New Jersey § 38:17-12
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 38:17-12, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 38:17-12.
The Division of Veterans' Services of the Department of Economic Development shall
distribute the registration records, formerly maintained by the State service officer,
of veterans' graves in each county to the supervisor of veterans' interment in each
county. Such records shall be maintained by such supervisor of veterans' interment in a
suitable place therefore designated by the board of chosen freeholders by such county. Each of such supervisor of veterans' interment is hereby charged with the duty of
keeping the same up-to-date; of assembling, recording, checking, correcting and filing
any and all records, charts or maps concerning the location within his county of the
places of burial of veterans of all wars; and of using such forms therefore 1 as the Department of Economic Development may prescribe; to the end that there shall
be a complete and uniform record of all graves in New Jersey in which veterans are
buried and that such records shall always be kept up-to-date. 1
Probably should read “therefor.”
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 38:17-12
What does New Jersey Statutes § 38:17-12 cover?
Section 38:17-12 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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