Paterson, NJ asked in Criminal Law for New Jersey

Q: Investigating an incident in midstate correction on an inmate. How do I follow complaint for an inmate on the inside of

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  • Hammonton, NJ
  • Licensed in New Jersey

A: If you are asking how to file a criminal complaint against an inmate inside of the prison you would report that crime to the local police department for the township the prison is located in, assuming that is where the crime occurred. Additionally, the State Prison Corrections System has its own investigation unit which would likely be referred your case from the local police department but a could first place to do would be the police department. They will guide you from their if you need to make your complaint elsewhere.

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