State of New Jersey | Department of Law & Public Safety

Matthew J. Platkin, Attorney General

Press Releases : DCJ

Attorney General Issues Directive to Law Enforcement Regarding Use of Blood Samples from Newborn Screening Program

Jun 20, 2024 | | | | | | Division of Criminal Justice | Press Release

Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced today that he has issued a Directive to law enforcement executives and county prosecutors establishing new limits on attempts to obtain newborn “bloodspot” information in connection with criminal investigations.

Department of Law and Public Safety to Host Crime Victims’ Rights Week Event to Honor Crime Victims and Those Who Support Them

Apr 27, 2023 | | | | | | | | | Division of Violence Intervention and Victim Assistance | Press Release | VIVA

AG Platkin Announces Recipients of OAG Excellence Awards for Victims’ Justice For Immediate Release: April 27, 2023 Office of the Attorney General- Matthew J. Platkin, Attorney GeneralDivision of Violence Intervention and Victim Assistance- Patricia Teffenhart,...

Acting AG Platkin Issues Policy to Address Negative Consequences of Large Number of Outstanding Bench Warrants for Low-Level Offenses

May 25, 2022 | | | | | | Division of Criminal Justice | New Jersey State Police | Press Release

For Immediate Release: May 25, 2022 Office of the Attorney General- Matthew J. Platkin, Acting Attorney GeneralNew Jersey State Police- Colonel Patrick J. Callahan, SuperintendentDivision of Criminal Justice- Pearl Minato, Director For Further Information: Media...

Acting AG Platkin Announces Indictment of Eight Individuals Charged with Conspiracy to Resell Stolen Vehicles in Operation of Paterson “Chop Shop”

May 6, 2022 | | | | | | | | Division of Criminal Justice | New Jersey State Police | Press Release

For Immediate Release: May 6, 2022 Office of The Attorney General- Matthew J. Platkin, Acting Attorney GeneralDivision of Criminal Justice- Lyndsay V. Ruotolo, DirectorNew Jersey State Police- Colonel Patrick J. Callahan, Superintendent For Further Information: Media...

Acting AG Platkin Announces Indictment of Two Individuals Charged with Transporting Illegal Guns from Georgia into New Jersey

Mar 10, 2022 | | | | | | Combating Gun Violence | Division of Criminal Justice | Gun Violence | Press Release

For Immediate Release: March 10, 2022 Office of The Attorney General- Matthew J. Platkin, Acting Attorney GeneralDivision of Criminal Justice- Lyndsay V. Ruotolo, Director For Further Information: Media Inquiries-K.C. LopezOAGpress@njoag.gov View Indictment   TRENTON...