11/11/04-The Assembly Judiciary Committee has approved a bill that would authorize prosecutors to use information from toll-road and photo-monitoring systems in criminal cases. It now moves to the full Assembly for consideration.
A959, sponsored by Assemblyman Brian Rumpf, R-Forked River, would require the state attorney general or county prosecutors to present a subpoena from a court or grand jury to access information such as reports or photos from toll-monitoring authorities.
Under current state law, toll-road authorities have different procedures for releasing information to law enforcement. The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and the New Jersey Highway Authority require a subpoena, while the New Jersey Turnpike Authority requires both a subpoena and court order.
The proposal would prohibit information from toll authorities from being used in civil cases or to issue speeding tickets.
For bill status, call (609) 292-4840. In New Jersey, call 1-800-792-8630.

3/9/04-A bill in the Assembly Judiciary Committee would authorize prosecutors to use information from toll-road and photo-monitoring systems in criminal cases.
A959, sponsored by Assemblyman Brian Rumpf, R-Forked River, would require prosecutors to present a subpoena from a court or grand jury to access information such as reports or photos from toll-monitoring authorities.
Under current state law, toll-road authorities have different procedures for releasing information to law enforcement. The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and the New Jersey Highway Authority require a subpoena, while the New Jersey Turnpike Authority requires both a subpoena and court order.
The proposal would prohibit information from toll authorities from being used in civil cases or to issue speeding tickets.
For bill status, call (609) 292-4840. In New Jersey, call 1-800-792-8630.
An identical Senate bill – S141 – has been forwarded to the Assembly.