New Jersey § 2a:152-17
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 2a:152-17, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2a:152-17.
Any person convicted of any crime may make application under oath to any judge of
the Law Division of the Superior Court of the county where the venue was laid showing
that a copy of the transcript of the record, testimony and proceedings at the trial
is necessary for the filing of any application with the trial court, and that he is
unable, by reason of poverty, to defray the expense of procuring the same, and any
such judge may, being satisfied of the facts stated and of the sufficiency thereof,
certify the expense thereof to the county treasurer, who shall thereupon pay such
expense, the amount thereof having been approved by the judge to whom such application
was made. Where such person appeals to the Appellate Division of the Superior Court and copies
of the transcript of the proceedings in the trial court are needed therefor he may
make a similar application to such court which, being satisfied of the facts stated
and the sufficiency thereof, may certify the expense and amount thereof to the county
treasurer who shall thereupon pay such expense.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 2a:152-17
What does New Jersey Statutes § 2a:152-17 cover?
Section 2a:152-17 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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