11/12/04-The Assembly Judiciary Committee voted Nov. 4 to authorize prosecutors to use information from toll-road and photo-monitoring systems in criminal cases.
The bill, which previously passed the Senate, now heads to the full Assembly before heading to the governor’s desk.
S141, sponsored by Sen. Leonard T. Connors Jr., R-Ocean, 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-Senate lawmakers voted in favor of a bill that would authorize prosecutors to use information from toll-road and photo-monitoring systems in criminal cases.
S141, sponsored by Sen. Leonard T. Connors Jr., R-Ocean, 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.
The bill has been forwarded to the Assembly for consideration.
For bill status, call (609) 292-4840. In New Jersey, call 1-800-792-8630.
An identical Assembly bill – A959 – is in the Assembly Judiciary Committee.