New Jersey S3617 authorizes state, county, and municipal law enforcement officers to access crime scenes and evidence under their jurisdiction.

New Jersey S3617 authorizes state, county, and municipal law enforcement officers to access crime scenes and evidence under their jurisdiction. It specifies that any person, including federal officers, who prevents access is guilty of obstructing the administration of law. The Attorney General will issue guidelines to implement these provisions. The act takes effect four months after enactment, with potential anticipatory actions by the Attorney General.

New Jersey S3617 authorizes state, county, and municipal law enforcement officers to access crime scenes and evidence under their jurisdiction.

New Jersey S3617 authorizes state, county, and municipal law enforcement officers to access crime scenes and evidence under their jurisdiction. It specifies that any person, including federal officers, who prevents access is guilty of obstructing the administration of law. The Attorney General will issue guidelines to implement these provisions. The act takes effect four months after enactment, with potential anticipatory actions by the Attorney General.