New Jersey § 2a:153-3
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 2a:153-3, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2a:153-3.
The board of chosen freeholders of any county may publicly advertise the escape of
any prisoner or prisoners from any penal institution in such county, and may offer
a reward not exceeding $300 for the detection and apprehension of each of such escaped
prisoners. Any reward offered hereunder shall be payable only after the recapture and return
of the prisoner or prisoners to the institution from which the escape was made. The amount of the reward and the expense of advertising shall be paid out of such
funds of the county as may be applicable thereto. The reward shall be paid to such person or persons as the board of chosen freeholders
may, in its discretion, deem entitled thereto.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 2a:153-3
What does New Jersey Statutes § 2a:153-3 cover?
Section 2a:153-3 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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