New Jersey § 2b:10a-2
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 2b:10a-2, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2b:10a-2.
a. There shall be established within the Administrative Office of the Courts a “Probation
Officer Community Safety Unit.” The “Probation Officer Community Safety Unit” shall consist of no less than 200 probation
officers, duly appointed pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.2A:168-5 , who shall be authorized to carry a firearm provided the carrying is in accordance
with the authority provided in paragraph (17) of subsection c. of N.J.S.2C:39-6 and such rules as are adopted by the Supreme Court regarding the carrying of a firearm
by a probation officer. The probation officer shall undergo a course of law enforcement training as administered
by the Police Training Commission which training shall be subject to and in accordance
with rules adopted by the Supreme Court. A probation officer in the “Probation Officer Community Safety Unit” shall have
the authority to arrest, detain and transport probationers and enforce the criminal
laws of this State in accordance with such conditions and guidelines as set forth
in rules adopted by the Supreme Court and shall be empowered to enforce warrants for
the apprehension and arrest of probationers who violate the conditions of their probation
sentence. b. A “Probation Officer Community Safety Unit” shall be assigned to every county and
consist of no less than five probation officers. c. Prior to being permitted to carry a firearm, a probation officer assigned to the
“Probation Officer Community Safety Unit” shall take and successfully complete a firearms
training course administered by the Police Training Commission, pursuant to P.L.1961,
c. 56 ( C.52:17B-66 et seq. ), and shall annually qualify in the use of a revolver or similar weapon prior to
being permitted to carry a firearm.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 2b:10a-2
What does New Jersey Statutes § 2b:10a-2 cover?
Section 2b:10a-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.
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