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| Department overview | |
|---|---|
| Formed | September 24, 1789 by the Judiciary Act of 1789 |
| Jurisdiction | District of New Jersey |
| Headquarters | Newark, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Department executive | |
| Parent Department | United States Department of Justice |
| Website | justice |
The U.S. attorney for the District of New Jersey is the chief federal law enforcement officer in New Jersey. On December 16, 2021, Philip R. Sellinger was sworn in as U.S. Attorney.[1] The U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey has jurisdiction over all cases prosecuted by the U.S. attorney.
- ^ "Philip R. Sellinger Sworn in as 62nd U.S. Attorney for District of New Jersey" (Press release). U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of New Jersey. December 16, 2021. Retrieved December 17, 2021.