Recording Laws
One-Party Consent
New Jersey is a one-party consent state. Recording with one party's consent is legal.
Statute: N.J. Stat. § 2A:156A-4
Can Record Police: Yes (in public)
Penalties: Third-degree crime; 3-5 years imprisonment
Stop and Identify
No ID Requirement
No state statute requiring identification
Immigration Policy
Sanctuary State
New Jersey Immigrant Trust Directive limits cooperation with ICE. Counties cannot enter into 287(g) agreements.
ICE Cooperation: Limited
State Resources
State Bar Association
https://www.njsba.com/Legal Aid
https://www.lsnj.org/Remember in New Jersey
- ✓ You always have the right to remain silent
- ✓ You can record police in public spaces
- ✓ You do not have to consent to a search
- ✓ If arrested, say "I want a lawyer"