New Jersey § 38:17-2
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 38:17-2, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 38:17-2.
The county medical examiner, or a designee, shall be responsible for the positive
identification of an unidentified indigent deceased person. The supervisor of veterans' interment or county medical examiner, as appropriate,
shall contact the Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs upon receipt of an
unclaimed indigent deceased person to ascertain the veteran status of the person . The supervisor of veterans' interment or county medical examiner, as appropriate,
shall be notified upon determination of the veteran status of the person. If the person was a veteran discharged under conditions other than dishonorable , the supervisor of veterans' interment or county medical examiner, as appropriate,
shall cause burial or cremation to occur within 72 hours of notification of veteran
status. For the purposes of this section: “ Indigent ” shall mean a person who has an income that is below 200 percent of the federal poverty
level; and “ Poverty level ” shall mean the official poverty level based on family size established and adjusted
under Section 673(2) of Subtitle B. of the federal “Community Services Block Grant
Act,” Pub.L.97-35 ( 42 U.S.C. s.9902(2) ).
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 38:17-2
What does New Jersey Statutes § 38:17-2 cover?
Section 38:17-2 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 § 38:17-2?
A common citation format is "New Jersey Statutes § 38:17-2" (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 § 38:17-2 apply to my situation?
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