N.J. Stat. § 59:10A-2: Grounds for refusal to provide defense

The Attorney General may refuse to provide for the defense of an action referred to in section 1 if he determines that:

a. the act or omission was not within the scope of employment; or

b. the act or the failure to act was because of actual fraud, willful misconduct or actual malice; or

c. the defense of the action or proceeding by the Attorney General would create a conflict of interest between the State and the employee or former employee.

L.1972, c. 48, s. 2, eff. June 1, 1972.