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16 IN THE MATTER OF JOSEPH ISAACSON AND TOWNSHIP OF HARDYSTON -- rank: 579

... disciplinary arbitration and the appointment of an arbitrator pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:14-150, -209, and -210, and N.J.A.C. 19:12 ... de novo on the record below. Id. at 355 (citing N.J.S.A. 40A:14-150). The court may allow the parties to supplement the record ... a new disciplinary hearing. Id. at 355, 360; see also N.J.S.A. 40A:14-150. On de novo review, the trial court makes its own ...

docket:	a5119-14
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2017-02-27
status:	unpublished
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17 MICHAEL HAND v. BOROUGH OF NEW PROVIDENCE -- rank: 574

... fairness in dealing with members of the public.'). Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:14-150, a police officer convicted of any disciplinary charge may seek ... same month, plaintiff filed his notice of appeal pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:14- 150, contesting the disciplinary charges and his termination. Plaintiff argued defendant ...

docket:	a1097-21
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2023-10-17
status:	Unpublished
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18 /usr/local/share/www/libweb/collections/courts/appellate/a3400-18.opn.html -- rank: 547

... review of his termination in the Law Division, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:14-150. Following a de novo review of the record before the ... fairness in dealing with members of the public . . . .'). Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:14-150, an officer is entitled to a hearing, and if convicted ... the Township's May 18, 2018 disciplinary decision , pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:14-150. The trial court held a trial de novo on January ...

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19 DANIEL CREANGE v. BOROUGH OF BOGOTA -- rank: 542

... in a complaint filed in the Law Division pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:14-150. The complaint also included a number of constitutional claims alleging ... Plaintiff's complaint was framed as an appeal pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:14-150, seeking to overturn the findings and penalty imposed by the ... second disciplinary proceeding were unsupported by the facts pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:14-150. In this light, it cannot be said that "the wrong ... 5 (Count One) Appeal of Findings and Penalty Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:14-150; (Count Two) Violation of Local Government Ethics Law, N.J ...

docket:	a1157-10
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2013-01-18
status:	unpublished
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20 IN THE MATTER OF THE DISCIPLINARY ACTION OF POLICE OFFICER THOMAS WHITE -- rank: 530

... the Hearing Officer's decision was de novo pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:14-150. The standard applicable to her de novo review of the ... Dept. , 162 N.J. Super. 177 , 185 (App. Div. 1978). N.J.S.A. 40A:14-150, which governs the judge's de novo review of the ... court shall deem proper." We have recognized that "[t]he N.J.S.A. 40A:14-150 trial court's power to modify the sanction has consistently ...

docket:	a0028-07
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2008-11-03
status:	unpublished
citation:	199 N.J. 131 970 A.2d 1048
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21 IN THE MATTER OF STEPHEN JUI AND THE TOWN OF SECAUCUS. -- rank: 523

... sought de novo review in the Law Division pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:14-150. Prior to the hearing, Jui was treated by Richard P ... Court, which considers the matter de novo on the record. N.J.S.A. 40A:14-150. Although the trial court may allow supplementation of the record ... disciplinary hearing. Ruroede, 214 N.J. at 360; see also N.J.S.A. 40A:14-150. The court must provide 'an independent, neutral, and unbiased' review ... to affirming, reversing, or modifying the disciplinary conviction pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:14-150'). However, because the trial court conducted a de novo review ...

docket:	a3612-20
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2023-02-28
status:	Unpublished
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22 CHARLES STARK v. BOROUGH OF PALISADES PARK -- rank: 520

... sought de novo review of the disciplinary hearing pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:14-150. He sought reversal of the hearing officer's findings and ... filing an action in lieu of prerogative writs pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:14-150, which governs the review of disciplinary convictions in non-civil ... charges, may obtain a review thereof by the Superior Court . . . ." N.J.S.A. 40A:14-150. It further provides that "[t]he court shall hear the ... on the record of a disciplinary proceeding held pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:14-150[.]" Our role in reviewing a de novo proceeding is limited ...

docket:	a6267-11
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2014-03-06
status:	unpublished
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23 PETER LOPRESTI v. TOWNSHIP OF OLD BRIDGE -- rank: 520

... appealed the hearing officer's decision to the Superior Court. N.J.S.A. 40A:14-150. The judge conducted his de novo review and determined: [T ... s challenge to the judge's de novo review under N.J.S.A. 40A:14-150. The statute, in pertinent part, provides: [a]ny member or ... record with additional testimony subject to the rules of evidence. [N.J.S.A. 40A:14-150.] Our Supreme Court has explained the: de novo hearing provides ... with the fundamental purpose of a de novo proceeding under N.J.S.A. 40A:14-150: to ensure that a neutral, unbiased forum will review disciplinary ... remand the matter for a new de novo review under N.J.S.A. 40A:14-150. IV. We turn to the Township's argument that the ...

docket:	a1664-22
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2023-10-20
status:	Unpublished
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24 MICHAEL D. BOZARTH v. BOROUGH OF GLASSBORO -- rank: 520

... sought de novo review in the Law Division pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:14-150 . Conducting a de novo review of the record, the Law ... Court, which considers the matter de novo on the record. N.J.S.A. 40A:14-150. Although the Law Division may allow supplementation of the record ...

docket:	a5483-14
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2016-11-07
status:	unpublished
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25 /usr/local/share/www/libweb/collections/courts/appellate/a2212-17.opn.html -- rank: 506

... to affirming, reversing, or modifying the disciplinary conviction pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:14-150.' Ruroede v. Borough of Hasbrouck Heights, 214 N.J. 338 ... fairness in dealing with members of the public . . . .'). Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:14-150, an officer is entitled to a hearing, and if convicted ... as [m]ayor,' regarding a police-union issue. Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:14-150, plaintiff was afforded a full hearing, during which the hearing ...

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26 FIRE DISTRICT 1 OF THE TOWNSHIP OF WOODBRIDGE v. PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT RELATIONS COMMISSION -- rank: 503

... an employee and a superior." Further, defendants point out that N.J.S.A. 40A:14-150 and N.J.S.A. 40A:14-22 do not ...

docket:	a0407-08
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2009-06-25
status:	unpublished
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27 GLENN CARNEVALE v. BOROUGH OF ROSELAND POLICE DEPARTMENT -- rank: 501

... The argument fails for a number of reasons. Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:14-150, a police officer employed by a department not subject to ... follows, therefore, that "non-civil service police disciplinary proceedings under [ N.J.S.A. ] 40A:14-150 . . . are not actions in lieu of prerogative writs." Pressler & Verniero ... The legislative determination to provide for de novo review through N.J.S.A. 40A:14-150 "provides [the Superior Court] with the opportunity to consider the ... words, the judge may have incorrectly stated his role under N.J.S.A. 40A:14-150, but there is little doubt that he thoroughly reviewed the ... excessive and disproportionate." We have recognized that in proceedings under N.J.S.A. 40A:14-150, "the determination of the sanction to be applied . . . is, to ...

docket:	a4822-13
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2015-12-15
status:	unpublished
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28 DONALD RAMBO v. TOWNSHIP OF LOWER ALLOWAYS CREEK -- rank: 486

... the Law Division, seeking review of the disciplinary action under N.J.S.A. 40A:14-150, and demanding dismissal of the complaint or modification of the ... review and supplement the evidentiary record in Superior Court, see N.J.S.A. 40A:14-150; and an officer can seek reinstatement or back pay depending ... not binding on the Township. B. Regarding the remand issue, N.J.S.A. 40A:14-150 provides that the trial court "may either affirm, reverse or ... dispositions [of] these de novo appeals." Ibid. The Legislature designed N.J.S.A. 40A:14-150 "to bring police disciplinary actions to a swift, efficient, and ...

docket:	a2985-13
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2015-02-13
status:	unpublished
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29 KELLY RUROEDE v. BOROUGH OF HASBROUCK HEIGHTS -- rank: 481

... contentions. Because the Borough is a non-civil service municipality, N.J.S.A. 40A:14-150 governs judicial review of this disciplinary matter. Phillips , supra , 117 ... 147 to -151) certif. denied , 156 N.J. 381 (1998). N.J.S.A. 40A:14-150 requires the Law Division judge to hear the disciplinary conviction ... other order or judgment as said court shall deem proper." N.J.S.A. 40A:14-150. "In a de novo proceeding, a reviewing court does not ... status, and that the Borough pay him back-pay. See N.J.S.A. 40A:14-150; Dolan , supra , 287 N.J. Super. at 145-46. 1 ...

docket:	a2200-10
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2011-10-11
status:	unpublished
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30 ANDREW ROGERS v. TOWNSHIP OF NEPTUNE -- rank: 481

... and stubborn defense of his prior behavior. In accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:14-150, Rogers sought further review of his discipline in the Superior ... fees were denied. The Township of Neptune has appealed. II. N.J.S.A. 40A:14-150 provides that police officers, employed by municipalities in which civil ... shall deem proper. [ Ibid. ] The sponsor of the predecessor to N.J.S.A. 40A:14-150, L. 1935, c. 29, codified at N.J.S.A ... As we have noted, the de novo review procedures of N.J.S.A. 40A:14-150 act as insurance against the arbitrary termination of a police ...

docket:	a3290-07
court:	njappellate
decided:	2009-03-18
status:	unpublished
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