New Jersey § 19:20-2
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 19:20-2, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 19:20-2.
The board in the case of an election for a member of the senate, members of the general
assembly, or other officer elected or public question approved or rejected by all
of the voters of the county, except for members of the house of representatives, shall
make two statements of its determination in substantially the following form: “A statement of the determination of the board of county canvassers relative to an
election held in the county of on the day of November, in the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and , for the election of a member of the senate, members of the general assembly of this
state, and a sheriff and coroners for said county and public questions (naming the
officers and public questions, as the case may be). The said board does determine that at the said election, was duly elected a member of the senate of this state; were duly elected members of the general assembly; was duly elected sheriff and were duly elected coroners for said county, and public questions were approved or rejected (as the case may be).”
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 19:20-2
What does New Jersey Statutes § 19:20-2 cover?
Section 19:20-2 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite New Jersey § 19:20-2?
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How does New Jersey § 19:20-2 apply to my situation?
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