Eyewitness Identification Reform in New Jersey (2001)

In 2001 the Attorney General’s Office issued guidelines for preparing and conducting photo and live lineup procedures that included blind/blinded administration, witness instructions, proper fillers and witness confidence statements. Because the New Jersey Attorney General has unique plenary authority over law enforcement, agencies were required to adopt these guidelines.

Read the Attorney General’s guidelines.

 

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