New Jersey Statutes
§ 52:17B-1 — Establishment of department; "the department" defined
New Jersey § 52:17B-1
JurisdictionNew Jersey
Title 52STATE GOVERNMENT, DEPARTMENTS AND OFFICERS
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Bluebook
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 52:17B-1 (2026).
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There is hereby established in the executive branch of the State Government a principal department which shall be known as the Department of Law and Public Safety. As used in this act, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the words "the department" mean the Department of Law and Public Safety herein established. L.1948, c. 439, p. 1707, s. 1.
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§ 52:17B-102
Remaining powers and duties of attorney general§ 52:17B-103
Consultation with and supervision over county prosecutors; uniform enforcement of criminal laws§ 52:17B-105
Assistance of attorney general; request; action§ 52:17B-106
Supersedure of county prosecutor§ 52:17B-107
Appearance of attorney general for state in investigations, criminal actions or proceedings§ 52:17B-107.1
Law enforcement identity subject to public disclosure§ 52:17B-108
Attorney General to have power and authority of prosecutor; appointment of assistants; payment for services§ 52:17B-109
Powers and duties of county prosecutor§ 52:17B-110
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New Jersey § 52:17B-1, Counsel Stack Legal Research, https://law.counselstack.com/statute/nj/52%3A17B-1.