N.J. Stat. Ann. § 52:27E-54

5. All communications between the individual client and any attorney in or engaged by the former Department of the Public Advocate shall remain fully protected by the attorney-client privilege subsequent to the effective date of P.L.1994, c.58 (C.52:27E-50 et al.). The confidentiality of medical records and other documents maintained as confidential by the former Department of the Public Advocate shall likewise be protected subsequent to the effective date of P.L.1994, c.58 (C.52:27E-50 et al.).