NJ S255

Law enforcement disciplinary records would be classified as government records and made publicly accessible, including complaints, charges, hearing transcripts, internal affairs records, and body camera footage related to investigations.

Records must identify the officer by name and include the disposition of proceedings, final written opinions, factual findings, and analysis of conduct and discipline imposed.

Personal information must be redacted, including home addresses, phone numbers, social security numbers, and detailed medical information of officers, complainants, witnesses, and their family members; complainants and witnesses may also request their names be redacted.

Disciplinary records must be retained for a minimum of 20 years from creation, while body camera and audio recordings must be kept for at least 5 years if not part of an active investigation or civil action.

Recordings that are part of criminal, juvenile, disciplinary investigations, or civil actions must be maintained until final adjudication, conviction, or resolution, including exhaustion of all appeals.