New Jersey Statutes Title 43. Pensions and Retirement and Unemployment Compensation 43 § 1-3.2

The board of trustees of any State or locally-administered pension fund or retirement system created under the laws of this State may subpoena witnesses and compel their attendance, and also may require the production of books, papers or documents in a matter concerning the rendering of honorable service by a public officer or employee seeking to receive a public pension or retirement benefit. If any person shall refuse to obey any subpoena so issued, or shall refuse to testify or produce any books, papers or documents, the board may apply ex parte to the Superior Court to compel the person to comply forthwith with the subpoena.