prohibited police from sharing certain information with immigration officials - such as notifying them about detained individuals' release dates or extending detention solely based on immigration requests - when immigration enforcement was the sole purpose. The bill directly affects state, county, and local police departments by removing these restrictions on sharing information with federal immigration authorities. It aims to restore full cooperation between local law enforcement and federal immigration agencies, as specified in the directive's current provisions. The repeal would take effect immediately upon enactment.
This New Jersey bill (A-598) ensures victims of sexual assault have the right to a rape care advocate during medical and legal processes. It requires law enforcement officers and medical providers to immediately notify designated rape crisis centers (county organizations under state contract) whenever a sexual offense is reported. Victims must be informed of their right to have an advocate present and consult with them before and during medical exams, police interviews, and legal proceedings. The bill directly affects all sexual assault victims 12+ in New Jersey, establishing clear notification protocols to support their access to counseling and advocacy.
This bill establishes the New Jersey Human Trafficking Criminal Registry, requiring the Attorney General to create an online database with details about individuals convicted of specific human trafficking offenses (including trafficking, aiding trafficking, or advertising commercial sexual abuse of minors). The registry categorizes people by status (incarcerated, on parole, in community release programs, or out-of-state parolees) and includes names, sentences, addresses, and criminal history. It also mandates one-time training for police on trafficking identification and for hotel/motel staff and healthcare workers on recognizing and responding to suspected trafficking cases. These training requirements must be completed within specific timeframes by affected employees and are tied to license maintenance.
This bill clarifies New Jersey's expungement process for individuals seeking to clear criminal records. It requires courts to automatically consider unopposed expungement petitions on the 61st day after filing if prosecutors and law enforcement (State Police, Attorney General, county prosecutors) fail to file objections within a 60-day review period. The bill mandates an electronic filing system for petitions and requires these agencies to verify criminal history records within 60 days. It directly affects people applying for expungement, courts, and law enforcement agencies by reducing delays when no objections are raised. The change ensures expungement petitions move forward without unnecessary waiting when all parties confirm no issues exist.
This bill requires New Jersey's Attorney General to study how law enforcement agencies currently use facial recognition technology and issue a report with recommendations for statewide policy within six months. The report must assess the technology's accuracy, summarize existing law enforcement usage (including for police reports), and propose guidelines for its future use. It applies to all state and local police departments. The study does not create new laws but aims to inform potential future policy decisions.
This bill restricts when New Jersey law enforcement officers may use deadly force. It removes previous justifications for using deadly force during arrests (such as for burglary, robbery, or kidnapping) or to prevent escapes from custody. Now, deadly force is only permitted if an officer reasonably believes there is an immediate threat of deadly force to themselves or another person. The change applies to all police officers and correctional staff making arrests or maintaining custody.
This bill (A 1787) extends the duration of wage replacement payments for specific public safety workers injured during official duties from six to 12 months. It directly affects correctional officers, parole officers, human services police, campus police, medical security officers, and civilian employees working with inmates, who suffer serious bodily injury from assaults by those under their supervision or custody. The bill requires employers to provide supplemental payments so injured workers receive their full net wage (combined with workers' compensation) for up to 12 months, while protecting existing fringe benefits. It amends existing law (P.L.2017, c.93) to update the timeframe and ensure continued income support during recovery.
This bill requires New Jersey's Attorney General to create an online portal for law enforcement officers to report misconduct by other officers. Officers must report within 72 hours if they witness excessive force, civil rights violations, or criminal offenses committed by colleagues. The portal also allows anonymous reporting, generating random identifiers instead of personal details for those who choose to remain anonymous. It directly affects all law enforcement officers in the state who observe misconduct requiring disclosure under the law.
This bill requires police departments in New Jersey's six highest-crime urban municipalities (determined by the latest Uniform Crime Report) to ensure a reasonable percentage of officers complete mandatory in-service training on crime victims' specialized needs and available support services. The Attorney General will determine the required percentage and verify that departments meet this goal, while the Division of Criminal Justice will assist departments in implementing the training. The training focuses on victim rights, law enforcement's role in victim assistance, and local resources - building on existing but non-mandatory training requirements. It applies specifically to officers in these six high-crime areas, not statewide.
This New Jersey bill (A 1706) requires law enforcement officers to knock and announce their identity and purpose before entering a residence for an arrest or search. It prohibits "no-knock" warrants at homes, mandating officers wait at least 30 seconds after announcing before entering - unless immediate danger exists. The law applies to all arrest and search warrants executed at residential properties and updates existing statutes to include these entry requirements. It directly affects police procedures when conducting home entries, aiming to increase transparency and safety for residents.
