New Jersey § 59:10-2
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 59:10-2, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 59:10-2.
If the Attorney General refuses to provide for the defense of a State employee as
required by the provisions of P.L.1972, c. 48 ( C. 59:10A-1 et seq. ), the employee or former employee of the State shall be entitled to indemnification
from the State if he establishes that the act or omission upon which the claim or
judgment was based occurred within the scope of his employment as an employee of the
State and the State fails to establish that he acted or failed to act because of actual
fraud, actual malice or willful misconduct. If the State employee establishes that he was entitled to a defense under the provisions
of this chapter, the State shall pay or reimburse him for any bona fide settlement
agreements entered into by the employee, and shall pay or reimburse him for any judgments
entered against the employee, and shall pay or reimburse him for all costs of defending
the action, including reasonable counsel fees and expenses, together with costs of
appeal, if any. Nothing in this section requires the State to pay for punitive or exemplary damages
or damages resulting from the commission of a crime. The State may indemnify a State employee for exemplary or punitive damages resulting
from the employee's civil violation of State or federal law if, in the opinion of
the Attorney General, the acts committed by the State employee upon which the damages
are based did not constitute actual fraud, actual malice, willful misconduct, or an
intentional wrong.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 59:10-2
What does New Jersey Statutes § 59:10-2 cover?
Section 59:10-2 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 § 59:10-2?
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Is this the official text of New Jersey law?
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How does New Jersey § 59:10-2 apply to my situation?
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