Kenneth Vercammen & Associates
Edison, NJ 08817
732-572-0500
Toll Free 1-877-NJLaws1
PO Box 366
Cranbury, NJ 08512
Princeton Area
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The police department�s policy of refusing to release an intoxicated person except to the care of a relative or friend does not impermissibly encroach on that person�s statutory right to an independent test of his or her blood alcohol level. Reading the statute in conjunction with N.J.S.A. 59:5-6, respecting release by the police of intoxicated persons, compels the conclusion that the Legislature did not intend to confer an absolute right of release upon DWI arrestees. N.J.S.A. 59:5-6 provides immunity to police officers for injuries sustained by a driver arrested on DWI charges subsequent to release, but only if the person is released �in a position of relative safety and refuge.� Reading the two statutes together, the Court finds that the Legislature has manifested an overarching concern regarding the release of intoxicated persons and has chosen to limit the circumstances in which police properly may release such persons. The policy of releasing an intoxicated DWI arrestee only to a responsible friend or relative provides a reasonable opportunity to secure an independent BAC test. If an arrestee fails in an attempt to arrange for an escort by a friend or relative, police do not violate his rights by detaining him until he becomes sober enough to no longer present a danger to himself or others.
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