Removes criminal liability for law enforcement officers who have investigative encounter with underage person for possession of alcohol or cannabis unless civil rights are violated.
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Overview
This bill removes criminal liability for New Jersey law enforcement officers when they have an investigative encounter with an underage person regarding alcohol or cannabis possession, unless civil rights are violated. Specifically, officers won't be charged with official deprivation of civil rights for actions like requesting consent to search or issuing warnings, as long as they don't engage in unlawful acts or discriminatory behavior. The bill clarifies that intentional intimidation or discrimination based on protected characteristics is required for a civil rights violation charge.
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