IN RE P.L. 2001, CHAPTER 362


895 A.2d 1128 (2006)

186 N.J. 368

In the Matter of P.L. 2001, CHAPTER 362. Richard J. Williams, in his official capacity as Administrative Director of the Courts, Plaintiff-Respondent, v. The State of New Jersey, Defendant-Appellant, and Probation Association of New Jersey, and Probation Association of New Jersey Professional Supervisors Union, Intervenors-Appellants.

Supreme Court of New Jersey.

Decided April 19, 2006.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Andrea J. Sullivan argued the cause for appellant (Greenbaum, Rowe, Smith & Davis, attorneys; Paul A. Rowe, of counsel; Ms. Sullivan, Mr. Rowe and Emily A. Kaller, Woodbridge, on the briefs).

David I. Fox, Livingston, argued the cause for intervenors-appellants (Fox and Fox, attorneys; Mr. Fox and Brendan E. Egan, of counsel and on the briefs).

Cynthia M. Jacob argued the cause for respondent (Fisher & Phillips; attorneys; David J. Treibman, Somerset, on the briefs).


Justice ALBIN delivered the opinion of the Court.

Probation officers are part of the judicial branch of government and perform many duties that are essential to the mission of our courts, including supervising probationers in criminal and juvenile cases. As an arm of the court, they are required to avoid any perception of favoring one side or another or of being in league with any party, particularly law enforcement. To...

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