New Jersey § 18a:6-21
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 18a:6-21, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 18a:6-21.
If a person subpoenaed to attend at any such hearing fails to obey the command of
the subpoena, without reasonable cause, or if a person in attendance at any such hearing
refuses without lawful cause to be examined or to answer a legal or pertinent question,
or to exhibit any book, or other document, when ordered to do so by the officer holding
such hearing, they or he may apply to any judge of the Superior Court, upon proof by affidavit of the facts, for an order returnable in
such time as such judge shall fix, directing such person to show cause before such
judge why he should not comply with such subpoena.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 18a:6-21
What does New Jersey Statutes § 18a:6-21 cover?
Section 18a:6-21 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 § 18a:6-21?
A common citation format is "New Jersey Statutes § 18a:6-21" (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 § 18a:6-21 apply to my situation?
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