Establishes procedures for disqualification from public office or employment upon conviction of certain crimes; creates registry.
This bill (A1443) establishes automatic disqualification from holding any public office or employment in New Jersey for individuals convicted of certain crimes related to their position. It requires courts to immediately issue disqualification orders alongside forfeiture orders when someone is convicted of offenses involving dishonesty, third-degree crimes, or crimes directly tied to their public role. The bill also mandates a central registry maintained by the Administrative Office of the Courts to track all disqualified individuals. This applies to both state and local government positions, with limited exceptions for minor offenses that may be waived by a court.
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Introduction
Jan 2024
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Introduced Jan 9, 2024
Last action Jan 9, 2024
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Introduced
Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
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1 primary · 12 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Robert Karabinchak
DDemocratic
Co
Bob Auth
RRepublican
Co
Brian Rumpf
RRepublican
Co
Carol Murphy
DDemocratic
Co
Chris DePhillips
RRepublican
Co
Clinton Calabrese
DDemocratic
Co
Erik Peterson
RRepublican
Co
Greg McGuckin
RRepublican
Co
Jay Webber
RRepublican
Co
John DiMaio
RRepublican
Co
NM
Nancy Muñoz
RRepublican
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