This bill amends the classification of State Investigators within the Division of Criminal Justice in New Jersey, transitioning their status from the unclassified service to a classified title within the civil service. The Attorney General will have the authority to appoint a suitable number of State Investigators, who will retain the powers and rights of police officers, constables, and special deputy sheriffs in criminal matters. The bill also mandates that the Division of Criminal Justice and the Civil Service Commission convert the titles of all current State Investigators to reflect this new classified status.

The primary objective of this legislation is to ensure that State Investigators receive the full protections afforded by the civil service system, which are not available to unclassified employees. By making this change, the bill aims to enhance job security and rights for State Investigators, thereby improving the overall integrity and effectiveness of law enforcement within the state. The act is set to take effect immediately upon passage.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 52:17B-100.1