Plain-language summary (this site, from the cited record only)
In 2023, Officer Jahnelly Eckkhardt was suspended for 20 days by the Hudson County Department of Corrections. The agency reported that Eckkhardt was approved for Family and Medical Leave Act time for 60 days but, after converting time off, had only 5 days available between May 24 and June 5, 2023. Attendance records showed she used unapproved time off on May 15, June 12, June 14, July 4 and July 7, 2023, all marked Absent No Pay. Sustained charges included chronic or excessive absenteeism, insubordination and neglect of duty.
Synopsis as reported by the agency
Officer Eckhardt was approved for Family and Medical Leave Act time (FMLA) for 60 days. After converting previous time off, she only had 5 days available to use between May 24 and June 5, 2023,. Attendance records reflect that Eckhardt used time off on May 15, June 12, June 14, July 4, and July 7, 2023 without approval or having a balance of any time off. These days were marked Absent No Pay (ANP).
Compensation and pension
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Sources
[1]New Jersey Major Discipline Data, 2020-2025. New Jersey Office of the Attorney General. Sheet "Major Discipline Data", row 1719. Snapshot retrieved 2026-07-03. ↩