S.3617

Authorizes State, county, and municipal law enforcement officers to access certain crime scenes and evidence.

Introduced·2/19/26
Introduced Text

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.

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Where it stands

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Law and Public Safety Committee
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Sponsors

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History

Feb 19

Senate

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee