New Jersey § 44:1-102
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 44:1-102, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 44:1-102.
Every person of full age who is a resident of, and domiciled without interruption
in, a municipality for five years, or in a county for five years but not in a municipality
thereof, excluding in the computation of the period the time if any spent by the person
in a charitable or correctional institution, shall be deemed settled respectively
in that municipality or county and shall so remain until he has: a. Gained a like settlement in some other municipality or county in this state; b. Gained a legal settlement elsewhere in this state; or c. Removed from this state and remained therefrom continuously for one year, in which
case the person shall not retain his settlement in a county or municipality in this
state.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 44:1-102
What does New Jersey Statutes § 44:1-102 cover?
Section 44:1-102 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 § 44:1-102?
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Is this the official text of New Jersey law?
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