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Court Blocks Early Access to Police Docs | Jersey News
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A New Jersey appeals court just handed down a major ruling on police internal affairs documents, saying defendants can’t access them during active misconduct investigations — even if officers might testify against them. The court argues releasing unproven accusations too early could derail investigations, harm officers’ reputations, and endanger whistleblowers. Instead, defendants must ask a judge to review the files privately; only if relevant material is found will it be shared. The ruling also clarifies that once charges are confirmed, those records must be released. Meanwhile, the court struck down overly restrictive protective orders that blocked defense lawyers from discussing officer investigations — even within their own offices — calling them too broad and undermining effective legal strategy.
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