SENATE, Resolution No. 118 :
Proposes constitutional amendment authorizing statute transferring probation functions from Judiciary to State Parole Board.
ASSEMBLY, Resolution No. 147 :
Replaces last years ASSEMBLY, Resolution No. 192 which is a Constitutional Amendment to transfer Probation to
the State Parole Board
ASSEMBLY, No. 201 :
Authorizes probation officers to exercise police powers.
ASSEMBLY, No. 203 :
Replaces last years ASSEMBLY, No. 2549 and transfers all probation functions and employees to Bureau of Probation
in State Parole Board.
Should NJ Probation Officers Carry Weapons?: Click here:
Your Personal Information And The Internet: Click here:
Comments on Governor Christie's Pension and Health Reform Proposals: Click here:
N.J. Courts Honor Probation Officers For Their Service - NY1.com: Click here:
Op-ed Regarding Pension Reform "Enough is Enough: Click here:
Emotional appropriations committee session turns into budget hearing preview: Click here:
PANJ's Testimony at March 18, 2010 Pension Hearing attended by First Vice Presidents Brad Fairchild and Dwight Covaleskie: Click here:
Urgent Ratification Bulletin: Click here:
Urgent Bulletin from President George Christie: Click here:
PANJ President George Christie attends legislative event on June 24,2009 in honor of Sen. Joe Kyrillos- 13th
Legislative district: Click here:
Early Sunday morning we were notified of the passing of John Warms. John had been with PANJ for nearly
twenty years working in many capacities. He was consultant, negotiator, organizer, and trainer. John
will be sadly missed.
Please visit the Obituary for John Warms,Click here:
Survey conducted in 1993
by the Federal Probation and Pretrial Officer's Association about assaults against probation officers around the
country. There has not been anything done since and we are trying to get the Bureau of Justice Statistics to
do one now.
The Judiciary appeared before the Senate Budget Committee on April 27, 2009. You can listen to the
questions put to Judge Glenn Grant along with his answers. Near the end of the proceedings Senator Sweeney asked
questions about probation.
Questions about probation begin around 1:14:37 and last about 5 to 6 minutes.
You can move the bar to that marker so as to not listen to the entire hearing.
As we previously stated PANJ through it's Attorney David Fox has filed an appeal on behalf of all PANJ
members to the Civil Service Commission. PANJ believes that the temporary layoffs in May and June are a
direct violations of our recently negotiated contracts.
PANJ and five other Unions Prevail on furlough issue " Temporary Stay Issued pending PERC determination on
the staggered furlough days. " David I. Fox Esq argued case for PANJ.
PANJ urges members to contact Legislations regarding furloughs
Line Staff clickClick to Open
SupervisorsClick to Open
Governor recognizes Probation and Parole Officer week in NJ, July 19-25,2009: Click to Open
George Christie joins with CWA and other State Unions speaking to the Civil Service Commission protesting new emergency layoff rules.
Statement of Imminent Peril
George Christie speaks at Civil Service Commisission
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President Christie responds to Governor Corzine's proposed furlough/wage freezes for probation officers Click to Open
President Christie initiates Legislative efforts to support Senate Bill 958. Senator Diane Allen to include
PO's in Law Enforcement protections. Click to Open
UPDATED PANJ ALERT ON PENSION! Click to Open
The pension for some 700,000 retired state workers in New Jersey has lost approximately 9 Billion dollars
in the month of October. Like the rest of the country our pension system is suffering giving our legislators
much to think about and make plans to resolve the situation.
George P. Christie
President
PANJ Meeting with Administrative Director on March 16, 2009.Click to Open
Passing of Ocean County Probation Officer -Miguel Torres
PANJ ALERT ON PENSION!:
PANJ Negotiations Alert!:
Posted on: Dec 22, 2008
December Report from Elizabeth Meyers, Capital Impact Group, at 12/18/08 Executive Board Meeting:
Posted on: Dec 12, 2008:
Testimony by Judge Philip S. Carchman's address the proposed FY 2009 judiciary budget:
Posted on: Apr 30, 2008:
SPECIAL ALERT TO PANJ MEMBERS:
NY Governor Paterson Signs Bill to Strenghten Probation Laws:
Posted on: Posted on: Jan 30, 2009:
One in every 31 U.S. Adults were in prison or jail or on probation or parole in 2007:
Posted on: Dec 11, 2008:
Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee - Judiciary:
Posted on: Posted on: April 30, 2008:
Christie: For a more efficient probationary system:
Posted on: Posted on: July 15, 2008:
Panj EF Conference 2007 Nov. 19 2007:
Posted on: Posted on: January 3, 2008:
State safety inspectors target all 21 county courthouses :
Posted on: October 3, 2007:
N.J. considers arming probation officers :
Posted on: July 17, 2007:
Probation officers want new boss :
Posted on: July 17, 2007:
Probation vs. Parole comparisons:
Posted on: July 23, 2007:
TROOPERS IN FULL SUPPORT OF PROBATION OFFICERS TRANSFER TO THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH:
Posted on: July 16, 2007:
Probation Officers appeal Directive 14-06:
Posted on: July 14, 2007:
A4360 Authorizes probation officers to exercise police powers:
Posted on: June 26, 2007
PERC decision on Home Inspection 06-01-07 :
Posted on: June 7, 2007
ACR266 Proposes constitutional amendment authorizing statute transferring probation functions from Judiciary to State Parole Board:
Posted on: June 26, 2007:
Dangerous neglect- Probation is failing its first job - to watch the criminals:
Posted on: Sept. 24, 2007
Camden Rally Reported in Al Dia Newspaper:
Posted on: April 17, 2007
Camden Rally Reported in Al Dia Newspaper,
Translated into English:
Posted on: April 17, 2007
Public Employee Benefit Reform recommendation:
Posted on: December 6, 2006:
Attend NJEA's Back Off Rally on Monday, December 11th, 2006 11am-1pm:
Posted on: December 6, 2006:
Probation officers hope for reforms from Zazzali - October 16, 2006:
Carchman response to Chief Justice on Directive # 14-06 - September 22, 2006:
Letter to Chief Justice on Directive # 14-06 - September 13, 2006:
Probation officers protest 'You're not cops' court order-August 3, 2006:
Protest targets court's ruling - August 4, 2006:
Probation officers decry loss of arresting power - August 8, 2006:
Directive # 14-06 - September 13, 2006:
July 14, 2006: State of NJ Shutdown Memo
March 26, 2006: Officer loses money over ID
January 25, 2006: Select probation officers need weapons to ward off danger
December 27, 2005: "PANJ President, George Christie appointed to Corrections Policy Group by Govenor Elect Corzine.
December 21, 2005: Benefits Review Task Force by George Christie
IS IT A GIMME? JUSTICES JUDGING COURT'S OWN SUIT:
PROBATION OFFICERS’ APPEAL CHALLENGES JUDICIARY’S PRACTICE:
HIGH COURT TO REVIEW PROBATION OFFICERS, PRO BONO CASES:
FOR PROBATION OFFICERS, IT'S TRY, TRY AGAIN:
Article regarding the signing of a bill where unions can assume the cost of health care for it members:
Testimony of George P. Christie Senate Bill 1889:
Probation officers oppose new safety standards
PANJ Memo regarding the state shutdown of services
Arm us, probation officers ask.
Trooper: High Court Promotes Lawlessness.
Editorial Favors Arming Probation Officers:
NJ Attorney Generals Appeal to the NJ Supreme Court of P.L.2001:
Procedures on Aerosol Defensive Devices:
Training and Policies for the use of Aerosol Defensive Devices:
The Fox Appeal:
Attack on Pensions and Wages Rally May 16, 2005
FOR PROBATION OFFICERS, IT'S TRY, TRY AGAIN:
PANJ court decision on carrying firearms:
Sample Letter reference HR-484 (MS Word Document)
Link to Project Vote Smart:
Interim Non-Competitive treatment of Probation Officers:
Testimony of George P. Christie Senate Bill 1889:
On 5-19-2005 the New Jersey Supreme Court has agreed to review a case addressing the court's own powers.
In In re Matter of P.L. 2001, Chapter 362, the Appellate Division said a law allowing probation officers to
carry firearms unconstitutionally violated the power of the judiciary to control its own employees. In effect,
the Supreme Court, which is the final authority for the judicial branch, will be passing judgment on how the
doctrine of separation of powers applies to itself.
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Pension System Rally:
Benefits Review Task Force by George Christie:
PANJ President George Christie Comcast News Interview:
E-Mail your US Senator/Rep regarding HR 484:
Al Leiter of the N.Y. Yankees will be the 2005 PANJ William H. Thomas Citizen of the Year Award winner:
New Jersey Law Journal article - Probation Officers feel the chill of asking court to rule against itself:
New Jersey Law Journal article - In Probation Gun Showdown, Court is itself a party:
New Jersey Law Journal article - A Full Court Press Against Gun-Toting Probation Officers:
The Probation Officer Community Safety Act signed into law by Gov. DiFrancesco:
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