My brother-in-law is an asst prosecutor (in a different county though) and I want to use him has a reference for my FID. Is is allowed under the "no relatives" rule?

as far as I'm aware as long as they don't share the same last name as you then yes you can

I was told as long as they dont share the same last name, or address as you.

I was told as long as they dont share the same last name, or address as you.

 

 

Where did you hear this from if you don't mind me asking? So uncles, cousins could all be references?

Where did you hear this from if you don't mind me asking? So uncles, cousins could all be references?

 

I was told this by the clerk who takes care of the FID applications @ my local police station ( woodbridge township )

From application:

(29) Names, Addresses and Telephone Numbers of two reputable persons who are presently acquainted with the applicant, other than relatives:

 

Are they consider relatives? I would. But for this purpose, I do not know.

So there is no requirement as to what NJSP consider a relative? 2nd cousins, brother in laws, etc? In some cases, it is actually up to ourselves if we consider them relatives?