New Jersey § 38a:16-2
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 38a:16-2, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 38a:16-2.
Any military or naval forces or any organization, unit, detachment or member thereof
of another State who are in fresh pursuit of insurrectionists, saboteurs, enemies
or enemy forces may continue such pursuit into this State until the military or police
forces of this State or the forces of the United States have had a reasonable opportunity
to take up the pursuit or to apprehend or capture such persons and are hereby authorized
to arrest or capture such persons within this State while in fresh pursuit. Any such person who shall be captured or arrested by the military or naval forces
of such other State while in this State shall without unnecessary delay be surrendered
to the military or police forces of this State to be dealt with according to law. This section shall not be construed so as to make unlawful any arrest in this State
which would otherwise be lawful, and nothing contained in this section shall be deemed
to repeal any of the provisions of the Uniform Act on Interstate Fresh Pursuit of
Criminals, chapter 156 of Title 2A of the Revised Statutes.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 38a:16-2
What does New Jersey Statutes § 38a:16-2 cover?
Section 38a:16-2 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 § 38a:16-2?
A common citation format is "New Jersey Statutes § 38a:16-2" (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 § 38a:16-2 apply to my situation?
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