Transfers probation employees from Judiciary to State Parole Board.

New Jersey's S 757 transfers approximately 200 probation officers from the Judiciary to the State Parole Board's Bureau of Probation, directly affecting these employees who currently cannot enforce probation violations or carry firearms. The bill changes their agency affiliation to permit law enforcement powers and firearm use, addressing a 2001 court ruling that found similar efforts unconstitutional when attempted through the Judiciary. It maintains existing employee contracts, benefits, retirement status, and collective bargaining rights during the transition. All legal references to the Judiciary regarding probation will now point to the Parole Board's Bureau of Probation.