The LPP (Legal Protection Plan) was established in 1993. The plan was specifically designed for the membership of the NJ State PBA. This program provides you protection for legal costs for annual premium of $132. The coverage administrative proceedings is $15,000 per policy period. Coverage under the administrative clause is for any departmental charges or disciplinary action both on or off duty. All criminal and or / civil actions have $30,000 coverage and is for in the line of duty only. You are also provided with $2,500 coverage for target of a criminal investigation.
Membership in the LPP has provided all of its members with financial protection and the opportunity to have the ability to challenge frivolous charges lodged against them. The only out-of-pocket expense that the member may incur if you are unsuccessful there is a small deductible of $100 for disciplinary actions and $250 for criminal or civil lawsuits.
Members of the plan are entitled to use any attorney of their choice that are enrolled in the plan. Attorneys that are presently on the plan are true specialists in the protection of peace officers in the State of NJ. If you are a member of the plan and the necessity for an expert witness is needed for your defense, you are covered.
Since the conception of the LPP we have had an overwhelming success rate in the defense of law enforcement officers in the State of NJ. The LPP has proven to be an invaluable program for Law Enforcement Officers in the State of NJ. The continued enrollment in the program will surely increase the benefits to all its members.
$40,000 Coverage on Criminal Cases.
$40,000 Coverage on Civil Cases.
$20,000 Coverage on Administrative Hearings.
To see an updated list of attorneys participating in the Legal Protection Plan click here.
