Establishes Office of Inspector General for Prosecutorial Review in but not of DLPS.
S 1486 establishes an independent Office of Inspector General for Prosecutorial Review within New Jersey's Department of Law and Public Safety (though not under its control). This office investigates complaints about misconduct by prosecutors or their teams (including detectives), with authority to subpoena witnesses and documents, and ensures confidentiality for complainants. It directly affects prosecutors, law enforcement personnel working on cases, and the public who can file complaints. The inspector general must have dual experience as both a prosecutor and defense attorney, and cannot be blocked by legal privileges once a case is closed.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026
Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
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2 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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Gordon Johnson
DDemocratic
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Joe Cryan
DDemocratic
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Paul Moriarty
DDemocratic
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