New Jersey § 11a:5-1
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 11a:5-1, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 11a:5-1.
a. The Adjutant General of the Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs shall be
responsible for determining whether any person seeking to be considered a “veteran”
or a “disabled veteran” under N.J.S.11A:5-1 , for the purpose of receiving civil service preference, meets the criteria set forth
therein and adjudicating an appeal from any person disputing this determination. The determination of the Adjutant General shall apply only prospectively from the
date of initial determination or date of determination from an appeal, as appropriate,
and shall be binding upon the commission. b. A person seeking to be considered a “veteran” or a “disabled veteran” under N.J.S.11A:5-1 , for the purpose of receiving civil service preference, who has not yet been issued
Form DD-214 as proof of military service may submit, in lieu thereof, an official
certification or verification of military service statement or letter that provides
the date of entry into military service, the estimated date of discharge or release,
the character of the discharge, and such other information as the Adjutant General
shall require. The Adjutant General shall specify the form, content, and source for an official
certification or verification of military service statement or letter based on such
statements or letters that are approved and provided by the federal military authorities. The person shall submit to the Adjutant General the Form DD-214 no later than 30 days
from the date the person receives the form. If a copy is not provided, the prior determination of veteran status shall be revoked.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 11a:5-1
What does New Jersey Statutes § 11a:5-1 cover?
Section 11a:5-1 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.
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