New Jersey § 12:7-58
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 12:7-58, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12:7-58.
a. A person who has been convicted of violating section 3 of P.L.1952, c. 157 ( C. 12:7-46 ), and who has been imprisoned in a county jail or workhouse in the county in which
the offense was committed, shall not be released after commitment until the term of
imprisonment imposed has been served. A person imprisoned in the county jail or workhouse may, at the discretion of the
court, be released on a work release program. b. A warden or other officer having custody of the county jail or workhouse shall
not release a person until the sentence has been served, except that a person may
be released by the court on a work release program. A person sentenced to an inpatient rehabilitation program may be released by the
court, upon the petition of the treating agency, to an outpatient rehabilitation program
for the duration of the original sentence. c. This section shall not be construed to interfere in any way with the operation
of a writ of habeas corpus, a proceeding in lieu of the prerogative writ, or an appeal.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 12:7-58
What does New Jersey Statutes § 12:7-58 cover?
Section 12:7-58 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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