Removal appeals of certain law enforcement officers and firefighters

This section sets a faster, dedicated track for police officers and firefighters who are removed. If the officer asks for a departmental hearing, it is held within 30 days of the removal date, and the appointing authority issues a Final Notice of Disciplinary Action within 20 days of the hearing. The officer then has 20 days to appeal, filing at the same time with the Office of Administrative Law and the Civil Service Commission. After the administrative law judge issues an initial decision, the Commission has 45 days to complete its review, and its final determination is due within 180 days of the officer's suspension without pay. If the Commission misses the 180-day deadline, the officer starts receiving base salary until it decides, with several defined periods not counted toward the clock.

Key points, as written in the regulation^[1]

• "Law enforcement officer" or "officer" is defined as an individual employed as a permanent, full-time
• the appointing authority shall conduct a hearing within 30
• The appointing authority shall issue a Final Notice of Disciplinary Action within 20 days of the hearing
• The officer or firefighter shall have 20 days from the date of receipt of the Final Notice to appeal the
• The officer or firefighter shall file the appeal simultaneously with the Office of Administrative Law and the
• The Commission shall complete its review and issue its final administrative determination regarding the
• The Commission's final administrative determination shall be rendered within 180 calendar days
• the appellant shall begin receiving the

Related in NJCSNavigator

• the classified Police Officer title The municipal police title whose removals this LEO track governs.
• corrections officer roles in civil service County and State corrections officers are law enforcement officers covered by this section.