New Jersey § 9:17-6
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 9:17-6, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 9:17-6.
When the reputed father is apprehended pursuant to section 9:17-5 of this Title, he shall be taken before any court of the county wherein he resides
or is found, and that court may take from him a bond to the State of New Jersey, with
good and sufficient surety or sureties, or with cash security, in the sum directed
upon the warrant, for his appearance, at a time therein stated, before the court issuing
the warrant, and thereafter from time to time as such court may direct. Thereupon, the court taking the bond shall discharge the reputed father from arrest,
and such officer shall deliver the warrant and bond to the court issuing the warrant. If no bond is given as herein provided the officer having the warrant shall take the
reputed father before the court originally issuing the warrant.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 9:17-6
What does New Jersey Statutes § 9:17-6 cover?
Section 9:17-6 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 § 9:17-6?
A common citation format is "New Jersey Statutes § 9:17-6" (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 § 9:17-6 apply to my situation?
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