New Jersey § 2a:153-1
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 2a:153-1, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2a:153-1.
The governor or person administering the government for the time being may issue a
proclamation for apprehending and securing any person, known or unknown, charged,
on oath of one or more credible witnesses, with having committed murder, kidnapping,
burglary, robbery, arson or other heinous crime within this state, or for apprehending
any person charged with aiding, abetting or concealing any such person, and in such
proclamation may offer such reward as he may think proper, according to the nature
and aggravation of the crime, not exceeding $25,000 for any 1 person. The reward shall be paid, on conviction of the party charged, to such person or
persons as the governor or person administering the government for the time being
may, in his discretion, deem entitled thereto. Such payment shall be made by the state treasurer, out of any public money in his
hands unappropriated, on warrant of the comptroller under certification of the governor
or person administering the government for the time being.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 2a:153-1
What does New Jersey Statutes § 2a:153-1 cover?
Section 2a:153-1 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.
How do I cite New Jersey § 2a:153-1?
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Is this the official text of New Jersey law?
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How does New Jersey § 2a:153-1 apply to my situation?
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