New Jersey § 19:6-15
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 19:6-15, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 19:6-15.
a. The district boards of every election district shall preserve the peace and maintain
good order in their respective polling places during the progress of all elections
and the counting of the votes cast thereat. To that end, each member of every such board, during the progress of an election
and the counting and canvassing of the votes, shall be and hereby is invested and
charged with all the powers and duties of constables of this State in criminal matters. b. Such election board, or any members thereof, shall not request the authorities of any municipality , county, or the State, or the body or officer having charge and direction of the police force in such municipality, county, or the State, to detail one or more police officers to assist in preserving the peace and good order in and about such polling place, and no such request shall be complied with by the body or officer to whom the same is made. c. The election board or the superintendent of elections in the county in which an
election is held may contact a law enforcement agency if information is obtained prior
to or during the election that in the judgment of the election board or superintendent
of elections should be communicated to a law enforcement agency. d. Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit any activity otherwise permitted
under R.S.19:6-16 .
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 19:6-15
What does New Jersey Statutes § 19:6-15 cover?
Section 19:6-15 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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