New Jersey § 2b:21-9
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 2b:21-9, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2b:21-9.
a. A person who has been investigated by a grand jury and against whom no indictment
has been returned, may request the grand jury to issue a statement indicating that
a charge against the person was investigated and that the grand jury did not return
an indictment from the evidence presented. The grand jury shall issue the statement upon the approval of the court which summoned
the grand jury. The statement shall issue upon the completion of the investigation of the charge,
but not beyond the end of the grand jury's term. b. A person who has been called to appear before a grand jury for a purpose other
than the investigation of a charge against the person, may request the grand jury
to issue a statement indicating that the person was called only as a witness in an
investigation, and that the investigation did not involve a charge against the person. The grand jury shall issue the statement upon the approval of the court which summoned
the grand jury. The statement shall issue upon the completion of the investigation of the charge
or a series of related charges, but not beyond the end of the grand jury's term.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 2b:21-9
What does New Jersey Statutes § 2b:21-9 cover?
Section 2b:21-9 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 § 2b:21-9?
A common citation format is "New Jersey Statutes § 2b:21-9" (New Jersey). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of New Jersey law?
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How does New Jersey § 2b:21-9 apply to my situation?
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