N.J. Stat. § 53:2-9 — NJ Code / Title 53 / Chapter 2 / Section 2-9
Division to assume powers, assets, duties after transfer date.
Status: in_force

4. a. Until the transfer date established pursuant to section 31 of P.L.2017, c.324 (C.53:2-36) shall have become operative, the division shall not exercise any powers, rights, or duties conferred by P.L.2017, c.324 (C.32:23-229 et al.) or by any other law in any way which will interfere with the powers, rights, and duties of the commission. The division and the commission are directed to cooperate with each other after the date of notification pursuant to section 2 of P.L.2017, c.324 (C.32:23-230) until the transfer date, and the commission shall make available to the division all information concerning its property and assets, contracts, operations, and finances within New Jersey as the division may require to provide for the efficient exercise by the division of all powers, rights, and duties conferred upon the division by P.L.2017, c.324 (C.32:23-229 et al.). b. After the transfer date established pursuant to section 31 of P.L.2017, c.324 (C.53:2-36). (1) The division shall assume all of the powers, rights, assets, and duties of the commission within this State, and those powers, rights, assets, and duties shall then and thereafter be vested in and exercised by the division; (2) The officers having custody of the funds of the commission applicable to this State shall deliver those funds into the custody of the State Treasurer, the property and assets of the commission within this State shall, without further act or deed, become the property and assets of the division; and (3) Any officers and employees of the commission seeking to be transferred to the division may apply to become employees of the division until determined otherwise by the division. Nothing in P.L.2017, c.324 (C.32:23-229 et al.) shall be construed to deprive any officers or employees of the commission of their rights, privileges, obligations, or status with respect to any pension or retirement system. The commission employees shall retain all of their rights and benefits under existing collective negotiation agreements or contracts until such time as new or revised agreements or contracts are agreed to. All existing employee representatives shall be retained to act on behalf of those employees until such time as the employees shall, pursuant to law, elect to change those representatives. If an existing officer or employee becomes a member of an administered retirement system of the State of New Jersey, the officer or employee shall receive the same amount of service credit in the retirement system as the officer or employee previously had in the pension or retirement system as an employee of the commission, provided that there is a transfer of funds, or purchase, of the full cost of that credit from the pension or retirement system of the commission to an administered retirement system of the State of New Jersey. Nothing in P.L.2017, c.324 (C.32:23-229 et al.) shall affect the civil service status, if any, of those officers or employees; (4) All debts, liabilities, obligations, and contracts of the commission applicable only to this State, as determined by the officers having custody of the funds of the commission, except to the extent specifically provided for or established to the contrary in P.L.2017, c.324 (C.32:23-229 et al.), are imposed upon the division, and all creditors of the commission and persons having claims against or contracts with the commission of any kind or character may enforce those debts, claims, and contracts against the division as successor to the commission in the same manner as they might have done against the commission, and the rights and remedies of those holders, creditors, and persons having claims against or contracts with the commission shall not be limited or restricted in any manner by P.L.2017, c.324 (C.32:23-229 et al.); (5) In continuing the functions, contracts, obligations, and duties of the commission within this State, the division is authorized to act in its own name as may be convenient or advisable under the circumstances from time to time; (6) Any references to the commission in any other law or regulation shall then and thereafter be deemed to refer and apply to the division; (7) All rules and regulations of the commission shall continue in effect as the rules and regulations of the division until amended, supplemented, or rescinded by the division pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.). Regulations of the commission inconsistent with the provisions of P.L.2017, c.324 (C.32:23-229 et al.) or of regulations of the division shall be deemed void; (8) All operations of the commission within this State shall continue as operations of the division until altered by the division as provided or permitted pursuant to P.L.2017, c.324 (C.32:23-229 et al.); and (9) The powers vested in the division by P.L.2017, c.324 (C.32:23-229 et al.) shall be construed as being in addition to, and not in diminution of, the powers heretofore vested by law in the commission to the extent not otherwise altered or provided for in P.L.2017, c.324 (C.32:23-229 et al.). c. A license, registration, or permit issued by the commission prior to the date of notification pursuant to section 2 of P.L.2017, c.324 (C.32:23-230) shall, subject to the terms of its issuance, continue to be valid on and after the transfer date as a license, registration, or permit issued by the division. An application for a license, registration, or permit filed with the commission prior to and pending on that notification date shall, as of and from the notification date, be deemed to be filed with and pending before the division. L.2017, c.324, s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 53:2-19 — NJ Code / Title 53 / Chapter 2 / Section 2-19
Reasonable prior notice, hearing prior to denial of license, registration.
Status: in_force

14. a. The division shall not deny any application for a license or registration without giving the applicant or prospective licensee reasonable prior notice and an opportunity to be heard at a hearing conducted by the division. b. Any application for a license or for inclusion in the longshoremen's register, and any license issued or registration made, may be denied, revoked, cancelled, or suspended as the case may be, only in the manner prescribed in this section. c. The division may on its own initiative or on complaint of any person, including any public official or agency, institute proceedings to revoke, cancel, or suspend any license or registration after a hearing at which the licensee or registrant and any person making a complaint shall be given an opportunity to be heard, provided that any order of the division revoking, cancelling, or suspending any license or registration shall not become effective until 15 days subsequent to the serving of notice thereof upon the licensee or registrant unless in the opinion of the division the continuance of the license or registration for that period would be inimical to the public peace or safety. The hearing shall be held in a manner and upon notice as may be prescribed by the rules of the division, but the notice shall be of not less than 10 days and shall state the nature of the complaint. d. Pending the determination of a hearing pursuant to this section, the division may temporarily suspend a license or registration if, in the opinion of the division, the continuance of the license or registration for that 15-day period, pursuant to subsection c. of this section, is inimical to the public peace or safety. e. The division, or a member, officer, employee, or agent of the division as may be designated by the division for such purpose, shall have the power to issue subpoenas to compel the attendance of witnesses and the giving of testimony or production of other evidence and to administer oaths in connection with a hearing. It shall be the duty of the division or of any member, officer, employee, or agent of the division designated by the division for that purpose to issue subpoenas at the request of and upon behalf of the licensee, registrant, or applicant. The person conducting the hearing on behalf of the division shall not be bound by common law or statutory rules of evidence or by technical or formal rules of procedure in conducting the hearing. f. Upon the conclusion of the hearing, the division shall take action upon the findings and determination as the division deems proper and shall execute an order carrying its findings into effect. The action in the case of an application for a license or registration shall be the granting or denial thereof. The action in the case of a licensee shall be revocation of the license or suspension thereof for a fixed period or reprimand or a dismissal of the charges. The action in the case of a registered longshoreman shall be dismissal of the charges, reprimand, or removal from the longshoremen's register for a fixed period or permanently. g. The action of the division, in denying any application for a license or in refusing to include any person in the longshoremen's register established pursuant to section 8 of P.L.2017, c.324 (C.53:2-13), or in suspending or revoking a license or removing any person from the longshoremen's register or in reprimanding a licensee, or registrant, shall be subject to judicial review by a proceeding instituted in this State at the instance of the applicant, licensee, or registrant in the manner provided by State law for review of the final decision or action of an administrative agency of the State; provided, however, that notwithstanding any other provision of law, the court shall have power to stay for not more than 30 days an order of the division suspending or revoking a license or removing a longshoreman from the longshoremen's register. L.2017, c.324, s.14.
N.J. Stat. § 53:5A-8.2 — NJ Code / Title 53 / Chapter 5A / Section 5A-8.2
Applicability of act
Status: in_force

3. a. The increase in retirement allowances under the amendatory provisions of sections 1 and 2 of this act, P.L.1993, c.354 shall be applicable to eligible persons who shall have retired under sections 8 or 9 of P.L.1965, c. 89 (C.53:5A-8 or C.53:5A-9) on or after January 1, 1992 and prior to the effective date of this act, but shall be payable only with respect to amounts of those allowances paid on and after the first day of the month following the effective date of this act. b. The provisions of section 7 of P.L.1969, c.169 (C.43:3B-8) shall not apply to section 8 or section 9 of P.L.1965, c.89 (C.53:5A-8 or C.53:5A-9) as amended by P.L.1993, c.354, and the annual cost of living adjustment received by retirants and beneficiaries under P.L.1958, c.143 (C.43:3B-1 et seq.) as amended and supplemented by P.L.1969, c.169 shall be calculated as of the date of retirement of the member of the retirement system. L.1993,c.354,s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 53:5A-15.3 — NJ Code / Title 53 / Chapter 5A / Section 5A-15.3
Eligibility of beneficiary of retirant to death benefit; minimum amount of monthly allowance or benefit
Status: in_force

Any other provision of this act notwithstanding, (a) no beneficiary of a retirant who enrolled as a member on or after July 1, 1971 and who retired for any reason other than disability shall be entitled to receive benefits pursuant to the death benefit coverages provided by sections 8 c., 27 b. and 28 of chapter 89 of the laws of 1965 if the retirant had less than 10 years of service credit for retirement purposes at the time of retirement; and (b) no member or beneficiary shall be entitled to receive a monthly retirement allowance or other benefit payable pursuant to chapter 89 of the laws of 1965 unless the amount of the allowance or benefit would be at least $25.00 per month. L.1971, c. 181, s. 31, eff. June 1, 1971.
N.J. Stat. § 53:5A-15.4 — NJ Code / Title 53 / Chapter 5A / Section 5A-15.4
Evidence of insurability; necessity prior to eligibility for death benefits; effective date of coverage
Status: in_force

a. Any person entitled to become a member of the State Police Retirement System shall not be allowed any of the death benefits established by sections 8 c., 9 c., 10 c., 12 d., 13 d., 14 e., 15, 27 b., and 28, if (1) he makes application for membership beyond the year after he first became eligible for membership or (2) he is eligible for membership on the basis of special legislation, unless the member furnishes satisfactory evidence of insurability and on the effective date of his membership is actively at work and performing all his regular duties at his customary place of employment. The effective date of coverage for such death benefits shall be the first day of the month which immediately follows the date when such evidence is determined to be satisfactory. b. Such evidence of insurability will not be required of any person becoming a member of the State Police Retirement System upon transfer from another State-administered retirement system, if such system provided death benefits of a similar nature and the transferring member was covered by such benefits at the time of the transfer. If such transferring member was not covered by such benefits at the time of the transfer, he may be allowed the death benefits of the State Police Retirement System subject to the provisions of subsection a. of this section; provided, however, that any such member must furnish satisfactory evidence of insurability under the provisions of subsection a. of this section if he had been unable or failed to give such evidence as a member of the system from which he transferred. c. Any person who must furnish satisfactory evidence of insurability under the provisions of this section and who ceases to be a member of the retirement system without such evidence having been given, shall continue to be subject to the same requirement if he subsequently becomes a member. L.1971, c. 181, s. 32, eff. June 1, 1971.
N.J. Stat. § 53:5A-2 — NJ Code / Title 53 / Chapter 5A / Section 5A-2
Provisos as to repeal
Status: in_force

Repeal of chapter 5 of Title 53 of the Revised Statutes of New Jersey and all amendments and supplements thereto is subject to the following provisos: a. Any person retired under any of the provisions of said chapter and receiving or entitled to receive benefits thereunder, prior to its repeal, shall continue to receive the same benefits or shall continue to be entitled to receive the same benefits, to the same extent and in the same manner, as if such chapter had not been repealed. b. Any beneficiary receiving an allowance or eligible to receive an allowance under such chapter shall continue to receive or be eligible to receive such allowance as provided under such chapter. c. Any person electing to have deductions for medical and hospital insurance subtracted from his pension shall continue to have such deductions subtracted as if such chapter had not been repealed. d. Any person retired for disability under such chapter and receiving benefits or entitled to receive benefits thereunder and any person receiving death benefits as a result of the death of a member under such chapter, prior to its repeal, shall continue to receive the same, or shall continue to be entitled to receive the same to such extent and in such manner as if such chapter had not been repealed. e. (Deleted by amendment.) f. (Deleted by amendment.) g. Interest on the contributions made by persons pursuant to the provisions of such chapter shall cease to accrue as of June 30, 1965. h. (Deleted by amendment.) i. (Deleted by amendment.) j. (Deleted by amendment.) k. (Deleted by amendment.) L.1965, c. 89, s. 2, eff. July 1, 1965. Amended by L.1971, c. 181, s. 2, eff. June 1, 1971.
N.J. Stat. § 53:5A-10 — NJ Code / Title 53 / Chapter 5A / Section 5A-10
Accidental disability retirement allowance; definitions.
Status: in_force

10. a. Upon the written application by a member in service, by one acting in his behalf or by the State, any member may be retired, not less than one month next following the date of filing such application, on an accidental disability retirement allowance, provided that the medical board, after a medical examination of such member, shall certify that the member is permanently and totally disabled as a direct result of a traumatic event occurring during and as a result of the performance of his regular or assigned duties and that such disability was not the result of the member's willful negligence and that such member is mentally or physically incapacitated for the performance of his usual duties in the Division of State Police which the Superintendent of State Police is willing to assign to him. A member with a preexisting and asymptomatic condition that is rendered symptomatic as a direct result of a traumatic event occurring during and as a result of the performance of the member's regular or assigned duties may be eligible for an accidental disability retirement allowance, provided that the traumatic event is caused by a circumstance external to the member and is the substantial contributing cause of the member's permanent and total disability. The application to accomplish such retirement must be filed within five years of the original traumatic event, but the board of trustees may consider an application filed after the five-year period if it can be factually demonstrated to the satisfaction of the board of trustees that the disability is due to the accident and the filing was not accomplished within the five-year period due to a delayed manifestation of the disability or to the member's continued employment in a restricted capacity consistent with the nature of his disability in the Division of the State Police upon and at the written request of the superintendent, with the concurrence of the Attorney General, or to other circumstances beyond the control of the member. b. Upon retirement for accidental disability, a member shall receive an accidental disability retirement allowance which shall consist of: (1) An annuity which shall be the actuarial equivalent of his aggregate contributions; and (2) A pension in the amount which, when added to the member's annuity, will provide a total retirement allowance of 2/3 of his final compensation. c. Upon the receipt of proper proofs of the death of a member who has retired on an accidental disability retirement allowance, there shall be paid to the member's beneficiary an amount equal to 3 1/2 times the final compensation received by the member in the last year of creditable service; provided, however, that if such death shall occur after the member shall have attained 55 years of age the amount payable shall equal 1/2 of such compensation instead of 3 1/2 times such compensation. d. Permanent and total disability resulting from a cardiovascular, pulmonary, or musculoskeletal condition which was not a direct result of a traumatic event occurring in the performance of duty shall be deemed an ordinary disability. e. (1) For purposes of this subsection: "Qualifying condition or impairment of health" includes: diseases of the upper respiratory tract and mucosae, including conditions such as conjunctivitis, rhinitis, sinusitis, pharyngitis, laryngitis, vocal cord disease, upper airway hyperreactivity and tracheobronchitis, or a combination of such conditions; diseases of the lower respiratory tract, including but not limited to bronchitis, asthma, reactive airway dysfunction syndrome, and different types of pneumonitis, such as hypersensitivity, granulomatous, or eosinophilic; diseases of the gastroesophageal tract, including esophagitis and reflux disease, either acute or chronic, caused by exposure or aggravated by exposure; diseases of the psychological axis, including post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, depression, or any combination of such conditions; diseases of the skin, such as contact dermatitis or burns, either acute or chronic in nature, infectious, irritant, allergic, idiopathic or non-specific reactive in nature, caused by exposure, or aggravated by exposure; and new onset diseases resulting from exposure as such diseases occurring in the future including cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, asbestos-related disease, heavy metal poisoning, musculoskeletal disease, and chronic psychological disease. "World Trade Center rescue, recovery, or cleanup operations" means the rescue, recovery, or cleanup operations at the World Trade Center site between September 11, 2001 and October 11, 2001. "World Trade Center site" means any location below a line starting from the Hudson River and Canal Street, east on Canal Street to Pike Street, south on Pike Street to the East River, and extending to the lower tip of Manhattan. (2) Notwithstanding any provision of subsection a. of this section or any other law to the contrary, for a member who participated, whether or not under orders or instruction by an employer to so participate, in World Trade Center rescue, recovery, or cleanup operations for a minimum of eight hours, permanent and total disability resulting from a qualifying condition or impairment of health shall be presumed to have occurred during and as a result of the performance of the member's regular or assigned duties and not the result of the member's willful negligence, unless the contrary can be proved by competent evidence. A member who did not participate in such operations for a minimum of eight hours shall be eligible for the presumption provided that: the member participated in the rescue, recovery, or cleanup operations at the World Trade Center site between September 11, 2001 and September 12, 2001; the member sustained a documented physical injury at the World Trade Center site between September 11, 2001 and September 12, 2001 that is a qualifying condition or impairment of health resulting in a disability to the member that prevented the member from continuing to participate in World Trade Center rescue, recovery, or cleanup operations for a minimum of eight hours; and the documented physical injury that resulted in a disability to the member that prevented the member from continuing to participate in World Trade Center rescue, recovery, or cleanup operations for a minimum of eight hours is the qualifying condition or impairment of health for which the member seeks a presumption under this subsection. In order to be eligible for the presumption provided under this subsection, a member shall have successfully passed a physical examination for entry into public service or shall present such sufficient evidence of one or more medical examinations or results performed within a reasonable period of time before or after entry into public service, which failed to disclose evidence of the qualifying condition or impairment of health that formed the basis for the permanent and total disability. (3) A member who participated in the World Trade Center rescue, recovery, or cleanup operations for a minimum of eight hours and subsequently retired on a service retirement, special retirement, accidental disability retirement, or an ordinary disability retirement and thereafter incurred a disability caused by a qualifying condition or impairment of health which the medical board determines to be caused by participation in World Trade Center rescue, recovery, or cleanup operations shall be eligible to apply to the board of trustees to have the retiree's retirement allowance recalculated as an accidental disability retirement allowance for benefit payments on or after the date of the application, provided the retiree filed an application for such recalculation within 180 days of the date that the retiree knew or should have known of the existence of such disability and its relation to the rescue, recovery, or cleanup operations. In order to be eligible for such recalculation, the retiree shall have successfully passed a physical examination for entry into public service or shall present such sufficient evidence of one or more medical examinations or results performed within a reasonable period of time before or after entry into public service, which failed to disclose evidence of the qualifying condition or impairment of health that formed the basis for the disability. If a retiree previously filed an eligibility registration form with the State Police Retirement System and the retiree was denied because the retiree did not file within the required registration period in effect prior to the effective date of P.L.2025, c.117, the retiree shall be permitted to petition the board of trustees for reconsideration. (4) The board of trustees may promulgate rules and regulations that the board determines are necessary to implement the provisions of this subsection. A member or retiree shall not be eligible for the presumption or recalculation under this subsection unless the member or retiree files a written and sworn statement with the retirement system on a form provided by the board of trustees thereof indicating the dates and locations of service. (5) This subsection shall apply regardless of whether the member or retiree, who is otherwise eligible, was enrolled in the retirement system at the time of participation in World Trade Center rescue, recovery, or cleanup operations as specified herein. L.1965, c.89, s.10; amended 1966, c.153, s.3; 1971, c.181, s.8; 2019, c.157, s.3; .2022, c.77, s.1; 2025, c.117, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 53:2-13 — NJ Code / Title 53 / Chapter 2 / Section 2-13
Longshoremen's register.
Status: in_force

8. a. The division shall establish a longshoremen's register in which shall be included all qualified longshoremen eligible, as hereinafter provided, for employment as longshoremen in the port of New York district in this State. A person shall not act as a longshoreman within the port of New York district in this State unless at the time the person is included in the longshoremen's register, and a person shall not employ another to work as a longshoreman within the port of New York district in this State unless at the time the other person is included in the longshoremen's register. b. Any person applying for inclusion in the longshoremen's register shall file at a place and in a manner as the division shall designate a written statement, signed, and verified by the applicant, setting forth the applicant's full name, residence address, social security number, and any further facts and evidence as the division may prescribe to establish the identity of that person and the person's criminal record, if any. c. The division may in its discretion deny application for inclusion in the longshoremen's register by a person: (1) Who has been convicted by a court of the United States or any State or territory thereof, without subsequent pardon, of treason, murder, manslaughter, or of any of the offenses described in subsection g. of section 6 of P.L.2017, c.324 (C.53:2-11) or of attempt or conspiracy to commit any of those crimes; (2) Who knowingly or willingly advocates the desirability of overthrowing or destroying the government of the United States by force or violence or who shall be a member of a group which advocates that desirability knowing the purposes of the group advocating that desirability; or (3) Whose presence at the piers or other waterfront terminals in the port of New York district in this State is found by the division, on the basis of the facts and evidence before it, to constitute a danger to the public peace or safety. d. Unless the division shall determine to exclude the applicant from the longshoremen's register for violation of the offenses described in subsection g. of section 6 of P.L.2017, c.324 (C.53:2-11), it shall include that person in the longshoremen's register. The division may permit temporary registration of any applicant under the provisions of this section pending final action on an application made for temporary registration. Any temporary registration shall be valid for a period not in excess of 30 days. e. The division shall have power to reprimand any longshoreman registered under this section or to remove the person from the longshoremen's register for a period of time as it deems in the public interest for any of the following offenses: (1) Conviction of a crime or other cause which would permit disqualification of a person from inclusion in the longshoremen's register upon original application; (2) Fraud, deceit, or misrepresentation in securing inclusion in the longshoremen's register; (3) Transfer or surrender of possession to any person either temporarily or permanently of any card or other means of identification issued by the authority as evidence of inclusion in the longshoremen's register, without satisfactory explanation; (4) False impersonation of another longshoreman registered under this section or of another person licensed pursuant to P.L.2017, c.324 (C.32:23-229 et al.); (5) Willful commission of or willful attempt to commit at or on a waterfront terminal or adjacent highway any act of physical injury to any other person or of willful damage to or misappropriation of any other person's property, unless justified or excused by law; and (6) Any other offense described in subsection g. of section 6 of P.L.2017, c.324 (C.53:2-11). f. Whenever, as a result of amendments to P.L.2017, c.324 (C.32:23-229 et al.) or of a ruling by the division, registration as a longshoreman is required for any person to continue in employment, that person shall be registered as a longshoreman; provided, however, that the person satisfies all the other requirements of P.L.2017, c.324 (C.32:23-229 et al.) for registration as a longshoreman. g. The division shall have the right to recover possession of any card or other means of identification issued as evidence of inclusion in the longshoremen's register in the event that the holder thereof has been removed from the longshoremen's register. h. Nothing contained in P.L.2017, c.324 (C.32:23-229 et al.) shall be construed to limit in any way any labor rights reserved by P.L.2017, c.324 (C.32:23-229 et al.). L.2017, c.324, s.8.
N.J. Stat. § 53:2-18 — NJ Code / Title 53 / Chapter 2 / Section 2-18
Licensure for port watchmen.
Status: in_force

13. a. A person shall not act as a port watchman within the port of New York district in this State without first having obtained a license from the division, and a person shall not employ a port watchman who is not so licensed. b. A license to act as a port watchman shall be issued only upon written application, duly verified, which shall state the following: (1) The full name, residence, business address, if any, place, and date of birth, and social security number of the applicant; (2) The present and previous occupations of the applicant, including the places where the applicant was employed and the names of the applicant's employers; (3) The citizenship of the applicant and, if the person is a naturalized citizen of the United States, the court and date of naturalization; and (4) Any further facts and evidence as may be required by the division to ascertain the character, integrity, and identity of the applicant. c. A port watchman license shall not be granted: (1) Unless the division shall be satisfied that the applicant possesses good character and integrity; (2) If the applicant has, without subsequent pardon, been convicted by a court of the United States or of any State or territory thereof of the authority of, or the attempt or conspiracy to commit, treason, murder, manslaughter or any of the offenses described in subsection g. of section 6 of P.L.2017, c.324 (C.53:2-11); (3) Unless the applicant shall meet reasonable standards of physical and mental fitness for the discharge of a port watchman's duties as may from time to time be established by the division; (4) If the applicant shall be a member of any labor organization which represents longshoremen or pier superintendents or hiring agents; but nothing in P.L.2017, c.324 (C.32:23-229 et al.) shall be deemed to prohibit port watchmen from being represented by a labor organization or organizations which do not also represent longshoremen or pier superintendents or hiring agents. The American Federation of Labor, the Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO) and any other similar federation, congress, or other organization of national or international occupational or industrial labor organizations shall not be considered a labor organization which represents longshoremen or pier superintendents or hiring agents within the meaning of this section although one of the federated or constituent labor organizations thereof may represent longshoremen or pier superintendents or hiring agents; (5) If the applicant knowingly or willfully advocates the desirability of overthrowing or destroying the government of the United States by force or violence or shall be a member of a group which advocates that desirability, knowing the purposes of the group's advocacy. d. When the application shall have been examined and further inquiry and investigation made as the division shall deem proper and when the authority shall be satisfied therefrom that the applicant possesses the qualifications and requirements prescribed in this section and regulations issued pursuant thereto, the division shall issue and deliver a license to the applicant. The division may issue a temporary permit to any applicant for a license under the provisions of this section pending final action on an application made for that license. Any temporary permit shall be valid for a period not in excess of 30 days. e. A license granted pursuant to this section shall continue for a term of three years. A license may be renewed by the division for successive three-year periods upon fulfilling the same requirements established in this section for an original application. f. Notwithstanding any provision of this section, a license to act as a port watchman shall continue indefinitely and need not be renewed, provided that the licensee shall, as required by the division: (1) Submit to a medical examination and meet the physical and mental fitness standards may be established by the division; (2) Complete a refresher course of training; and (3) Submit supplementary personal history information. g. Any license issued pursuant to this section may be revoked or suspended for a period as the division deems in the public interest or the licensee thereunder may be reprimanded for any of the following offenses: (1) Conviction of a crime or other cause which would permit or require the holder's disqualification from receiving a license upon original application; (2) Fraud, deceit, or misrepresentation in securing the license; and (3) Any other offense described in subsection g. of section 6 of P.L.2017, c.324 (C.53:2-11). h. The division shall, at regular intervals, cancel the license or temporary permit of a port watchman who has failed during the preceding 12 months to work as a port watchman in the port of New York district in this State a minimum number of hours as established by the division, except that the division shall immediately restore the license or temporary permit upon a proper showing that the failure to so work was caused by the fact that the licensee or permit holder was engaged in the military service of the United States or was incapacitated by ill health, physical injury, or other good cause. i. Any port watchman ineligible for a license by reason pursuant to this section may petition for and the division may issue an order removing the ineligibility. A petition for an order to remove an ineligibility may be made to the division before or after the hearing required by section 14 of P.L.2017, c.324 (C.53:2-19). L.2017, c.324, s.13.
N.J. Stat. § 53:1-15 — NJ Code / Title 53 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-15
Fingerprinting of suspects.
Status: in_force

53:1-15. The sheriffs, chiefs of police, members of the State Police and any other law enforcement agencies and officers shall, immediately upon the arrest of any person for an indictable offense, or for any of the grounds specified in paragraph (1), (2), (3) or (4) of subsection a. of section 5 of P.L.1991, c.261 (C.2C:25-21) or of any person believed to be wanted for an indictable offense, or believed to be an habitual criminal, or within a reasonable time after the filing of a complaint by a law enforcement officer charging any person with an indictable offense, or upon the arrest of any person for shoplifting, pursuant to N.J.S.2C:20-11, or upon the arrest of any person for prostitution, pursuant to N.J.S.2C:34-1, or the conviction of any other person charged with a nonindictable offense, where the identity of the person charged is in question, take the fingerprints of such person, according to the fingerprint system of identification established by the Superintendent of State Police and on the forms prescribed, and forward without delay two copies or more of the same, together with photographs and such other descriptions as may be required and with a history of the offense committed, to the State Bureau of Identification. Such sheriffs, chiefs of police, members of the State Police and any other law enforcement agencies and officers shall also take the fingerprints, descriptions and such other information as may be required of unknown dead persons and as required by section 2 of P.L.1982, c.79 (C.2A:4A-61) of juveniles adjudicated delinquent and shall forward same to the State Bureau of Identification. Any person charged in a complaint filed by a law enforcement officer with an indictable offense, who has not been arrested, or any person charged in an indictment, who has not been arrested, or any person convicted of assault or harassment constituting domestic violence as defined in section 3 of P.L.1991, c.261 (C.2C:25-19), or any person against whom a final order has been entered in any domestic violence matter pursuant to the provisions of section 13 of P.L.1991, c.261 (C.2C:25-29), or any person applying for participation in a program of conditional dismissal pursuant to P.L.2013, c.158 (C.2C:43-13.1 et al.), shall submit himself to the identification procedures provided herein either on the date of any court appearance or upon written request of the appropriate law enforcement agency within a reasonable time after the filing of the complaint. Any person who refuses to submit to such identification procedures shall be a disorderly person. amended 1952, c.93; 1981, c.411, s.1; 1982, c.219; 1994, c.56, s.4; 1997, c.93, s.2; 1999, c.288; 2013, c.158, s.14.
N.J. Stat. § 53:2-23 — NJ Code / Title 53 / Chapter 2 / Section 2-23
Additional grounds for denial of application, registration.
Status: in_force

18. In addition to the grounds elsewhere established in P.L.2017, c.324 (C.32:23-229 et al.), the division may deny an application for a license or registration for any of the following: a. Conviction by a court of the United States or any State or territory thereof of coercion; b. Conviction by a court described in subsection a. of this section, after having been previously convicted by that court of any crime or of the offenses hereinafter set forth, or any of the following offenses: assault, malicious injury to property, malicious mischief, unlawful taking of a motor vehicle, corruption of employees or possession of illegal betting number slips; c. Fraud, deceit or misrepresentation in connection with any application or petition submitted to, or any interview, hearing or proceeding conducted by the division or commission; d. Violation of any provision of P.L.2017, c.324 (C.32:23-229 et al.) or commission of any offense thereunder; e. Refusal on the part of any applicant, or prospective licensee, or of any member, officer or stockholder required by section 7 of P.L.2017, c.324 (C.53:2-12) to sign or be identified in an application for a stevedore license, to answer any material question or produce any material evidence in connection with the person's application or any application made on the person's behalf for a license or registration pursuant to section 7 of P.L.2017, c.324 (C.53:2-12); f. Association with a person who has been identified by a federal, State, or local law enforcement agency as a member or associate of an organized crime group, a terrorist group, or a career offender cartel, or who is a career offender, under circumstances where that association creates a reasonable belief that the participation of the applicant in any activity required to be licensed or registered under P P.L.2017, c.324 (C.32:23-229 et al.) would be inimical to the purposes of P.L.2017, c.324 (C.32:23-229 et al.); or g. Conviction of a racketeering activity or knowing association with a person who has been convicted of a racketeering activity by a court of the United States, or any State or territory thereof under circumstances where that association creates a reasonable belief that the participation of the applicant in any activity required to be licensed or registered under P.L.2017, c.324 (C.32:23-229 et al.) would be inimical to the purposes of P.L.2017, c.324 (C.32:23-229 et al.). L.2017, c.324, s.18.
N.J. Stat. § 53:5A-45 — NJ Code / Title 53 / Chapter 5A / Section 5A-45
Tax exemption; exemptions from levy and sale, garnishment, attachment or other process; assignability of rights; assignment of group insurance policy rights and benefits
Status: in_force

The right of a person to a pension, an annuity, or a retirement allowance, to the return of contributions, any benefit or right accrued or accruing to a person under the provisions of this act and the moneys in the various funds created under this act, shall be exempt from any State or municipal tax and from levy and sale, garnishment, attachment or any other process arising out of any State or Federal court, and, except as hereinafter in this section and as in this act otherwise provided, shall be unassignable. Nothing in this section shall prohibit any person insured under a group insurance policy, pursuant to an arrangement among the insured, the group policyholder and the insurer, from making to any person other than his employer, a gift assignment of the rights and benefits conferred on him by any provision of such policy or by law including specifically but not by way of limitation the right to exercise the conversion privilege and the right to name a beneficiary. Any such assignment, whether made before or after the effective date of this act, shall entitle the insurer to deal with the assignee as the owner of all rights and benefits conferred on the insured under the policy in accordance with the terms of the assignment. L.1965, c. 89, s. 45, eff. July 1, 1965. Amended by L.1969, c. 98, s. 4, eff. June 26, 1969.
N.J. Stat. § 53:2-2 — NJ Code / Title 53 / Chapter 2 / Section 2-2
§ 53:2-2
Status: in_force

The members of the state police, upon the request of the issuing body or the representatives of the issuing body, shall serve and execute, or assist in serving and executing, any summons, subpoena, warrant, commitment, attachment, order of arrest, or other process of any kind that may be issued by or by order of the senate, the general assembly, or by the senate and general assembly concurrently, jointly or in joint session, or by any committee of the senate or of the general assembly, or any joint committee of the senate and general assembly.
N.J. Stat. § 53:5A-5.4 — NJ Code / Title 53 / Chapter 5A / Section 5A-5.4
Inapplicability of C.53:5A-3.
Status: in_force

37. The provisions of section 3 of P.L.1965, c.89 (C.53:5A-3) as amended by P.L.2010, c.1 concerning persons who become members of the retirement system on or after the effective date of P.L.2010, c.1 shall not apply to a person who at the time of enrollment in the retirement system on or after that effective date transfers service credit, as permitted, from another State-administered retirement system of which the person was a member immediately prior to the effective date and continuously thereafter, but shall apply to a former member of the retirement system who has been granted a retirement allowance and is reenrolled in the retirement system on or after that effective date after becoming employed again in a position that makes the person eligible to be a member of the retirement system. L.2010, c.1, s.37.
N.J. Stat. § 53:6-5 — NJ Code / Title 53 / Chapter 6 / Section 6-5
Alternates
Status: in_force

If authorized by the laws of his party State, the administrative head of the State Police Department of a party State may provide for the discharge of his duties and the performance of his functions on the conference, for periods none of which shall exceed 15 days, by an alternate. No such alternate shall be entitled to serve unless notification of his identify and appointment shall have been given to the conference in such form as the conference may require. L.1969, c. 80, s. 3.2, eff. June 11, 1969.
N.J. Stat. § 53:5A-31 — NJ Code / Title 53 / Chapter 5A / Section 5A-31
Administration of funds.
Status: in_force

31. a. The board of trustees shall be and are hereby constituted trustees of all the various funds established by this act except the group insurance premium fund; provided, however, that all functions, powers, and duties relating to the investment or reinvestment of moneys of, and purchase, sale, or exchange of any investments or securities, of or for any fund established under this act, shall be exercised and performed by the Director of the Division of Investment in accordance with the provisions of c. 270, P.L.1950, as amended and supplemented. b. The secretary of the board shall determine from time to time the cash requirements of the various funds established by this act and the amount available for investment, all of which shall be certified to the Director of the Division of Investment. c. (Deleted by amendment, P.L.2011, c.78). d. The Treasurer of the State of New Jersey shall be the custodian of the several funds. All payments from said funds shall be made by him only upon vouchers signed by the secretary and the chairman of the board of trustees. A duly attested copy of the resolution of the board of trustees designating the chairman and bearing on its face specimen signatures of the chairman and the secretary shall be filed with the treasurer as his authority for making payments upon such vouchers. e. The administration of the program shall be performed by the personnel of the Division of Pensions and Benefits of the State Department of the Treasury and the costs of administration shall be borne by the State. L.1965, c.89, s.31; amended 1966, c.153, s.17; 1970, c.57, s.14; 1971, c.181, s.21; 2011, c.78, s.32.
N.J. Stat. § 53:5A-7 — NJ Code / Title 53 / Chapter 5A / Section 5A-7
Cessation of membership
Status: in_force

Membership in the retirement system shall cease upon retirement, withdrawal or death or if service is discontinued for more than 2 consecutive years. L.1965, c. 89, s. 7, eff. July 1, 1965. Amended by L.1971, c. 181, s. 5, eff. June 1, 1971.
N.J. Stat. § 53:1-19 — NJ Code / Title 53 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-19
§ 53:1-19
Status: in_force

The supervisor of the state bureau of identification shall co-operate with the bureaus in other states and with the bureau in the department of justice of the United States and shall develop and carry on an interstate, national and international system of identification within the requirements of the state bureau of identification.
N.J. Stat. § 53:6-13 — NJ Code / Title 53 / Chapter 6 / Section 6-13
Acceptance of aid
Status: in_force

The conference may accept for any of its purposes and functions under this compact any and all donations, grants of money, equipment, supplies, materials and services, conditional or otherwise, from any State, the United States or any other governmental agency, or from any person, firm or corporation and may receive, utilize and dispose of the same. The conference shall publish in its annual report the terms, conditions, character and amount of any resources accepted by it pursuant hereto together with the identity of the donor. L.1969, c. 80, s. 3.10, eff. June 11, 1969.
N.J. Stat. § 53:1-20.9e — NJ Code / Title 53 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-20.9e
Conducting of criminal history record background check for guardians.
Status: in_force

8. a. In accordance with the provisions of sections 6 and 7 of P.L.2005, c.370 (C.52:27G-37 and C.52:27G-38), the Division of State Police in the Department of Law and Public Safety shall conduct a criminal history record background check, including a name and fingerprint identification check, of each person seeking registration as a professional guardian who is required to undergo a criminal history record background check pursuant to P.L.2005, c.370 (C.52:27G-32 et al.). b. For the purpose of conducting a criminal history record background check pursuant to subsection a. of this section, the Division of State Police shall examine its own files and arrange for a similar examination by federal authorities. The division shall immediately forward the information obtained as a result of conducting the check to the public guardian. c. The Division of State Police shall promptly notify the Office of the Public Guardian for Elderly Adults in the event a person who is required to undergo a criminal history record background check pursuant to section 6 of P.L.2005, c.370 (C.52:27G-37) is convicted of a crime or offense in this State after the date the background check was performed. Upon receipt of such notification, the public guardian shall make a determination regarding the continuation of the registration of the person as a professional guardian. L.2005,c.370,s.8.
N.J. Stat. § 53:1-27 — NJ Code / Title 53 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-27
Quarters, equipment and teaching staff for training school
Status: in_force

Within the limits of the appropriation granted, the superintendent may provide suitable quarters, equipment and teaching staff for the training of the members of the department and any other law enforcement officers of the State, county or municipality as may be authorized by the Governor. L.1947, c. 65, p. 220, s. 6.
N.J. Stat. § 53:5A-34.1 — NJ Code / Title 53 / Chapter 5A / Section 5A-34.1
Liability determined by actuary
Status: in_force

2. The actuary for the State Police Retirement System shall determine for the valuation period of the retirement system in which this act takes effect the liability of the retirement system for the increased pension benefits provided under this act for all participants of the retirement system as of the last day of the valuation period. This liability shall be added to the unfunded accrued liability of the retirement system and shall be paid by the State in the same manner and over the remaining time period provided for the State's unfunded accrued liability under section 34 of P.L.1965, c.89 (C.53:5A-34). The actuary shall determine annually thereafter the liability of the retirement system for the increased pension benefits provided under this act for new participants, which shall be included in the normal contribution paid by the State. The State shall pay the cost of the actuarial work to determine the additional liabilities of the retirement system for the benefits under this act. L.1991,c.379,s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 53:5A-16 — NJ Code / Title 53 / Chapter 5A / Section 5A-16
Group life insurance; purchase to provide for death benefits
Status: in_force

The State Treasurer is hereby authorized and permitted to purchase from one or more life insurance companies, as determined by him, group life insurance coverage to provide for the death benefit specified in sections 8c, 9c, 10c, 12d, 13d, 14e, 15, 27b and 28b. Such group life insurance coverage may be provided under one or more policies issued to the State Treasurer specifically for this purpose, in the discretion of the State Treasurer, under one or more policies issued to the State Treasurer which provide group life insurance coverage for members of one or more other retirement systems of the State of New Jersey. Whenever such policy or policies of group insurance shall be in effect, the benefits payable thereunder shall be in lieu of the above mentioned death benefits provided by said sections. Any dividend or retrospective rate credit allowed by an insurance company shall be credited in an equitable manner to the special insurance funds from which premiums are paid. L.1965, c. 89, s. 16. Amended by L.1966, c. 153, s. 8.
N.J. Stat. § 53:1-20.1 — NJ Code / Title 53 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-20.1
File of criminal records kept
Status: in_force

To the end that there may be a centralization of information with regard to crime in this State, it shall be the duty of the county bureau of identification in each county and of the bureau of identification in the Department of the State Police to obtain and to keep on file all facts pertaining to criminal records, on forms substantially as follows: PLEASE PHOTOCOPY INSERTION L.1939, c. 78, p. 129, s. 1.
N.J. Stat. § 53:2-22 — NJ Code / Title 53 / Chapter 2 / Section 2-22
Telecommunication hiring system.
Status: in_force

17. a. The division may designate one of the employment information centers it is authorized to establish and maintain under section 16 of P.L.2017, c.324 (C.53:2-21) for the implementation of a telecommunications hiring system through which longshoremen and checkers may be hired and accept employment without any personal appearance at the center. The telecommunications hiring system shall incorporate hiring and seniority agreements between the employers of longshoremen and checkers and the labor organizations representing longshoremen and checkers in the port of New York district in this State, provided the agreements are not in conflict with the provisions of P.L.2017, c.324 (C.32:23-229 et al.). b. The division shall permit employees of the management organizations representing employers of longshoremen and checkers in the port of New York district in this State, and of the labor organizations representing longshoremen and checkers in the port of New York district in this State, or of a joint board of these management and labor organizations, to participate in the operation of the telecommunications hiring system, if these employees are registered by the division as "telecommunications system controllers," with respect to the registration of checkers. A person shall not act as a "telecommunications system controller" unless that person is registered. An application for registration and a registration made or issued may be denied, revoked, cancelled, or suspended, as the case may be, only in the manner prescribed in section 11 of P.L.2017, c.324 (C.53:2-16). Participation in the operation of the telecommunications hiring system shall be monitored by the division. c. The records, documents, tapes, discs, and other data compiled, collected or maintained by a management organization, a labor organization, and a joint board of these management and labor organizations pertaining to the telecommunications hiring system shall be available for inspection, investigation, and duplication by the division. L.2017, c.324, s.17.
N.J. Stat. § 53:1-6 — NJ Code / Title 53 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-6
Salaries of officers and troopers; increase for detective work
Status: in_force

The personnel enumerated in section 53:1-5 of this Title shall receive salaries which shall be fixed by the superintendent according to salary ranges for the various positions designated in said section, from time to time established, by the Civil Service Commission. Any person assigned to detective work in the department shall receive, while on such duty, an increase in salary in an amount to be fixed by the superintendent, subject to the approval of the head of the Department of Law and Public Safety, sufficient to defray the expenses for civilian clothing necessarily required in said assignment. All of said salaries shall be payable semimonthly. Amended by L.1945, c. 85, p. 426, s. 3; L.1950, c. 154, p. 336, s. 1.
N.J. Stat. § 53:1-20.20 — NJ Code / Title 53 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-20.20
DNA samples required; conditions.
Status: in_force

4. a. On or after January 1, 1995 every person convicted of aggravated sexual assault and sexual assault under N.J.S.2C:14-2 or aggravated criminal sexual contact and criminal sexual contact under N.J.S.2C:14-3 or any attempt to commit any of these crimes and who is sentenced to a term of imprisonment shall have a blood sample drawn or other biological sample collected for purposes of DNA testing upon commencement of the period of confinement. In addition, every person convicted on or after January 1, 1995 of these offenses, but who is not sentenced to a term of confinement, shall provide a DNA sample for purposes of DNA testing as a condition of the sentence imposed. A person who has been convicted and incarcerated as a result of a conviction of one or more of these offenses prior to January 1, 1995 shall provide a DNA sample before parole or release from incarceration. Every person arrested for an offense enumerated in this subsection shall provide a DNA sample for purposes of DNA testing prior to the person's release from custody. b. On or after January 1, 1998 every juvenile adjudicated delinquent for an act which, if committed by an adult, would constitute aggravated sexual assault or sexual assault under N.J.S.2C:14-2 or aggravated criminal sexual contact or criminal sexual contact under N.J.S.2C:14-3, or any attempt to commit any of these crimes, shall have a blood sample drawn or other biological sample collected for purposes of DNA testing. Every juvenile arrested for an act which, if committed by an adult, would constitute an offense enumerated in this subsection shall provide a DNA sample for purposes of DNA testing prior to the juvenile's release from custody. c. On or after January 1, 1998 every person found not guilty by reason of insanity of aggravated sexual assault or sexual assault under N.J.S.2C:14-2 or aggravated criminal sexual contact or criminal sexual contact under N.J.S.2C:14-3, or any attempt to commit any of these crimes, or adjudicated not delinquent by reason of insanity for an act which, if committed by an adult, would constitute one of these crimes, shall have a blood sample drawn or other biological sample collected for purposes of DNA testing. d. On or after January 1, 2000 every person convicted of murder pursuant to N.J.S.2C:11-3, manslaughter pursuant to N.J.S.2C:11-4, aggravated assault of the second degree pursuant to paragraph (1) or (6) of subsection b. of N.J.S.2C:12-1, kidnapping pursuant to N.J.S.2C:13-1, luring or enticing a child in violation of P.L.1993, c.291 (C.2C:13-6), endangering welfare of children pursuant to N.J.S.2C:24-4, except for paragraph (2) of subsection a., or any attempt to commit any of these crimes and who is sentenced to a term of imprisonment shall have a blood sample drawn or other biological sample collected for purposes of DNA testing upon commencement of the period of confinement. In addition, every person convicted on or after January 1, 2000 of these offenses, but who is not sentenced to a term of confinement, shall provide a DNA sample as a condition of the sentence imposed. A person who has been convicted and incarcerated as a result of a conviction of one or more of these offenses prior to January 1, 2000 shall provide a DNA sample before parole or release from incarceration. Every person arrested for an offense enumerated in this subsection shall provide a DNA sample for purposes of DNA testing prior to the person's release from custody. e. On or after January 1, 2000 every juvenile adjudicated delinquent for an act which, if committed by an adult, would constitute murder pursuant to N.J.S.2C:11-3, manslaughter pursuant to N.J.S.2C:11-4, aggravated assault of the second degree pursuant to paragraph (1) or (6) of subsection b. of N.J.S.2C:12-1, kidnapping pursuant to N.J.S.2C:13-1, luring or enticing a child in violation of P.L.1993, c.291 (C.2C:13-6), endangering welfare of children pursuant to N.J.S.2C:24-4, except for paragraph (2) of subsection a., or any attempt to commit any of these crimes, shall have a blood sample drawn or other biological sample collected for purposes of DNA testing. Every juvenile arrested for an act which, if committed by an adult, would constitute an offense enumerated in this subsection shall provide a DNA sample for purposes of DNA testing prior to the juvenile's release from custody. f. On or after January 1, 2000 every person found not guilty by reason of insanity of murder pursuant to N.J.S.2C:11-3, manslaughter pursuant to N.J.S.2C:11-4, aggravated assault of the second degree pursuant to paragraph (1) or (6) of subsection b. of N.J.S.2C:12-1, kidnapping pursuant to N.J.S.2C:13-1, luring or enticing a child in violation of P.L.1993, c.291 (C.2C:13-6), endangering welfare of children pursuant to N.J.S.2C:24-4, except for paragraph (2) of subsection a., or any attempt to commit any of these crimes, or adjudicated not delinquent by reason of insanity for an act which, if committed by an adult, would constitute one of these crimes, shall have a blood sample drawn or other biological sample collected for purposes of DNA testing. g. Every person convicted or found not guilty by reason of insanity of a crime or a specified disorderly persons offense shall have a blood sample drawn or other biological sample collected for purposes of DNA testing. If the person is sentenced to a term of imprisonment or confinement, the person shall have a blood sample drawn or other biological sample collected for purposes of DNA testing upon commencement of the period of imprisonment or confinement. If the person is not sentenced to a term of imprisonment or confinement, the person shall provide a DNA sample as a condition of the sentence imposed. A person who has been convicted or found not guilty by reason of insanity of a crime prior to the effective date of P.L.2003, c.183 or of a specified disorderly persons offense prior to the effective date of P.L.2015, c.263 and who, on the effective date, is serving a sentence of imprisonment, probation, parole or other form of supervision as a result of the crime or is confined following acquittal by reason of insanity shall provide a DNA sample before termination of imprisonment, probation, parole, supervision or confinement, as the case may be. h. Every juvenile adjudicated delinquent, or adjudicated not delinquent by reason of insanity, for an act which, if committed by an adult, would constitute a crime or a specified disorderly persons offense shall have a blood sample drawn or other biological sample collected for purposes of DNA testing. If under the order of disposition the juvenile is sentenced to some form of imprisonment, detention or confinement, the juvenile shall have a blood sample drawn or other biological sample collected for purposes of DNA testing upon commencement of the period of imprisonment, detention or confinement. If the order of disposition does not include some form of imprisonment, detention or confinement, the juvenile shall provide a DNA sample as a condition of the disposition ordered by the court. A juvenile who, prior to the effective date of P.L.2003, c.183, has been adjudicated delinquent, or adjudicated not delinquent by reason of insanity for an act which, if committed by an adult, would constitute a crime or, prior to the effective date of P.L.2015, c.263, has been adjudicated delinquent or adjudicated not delinquent by reason of insanity for an act which, if committed by an adult, would constitute a specified disorderly persons offense, and who on the effective date is under some form of imprisonment, detention, confinement, probation, parole or any other form of supervision as a result of the offense or is confined following an adjudication of not delinquent by reason of insanity shall provide a DNA sample before termination of imprisonment, detention, supervision or confinement, as the case may be. As used in this act, "specified disorderly persons offense" shall mean assault constituting domestic violence as defined in section 3 of P.L.1991, c.261 (C.2C:25-19); prostitution pursuant to N.J.S.2C:34-1; any disorderly persons offense relating to narcotics or dangerous drugs for which a person is required to be fingerprinted pursuant to section 1 of P.L.1952, c.92 (C.53:1-18.1), excluding possession of 50 grams or less of marijuana, including any adulterants or dilutants, or five grams or less of hashish under N.J.S.2C:35-10; or any other disorderly persons offense for which a person is required to be fingerprinted pursuant to R.S.53:1-15. A "specified disorderly persons offense" shall not include shoplifting pursuant to N.J.S.2C:20-11. i. Nothing in this act shall be deemed to limit or preclude collection of DNA samples as authorized by court order or in accordance with any other law. L.1994, c.136, s.4; amended 1997, c.341, s.3; 2000, c.118, s.1; 2003, c.183, s.3; 2011, c.104, s.2; 2015, c.263, s.2; 2019, c.122.
N.J. Stat. § 53:5A-5.1 — NJ Code / Title 53 / Chapter 5A / Section 5A-5.1
Transfer to State Police Retirement System of New Jersey
Status: in_force

4. The membership in the Police and Firemen's Retirement System of New Jersey, established pursuant to P.L.1944, c.255 (C.43:16A-1 et seq.), or the Public Employees' Retirement System of New Jersey, established pursuant to P.L.1954, c.84 (C.43:15A-1 et seq.), of inspectors in the Alcoholic Beverage Control Enforcement Bureau, members of the State Capitol Police Force, or marine law enforcement officers in the Bureau of Marine Law Enforcement who, pursuant to section 1 of P.L.1997, c.19 (C.53:1-8.2), become members of the State Police, shall be transferred to the State Police Retirement System of New Jersey, established pursuant to P.L.1965, c.89 (C.53:5A-1 et seq.). Deductions from such persons' salaries and contributions on their behalf shall thereafter be made as required by that retirement system. The rate of contribution of the transferred inspectors, members, and officers shall be determined by the rates payable by other members of that system. L.1997,c.19,s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 53:5A-34 — NJ Code / Title 53 / Chapter 5A / Section 5A-34
Contingent reserve fund.
Status: in_force

34. The Contingent Reserve Fund shall be the fund in which shall be credited contributions made by the State. a. Upon the basis of the tables recommended by the actuary which the board adopts and regular interest, the actuary shall compute annually, beginning as of June 30, 1992, the amount of the contribution which shall be the normal cost as computed under the projected unit credit method attributable to service rendered under the retirement system for the year beginning on July 1 immediately succeeding the date of the computation. This shall be known as the "normal contribution." b. Upon the basis of the tables recommended by the actuary which the board adopts and regular interest, the actuary shall annually determine if there is an amount of the accrued liability of the retirement system, computed under the projected unit credit method, which is not already covered by the assets of the retirement system, valued in accordance with the asset valuation method established in this section. This shall be known as the "unfunded accrued liability." If there was no unfunded accrued liability for the valuation period immediately preceding the current valuation period, the actuary, using the total amount of this unfunded accrued liability, shall compute the initial amount of contribution which, if paid annually in level dollars for a specific period of time, will amortize this liability. The State Treasurer shall determine, upon the advice of the Director of the Division of Pensions and Benefits, the board of trustees and the actuary, the time period for full funding of this liability, which shall not exceed 30 years. This shall be known as the "accrued liability contribution." Thereafter, any increase or decrease in the unfunded accrued liability as a result of actuarial losses or gains for subsequent valuation years shall serve to increase or decrease, respectively, the amortization period for the unfunded accrued liability, unless an increase in the amortization period will cause it to exceed 30 years. If an increase in the amortization period as a result of actuarial losses for a valuation year would exceed 30 years, the accrued liability contribution shall be computed for the valuation year in the same manner provided for the computation of the initial accrued liability contribution under this section. Beginning with the July 1, 2019 actuarial valuation, the accrued liability contribution shall be computed so that if the contribution is paid annually in level dollars, it will amortize this unfunded accrued liability over a closed 30-year period. Beginning with the July 1, 2029 actuarial valuation, when the remaining amortization period reaches 20 years, any increase or decrease in the unfunded accrued liability as a result of actuarial losses or gains for subsequent valuation years shall serve to increase or decrease, respectively, the amortization period for the unfunded accrued liability, unless an increase in the amortization period will cause it to exceed 20 years. If an increase in the amortization period as a result of actuarial losses for a valuation year would exceed 20 years, the accrued liability contribution shall be computed for the valuation year in the same manner provided for the computation of the initial accrued liability contribution under this section. The State may pay all or any portion of its unfunded accrued liability under the retirement system from any source of funds legally available for the purpose, including, without limitation, the proceeds of bonds authorized by law for this purpose. The value of the assets to be used in the computation of the contributions provided for under this section for valuation periods shall be the value of the assets for the preceding valuation period increased by the regular interest rate, plus the net cash flow for the valuation period (the difference between the benefits and expenses paid by the system and the contributions to the system) increased by one half of the regular interest rate, plus 20% of the difference between this expected value and the full market value of the assets as of the end of the valuation period. This shall be known as the "valuation assets." Notwithstanding the first sentence of this paragraph, the valuation assets for the valuation period ending June 30, 1996 shall be the full market value of the assets as of that date and shall include the proceeds from the bonds issued pursuant to the "Pension Bond Financing Act of 1997," P.L.1997, c.114 (C.34:1B-7.45 et seq.), paid to the system by the New Jersey Economic Development Authority to fund the unfunded accrued liability of the system. "Excess valuation assets" means the valuation assets for a valuation period less the actuarial accrued liability for the valuation period, if the sum is greater than zero. If there are excess valuation assets for the valuation period ending June 30, 1996, the normal contributions for the valuation periods ending June 30, 1996 and June 30, 1997 which have not yet been paid to the retirement system shall be reduced to the extent possible by the excess valuation assets, provided that the General Fund balances that would have been paid to the retirement system except for this provision shall first be allocated as State aid to public schools to the extent that additional sums are required to comply with the May 14, 1997 decision of the New Jersey Supreme Court in Abbott v. Burke. If there are excess valuation assets for a valuation period ending after June 30, 1996, the State Treasurer may reduce the normal contribution payable for the next valuation period as follows: (1) for valuation periods ending June 30, 1997 through June 30, 2001, to the extent possible by up to 100% of the excess valuation assets; (2) for the valuation period ending June 30, 2002, to the extent possible by up to 84% of the excess valuation assets; (3) for the valuation period ending June 30, 2003, to the extent possible by up to 68% of the excess valuation assets; and (4) for valuation periods ending June 30, 2004 through June 30, 2007, to the extent possible by up to 50% of the excess valuation assets. c. The actuary shall certify annually the aggregate amount payable to the Contingent Reserve Fund in the ensuing year, which amount shall be equal to the sum of the amounts described in this section. The State shall pay into the Contingent Reserve Fund during the ensuing year the amount so certified. In the event the amount certified to be paid by the State includes amounts due for services rendered by members to specific instrumentalities or authorities the total amounts so certified shall be paid to the retirement system by the State; provided, however, the full cost attributable to such services rendered to such instrumentalities and authorities shall be computed separately by the actuary and the State shall be reimbursed for such amounts by such instrumentalities or authorities. The cash death benefits, payable as the result of contribution by the State under the provisions of this act upon the death of a member in active service and after retirement shall be paid from the Contingent Reserve Fund. L.1965, c.89, s.34; amended 1971, c.181, s.23; 1980, c.55, s.5; 1992, c.41, s.29; 1992, c.125, s.18; 1994, c.62, ss.13,1; 1997, c.115, s.9; 2007, c.92, s.27; 2011, c.78, s.23.
N.J. Stat. § 53:1-11.8 — NJ Code / Title 53 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-11.8
Application of State Agency Transfer Act
Status: in_force

To the extent appropriate, all provisions of this act shall be carried out in accordance with the "State Agency Transfer Act," P.L. 1971, c. 375 (C. 52:14D-1 et seq.). L. 1985, c. 76, s. 6, eff. March 14, 1985.
N.J. Stat. § 53:5A-20 — NJ Code / Title 53 / Chapter 5A / Section 5A-20
Payment of unpaid pension benefits
Status: in_force

20. Upon the death of a retirant, any unpaid pension benefits due him shall be paid in one lump sum to such person, if living, as he shall have nominated by written designation duly executed and filed with the board of trustees, otherwise to the executor or administrator of the retirant's estate. No pension, annuity, or retirement allowance shall be due to a retirant or a beneficiary unless it constitutes a payment for an entire month; provided, however, that a pension, annuity or retirement allowance shall be payable for the entire month in which the retirant or beneficiary dies. L.1965,c.89,s.20; amended 1966,c.153,s.11; 1993,c.335,s.6.
N.J. Stat. § 53:1-8 — NJ Code / Title 53 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-8
§ 53:1-8
Status: in_force

All the officers and troopers enumerated in section 53:1-5 of this title shall be appointed or reappointed by the superintendent for a period of two years, and shall be removable by him after charges have been preferred and a hearing granted. Any one so removed from the state police for cause after a hearing shall be ineligible for reappointment.
N.J. Stat. § 53:1-9.5 — NJ Code / Title 53 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-9.5
Recovery leave policy, pregnancy, State Police.
Status: in_force

1. a. The Superintendent of State Police shall establish a recovery leave policy applicable to State troopers who present proof of pregnancy. At a minimum, the recovery leave policy established pursuant to this section shall: (1) establish at least eight weeks of continuous recovery leave after giving birth, with full pay and benefits, without the recovery leave being considered sick leave or deducted from sick leave balances; and (2) not subject a trooper to residency restrictions or integrity checks, which may be applicable to sick or other medical leave, during the period of recovery leave. b. The superintendent shall make available information concerning the recovery leave policy established pursuant to this section on the intranet website maintained by the Division of State Police. The information shall include, at a minimum, applicable policies and forms that are required to be completed before and after a period of recovery leave is taken; frequently asked questions; and contact information that allows a trooper to inquire about the division’s recovery leave policy. L.2025, c.259.
N.J. Stat. § 53:1-11.11 — NJ Code / Title 53 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-11.11
Bureau of Marine Law Enforcement
Status: in_force

There is established in the Division of State Police in the Department of Law and Public Safety a Bureau of Marine Law Enforcement under the supervision of the superintendent. Marine police officers shall be in the unclassified service of the civil service of this State. L. 1986, c. 150, s. 2.
N.J. Stat. § 53:1-18.1 — NJ Code / Title 53 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-18.1
Fingerprints of persons arrested for or charged with narcotic or dangerous drug offenses
Status: in_force

Every law enforcement officer designated in R.S. 53:1-15 shall, immediately upon the arrest of any person for or within a reasonable time after the filing of a complaint by a law enforcement officer charging any person with any offense against the laws of the United States, or any offense against the laws of this State, relating to narcotic or dangerous drugs, whether the same shall be indictable or otherwise, take the fingerprints of such person and forward copies thereof together with photographs and such other description and information as is required by such section in the case of the arrest of persons for any offense indictable under the laws of this State. L.1952, c. 92, p. 426, s. 1. Amended by L.1967, c. 298, s. 3, eff. Feb. 15, 1968; L.1981, c. 411, s. 2, eff. Jan. 7, 1982.
N.J. Stat. § 53:1-20.35 — NJ Code / Title 53 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-20.35
Discharge of lien by the State
Status: in_force

7. To discharge any lien or liens filed hereunder, the Attorney General or an agent designated by the Attorney General shall file with the clerk of the county, register of deeds and mortgages or clerk of the Superior Court, as the case may be, a duly acknowledged certificate setting forth the fact that the State desires to discharge the lien of record. The Attorney General or an agent designated by the Attorney General is authorized to compromise for settlement any lien filed under the provisions of this act. A memorandum of the compromise and settlement signed by the Attorney General shall be sufficient authorization for a complete discharge of the lien. L.1997,c.51,s.7.
N.J. Stat. § 53:1-20.6 — NJ Code / Title 53 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-20.6
Rules, regulations concerning dissemination of information; fees.
Status: in_force

2. a. The Superintendent of State Police, with the approval of the Attorney General, shall, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), adopt rules and regulations authorizing the dissemination, by the State Bureau of Identification, of criminal history record background information requested by State, county and local government agencies, including the Division of State Police, in noncriminal matters, or requested by individuals, nongovernmental entities or other governmental entities whose access to such criminal history record background information is not prohibited by law. A fee not to exceed $30 shall be imposed for processing fingerprint identification checks; a fee not to exceed $18 shall be imposed for processing criminal history name search identification checks. These fees shall be in addition to any other fees required by law. In addition to any fee specified herein, a nonrefundable fee, the amount of which shall be determined by the Superintendent of State Police, with the approval of the Attorney General, shall be collected to cover the cost of securing and processing a federal criminal records check for each applicant. b. State, county and local government agencies, including the Division of State Police, and nongovernmental entities are authorized to impose and collect the processing fee established pursuant to subsection a. of this section from the person for whom the criminal history record background check is being processed or from the party requesting the criminal history record background check. The Superintendent of State Police shall provide this processing service without the collection of fees from the applicants in processing background checks of prospective resource family parents or members of their immediate families. In such cases, the Department of Children and Families shall be responsible for paying the fees imposed pursuant to subsection a. of this section. Nothing in this section shall prohibit the Superintendent of State Police, with the approval of the Attorney General, from providing this processing service without the collection of fees from the applicant in other circumstances which in his sole discretion he deems appropriate, if the applicants would not receive a wage or salary for the time and services they provide to an organization or who are considered volunteers. In those circumstances where the Superintendent of State Police, with the approval of the Attorney General, determines to provide this processing service without the collection of fees to the individual applicants, the superintendent may assess the fees for providing this service on behalf of the applicants to any department of State, county or municipal government which is responsible for operating or overseeing that volunteer program. The agencies shall transfer all moneys collected for the processing fee to the Division of State Police. L.1985, c.69, s.2; amended 1994, c.60, s.4; 2003, c.117, s.17; 2004, c.130, s.121; 2006, c.47, s.200.
N.J. Stat. § 53:1-20.22 — NJ Code / Title 53 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-20.22
Drawing of DNA samples; conditions.
Status: in_force

6. a. Each blood sample required to be drawn or biological sample collected pursuant to section 4 of P.L.1994, c.136 (C.53:1-20.20) from persons who are incarcerated shall be drawn or collected at the place of incarceration. The law enforcement agency that effects an arrest for which DNA testing is required pursuant to P.L.2011, c.104 shall collect a DNA sample from the arrestee prior to the arrestee's release or incarceration. DNA samples from persons who are not sentenced to a term of confinement shall be drawn or collected at a prison or jail unit to be specified by the sentencing court. DNA samples from persons who are adjudicated delinquent shall be drawn or collected at a prison or jail identification and classification bureau specified by the family court. b. Only a correctional health nurse technician, physician, registered professional nurse, licensed practical nurse, laboratory or medical technician, phlebotomist or other health care worker with phlebotomy training shall draw any blood sample to be submitted for analysis, and only a correctional health nurse technician, physician, registered professional nurse, licensed practical nurse, laboratory or medical technician or person, including but not limited to a law enforcement officer, who has received biological sample collection training in accordance with protocols adopted by the Attorney General, in consultation with the Department of Corrections, shall collect or supervise the collection of any other biological sample to be submitted for analysis. c. In addition to any other person who has received biological sample collection training pursuant to subsection b. of this section, a law enforcement officer who has been appropriately trained and qualified pursuant to protocols adopted by the Attorney General, in consultation with the Department of Corrections, may collect or supervise the collection of a buccal swab sample to be submitted for analysis. d. No civil liability shall attach to any person authorized to draw blood or collect a biological sample by this section as a result of drawing blood or collecting the sample from any person if the blood was drawn or sample collected according to recognized medical procedures. No person shall be relieved from liability for negligence in the drawing or collecting of any DNA sample. No sample shall be drawn or collected pursuant to section 4 of P.L.1994, c.136 (C.53:1-20.20) if the division has previously received a blood or biological sample from the convicted person or the juvenile adjudicated delinquent which was adequate for successful analysis and identification. L.1994, c.136, s.6; amended 1997, c.341, s.4; 2003, c.183, s.5; 2011, c.104, s.3; 2015, c.263, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 53:1-11.12 — NJ Code / Title 53 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-11.12
Membership
Status: in_force

The bureau shall consist of the following: a. The law enforcement personnel currently employed by the State Marine Police Force, established by section 2 of P.L. 1980, c. 96 (C. 52:17B-9.5). b. Law enforcement personnel appointed to the bureau under this act and trained by the superintendent. Law enforcement personnel appointed to the bureau under this act shall not be subject to the provisions of Title 11 of the Revised Statutes and shall be removable by the superintendent at will for the first three years of employment; thereafter, these personnel shall serve during good behavior and shall not be removed except for cause. c. Members of the State Police assigned to the bureau for a period of time by the superintendent. L. 1986, c. 150, s. 3.
N.J. Stat. § 53:5A-6.2 — NJ Code / Title 53 / Chapter 5A / Section 5A-6.2
State-administered retirement system credit, eligibility.
Status: in_force

1. A member may file a detailed statement of other public employment in other states or with the United States Government that would be eligible for credit in a State-administered retirement system if the employment was with a public employer in this State, rendered prior to becoming a member, for which the member desires credit, and of such other facts as the retirement system may require. The member may purchase credit for all or a portion of the service evidenced in the statement up to the nearest number of years and months, but not exceeding five years. No application shall be accepted for the purchase of credit for such service if, at the time of application, the member has a vested right to retirement benefits in another retirement system based in whole or in part upon that service. The member may purchase credit for the service by paying into the annuity savings fund the amount required by applying the factor, supplied by the actuary as being applicable to the member's age at the time of the purchase, to the member's salary at that time, or to the highest annual compensation for service in this State for which contributions were made during any prior fiscal year of membership, whichever is greater. The purchase may be made in regular installments, equal to at least one-half the full normal contribution to the retirement system, over a maximum period of 10 years. Neither the State nor the employer of a member who applies to purchase credit for public employment with the United States Government pursuant to this section shall be liable for any payment to the retirement system on behalf of the member for the purchase of this credit. Notwithstanding any provision of this act to the contrary, a member shall not be liable for any costs associated with the financing of pension adjustment benefits and health care benefits for retirees when purchasing credit for such public employment in other states or with the United States Government. Any member electing to purchase the service who retires prior to completing payments as agreed with the retirement system shall receive pro rata credit for service purchased prior to the date of retirement, but if the member so elects at the time of retirement, the member may make the additional lump sum payment required at that time to provide full credit. L.2021, c.399.
N.J. Stat. § 53:1-5 — NJ Code / Title 53 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-5
Officers and personnel
Status: in_force

The Department of State Police in addition to the superintendent, the deputy superintendent and the executive officer shall consist of: a. A headquarters staff and three troops. b. Officers and men, the number of each grade of which shall be substantially as follows: One captain inspector; four captains; thirteen lieutenants; two staff sergeants; four first sergeants; thirty sergeants; twenty corporals; ten first-class detectives; twenty second-class detectives and two hundred and eighty troopers. Amended by L.1947, c. 65, p. 219, s. 5.
N.J. Stat. § 53:1-14 — NJ Code / Title 53 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-14
Record of fingerprints, etc., of persons confined in penal institutions; penal institutions to furnish
Status: in_force

The supervisor of the state bureau of identification may procure and file for record, fingerprints, photographs and other identification data of all persons confined in any workhouse, jail, reformatory, penitentiary or other penal institution and shall file for record such other information as he may receive from the law enforcement officers of the state and its subdivisions. The wardens, jailers or keepers of workhouses, jails, reformatories, penitentiaries or other penal institutions shall furnish the state bureau of identification with fingerprints and photographs of all prisoners who are or may be confined in the respective institutions, and shall also furnish such other information respecting such prisoners as may be requested.
N.J. Stat. § 53:1-20.14 — NJ Code / Title 53 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-20.14
Equipment, supplies, services
Status: in_force

5. Within the limits of appropriations, the superintendent, with the approval of the Attorney General, may contract for and purchase any equipment, supplies or services necessary for the implementation of this act. L.1992,c.22,s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 53:2-29 — NJ Code / Title 53 / Chapter 2 / Section 2-29
Transfer of officers, employees.
Status: in_force

24. a. Any officer or employee in the State, county, or municipal civil service in either State who shall transfer to service with the division may be given one or more leaves of absence without pay and may, before the expiration of the leave or leaves of absence, and without further examination or qualification, return to the person's former position or be certified by the appropriate civil service agency for retransfer to a comparable position in the State, county, or municipal civil service if a comparable position is then available. b. The division may, by agreement with any federal agency from which any officer or employee may transfer to service with the division to undertake any of the duties or responsibilities established pursuant to P.L.2017, c.324 (C.32:23-229 et al.), make similar provision for the retransfer of the officer or employee to that federal agency. c. Notwithstanding the provisions of any other law, rule, or regulation, any officer or employee in the State, county, or municipal service in either State who shall transfer to service with the division and who is a member of any existing State, county, or municipal pension or retirement system in New Jersey or New York, shall continue to have all rights, privileges, obligations, and status with respect to that fund, system, or systems as if the person had continued in State, county, or municipal office or employment, but during the period of service as a member, officer, or employee of the division, all contributions to any pension or retirement fund or system to be paid by the employer on account of the member, officer, or employee, shall be paid by the State Treasurer. The division may, by agreement with the appropriate federal agency, make similar provisions relating to continuance of retirement system membership for any federal officer or employee so transferred. L.2017, c.324, s.24.
N.J. Stat. § 53:5A-35 — NJ Code / Title 53 / Chapter 5A / Section 5A-35
Annuity savings fund
Status: in_force

The Annuity Savings Fund shall be the fund in which shall be credited aggregate contributions by members or on their behalf to provide for their allowances. The aggregate contributions of a member withdrawn by him or paid to his estate or his designated beneficiary in the event of his death as provided in this act shall be paid from the Annuity Savings Fund. Upon the retirement of a member where the aggregate contributions of the member are to be provided in the form of an annuity, the aggregate contributions of the member shall be transferred from the Annuity Savings Fund to the Retirement Reserve Fund. L.1965, c. 89, s. 35, eff. July 1, 1965. Amended by L.1971, c. 181, s. 24, eff. June 1, 1971.
N.J. Stat. § 53:6-21 — NJ Code / Title 53 / Chapter 6 / Section 6-21
Appropriations
Status: in_force

Each of the conference's budgets of estimated expenditures shall contain specific recommendations of the amount or amounts to be appropriated by each of the party States. The total amount of appropriations under any such budget shall be apportioned among the party States as follows: One-third in equal shares; 1/3 divided among the party States in the proportions that their populations bear to the total population of all the party States; and 1/3 divided among the party States in the proportions that the major crimes committed in each party state bear to the total number of major crimes committed in all the party States. In determining population pursuant to this subsection, the most recent decennial census compiled by the United States Government shall be used. Numbers of major crimes shall be as reported in the most recent annual "Uniform Crime Report" compiled by the Federal Bureau of Investigation of the United States Department of Justice, or by any agency which may assume responsibility for such compilation in the place of such bureau. In the event that any source of information required to be used for the purpose of this subsection shall be discontinued, the conference shall make its calculations on the basis of the best alternative sources of information and shall identify the sources used. L.1969, c. 80, s. 7.2, eff. June 11, 1969.
N.J. Stat. § 53:1-24 — NJ Code / Title 53 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-24
Cooks; civil service rights; titles
Status: in_force

The superintendent may employ civilian cooks and cooks' helpers to conduct the mess at such salary as he may have to expend for such services. For the purpose of establishing civil service rights for full-time cooks and cooks' helpers in the employ of the Department of State Police, there are hereby established the following titles: Chefs, food service helpers. The present civilian employees of the Department of State Police shall be placed by the Civil Service Commission in the classified service and shall hold and retain their present title, pursuant to the provisions of Title 11, subtitle two, of the Revised Statutes. Amended by L.1940, c. 103, p. 242, s. 2.
N.J. Stat. § 53:6-25 — NJ Code / Title 53 / Chapter 6 / Section 6-25
Audit
Status: in_force

Nothing contained herein shall be construed to prevent conference compliance with laws relating to audit or inspection of accounts by or on behalf of any government contributing to the support of the conference. L.1969, c. 80, s. 7.6, eff. June 11, 1969.
N.J. Stat. § 53:1-18 — NJ Code / Title 53 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-18
Report of criminal charges or disorderly offenses; duty of clerks of courts
Status: in_force

For the purpose of submitting to the Governor and the Legislature a report of statistics on crime conditions in the annual report of the Division of State Police, the clerk of every court before which a person appears on any criminal charge or disorderly persons offense shall within 30 days report to the State Bureau of Identification the sentence of the court or other disposition of the case. Amended by L.1967, c. 284, s. 1, eff. Jan. 23, 1968.
N.J. Stat. § 53:5A-40 — NJ Code / Title 53 / Chapter 5A / Section 5A-40
Payment of proceeds of tax on foreign insurance companies to state treasurer for deposit in general funds
Status: in_force

While 1/8 of the 2% tax collected by the State Tax Commissioner under section 54:17-1 of the Title Taxation from insurance companies of other States and foreign countries, on premiums of insurance against automobile liability, automobile property damage, automobile collision and automobile fire and theft insurance risks in this State, were turned over monthly by the State Tax Commissioner to the State Treasurer to be added to the former "State Police Retirement and Benevolent Fund" the proceeds of such tax shall henceforth be paid to the State Treasurer for deposit in the funds of the General Treasury. L.1965, c. 89, s. 40, eff. July 1, 1965.
N.J. Stat. § 53:1-20.28a — NJ Code / Title 53 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-20.28a
"New Jersey Forensic DNA Laboratory Fund."
Status: in_force

7. a. There is created in the Division of State Police in the Department of Law and Public Safety a separate special account to be known as the "New Jersey Forensic DNA Laboratory Fund." All moneys paid to the Division of State Police pursuant to subsection g. of R.S.39:5-41 shall be deposited in the fund. b. Moneys in the "New Jersey Forensic DNA Laboratory Fund" shall be used for the expenses of DNA laboratories, criminalistics and other forensic applications. L.2003,c.183,s.7.
N.J. Stat. § 53:5A-36 — NJ Code / Title 53 / Chapter 5A / Section 5A-36
Retirement reserve fund
Status: in_force

The Retirement Reserve Fund shall be the fund from which all retirement allowances and pensions shall be paid. Upon the retirement of a member, his aggregate contributions shall be transferred to the Retirement Reserve Fund from the Annuity Savings Fund. The reserve needed to produce the balance of the retirement allowance shall be transferred from the Contingent Reserve Fund. If the retirement allowance of a member who has been retired is subsequently canceled, the appropriate reserve shall be transferred to the Annuity Savings Fund and the Contingent Reserve Fund. Any surplus or deficit developing in the Retirement Reserve Fund shall be adjusted from time to time by transfer to or from the Contingent Reserve Fund by appropriate action of the retirement system upon the advice of the actuary. L.1965, c. 89, s. 36, eff. July 1, 1965. Amended by L.1971, c. 181, s. 25, eff. June 1, 1971.
N.J. Stat. § 53:1-4 — NJ Code / Title 53 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-4
Qualifications for superintendents and commissioned officers; promotions
Status: in_force

The superintendent, the deputy superintendent and the executive officer of State Police, as well as the captain or lieutenant of each troop, in order to be eligible to an appointment as such, shall be a citizen of the United States and shall be appointed on the basis of training, experience and administrative qualifications required for the responsibilities of the office. A commissioned officer in the State Police shall be eligible to promotion to the rank of captain or to ranks above that of captain, and a noncommissioned officer shall be eligible to promotion to the rank of lieutenant. Amended by L.1947, s. 65, p. 219, s. 4.
N.J. Stat. § 53:1-20.8 — NJ Code / Title 53 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-20.8
Background check by State Police
Status: in_force

The Division of State Police in the Department of Law and Public Safety shall conduct a criminal history record background check which includes a name and fingerprint identification check of each current and prospective employee of a facility to ascertain whether the person has a record of criminal history, pursuant to P.L. 1988, c. 45 (C. 30:4-3.4 et al.). The division shall conduct the background check only upon receipt of the person's written consent to conduct the background check. For the purpose of conducting the criminal history record background check, the division shall examine its own files and arrange for a similar examination by federal authorities. The division shall forward the information obtained as a result of conducting the check to the Commissioner of Human Services. P.L. 1988, c. 45, s. 8.
N.J. Stat. § 53:1-21.1 — NJ Code / Title 53 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-21.1
Establishment of radiotelephone and intercommunicating system
Status: in_force

There shall be established in the Division of State Police in the Department of Law and Public Safety under the direction of the Superintendent of State Police a modern, integrated mobile radiotelephone and intercommunicating system, which shall include sending and receiving stations at fixed State Police headquarters and State Police stations and in State Police mobile units and at such other locations as the police problems of the State may require for full operational control, for the prompt collection and distribution of police information throughout the State, and for use in disaster operations. L.1954, c. 49, s. 1.
N.J. Stat. § 53:1-11.4 — NJ Code / Title 53 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-11.4
Personnel
Status: in_force

The bureau shall consist of the following: a. Inspectors appointed and trained by the superintendent. Inspectors shall not be subject to the provisions of Title 11 of the Revised Statutes and shall be removable by the superintendent at will for the first three years, but thereafter each inspector shall serve during good behavior and shall not be removed except for cause. Prior employment as an inspector in the Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control in the Department of Law and Public Safety shall be included in determining tenure pursuant to this subsection. b. Clerical and other employees appointed by the superintendent as he may deem necessary, who shall be subject to the provisions of Title 11 of the Revised Statutes. L. 1985, c. 76, s. 2, eff. March 14, 1985.
N.J. Stat. § 53:5A-28 — NJ Code / Title 53 / Chapter 5A / Section 5A-28
Separation of certain personnel from service; election to receive deferred retirement allowance; reenrollment upon reemployment
Status: in_force

a. Should a member, after having established 10 years of creditable service as a full time commissioned officer, noncommissioned officer or trooper of the Division of State Police, be separated voluntarily or involuntarily from the service, before reaching age 55, and not by removal for cause on charges of misconduct or delinquency, such person may elect to receive the payments provided for in section 26 or 27 or a deferred retirement allowance, beginning on the first day of the month following his attainment of age 55 and the filing of an application therefor, which shall consist of: (1) An annuity which shall be the actuarial equivalent of his aggregate contributions at the time of his severance from the service, and (2) A pension in the amount which, when added to the member's annuity, will provide a total retirement allowance of 2% of his final compensation multiplied by his number of years of creditable service up to 25 plus 1% of his final compensation multiplied by his number of years of creditable service over 25, provided that such inactive member may elect to receive payments provided under section 26 or 27 if he had qualified under that latter section at the time of leaving service, except that in order to avail himself of the option, he must exercise such option at least 1 month before the effective date of his retirement. If such inactive member shall die before attaining age 55, his aggregate contributions shall be paid in accordance with section 26 and, in addition if such inactive member shall die after attaining age 55 but before filing an application for retirement benefits pursuant to this section or section 27 and for which benefits he would have qualified and has not withdrawn his aggregate contributions, or in the event of death after retirement, an amount equal to one-half of the final compensation received by the member shall be paid to such member's beneficiary. b. (Deleted by amendment.) c. Any member who, having elected to receive a deferred retirement allowance, again becomes an employee covered by the retirement system while under the age of 55, shall thereupon be reenrolled. He shall be credited with all service as a member standing to his credit at the time of his election to receive a deferred retirement allowance. L.1965, c. 89, s. 28, eff. July 1, 1965. Amended by L.1966, c. 153, s. 16, eff. June 18, 1966; L.1971, c. 181, s. 18, eff. June 1, 1971; L.1981, c. 177, s. 6, eff. June 19, 1981.
N.J. Stat. § 53:1-25 — NJ Code / Title 53 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-25
Expert services and civilian specialists; civil service rights; titles established
Status: in_force

The superintendent may make special and short-time employment of such expert services as may become necessary from time to time in the proper fulfillment of the purposes of this Title, and may employ such civilian specialists as may be required to carry out the purposes of this Title, subject to the approval of the State House Commission as to the compensation thereof. For the purpose of establishing civil service rights for full-time civilian employees, there are hereby established in the Department of State Police, the following titles: Head clerk, principal clerk-bookkeeper, principal clerk-stenographers, principal clerk, senior clerk, senior clerk-stenographers, clerk-stenographers, principal troop clerk, telephone operator, chauffeur and stock clerk, building maintenance repairmen, automobile mechanics. The present civilian employees of the Department of State Police shall be placed by the Civil Service Commission in the classified service and shall hold and retain their present title, pursuant to the provisions of Title 11, subtitle two, of the Revised Statutes. Amended by L.1940, c. 103, p. 242, s. 3.
N.J. Stat. § 53:3-7 — NJ Code / Title 53 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-7
§ 53:3-7
Status: in_force

The vehicles used by the state police for purposes of investigation and detective operations need not be marked as state property, and need bear only such license plates as are required on privately owned vehicles.
N.J. Stat. § 53:6-4 — NJ Code / Title 53 / Chapter 6 / Section 6-4
Mid-Atlantic State Police Administrator's Conference
Status: in_force

There is established the "Mid-Atlantic State Police Administrators' Conference," hereinafter called the "conference," to be composed of the administrative head of the State Police Department of each party State. L.1969, c. 80, s. 3.1, eff. June 11, 1969.
N.J. Stat. § 53:5A-6.1 — NJ Code / Title 53 / Chapter 5A / Section 5A-6.1
Filing of detailed statement of military service; purchase of service credit.
Status: in_force

2. A member may file a detailed statement of military service in the Armed Forces of the United States, including any period of enrollment in a military service academy that resulted in attainment of a baccalaureate degree from the military service academy, rendered prior to becoming a member, for which the member desires credit, and of such other facts as the retirement system may require. The member may purchase credit for all or a portion of the service evidenced in the statement up to the nearest number of years and months, but not exceeding 10 years, provided however, that a member purchasing that maximum credit may purchase up to five additional years for additional military service qualifying the member as a veteran as defined in section 3 of P.L.1965, c.89 (C.53:5A-3). If such credit is established, it shall be considered the same as creditable service as a full-time commissioned officer, noncommissioned officer or trooper rendered as a member. No application shall be accepted for the purchase of credit for the service if, at the time of application, the member has a vested right to retirement benefits in another retirement system based in whole or in part upon that service. The member may purchase credit for the service by paying into the annuity savings fund the amount required by applying the factor, supplied by the actuary as being applicable to the member's age at the time of the purchase, to the member's salary at that time, or to the highest annual compensation for service in this State for which contributions were made during any prior fiscal year of membership, whichever is greater. The purchase may be made in regular installments, equal to at least 1/2 of the full normal contribution to the retirement system, over a maximum period of 10 years. The employer of a member who applies, pursuant to this section, to purchase credit for military service in the Armed Forces of the United States, including any period of enrollment in a military service academy that resulted in attainment of a baccalaureate degree from the military service academy, shall not be liable for any payment to the retirement system on behalf of the member for the purchase of this credit. The Adjutant General of the Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs shall be responsible for determining whether any person seeking to be considered a "veteran" under section 3 of P.L.1965, c.89 (C.53:5A-3), for the purpose of purchasing military service credit, meets the criteria set forth therein and adjudicating an appeal from any person disputing this determination. The determination of the Adjutant General shall be binding upon the Division of Pensions and Benefits. Notwithstanding any provision of this act to the contrary, a member shall not be liable for any costs associated with the financing of pension adjustment benefits and health care benefits for retirees when purchasing credit for military service in the Armed Forces of the United States, including any period of enrollment in a military service academy that resulted in attainment of a baccalaureate degree from the military service academy. Any member electing to make a purchase pursuant to this section who retires prior to completing payments as agreed with the retirement system will receive pro rata credit for the purchase prior to the date of retirement, but if the member so elects at the time of retirement, the member may make the additional lump sum payment required at that time to provide full credit. As used in this section, "military service academy" means the United States Military Academy, the United States Naval Academy, the United States Air Force Academy, and the United States Coast Guard Academy. L.2013, c.87, s.2; amended 2025, c.53, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 53:1-3 — NJ Code / Title 53 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-3
Deputy superintendent
Status: in_force

The superintendent may appoint a deputy superintendent with the rank of major. He shall receive such salary as shall be approved by the Attorney General and the president of the Civil Service Commission, subject to the availability of funds. Amended by L.1945, c. 85, p. 426, s. 2; L.1947, c. 65, p. 219, s. 2; L.1962, c. 65, s. 15; L.1967, c. 253, s. 1, eff. Dec. 22, 1967.
N.J. Stat. § 53:2-4 — NJ Code / Title 53 / Chapter 2 / Section 2-4
Contracts for radio or television programs; approval
Status: in_force

The Division of Purchase and Property, when requested by the Superintendent of State Police with the approval of the Attorney-General, shall have the power to enter into contracts with any radio or television broadcasting producer or any motion picture producer for the production of a program or a series of programs relating to and based upon the activities and aims of the Division of State Police in the Department of Law and Public Safety. Such contracts shall be made in the name of the State of New Jersey upon such terms and conditions as shall be approved by the Attorney-General and the Superintendent of State Police. L.1958, c. 71, p. 507, s. 1, eff. June 19, 1958.
N.J. Stat. § 53:6-28 — NJ Code / Title 53 / Chapter 6 / Section 6-28
Designation of alternate
Status: in_force

The Superintendent of State Police is authorized to designate an alternate to serve in his place and stead on the Mid-Atlantic State Police Administrators' Conference as permitted by Article III, subsections 3.2 and 3.3 of the compact. However, it is the intention of the Legislature that such superintendent shall attend and participate in the work of the conference in person to the maximum extent practicable. L.1969, c. 80, s. 9.2, eff. June 11, 1969.
N.J. Stat. § 53:1-20.12 — NJ Code / Title 53 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-20.12
Maintenance, transmission of information
Status: in_force

3. Such information shall be maintained in a format that is compatible with the national VICAP data base maintained by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and regularly transmitted to the bureau for inclusion in this data base. L.1992,c.22,s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 53:1-20.15 — NJ Code / Title 53 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-20.15
Rules, regulations
Status: in_force

6. Pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), the Superintendent of State Police may adopt rules and regulations necessary to carry out the purposes of this act. L.1992,c.22,s.6.
N.J. Stat. § 53:3-5 — NJ Code / Title 53 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-5
Uniforms for state police
Status: in_force

The members of the department of state police shall wear the following standard uniform, subject to state police regulations: a. Winter uniform: French blue blouse, dark blue breeches with yellow stripe, cap with dark blue band and French blue bell, black boots, black pistol belt, long dark blue trousers with yellow stripe for officers, French blue overcoat; all according to state police specifications. b. Summer uniform: French blue shirt, dark blue breeches with yellow stripe, cap with dark blue band and French blue bell, black boots, black pistol belt, long dark blue trousers with yellow stripe for officers, French blue overcoat; all according to state police specifications.
N.J. Stat. § 53:1-16 — NJ Code / Title 53 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-16
§ 53:1-16
Status: in_force

The supervisor of the state bureau of identification shall compare all records received with those already on file in such bureau, and whether or not he finds that the person arrested has a criminal record or is a fugitive from justice, he shall at once inform the requesting agency or arresting officer of such fact.
N.J. Stat. § 53:6-18 — NJ Code / Title 53 / Chapter 6 / Section 6-18
Central criminal intelligence service
Status: in_force

The bureau established and operated pursuant to Article IV of this compact is designated and recognized as the instrument for the performance of a central criminal intelligence service to the State Police Departments of the party States. The files, records, data and other information of the bureau and, when made pursuant to the by-laws of the conference, any copies thereof shall be available only to duly designated officers and employees of the State Police Departments of the party States acting within the scope of their official duty. In the possession of the aforesaid officers and employees, such records, data and other information shall be subject to use and disposition in the same manner and pursuant to the same laws, rules and regulations applicable to similar records, data and information of the officer's or employee's agency and the provision of this compact. L.1969, c. 80, s. 5.1, eff. June 11, 1969.
N.J. Stat. § 53:5A-14 — NJ Code / Title 53 / Chapter 5A / Section 5A-14
Accidental death benefits; payment of health insurance premiums.
Status: in_force

14. a. Upon the death of a member in active service as a result of: (1) an accident met in the actual performance of duty at some definite time and place, or (2) service in the reserve component of the Armed Forces of the United States or the National Guard in a federal active duty status, and such death was not the result of the member's willful negligence, an accidental death benefit shall be payable if a report of the accident is filed in the office of the Division of State Police within 60 days next following the accident, but the board of trustees may waive such time limit, for a reasonable period, if in the judgment of the board the circumstances warrant such action. No such application shall be valid or acted upon unless it is filed in the office of the retirement system within five years of the date of such death. b. (1) Upon the receipt of proper proofs of the death of a member on account of which an accidental death benefit is payable, there shall be paid to the surviving spouse a pension of 70% of final compensation or of adjusted final compensation, as appropriate, for the use of that spouse and children of the deceased, to continue for as long as the person qualifies as a "surviving spouse" for the purposes of this act. If there is no surviving spouse or in case the spouse dies, 70% of final compensation or of adjusted final compensation, as the case may be, will be payable to the member's surviving child or surviving children in equal shares. If there is no surviving spouse or child, 25% of final compensation will be payable to one surviving parent or 40% of final compensation will be payable to two surviving parents in equal shares. As used in this paragraph, "adjusted final compensation" means the amount of final compensation or final compensation as adjusted, as the case may be, increased by the same percentage increase which is applied in any adjustments of the compensation schedule of active members after the member's death and before the date on which the deceased member of the retirement system would have accrued 25 years of service under an assumption of continuous service, at which time the amount resulting from such increases shall become fixed and shall be the basis for adjustments pursuant to the Pension Adjustment Act, P.L.1958, c.143 (C.43:3B-1 et seq.). Any adjustments to final compensation or adjusted final compensation shall take effect at the same time as any adjustments in the compensation schedule of active members. The provisions of the Pension Adjustment Act shall not apply to any pension based upon adjusted final compensation other than the fixed pension in effect at the conclusion of the 25-year period. (2) In the event of accidental death occurring in the first year of creditable service, the benefits, payable pursuant to this subsection, shall be computed at the annual rate of compensation. c. If there is no surviving spouse, child or parent, there shall be paid to any other beneficiary of the deceased member, his aggregate contributions at the time of death. d. In no case shall the death benefits provided in subsection b. be less than that provided under subsection c. e. In addition to the foregoing benefits payable under subsection a. or b., there shall also be paid in one sum to the member's beneficiary, an amount equal to 3 1/2 times final compensation. f. (Deleted by amendment.) g. (Deleted by amendment.) h. In addition to the foregoing benefits, the State shall pay to the member's employer-sponsored health insurance program all health insurance premiums for the coverage of the member's surviving spouse and surviving children. L.1965, c.89, s.14; amended 1966, c.153, s.6; 1971, c.181, s.12; 1985, c.355, s.3; 1989, c.271, s.2; 1991, c.380, s.1; 2001, c.350, s.1; 2003, c.181, s.4; 2009, c.23, s.2; 2016, c.26, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 53:6-11 — NJ Code / Title 53 / Chapter 6 / Section 6-11
Employee benefits
Status: in_force

The conference may establish and maintain independently or in conjunction with any one or more of the party States, a suitable retirement system for its full-time employees. Employees of the conference shall be eligible for social security coverage in respect of old age and survivor's insurance, provided that the conference takes such steps as may be necessary pursuant to the laws of the United States, to participate in such program of insurance as a governmental agency or unit. The conference may establish and maintain or participate in such additional programs of employee benefits as may be appropriate. Employment by the conference of a retired officer or employee of a party State shall not affect the pension or other retirement-connected benefits paid to such officer or employee by a party State. L.1969, c. 80, s. 3.8, eff. June 11, 1969.
N.J. Stat. § 53:1-20.9a — NJ Code / Title 53 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-20.9a
Applicant background check for certain health care professionals
Status: in_force

14. a. In accordance with the provisions of sections 2 through 6 and sections 7 through 13 of P.L.1997, c.100 (C.26:2H-83 through 87 and C.45:11-24.3 through 24.9) and P.L.2002, c.104 (C.45:1-28 et al.), the Division of State Police in the Department of Law and Public Safety shall conduct a criminal history record background check, including a name and fingerprint identification check, of: (1) each applicant for nurse aide or personal care assistant certification submitted to the Department of Health and Senior Services and of each applicant for homemaker-home health aide certification submitted to the New Jersey Board of Nursing in the Division of Consumer Affairs; (2) each nurse aide or personal care assistant certified by the Department of Health and Senior Services and each homemaker-home health aide certified by the New Jersey Board of Nursing, as required pursuant to P.L.1997, c.100 (C.26:2H-83 et al.); and (3) each applicant for licensure or other authorization to engage in a health care profession who is required to undergo a criminal history record background check pursuant to P.L.2002, c.104 (C.45:1-28 et al.). b. For the purpose of conducting a criminal history record background check pursuant to subsection a. of this section, the Division of State Police shall examine its own files and arrange for a similar examination by federal authorities. The division shall immediately forward the information obtained as a result of conducting the check to: the Commissioner of Health and Senior Services, in the case of an applicant for nurse aide or personal care assistant certification or a certified nurse aide or personal care assistant; the New Jersey Board of Nursing in the Division of Consumer Affairs in the Department of Law and Public Safety, in the case of an applicant for homemaker-home health aide certification or a certified homemaker-home health aide; and the Director of the Division of Consumer Affairs in the Department of Law and Public Safety, in the case of an applicant for licensure or other authorization to practice as a health care professional as defined in section 1 of P.L.2002, c.104 (C.45:1-28). L.1997,c.100,c.14; amended 1997, c.284, s.13; 2000, c.20, s.8; 2002, c.104, s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 53:3-8 — NJ Code / Title 53 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-8
Establishment; "sending and receiving" stations
Status: in_force

There shall be established a basic system of teletype communication providing for "sending and receiving" stations at each of the state police troop headquarters and department headquarters and such other "sending and receiving" stations as the police problem of the state may require for the purpose of prompt collection and distribution of police information throughout the state.
N.J. Stat. § 53:5A-23 — NJ Code / Title 53 / Chapter 5A / Section 5A-23
Manner of payment; arrangements for settlement
Status: in_force

Any such group policy or policies shall provide that payment of any death benefits which are payable by the insurance company may be made in one sum directly to the beneficiary as hereinafter provided, in equal installments over a period of years or as a life annuity or in such other manner as may be made available by the insurance company. An insured person may make such arrangements for settlement, and may alter from time to time during his lifetime any arrangement previously made, by making written request to the insurance company through the policyholder. Upon the death of an insured person, a beneficiary to whom a benefit is payable in one sum by the insurance company may likewise arrange for a settlement as described above. If an insured person's or beneficiary's request for settlement of any death benefit in equal installments over a period of years or as a life annuity pursuant to the foregoing is approved by the policyholder, the amount of such installments or such life annuity, as the case may be, shall be determined on the basis of such applicable mortality tables as shall have been adopted by the retirement system and are in effect at the death of the insured person. Any arrangement for payment under the group policy to a beneficiary shall be in lieu of that provided by sections 8c., 9c., 10c., 12d., 13d., 14e., 15, 27b. and 28. L.1965, c. 89, s. 23, eff. July 1, 1965. Amended by L.1966, c. 153, s. 14, eff. June 18, 1966; L.1971, c. 181, s. 15, eff. June 1, 1971.
N.J. Stat. § 53:6-23 — NJ Code / Title 53 / Chapter 6 / Section 6-23
Receipts and disbursements
Status: in_force

The conference shall keep accurate accounts of all receipts and disbursements. The receipts and disbursements of the conference shall be subject to the audit and accounting procedures established under its rules. However, all receipts and disbursements of funds handled by the conference shall be audited yearly by a qualified, public accountant and the report of the audit shall be included in and become part of the annual report of the conference. L.1969, c. 80, s. 7.4, eff. June 11, 1969.
N.J. Stat. § 53:5A-10.1 — NJ Code / Title 53 / Chapter 5A / Section 5A-10.1
Permanent and total disability.
Status: in_force

5. For purposes of subsection a. of section 10 of P.L.1965, c.89 (C.53:5A-10), permanent and total disability shall be deemed to have occurred as a direct result of a traumatic event occurring during and as a result of the performance of regular or assigned duties if: the member contracts COVID-19 and tests positive for SARS-CoV-2 during the public health emergency in this State declared by the Governor in Executive Order No. 103 of 2020 and as extended; the member is permanently and totally disabled as a result of COVID-19; and the member's regular or assigned duties required the member to interact, and the member so interacted, with the public or to directly supervise other personnel so interacting with the public on any date during the public health emergency in this State declared by the Governor in Executive Order No. 103 of 2020 and as extended and within 14 calendar days prior to the appearance of symptoms consistent with COVID-19 that shall have been confirmed in writing by a licensed health care provider on a form approved by the board of trustees and also confirmed by a positive test result for SARS-CoV-2. A member who retired during the public health emergency in the State declared by the Governor in Executive Order No. 103 of 2020 and as extended and has been approved for a retirement allowance pursuant to a provision other than this section or section 10 of P.L.1965, c.89 (C.53:5A-10) prior to the effective date of this act, P.L.2020, c.54, may apply for a retirement allowance pursuant to this section and, if approved, the prior approval shall be rescinded and the retirement allowance pursuant to approval under this section shall be made retroactive to the date of the initial approval of the rescinded retirement allowance. This section shall not apply to any member who has retired and subsequently returned to employment pursuant to Executive Order No. 115 of 2020 or any other executive order similarly permitting a retired member to return to employment without reenrollment during the public health emergency and state of emergency. New onset diseases and chronic psychological disease resulting from prior exposure to, and recovery from, COVID-19 shall not be deemed a permanent and total disability resulting from COVID-19. L.2020, c.54, s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 53:1-18a — NJ Code / Title 53 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-18a
Report of statistics on crime conditions; duty of prosecutors
Status: in_force

For the purpose of submitting to the Governor and the Legislature a report of statistics on crime conditions in the annual report of the Division of State Police, the prosecutor of every county shall within 30 days report to the State Bureau of Identification, on forms prescribed by the superintendent of State Police, such information as he shall require for the aforesaid purpose. L.1967, c. 284, s. 2, eff. Jan. 23, 1968.
N.J. Stat. § 53:6-8 — NJ Code / Title 53 / Chapter 6 / Section 6-8
Seal
Status: in_force

The conference shall have a seal. L.1969, c. 80, s. 3.5, eff. June 11, 1969.
N.J. Stat. § 53:1-17 — NJ Code / Title 53 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-17
§ 53:1-17
Status: in_force

The supervisor of the state bureau of identification shall co-operate with, afford instruction and offer assistance to sheriffs, chiefs of police and other law enforcement officers in the establishment and operation of their local systems of criminal identification and in obtaining fingerprints and other means of identification of all persons arrested on a complaint of an indictable offense, to assure co-ordination with the system of identification conducted by the state bureau. The superintendent of state police shall arrange for such co-operation, instruction and assistance by the supervisor.
N.J. Stat. § 53:1-21.2 — NJ Code / Title 53 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-21.2
Equipment
Status: in_force

The Superintendent of State Police shall equip State Police headquarters, State Police stations and State Police mobile units with proper modern radiotelephone and intercommunicating facilities which shall be integrated into the said system. L.1954, c. 49, s. 2.
N.J. Stat. § 53:5A-6 — NJ Code / Title 53 / Chapter 5A / Section 5A-6
Creditable service; purchase of service credit.
Status: in_force

6. a. Service as a full-time commissioned officer, noncommissioned officer or trooper rendered as a member, and service credit which was transferred from the former "State Police Retirement and Benevolent Fund," or transferred from any other State-administered retirement system, shall, if the required contributions are made by the State and the member, be considered as creditable service. If such transferred service credit is established, it shall be considered the same as creditable service as a full-time commissioned officer, noncommissioned officer or trooper rendered as a member. In addition, service as a chief inspector, deputy chief inspector, inspector and special inspector in the Motor Vehicle Commission or equivalent Civil Service classifications, including Chief, Highway Patrol Bureau; Assistant Chief (Major), Highway Patrol Bureau; Captain, Highway Patrol Bureau; Lieutenant, Highway Patrol Bureau; Sergeant, Highway Patrol Bureau; and Officer, Highway Patrol Bureau, and service credit may be transferred from the Police and Firemen's Retirement System, the Public Employees' Retirement System, or any other State-administered retirement system and shall, if the required contributions are made by the State and the member, be considered as creditable service. In addition, service as a member of the State Capitol Police Force, or as a Supervising Inspector, Principal Inspector, Senior Inspector, or Inspector Recruit in the Alcoholic Beverage Control Enforcement Bureau or as a Principal Marine Law Enforcement Officer, Senior Marine Law Enforcement Officer, or Marine Law Enforcement Officer in the Bureau of Marine Law Enforcement and service credit transferred from the Police and Firemen's Retirement System, the Public Employees' Retirement System, or any other State-administered retirement system shall, if the required contributions are made by the State and the member, be considered as creditable service. A member on suspension shall be considered in service for the period of the suspension, but the period of suspension shall not be considered as creditable service unless the member receives salary therefor. b. Any member of the retirement system, who, prior to becoming a member, had established service credits in this or another retirement system supported in whole or in part by the State, or who had rendered service to the State prior to becoming a member, or had purchased service credits while in another State-administered retirement system or in the Police and Firemen's Retirement System or the Public Employees' Retirement System, while serving as chief inspector, deputy chief inspector, inspector or special inspector in the Enforcement Bureau, Motor Vehicle Commission, or as a member of the State Capitol Police Force, or as a Supervising Inspector, Principal Inspector, Senior Inspector, Inspector, or Inspector Recruit in the Alcoholic Beverage Control Enforcement Bureau, or as a Principal Marine Law Enforcement Officer, Senior Marine Law Enforcement Officer, or Marine Law Enforcement Officer in the Bureau of Marine Law Enforcement, for which the member desires to establish credit in this retirement system, shall be permitted to purchase such credit, or to transfer such previously purchased credit, by paying into the annuity savings fund the amount required by applying the factor, supplied by the actuary, as being applicable to the member's age at the time of the transfer or purchase, to the member's salary at that time. Such payment may be made in regular installments equal to at least half of the normal contribution to the retirement system, over a maximum period of 10 years. If such purchased service credit or transferred purchased credit is established, it shall be considered the same as creditable service as a full-time commissioned officer, noncommissioned officer, or trooper rendered as a member. A member who retires prior to completing the payments as agreed with the retirement system will receive pro rata credit for service purchased prior to the date of retirement, but if the member so elects at the time of retirement, the member may make the additional lump sum payment required at that time to provide full credit; except that in the case of retirement pursuant to any section of P.L.1965, c.89 (C.53:5A-1 et seq.) other than sections 8, 27, and 28 thereof, if an employee's membership has been terminated and the member is re-enrolled as a member of the retirement system, the member shall be accorded, upon the completion of one year of membership after the member's election to make the purchase and the payment of at least half the total amount due, the pension credit as it was at the time of the member's termination. c. Not more than one year shall be credited for all service in a calendar year. d. In computing service, time during which a member was absent on an official leave without pay shall be credited if such leave was for a period of: (1) less than three months; or (2) up to a maximum of two years, if the leave was due to the member's personal illness and the period of leave is allowed for retirement purposes within one year following his return to service after the termination of such leave. e. The method of computation and the terms of the purchase of service permitted by subsections b. and d. of this section shall be identical to those stipulated for the purchase of previous membership service by members of the system, as provided by subsection a. of this section. f. For any person who becomes a member of the retirement system pursuant to P.L.1997, c.19 (C.53:1-8.2 et al.) and is required to retire pursuant to section 8 of P.L.1965, c.89 (C.53:5A-8) with less than 20 years of creditable service in the retirement system, and who retires prior to the effective date of P.L.2019, c.251, an amount of service credit transferred or purchased pursuant to subsection b. which when added to the amount of creditable service in the retirement system equals 20 years shall be considered creditable service in the retirement system. Transferred or purchased service credit in excess of the amount necessary to provide 20 years of creditable service in the retirement system shall be included in the computation of a retirement allowance on the basis of one percent of final compensation for each year of such service credit. g. In the case of a member for whom compensation is defined in paragraph (2) of subsection u. of section 3 of P.L.1965, c.89 (C.53:5A-3), the retirement system shall credit the member with the time of all service rendered by the member during the part of any year that the member was a participant of the Defined Contribution Retirement Program, pursuant to paragraph (5) of subsection a. of section 2 of P.L.2007, c.92 (C.43:15C-2) as amended by section 7 of P.L.2010, c.1, and making contributions to that program. h. Any member of the retirement system who, prior to becoming a member, graduated from the New Jersey State Police Academy or was employed as a class two special law enforcement officer with a public employer in this State, or both, and desires credit for such academy time or employment, or both, shall be eligible to purchase credit for all or a portion of the service rendered while enrolled in the New Jersey State Police Academy or employed as a class two special law enforcement officer, or both; provided, however, that credit for service rendered while enrolled in the New Jersey State Police Academy shall only be eligible for purchase if such service led directly to enrollment in the system. If such credit is established, it shall be considered the same as creditable service as a full-time commissioned officer, noncommissioned officer, or trooper rendered as a member. The member may purchase credit for the service by paying into the annuity savings fund the amount required by applying the factor, supplied by the actuary as being applicable to the member's age at the time of purchase, to the member's salary at the time, or to the highest annual compensation for service in this State for which contributions were made during any prior fiscal year of membership, whichever is greater. The purchase may be made in regular installments, equal to at least 1/2 of the full normal contribution to the retirement system, over a maximum period of 10 years. Purchase of credit for service as a class two special law enforcement officer shall be permitted only if the break between service as such an officer and the date of enrollment in the State Police Retirement System is less than 365 days. A period of service as a class two special law enforcement officer shall only be eligible for purchase if it meets one of the following criteria: (1) one year of service, wherein a 12-month employee is required to have worked an average of 10 days per month and an aggregate of 120 days per year; or (2) service for a period of less than one year, provided that the member works a minimum average of 10 days per month for each month of service. Any member electing to make a purchase pursuant to this section who retires prior to completing payments as agreed with the retirement system will receive a pro rata credit for the service purchased prior to the date of retirement, but if the member so elects at the time of retirement, the member may make the additional lump sum payment required at that time to provide full credit. L.1965, c.89, s.6; amended 1971, c.181, s.4; 1983, c.403, s.38; 1997, c.19, s.8; 2010, c.1, s.19; 2019, c.251, s.1; 2025, c.53, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 53:1-9.1 — NJ Code / Title 53 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-9.1
Leave of absence for special duty in Federal Bureau of Investigation
Status: in_force

The Superintendent of State Police is authorized to grant a leave of absence, without pay, to any officer of the State Police, or to any trooper or other member of the personnel of the State Police, who shall be given an emergency appointment to special duty in the Federal Bureau of Investigation of the Department of Justice. L.1951. c. 117, p. 526, s. 1.
N.J. Stat. § 53:1-3.1 — NJ Code / Title 53 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-3.1
Executive officer
Status: in_force

The superintendent may appoint an executive officer, with the rank of major. He shall receive such salary as shall be approved by the Attorney General and the president of the Civil Service Commission, subject to the availability of funds. L.1947, c. 65, p. 219, s. 3. Amended by L.1962, c. 65, s. 16; L.1967, c. 253, s. 2, eff. Dec. 22, 1967.
N.J. Stat. § 53:5A-25 — NJ Code / Title 53 / Chapter 5A / Section 5A-25
Death after retirement
Status: in_force

Upon the death after retirement of a member of the retirement system, there shall be paid to the surviving spouse a pension of 50% of final compensation for the use of that spouse and children of the deceased, to continue for so long as the person qualifies as a "surviving spouse" for the purposes of this act; if there is no surviving spouse or in case the spouse dies or remarries 20% of final compensation will be payable to one surviving child, 35% of final compensation to two surviving children in equal shares and if there be three or more children, 50% of final compensation will be payable to such children in equal shares. b. (Deleted by amendment. P.L. 1980, c. 55.) L. 1965, c. 89, s. 25, eff. July 1, 1965. Amended by L. 1980, c. 55, s. 3; L. 1985, c. 355, s. 4.
N.J. Stat. § 53:1-21.4 — NJ Code / Title 53 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-21.4
Contract for furnishing of service
Status: in_force

The Superintendent of State Police, subject to the approval of the Attorney-General, is authorized and empowered to contract for the furnishing of modern mobile radiotelephone and intercommunicating service when, in the opinion of the Superintendent of State Police, such contract will provide for the most efficient service available. Any such contract shall be made subject to appropriations made by law. With the approval of the State Treasurer, any such contract may be entered into without competitive bidding. L.1954, c. 49, s. 4.
N.J. Stat. § 53:2-33 — NJ Code / Title 53 / Chapter 2 / Section 2-33
Certain solicitations prohibited.
Status: in_force

28. a. A person shall not solicit, collect, or receive any dues, assessments, levies, fines, or contributions, or other charges within the State of New Jersey for or on behalf of any labor organization, which represents employees registered or licensed pursuant to the provisions of P.L.2017, c.324 (C.32:23-229 et al.) in their capacities as registered or licensed employees or which derives its charter from a labor organization representing 100 or more of its registered or licensed employees, if any officer, agent, or employee of the labor organization for which dues, assessments, levies, fines, or contributions, or other charges are solicited, collected, or received, or of a welfare fund or trust administered partially or entirely by the labor organization or by trustees or other persons designated by the labor organization, has been convicted by a court of the United States, or any State or territory thereof, of treason, murder, manslaughter, or any felony, crime involving moral turpitude, or any crime or offense enumerated subsection g. of section 6 of P.L.2017, c.324 (C.53:2-11), unless that person has been subsequently pardoned therefor by the Governor or other appropriate authority of the State in which the conviction was had or has received a certificate of good conduct or other relief from disabilities arising from the fact of conviction from a parole board or similar authority. b. Any person who shall violate this section shall be guilty of a petty disorderly persons offense. c. Any person who shall violate, aid and abet the violation, or conspire or attempt to violate this subsection shall be guilty of a petty disorderly persons offense. d. If upon application to the division by an employee who has been convicted of a crime or offense specified in subsection b. of this section, the authority, in its discretion, determines in an order that it would not be contrary to the purposes and objectives of P.L.2017, c.324 (C.32:23-229 et al.) for that employee to work in a particular employment for a labor organization, welfare fund, or trust, the provisions of subsection b. of this section shall not apply to the particular employment of the employee with respect to that conviction or convictions as are specified in the division's order. This subsection is applicable only to those employees, who for wages or salary, perform manual, mechanical, or physical work of a routine or clerical nature at the premises of the labor organization, welfare fund, or trust by which they are employed. e. A person who has been convicted of a crime or offense specified in subsection b. of this section shall not directly or indirectly serve as an officer, agent, or employee of a labor organization, welfare fund, or trust, unless the person has been subsequently pardoned for that crime or offense by the Governor or other appropriate authority of the State in which the conviction was had or has received a certificate of good conduct or other relief from disabilities arising from the fact of conviction from a parole board or similar authority or has received an order of exception from the division. A person, including a labor organization, welfare fund, or trust, shall not knowingly permit any other person to assume or hold any office, agency, or employment in violation of this section. f. The division may maintain a civil action against any person, labor organization, welfare fund, or trust, or officers thereof to compel compliance with this section, or to prevent any violations, the aiding and abetting thereof, or any attempt or conspiracy to violate this section, either by mandamus, injunction, or action or proceeding in lieu of prerogative writ and upon a proper showing a temporary restraining order or other appropriate temporary order shall be granted ex parte and without bond pending final hearing and determination. Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to modify, limit, or restrict in any way the provisions of subsection a. of this section. L.2017, c.324, s.28.
N.J. Stat. § 53:1-20.29 — NJ Code / Title 53 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-20.29
Liability for cost of certain blood or biological sample testing.
Status: in_force

1. Any person required pursuant to the provisions of P.L.1994, c.136 (C.53:1-20.17 et seq.) to have a blood sample drawn or other biological sample collected for purposes of DNA testing shall be liable for the costs of such testing. L.1997,c.51,s.1; amended 2000, c.118, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 53:1-11.9 — NJ Code / Title 53 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-11.9
Rules and regulations
Status: in_force

The superintendent may promulgate rules and regulations pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L. 1968, c. 410 (C. 52:14B-1 et seq.), to effectuate the purposes of this act. Rules and regulations promulgated by the superintendent shall concern the inspectors and other employees of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Enforcement Bureau and the internal operating procedures of that bureau. L. 1985, c. 76, s. 7, eff. March 14, 1985.
N.J. Stat. § 53:1-20.10 — NJ Code / Title 53 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-20.10
Findings, declarations
Status: in_force

1. The Legislature finds and declares that advances in computer technology offer promising opportunities for the solution of crimes and the apprehension of criminal offenders. It is, therefore, in the best interest of the State of New Jersey to authorize full participation by law enforcement agencies in the use of such advanced crime-fighting technology when its effectiveness and potential benefits for enhancing law enforcement and public safety have been amply demonstrated. The Violent Criminal Apprehension Program (VICAP), sponsored by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), clearly meets these tests. VICAP is a national data center designed to collect, collate and analyze information regarding unsolved violent crimes, with emphasis on homicides. Since its inception, VICAP has demonstrated its capability to identify and inform law enforcement agencies in diverse geographic areas of similar patterns in the commission of seemingly unrelated crimes. Information supplied by VICAP has enabled these agencies to conduct joint investigations which have led to the expeditious apprehension of serial killers, rapists and other dangerous criminals. It is fitting and proper, therefore, that New Jersey law enforcement agencies should take part in this program. L.1992,c.22,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 53:1-30 — NJ Code / Title 53 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-30
Provision of means for defense, reimbursement, exceptions.
Status: in_force

1. Whenever a member or officer of the Division of State Police is a defendant in an action or legal proceeding arising out of and directly related to the lawful exercise of police powers in the furtherance of official duties, the Attorney General shall provide that member or officer with necessary means for the defense of the action or proceeding, but not for his defense in a disciplinary or criminal proceeding instituted against the member or officer. If a disciplinary or criminal proceeding is dismissed or finally determined in favor of the member or officer, the member or officer shall be reimbursed for the reasonable expenses of his defense. Nothing in this section shall be construed to limit the Attorney General's authority under section 3 of P.L.1972, c.48 (C.59:10A-3) to provide for the defense of a member or officer of the Division of State Police in any action or legal proceeding, if the Attorney General concludes that such representation is in the best interest of the State. L.1999,c.359,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 53:1-20.9c — NJ Code / Title 53 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-20.9c
Authorization for exchange of fingerprint data, information on assisted living administrators.
Status: in_force

7. a. The Commissioner of Health and Senior Services is authorized to exchange fingerprint data with, and to receive information from, the Division of State Police in the Department of Law and Public Safety and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. b. The Division of State Police shall promptly notify the Department of Health and Senior Services in the event an applicant for certification as an assisted living administrator or a certified assisted living administrator, who was the subject of a criminal history record background check conducted pursuant to subsection a. of this section, is convicted of a crime or offense in this State after the date the background check was performed. Upon receipt of such notification, the department shall make a determination regarding the employment of the applicant or administrator. L.2002,c.25,s.7.
N.J. Stat. § 53:2-24 — NJ Code / Title 53 / Chapter 2 / Section 2-24
Additional grounds for revocation, suspension of license, registration.
Status: in_force

19. In addition to the grounds elsewhere set forth in P.L.2017, c.324 (C.32:23-229 et al.), any license or registration issued or made pursuant thereto may be revoked or suspended for a period as the division deems in the public interest or the licensee or registrant may be reprimanded, for: a. Conviction of any crime or offense in relation to illegal gambling, bookmaking, or similar crimes or offenses if the crime or offense was committed at or on a pier or other waterfront terminal or within 500 feet thereof; b. Willful authority of, or willful attempt to commit at or on a waterfront terminal or adjacent highway, any act of physical injury to any other person or of willful damage to or misappropriation of any other person's property, unless justified or excused by law; c. Receipt or solicitation of anything of value from any person other than a licensee's or registrant's employer as consideration for the selection or retention for employment of a licensee or registrant; d. Coercion of a licensee or registrant by threat of discrimination or violence or economic reprisal, to make purchases from or to utilize the services of any person; e. Refusal to answer any material question or produce any evidence lawfully required to be answered or produced at any investigation, interview, hearing, or other proceeding conducted by the division pursuant to section 14 of P.L.2017, c.324 (C.53:2-19), or, if the refusal is accompanied by a valid plea of privilege against self-incrimination, refusal to obey an order to answer the question or produce any evidence made by the division pursuant to section 14 of P.L.2017, c.324 (C.53:2-19); or f. Association with a person who has been identified by a federal, State, or local law enforcement agency as a member or associate of an organized crime group, a terrorist group, or a career offender cartel, or who is a career offender, under circumstances where that association creates a reasonable belief that the participation of the licensee or registrant in any activity required to be licensed or registered under P.L.2017, c.324 (C.32:23-229 et al.) would be inimical to the purposes of P.L.2017, c.324 (C.32:23-229 et al.); or g. Conviction of a racketeering activity or knowing association with a person who has been convicted of a racketeering activity by a court of the United States, or any State, or territory thereof under circumstances where that association creates a reasonable belief that the participation of the licensee or registrant in any activity required to be licensed or registered under P.L.2017, c.324 (C.32:23-229 et al.) would be inimical to the purposes of P.L.2017, c.324 (C.32:23-229 et al.). L.2017, c.324, s.19.
N.J. Stat. § 53:1-8.2 — NJ Code / Title 53 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-8.2
Persons eligible to become members of Division of State Police
Status: in_force

1. a. The following persons may become members of the Division of State Police and, except as provided in this act, P.L.1997, c.19 (C.53:1-8.2 et al.), shall be subject to the provisions of Title 53 applicable to members of the division: all persons employed on the effective date of this act as inspectors by the Alcoholic Beverage Control Enforcement Bureau, as members of the State Capitol Police Force, or as marine law enforcement officers by the Bureau of Marine Law Enforcement: (1) who are between the ages of 18 and 55; (2) who satisfy the standards of health and physical fitness established by the superintendent for members of the Division of State Police; and (3) whose performance as an inspector, member, or officer demonstrates to the satisfaction of the superintendent the character and ability to perform the duties of a member of the Division of State Police. b. The appointment of an inspector, member, or officer as a member of the Division of State Police shall be in accordance with R.S.53:1-8, except that notwithstanding the requirements of R.S.53:1-8.1, upon satisfactory completion of the two-year appointment period specified in R.S.53:1-8, the person shall serve continuously as a member of the division during good behavior. c. In determining seniority for purposes of internal management, a person who becomes a member of the Division of State Police pursuant to this section shall be deemed to have been hired on January 1, 1996. Determination of seniority for internal management purposes shall not reduce the period of creditable service to which the member may be entitled pursuant to section 6 of P.L.1965, c.89 (C.53:5A-6). d. The salary of a person who becomes a member of the Division of State Police pursuant to this section shall be fixed by the superintendent at an amount approximately equivalent to that person's final salary as an inspector, member, or officer, less that amount of additional compensation customarily referred to in collective bargaining agreements as a "maintenance allowance," which that person will receive upon becoming a member of the division. e. The rank of a person who becomes a member of the Division of State Police pursuant to this section shall be assigned by the superintendent based on the salary fixed pursuant to subsection d. of this section and on the person's qualifications and the duties to which the person will be assigned. f. No person who becomes a member of the Division of State Police pursuant to this section shall be entitled to collect a lump sum payment as supplemental compensation for sick leave accumulated prior to becoming a member of the division under the provisions of N.J.S.11A:6-16. L.1997,c.19,s.1; amended 2003, c.60.
N.J. Stat. § 53:5A-4 — NJ Code / Title 53 / Chapter 5A / Section 5A-4
Establishment of state police retirement system; purpose
Status: in_force

There is hereby established the "State Police Retirement System of New Jersey" in the Division of Pensions of the Department of the Treasury. It shall have the powers and privileges of a corporation. Its purpose is to provide retirement allowances and other benefits for its members and their beneficiaries in accordance with the provisions of this act. L.1965, c. 89, s. 4, eff. July 1, 1965.
N.J. Stat. § 53:5A-8.1 — NJ Code / Title 53 / Chapter 5A / Section 5A-8.1
Applicability to retirements
Status: in_force

8. The provisions of subsection f. of section 8 of P.L.1965, c.89 (C.53:5A-8) as amended in section 7 of P.L.1991, c.206, shall apply to the retirements on and after the effective date of P.L.1985, c.175 of persons who were members of the retirement system on that effective date. L.1991,c.206,s.8.
N.J. Stat. § 53:5A-33 — NJ Code / Title 53 / Chapter 5A / Section 5A-33
Establishment of funds
Status: in_force

Under this act there shall be established a Contingent Reserve Fund, the Annuity Savings Fund, the Retirement Reserve Fund and the Retired Members' Group Insurance Premium Fund. L.1965, c. 89, s. 33, eff. July 1, 1965. Amended by L.1966, c. 153, s. 18, eff. June 18, 1965.
N.J. Stat. § 53:1-20.18 — NJ Code / Title 53 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-20.18
Findings, declarations regarding DNA databases.
Status: in_force

2. The Legislature finds and declares that DNA databanks are an important tool in criminal investigations and in deterring and detecting recidivist acts. It is the policy of this State to assist federal, state and local criminal justice and law enforcement agencies in the identification and detection of individuals who are the subjects of criminal investigations. It is therefore in the best interest of the State of New Jersey to establish a DNA database and a DNA databank containing blood or other biological samples submitted by every person convicted or found not guilty by reason of insanity of a crime or a specified disorderly persons offense and arrested for certain violent crimes. It is also in the best interest of the State of New Jersey to include in this DNA database and DNA databank blood or other biological samples submitted by juveniles adjudicated delinquent or adjudicated not delinquent by reason of insanity for acts, which if committed by an adult, would constitute a crime or a specified disorderly persons offense and by every juvenile arrested for certain violent crimes. The Legislature further finds and declares that the minimal intrusion on an individual's privacy interest resulting from a DNA test is justified by the compelling governmental interests advanced by DNA analysis, for those who are convicted, adjudicated or found not guilty by reason of insanity for crimes or specified disorderly persons offenses, as well as for those who are arrested for certain violent crimes. It further finds that DNA testing enhances the State's ability to positively identify an offender, to ascertain whether an individual may be implicated in another offense, and to establish positive identification in the event the offender becomes a fugitive. The Legislature finds, as did the Supreme Court of New Jersey, that there is a compelling parallel between the taking of DNA and fingerprinting, and that the purposes of DNA testing demonstrate "special needs" beyond ordinary law enforcement. L.1994, c.136, s.2; amended 1997, c.341, s.1; 2003, c.183, s.1; 2011, c.104, s.1; 2015, c.263, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 53:1-20.32 — NJ Code / Title 53 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-20.32
Filing of lien
Status: in_force

4. The lien shall be filed with the clerk of the county or register of deeds and mortgages, as the case may be, and shall immediately attach to and become binding upon all real property in the ownership of the offender. If it is believed that the offender is the owner of real property within the State, but the exact location of same is not known, then the lien may be filed with the clerk of the Superior Court and shall become binding upon all real property of the offender wherever situate within the State. L.1997,c.51,s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 53:1-11.13 — NJ Code / Title 53 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-11.13
Existing tenure rights unaffected
Status: in_force

Nothing in this act shall be construed to deprive existing classified law enforcement personnel currently titled as Marine Police Officer, Senior Marine Police Officer, and Principal Marine Police Officer, or any other title which encompasses substantially the same duties and responsibilities, of tenure rights under the laws concerning civil service, pension, or retirement. L. 1986, c. 150, s. 4.
N.J. Stat. § 53:6-7 — NJ Code / Title 53 / Chapter 6 / Section 6-7
Vote
Status: in_force

The members of the conference shall be entitled to one vote each. No action of the conference shall be binding unless taken at a meeting at which a majority of the total number of votes on the conference are cast in favor thereof. Action of the conference shall be only at a meeting at which a majority of the members of the conference, or their alternates, are present. L.1969, c. 80, s. 3.4, eff. June 11, 1969.
N.J. Stat. § 53:5A-34.2 — NJ Code / Title 53 / Chapter 5A / Section 5A-34.2
Payment of pension adjustment benefits; funding
Status: in_force

30. Pension adjustment benefits for members and beneficiaries of the State Police Retirement System provided by the "Pension Adjustment Act," P.L.1958, c.143 (C.43:3B-1 et seq.) shall be paid by the retirement system and shall be funded as employer obligations by the same method provided by law for the funding of employer obligations for the retirement benefits provided by the retirement system beginning with valuation year 1993. L.1992,c.41,s.30; amended 1994,c.62,s.14.
N.J. Stat. § 53:2-36 — NJ Code / Title 53 / Chapter 2 / Section 2-36
Compacts dissolved.
Status: in_force

31. As of the transfer date, the waterfront commission compact, entered into by the State of New Jersey pursuant to its agreement thereto under P.L.1953, c.202 (C.32:23-1 et seq.) and by the State of New York pursuant to its agreement thereto under P.L.1953, c.882 (NY Unconsol. Ch.307, s.1), as amended and supplemented, the airport commission compact, entered into by the State of New Jersey pursuant to its agreement thereto under P.L.1970, c.58 (C.32:23-150 et seq.) and by the State of New York pursuant to its agreement thereto under P.L.1970, c.951 (NY Unconsol. Ch.307, s.10), and the commission, are dissolved. L.2017, c.324, s.31.
N.J. Stat. § 53:1-7 — NJ Code / Title 53 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-7
Salary increases for personnel
Status: in_force

All persons holding positions enumerated in section 53:1-5 of this Title shall receive such increases in salaries, based upon length of service as the Civil Service Commission shall, from time to time, establish within the salary ranges. Amended by L.1941, c. 283, p. 756, s. 1; L.1945, c. 85, p. 427, s. 4.
N.J. Stat. § 53:1-20.27 — NJ Code / Title 53 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-20.27
Confidentiality
Status: in_force

11. All DNA profiles and samples submitted to the division pursuant to this act shall be treated as confidential except as provided in section 8 of this act. L.1994,c.136,s.11.
N.J. Stat. § 53:3-2 — NJ Code / Title 53 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-2
§ 53:3-2
Status: in_force

The superintendent shall from time to time establish headquarters and patrol stations in such localities as he shall deem most advisable for the protection of the rural and suburban portions of the state, and for the enforcement of the laws of the state. To that end he may, with the approval of the governor, acquire the right to use lands and buildings for the accommodations of the members of the state police, their horses and equipment.
N.J. Stat. § 53:1-18.5 — NJ Code / Title 53 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-18.5
"Dangerous drugs" defined
Status: in_force

As used in this act of which this act is amendatory and supplementary "dangerous drugs, substances or compounds" means and includes any of the following in any form: any depressant, stimulant or hallucinogenic drug, substance or compound as defined pursuant to section 1 of chapter 314 of the laws of 1966 (C. 24:6C-1) or the New Jersey Controlled Dangerous Substances Act or any prescription legend drug which is not a narcotic drug within the meaning of chapter 18 of Title 24 of the Revised Statutes or the New Jersey Controlled Dangerous Substances Act, unless obtained from, or on a valid prescription of, and used as prescribed by, a duly licensed physician, veterinarian or dentist. Added by L.1967, c. 298, s. 2, eff. Feb. 15, 1968. Amended by L.1970, c. 227, s. 7, eff. Oct. 19, 1970.
N.J. Stat. § 53:1-20.31 — NJ Code / Title 53 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-20.31
Form of lien
Status: in_force

3. The lien shall be in a form to be prescribed by the Attorney General and shall contain the name of the offender who is the owner of the real property which is the subject of the lien. The lien shall be signed by the Attorney General or a designee assigned by the Attorney General. L.1997,c.51,s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 53:6-22 — NJ Code / Title 53 / Chapter 6 / Section 6-22
Pledge of credit
Status: in_force

The conference shall not pledge the credit of any party State. The conference may meet any of its obligations in whole or in part with funds available to it under Article III, subsection 3.10 of this compact, provided that the conference takes specific action setting aside such funds prior to incurring any obligation to be met in whole or in part in such manner. Except where the conference makes use of funds available to it under Article III, subsection 3.10 hereof, the conference shall not incur any obligation prior to the allotment of funds by the party States adequate to meet the same. L.1969, c. 80, s. 7.3, eff. June 11, 1969.
N.J. Stat. § 53:6-14 — NJ Code / Title 53 / Chapter 6 / Section 6-14
Facilities
Status: in_force

The conference may establish and maintain such facilities as may be necessary for the transacting of its business. The conference may acquire, hold and convey real and personal property and any interest therein. L.1969, c. 80, s. 3.11, eff. June 11, 1969.
N.J. Stat. § 53:6-29 — NJ Code / Title 53 / Chapter 6 / Section 6-29
Retirement coverage
Status: in_force

The employees of the Mid-Atlantic State Police Administrators' Conference may, upon the concluding of an agreement for coverage with the State Police Retirement System, be eligible for and covered by such system. Any such agreement shall provide, as nearly as may be, for the same ratio of employee contribution to total contribution as pertains for members of the State Police Retirement System generally. The State Police Retirement System shall not conclude a retirement agreement pursuant to Article III, subsection 3.8, of the compact if the Mid-Atlantic State Police Administrators' Conference has in force a retirement agreement with any other party State. L.1969, c. 80, s. 9.3, eff. June 11, 1969.
N.J. Stat. § 53:1-20.13 — NJ Code / Title 53 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-20.13
Collection, reporting of information
Status: in_force

4. The Division of State Police and all other initial investigatory law enforcement agencies in the State, including county prosecutors offices and municipal and county police departments, shall collect and report the information specified in section 2 of this act to the division in a standardized format and manner as may be determined by the Superintendent of State Police. L.1992,c.22,s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 53:1-20.33 — NJ Code / Title 53 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-20.33
Forwarding of notice of lien, effect
Status: in_force

5. If it is found that the offender is possessed of any goods, rights, credits, chattels, moneys or effects which are held by any person, firm or corporation for the present or subsequent use of the offender, then the lien provided for herein, or a notice of the existence thereof, may be forwarded by registered mail to the person, firm, or corporation and shall become binding upon any property rights so held. The person, firm or corporation shall thereafter be precluded from disposing of the property rights until the lien is satisfied or until the holder of the lien consents thereto. Any person, firm or corporation disposing of any such property or moneys after receipt of notice of the lien shall be liable to the State for the value of the property or moneys of which disposition has been made. L.1997,c.51,s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 53:1-20 — NJ Code / Title 53 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-20
§ 53:1-20
Status: in_force

Any officer mentioned in this article who shall neglect or refuse to make any report or to do any act required by any provision of this article shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and punished by a fine not exceeding one hundred dollars. Such neglect or refusal shall also constitute nonfeasance in office and subject the officer to removal therefrom.
N.J. Stat. § 53:5A-14.3 — NJ Code / Title 53 / Chapter 5A / Section 5A-14.3
Application in changes of definitions.
Status: in_force

3. The change to the definition of "child" made pursuant to the amendment of section 3 of P.L.1965, c.89 (C.53:5A-3) by P.L.2016, c.26 and the adjustment in the benefit to a surviving child or children made pursuant to the amendment of section 14 of P.L.1965, c.89 (C.53:5A-14) by P.L.2016, c.26 shall apply to a benefit entitlement initially granted on or after January 1, 2016, and, if granted on or after that date but before the effective date of P.L.2016, c.26, still in effect on that effective date. The adjustment in benefits to a surviving child or children pursuant to the amendment of section 14 of P.L.1965, c.89 (C.53:5A-14) by P.L.2016, c.26 shall apply only for benefit payments made after the effective date of P.L.2016, c.26. No surviving child of a deceased member of the retirement system shall be granted a retroactive payment based upon the difference between the benefit the person would have received if the adjustment made pursuant to the amendment of section 14 of P.L.1965, c.89 (C.53:5A-14) by P.L.2016, c.26 had been applicable at the date of entitlement and the benefit that the surviving child has received from the date of entitlement to the effective date of P.L.2016, c.26. L.2016, c.26, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 53:5A-38 — NJ Code / Title 53 / Chapter 5A / Section 5A-38
Payroll deductions; amount.
Status: in_force

38. There shall be deducted from the payroll of each active member of the system 7 1/2% of the amount of his salary, which shall be turned over to the State Treasurer and be credited by him to the account of the State Police Retirement System. Members of the retirement system shall contribute 9% of salary to the system on and after the effective date of P.L.2011, c.78. The deductions provided for herein shall be made notwithstanding that the minimum salary provided for by law for any member shall be reduced thereby. Every member shall be deemed to consent and agree to the deductions made and provided for herein, and payment of salary or compensation less said deductions shall be a full and complete discharge and acquittance of all claims and demands whatsoever for the service rendered by such person during the period covered by such payment, except as to the benefits provided under this act. L.1965, c.89, s.38; amended 1966, c.153, s.20; 1980, c.55, s.6; 2011, c.78, s.16.
N.J. Stat. § 53:2-20 — NJ Code / Title 53 / Chapter 2 / Section 2-20
Hearings, right to counsel, reopening, rehearing.
Status: in_force

15. a. At hearings conducted by the division, pursuant to section 14 of P.L.2017, c.324 (C.53:2-19), applicants, prospective licensees, licensees, and registrants shall have the right to be accompanied and represented by counsel. b. After the conclusion of a hearing but prior to the making of an order by the division, a hearing may, upon petition and in the discretion of the hearing officer, be reopened for the presentation of additional evidence. A petition to reopen the hearing shall state in detail the nature of the additional evidence, together with the reasons for the failure to submit such evidence prior to the conclusion of the hearing. The division may upon its own motion and upon reasonable notice reopen a hearing for the presentation of additional evidence. Upon petition, after the making of an order of the division, rehearing may be granted in the discretion of the division. A petition for rehearing shall state in detail the grounds upon which the petition is based and shall separately set forth each error of law and fact alleged to have been made by the division in its determination, together with the facts and arguments in support thereof. The petition shall be filed with the division not later than 30 days after service of the division's order, unless the division for good cause shown shall otherwise direct. The division may upon its own motion grant a rehearing after the making of an order. L.2017, c.324, s.15.
N.J. Stat. § 53:1-8.3 — NJ Code / Title 53 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-8.3
Transfer of employees not becoming members of Division of State Police
Status: in_force

2. Each inspector of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Enforcement Bureau , each member of the State Capitol Police Force, and each marine law enforcement officer who does not become a member of the Division of State Police pursuant to section 1 of this act and elects to continue employment with the Department of Law and Public Safety or to accept employment with any other principal department , consistent with the operational needs of the Division of State Police and the appropriate department, shall be transferred without loss of salary or pension to the position of investigator or any other position deemed appropriate by the Attorney General or the head of such other principal department , in consultation with the Commissioner of Personnel, that permits membership in the Police and Firemen's Retirement System of New Jersey established pursuant to P.L.1944, c.255 (C.43:16A-1 et seq.). L.1997,c.19,s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 53:1-11.15 — NJ Code / Title 53 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-11.15
Duties of superintendent
Status: in_force

a. The superintendent may make appointments to the bureau, train members of the bureau, and create ranks in the bureau as he deems necessary to effectuate efficient law enforcement on the waters of the State and the land areas contiguous thereto. b. The superintendent shall adopt rules to effectuate the purposes of this act, including rules regarding the internal operating procedures of the bureau and the discipline and control of its members. L. 1986, c. 150, s. 6.
N.J. Stat. § 53:5A-5 — NJ Code / Title 53 / Chapter 5A / Section 5A-5
Membership
Status: in_force

5. The membership of the retirement system shall include: a. The members of the former "State Police Retirement and Benevolent Fund." b. Any person becoming a full-time commissioned officer, noncommissioned officer or trooper of the Division of State Police of the Department of Law and Public Safety of the State of New Jersey; provided that the Division of State Police certified that he has satisfied the age and health requirements prescribed for members of the State Police force. c. A person appointed to the Division of State Police under section 3 of P.L.1983, c.403 (C.39:2-9.3). d. A person appointed to the Division of State Police under section 1 of P.L.1997, c.19 (C.53:1-8.2). Membership in the retirement system is a condition of employment for such officers, non-commissioned officers and troopers. L.1965,c.89,s.5; amended 1983, c.403, s.37; 1997, c.19, s.7.
N.J. Stat. § 53:1-9.2 — NJ Code / Title 53 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-9.2
Rights of persons granted leave of absence
Status: in_force

When any such person is so granted a leave of absence, he shall continue to hold his office, position, or employment in the State Police, and he shall retain all of the rights, privileges and benefits, including tenure and rating and status in the civil service, incident to his continued holding of said office, position, or employment, except the right to receive pay by reason of his holding thereof, despite his acceptance of an appointment to so serve in the said Federal Bureau of Investigation. L.1951, c. 117, p. 526, s. 2.
N.J. Stat. § 53:4-4 — NJ Code / Title 53 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-4
§ 53:4-4
Status: in_force

The superintendent or deputy superintendent of state police may administer oaths to all witnesses brought before him by virtue of any provision of this chapter. Any such witness who shall testify falsely to any material matter upon such investigation or inquiry, shall be guilty of perjury.
N.J. Stat. § 53:1-9.4 — NJ Code / Title 53 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-9.4
Certification
Status: in_force

The Superintendent of State Police shall certify, in writing, the granting of any such leave of absence, to the Governor and to the Civil Service Commission, and shall likewise certify the expiration of any such leave of absence and the return to active service in the State Police, of any such person, after his discontinuance of such service in the said Federal Bureau of Investigation. L.1951, c. 117, p. 527, s. 4.
N.J. Stat. § 53:5A-38.1 — NJ Code / Title 53 / Chapter 5A / Section 5A-38.1
Periodic benefits payable under Workers' Compensation Law; salary deductions paid by employer; retirement benefits application
Status: in_force

30. a. If any member of the retirement system receives periodic benefits payable under the Workers' Compensation Law during the course of his active service, in lieu of his normal compensation, his regular salary deductions shall be paid to the retirement system by his employer. Such payments shall be computed, in accordance with section 38 of P.L.1965, c.89 (C.53:5A-38), at the rate of contribution on the base salary subject to the retirement system, just prior to the receipt of the workers' compensation benefits. The moneys paid by the employer shall be credited to the member's account in the annuity savings fund and shall be treated as employee contributions for all purposes. The employer will terminate the payment of these moneys when the periodic benefits payable under the Workers' Compensation Law are terminated or when the member retires. The member for whom the employer is making such payments, will be considered as if he were in the active service. b. An application for retirement benefits may be approved by the board of trustees while the member, applying for such benefits, is in receipt of periodic benefits under the Workers' Compensation Law. If a retirant receiving an accidental disability retirement allowance becomes a recipient of periodic benefits under the workers' compensation law after the date of retirement, the pension portion of the retirement allowance payable to the retirant shall be reduced, during the period of the payment of the periodic benefits, dollar-for-dollar in the amount of the periodic benefits received after the date of retirement, subject to the provisions of section 31 of P.L.1971, c.181 (C.53:5A-15.3). The reduction provided for herein shall not affect the retirant's pension adjustment benefits or survivor benefits that may be payable upon the death of the retirant. If an accidental disability retirant receives a retirement allowance without reduction and periodic benefits under the workers' compensation law for any period of time after the date of retirement, the retirant shall repay to the retirement system the amount of the pension portion of the retirement allowance which should have been subject to reduction under this subsection. The repayment may be in the form of a lump sum payment or scheduled as deductions from the retirant's retirement allowance and pension adjustment benefits. If the retirant dies before full repayment of the amount required, the remaining balance shall be deducted from any death benefits payable on behalf of the retirant. L.1971,c.181,s.30; amended 1995,c.369,s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 53:1-11 — NJ Code / Title 53 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-11
§ 53:1-11
Status: in_force

Any person who shall voluntarily withdraw from the state police force, without the consent of the superintendent, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
N.J. Stat. § 53:1-5.2 — NJ Code / Title 53 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-5.2
Change in rank and grade; increase in personnel.
Status: in_force

3. a. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the number of Division of State Police personnel may be increased by the Superintendent of State Police where a change or increase is necessary for the efficient operation of the Division of State Police in the Department of Law and Public Safety. b. The superintendent may change the rank and grade of any trooper, detective, first line supervisor, mid-level manager, or executive-level personnel of the division for the efficient operation of the division. c. The superintendent may change command staff positions holding the rank of major and lieutenant colonel for the efficient operation of the division, provided the action of the superintendent in making any personnel change shall be approved by the Attorney General. d. No change shall be made to personnel staffing unless it can be effected within the limitations of the appropriations for the division. L.1950, c. 154, p. 337, s. 3; amended 2025, c.304.
N.J. Stat. § 53:5A-27 — NJ Code / Title 53 / Chapter 5A / Section 5A-27
"Special" retirement.
Status: in_force

27. a. Should a member resign after having established 25 years of creditable service in the retirement system or as a member appointed to the State Police under section 3 of P.L.1983, c.403 (C.39:2-9.3) or a member appointed to the State Police under section 1 of P.L.1997, c.19 (C.53:1-8.2), he may elect "special" retirement; provided that such election is communicated by such member to the retirement system by filing a written application, duly attested, stating at what time subsequent to the execution and filing thereof he desires to be retired. He shall receive, in lieu of the payment provided in section 26, a retirement allowance which shall consist of: (1) An annuity which shall be the actuarial equivalent of his aggregate contributions; and (2) A pension in the amount which, when added to the member's annuity, will provide a total retirement allowance of 65% of his final compensation, plus 1% of his final compensation multiplied by the number of years of creditable service over 25, but not over 30. The board of trustees shall retire him at the time specified or at such other time within one month after the date so specified, as the board finds advisable. b. Upon the receipt of proper proofs of the death of such a retired member, there shall be paid to the member's beneficiary an amount equal to one-half of the final compensation received by the member. L.1965, c.89, s.27; amended 1966, c.153, s.15; 1971, c.181, s.17; 1980, c.55, s.4; 1983, c.403, s.41; 1991, c.379, s.1; 1997, c.19, s.11; 2019, c.251, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 53:3-3 — NJ Code / Title 53 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-3
§ 53:3-3
Status: in_force

The superintendent shall provide the state police within the amount of appropriations therefor, with uniforms, emergency and first aid outfits, weapons, horses, horse equipment, horse drawn and motor vehicles, and all other supplies and equipment necessary to carry out the objects of this title. All such property shall remain the property of the state, but the superintendent may sell the same when it shall have become unfit for use, and all moneys received therefor shall be paid into the state treasury.
N.J. Stat. § 53:1-20.28 — NJ Code / Title 53 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-20.28
Funding of act in first year
Status: in_force

12. The Attorney General shall use funds obtained through seizure, forfeiture or abandonment pursuant to any federal or State statutory or common law, and the proceeds of the sale of any such confiscated property or goods, as may be available and appropriate for the costs of implementing P.L.1994, c.136 (C.53:1-20.17) during the first year following enactment. L.1994,c.136,s.12.
N.J. Stat. § 53:1-20.16 — NJ Code / Title 53 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-20.16
Criminal history record background check on adjusters
Status: in_force

21. At the request of the Commissioner of Insurance, the Division of State Police in the Department of Law and Public Safety shall conduct a criminal history record background check, which includes a name and fingerprint identification check, of each individual applicant and proposed sublicensee for a public adjuster's license, to ascertain whether the person has a criminal history record, pursuant to subsection b. of section 6 of P.L.1993, c.66 (C.17:22B-6). L.1993,c.66,s.21.
N.J. Stat. § 53:1-20.19 — NJ Code / Title 53 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-20.19
Definitions regarding DNA databanks.
Status: in_force

3. As used in this act: "CODIS" means the FBI's national DNA identification index system that allows the storage and exchange of DNA records submitted by State and local forensic laboratories. "DNA" means deoxyribonucleic acid. "DNA Record" means DNA identification information stored in the State DNA database or CODIS for the purpose of generating investigative leads or supporting statistical interpretation of DNA test results. "DNA Sample" means a blood or other biological sample provided by any person convicted of any offense enumerated in section 4 of P.L.1994, c.136 (C.53:1-20.20) or provided by any juvenile adjudicated delinquent for an act which, if committed by an adult, would constitute any offense enumerated in section 4 of P.L.1994, c.136 (C.53:1-20.20) or submitted to the division for analysis pursuant to a criminal investigation. "Division" means the Division of State Police in the Department of Law and Public Safety. "FBI" means the Federal Bureau of Investigation. "State DNA Database" means the DNA identification record system to be administered by the division which provides DNA records to the FBI for storage and maintenance in CODIS. "State DNA Databank" means the repository of DNA samples collected under the provisions of this act. L.1994,c.136,s.3; amended 1997, c.341, s.2; 2003, c.183, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 53:3-9 — NJ Code / Title 53 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-9
Superintendent to install and operate basic system; personnel, civil service rights; title
Status: in_force

The superintendent is authorized to install and operate such basic system and employ the necessary personnel for its operation and maintenance. The persons so employed may be members of the Department of State Police with equivalent rank and pay, and civilian employees particularly qualified for the duty they are to perform. For the purpose of establishing civil service rights for full-time civilian employees, there is hereby established in the teletype bureau, the title of: Teletype operators. The present civilian employees of the teletype bureau shall be placed by the Civil Service and shall hold and retain their present title, pursuant to the provisions of Title 11, subtitle two, of the Revised Statutes. Amended by L.1940, c. 103, p. 243, s. 4.
N.J. Stat. § 53:5A-24 — NJ Code / Title 53 / Chapter 5A / Section 5A-24
Credit to policyholder in absence of brokerage commissions
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any insurance company or companies issuing such policy or policies may credit the policyholder, in the form of reduced premiums, with savings by said company or companies in the event that no brokerage commission or commissions are paid by said company or companies on the issuance of such policy of policies. L.1965, c. 89, s. 24, eff. July 1, 1965.
N.J. Stat. § 53:1-11.16 — NJ Code / Title 53 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-11.16
Marine police stations unaffected by act
Status: in_force

12. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, no marine police station in operation as of the effective date of P.L.1997, c.19 (C.53:1-8.2 et al.) shall be closed permanently as a direct or indirect result or consequence of the implementation of any provision of P.L.1997, c.19 (C.53:1-8.2 et al.). L.1997,c.19,s.12.
N.J. Stat. § 53:5A-22 — NJ Code / Title 53 / Chapter 5A / Section 5A-22
Payment of benefits under group policies; nomination of payee
Status: in_force

Benefits under such group policy or policies shall be paid by the insurance company to such person, if living, as the insured person shall have nominated by written designation duly executed and filed with the insurance company through the policyholder, otherwise to the executors or administrators of the insured person's estate. An insured person may file with the insurance company through the policyholder and alter from time to time during his lifetime, as desired, a duly attested written nomination of his payee for the death benefit. L.1965, c. 89, s. 22, eff. July 1, 1965. Amended by L.1966, c. 153, s. 13, eff. June 18, 1966.
N.J. Stat. § 53:1-21.3 — NJ Code / Title 53 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-21.3
Other State law enforcement agencies; use by
Status: in_force

When, in the opinion of the Superintendent of State Police, it will not interfere with State Police work, other New Jersey law enforcement agencies may be permitted by the Attorney-General to make use of the said system. Any such permission shall be subject to the conditions which the Superintendent of State Police shall find necessary or desirable to impose. L.1954, c. 49, s. 3.
N.J. Stat. § 53:1-20.7 — NJ Code / Title 53 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-20.7
Criminal History Record Information Fund; use
Status: in_force

3. a. There is created in the Division of State Police in the Department of Law and Public Safety a separate special account to be known as the "Criminal History Record Information Fund." All moneys paid to the Division of State Police pursuant to section 2 of this act shall be deposited in the fund. b. Moneys in the "Criminal History Record Information Fund" shall be used for the expenses of the State Bureau of Identification and for the expenses of the Department of Law and Public Safety related to processing criminal history record background checks submitted in noncriminal matters and, subject to the approval of the Director of the Division of Budget and Accounting, in the Department of the Treasury, for the purchase and equipping of new or replacement State Police vehicles. Any State Police vehicles purchased with funds from the "Criminal History Record Information Fund" pursuant to this section shall be utilized solely for patrol and pursuit purposes by state troopers, and shall not be assigned to any State Police employee for personal or administrative use. L.1985,c.69,s.3; amended 1994,c.60,s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 53:1-18.4 — NJ Code / Title 53 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-18.4
Effective date
Status: in_force

This act shall take effect July first, one thousand nine hundred and fifty-two. L.1952, c. 92, p. 427, s. 4.
N.J. Stat. § 53:1-1 — NJ Code / Title 53 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-1
Department continued; executive head
Status: in_force

The department of state police, created and established by an act entitled "An act creating a department of state police, providing for the appointment of a superintendent thereof, together with the officers and men who shall constitute the force, defining their powers and duties, and making an appropriation for the expenses connected therewith," passed March twenty-ninth, one thousand nine hundred and twenty-one (L.1921, c. 102, p. 167), as amended and supplemented, is continued. The executive and administrative head of such department shall be a superintendent of state police.
N.J. Stat. § 53:2-3 — NJ Code / Title 53 / Chapter 2 / Section 2-3
Certified copies of reports, photographs or other information pertaining to automobile accident or other casualty in file; public access; fees
Status: in_force

The Superintendent of State Police is authorized upon request, to supply to any applicant a certified copy of any report, photograph, or of any other related information of or pertaining to any automobile accident or other casualty, on file in the Division of State Police. The Superintendent of State Police, subject to the approval of the Attorney General, may prescribe rules and regulations governing applications for any such certified copies, and the said superintendent may decline to issue any such certified copy when, in his judgment, the interests of law enforcement and public safety so require. The Superintendent of State Police shall be paid $10.00 for each such certified copy and, if the said copy exceeds three folios, an additional $2.00 for every additional page containing three or less folios $5.00 for each photographic print up to 10 prints and $3.00 for each print thereafter, and the Superintendent of State Police shall pay the same over to the State Treasurer, but no such payment shall be required when the applicant is a law enforcement or other agency of the State or of any political subdivision thereof or of any other state or of the Government of the United States. L.1952, c. 117, p. 457, s. 1. Amended by L.1971, c. 312, s. 1, eff. Sept. 2, 1971.
N.J. Stat. § 53:6-17 — NJ Code / Title 53 / Chapter 6 / Section 6-17
Powers
Status: in_force

The conference shall have power to: a. Mid-Atlantic Criminal Intelligence Bureau. Establish and operate a Mid-Atlantic Criminal Intelligence Bureau, hereinafter called "the bureau," in which shall be received, assembled and kept case histories, records, data, personal dossiers and other information concerning persons engaged or otherwise associated with organized crime. b. Identification. Consider and recommend means of identifying leaders and emerging leaders of organized crime and their associates. c. Promote co-operation. Promote co-operation in law enforcement and make recommendations to the party States and other appropriate law enforcement authorities for the improvement of such co-operation. d. Other powers. Do all things which may be necessary and incidental to the exercise of the foregoing powers. L.1969, c. 80, s. 4.1, eff. June 11, 1969.
N.J. Stat. § 53:1-20.21 — NJ Code / Title 53 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-20.21
Purposes of DNA samples.
Status: in_force

5. Tests shall be performed on each blood or other biological sample submitted pursuant to section 4 of P.L.1994, c.136 (C.53:1-20.20) in order to analyze and type the genetic markers contained in or derived from the DNA. Except insofar as the use of the results of these tests for such purposes would jeopardize or result in the loss of federal funding, the results of these tests shall be used for the following purposes: a. For law enforcement identification purposes; b. For development of a population database; c. To support identification research and protocol development of forensic DNA analysis methods; d. To assist in the recovery or identification of human remains from mass disasters or for other humanitarian purposes; e. For research, administrative and quality control purposes; f. For judicial proceedings, by order of the court, if otherwise admissible pursuant to applicable statutes or rules; g. For criminal defense purposes, on behalf of a defendant, who shall have access to relevant samples and analyses performed in connection with the case in which the defendant is charged; and h. For such other purposes as may be required under federal law as a condition for obtaining federal funding. The DNA record of identification characteristics resulting from the DNA testing conducted pursuant to this section shall be stored and maintained in the State DNA database and forwarded to the FBI for inclusion in CODIS. The DNA sample itself will be stored and maintained in the State DNA databank. L.1994,c.136,s.5; amended 2003, c.183, s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 53:1-21 — NJ Code / Title 53 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-21
Creation; duties
Status: in_force

The superintendent may, with the approval of the governor, and if in his opinion the detective work of the state police so demands, create a state detective bureau, under his immediate supervision. The bureau shall maintain facilities for the detection of crime by the state police, and shall co-operate with and afford central information and fingerprints and other records for the various counties. For this purpose, the superintendent may, with the approval of the governor, utilize the services of not more than five of the members of the state police force as assistant state detectives. All applicants for detective work shall first be given a special examination by the superintendent to determine their qualifications and experience for such work.
N.J. Stat. § 53:2-5 — NJ Code / Title 53 / Chapter 2 / Section 2-5
Veto power over context of programs; technical assistance
Status: in_force

The Superintendent of State Police shall have the right to accept, reject or modify any script, release or other material to be used in any such program and, where he deems necessary, to assign a member or members of the Division of State Police to render technical supervision prior to and during the production of any such program, so as to insure compliance therewith. L.1958, c. 71, p. 507, s. 2.
N.J. Stat. § 53:1-9 — NJ Code / Title 53 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-9
Qualifications for members of State police; examinations; veterans preference; enlistment.
Status: in_force

53:1-9. No person shall be appointed a member of the State Police unless he shall be a citizen of the United States between the ages of 21 and 35 years, preferably a resident of this State, of good health and good moral character. No one shall be appointed who has not applied for and taken an examination conducted by the Division of State Police, and established to the satisfaction of the superintendent, evidence of his mental and physical fitness and ability to perform the duties of a member of the State Police. Preference in appointment shall be provided to all qualified applicants who are veterans, as defined in N.J.S.11A:5-1. The superintendent shall, with the approval of the Governor, arrange for the examination and enlistment of applicants. amended 1945, c.247; 1958, c.74; 2014, c.51.
N.J. Stat. § 53:1-20.30 — NJ Code / Title 53 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-20.30
Lien against property, income of offender
Status: in_force

2. The State shall have a lien against the property and income of each offender for whom DNA testing is conducted pursuant to section 1 of this act. The lien when properly filed as set forth herein shall have priority over all unrecorded encumbrances except for any restitutions, assessments or fines which the offender has been sentenced to pay. L.1997,c.51,s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 53:1-11.7 — NJ Code / Title 53 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-11.7
Inapplicability of act to rights of employees
Status: in_force

Nothing in this act shall be construed to deprive a person of tenure rights or of a right or protection under the laws concerning civil service, pension or retirement. L. 1985, c. 76, s. 5, eff. March 14, 1985.