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N.J. Stat. Ann. § 10:5-1 et seq. § 10:5-25

Attorney for division; compensation

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Verified 10/6/2026 · Next check 11/5/2026
effective 10/6/2026New JerseyFair Housing & Anti-Discrimination

Operative Text

N.J. Stat. Ann. § 10:5-1 et seq. § 10:5-25
The Attorney General shall appoint or assign the attorney for the division who may be a deputy attorney general. If said attorney is not a deputy attorney general he shall receive such compensation as may be determined by the Attorney General subject to available appropriations.

L.1945, c. 169, p. 598, s. 24. Amended by L.1963, c. 40, s. 16.
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Plain English

Under N.J.S.A. 10:5-1 et seq. § 10:5-25, the Attorney General is responsible for appointing or assigning legal counsel to the Division on Civil Rights. That attorney may be a deputy attorney general, or an outside attorney whose compensation is set by the Attorney General within the limits of available appropriations. This provision establishes the administrative and staffing structure that supports the division's enforcement of New Jersey's Law Against Discrimination.

Written by anthropic/claude-sonnet-4.6 · Reviewed on October 6, 2026

Plain English — not legal advice.

For Property Managers

N.J.S.A. 10:5-1 et seq. § 10:5-25 is an administrative provision governing how the Division on Civil Rights is staffed with legal counsel. Property owners and managers should be aware that the division has dedicated legal representation authorized by the Attorney General, which supports its capacity to investigate and pursue discrimination complaints. Operators who maintain fair housing practices consistent with New Jersey law are better positioned when the division's attorneys review complaints or conduct proceedings.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

N.J.S.A. 10:5-1 et seq. § 10:5-25 establishes that the Division on Civil Rights has legal counsel appointed by the Attorney General to support its operations. This means the division is equipped with dedicated attorneys when it investigates complaints filed under the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination. Tenants who believe their rights have been violated may consider filing a complaint with the Division on Civil Rights or consulting a tenant-rights organization to understand available enforcement paths.

General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.

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Source Information

Source:https://lis.njleg.state.nj.us/nxt/gateway.dll/statutes/1/7555/7636?f=templates$fn=document-frameset.htm$vid=Publish:10.1048/Enu$3.0
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