New Jersey § 2b:21-7

Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 2b:21-7, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 2b:21-7.

a. An indictment may be found only upon concurrence of 12 or more grand jurors who either

were present during, or who have read or listened to the record of, all of the proceedings

concerning the indictment and who have examined all exhibits presented with respect

to the indictment. b. Whenever the indictment returned by the grand jury is against a police officer

or other law enforcement officer for a person's death that occurred during an encounter

with that officer acting in the officer's official capacity or while the decedent

was in custody, pursuant to the investigation and indictment process set forth in

paragraph (2) of subsection a. of section 11 of P.L.1970, c. 74 ( C.52:17B-107 ), the judge who impaneled the grand jury shall designate a county of venue other

than the county in which the incident, resulting in the officer's indictment, occurred,

for the purpose of trial of the indictment.

Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 2b:21-7

What does New Jersey Statutes § 2b:21-7 cover?

Section 2b:21-7 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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