New Jersey § 40a:14-118
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 40a:14-118, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 40a:14-118.
a. Notwithstanding the provisions of any other law to the contrary and subject to
the limit of funds appropriated or otherwise made available for this purpose, every
uniformed State, county, and municipal patrol law enforcement officer shall wear a
body worn camera that electronically records audio and video while acting in the performance
of the officer's official duties, except: (1) while engaging in an undercover assignment; (2) when assigned to non-uniformed duties; (3) while serving in an administrative position within the department; (4) while meeting with a confidential informant; (5) while engaging in union representation of a member of the collective bargaining
group; (6) when directed by the Chief or a superior officer for a lawful purpose; (7) a detective or investigator of a county prosecutor's office or Division of Criminal
Justice when authorized by the County Prosecutor or Attorney General; or (8) as may be otherwise provided in accordance with guidelines or directives promulgated
by the Attorney General. b. In addition to funding provided through the annual appropriations act, the body
worn cameras required by subsection a. of this section may be funded by forfeiture
funds collected pursuant to N.J.S.2C:64-6 , in an amount to be determined by the Attorney General, or any other source of funding
made available for this purpose, including but not limited to federal grants. c. For the purposes of this section, “ body worn camera ” means a mobile video recording system worn by a law enforcement officer.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 40a:14-118
What does New Jersey Statutes § 40a:14-118 cover?
Section 40a:14-118 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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