New Jersey § 2a:158-15
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 2a:158-15, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2a:158-15.
a. Except as provided in subsection b. of this section, assistant prosecutors shall
devote their entire time to the duties of their office and shall not engage in the
practice of law or other gainful employment. b. Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection a. of this section, an assistant prosecutor
may engage in limited outside employment or provide services as an independent contractor,
under such terms and conditions as the county prosecutor deems appropriate, if: (1) the county prosecutor has deemed the employment or services as not inconsistent
with the duties of the office of assistant prosecutor; (2) the employment or services do not involve the private practice of law or the provision
of other legal services; and (3) the employment or services do not qualify the assistant prosecutor for membership
in any State-administered pension system. c. Nothing in subsection b. of this section shall be construed to: (1) limit the discretion of the county prosecutor to disapprove a request from an
assistant prosecutor to engage in employment or services or to require an assistant
prosecutor to terminate employment or services otherwise authorized under this section;
or (2) create an affirmative right for any assistant prosecutor to engage in employment
or services without the approval of the county prosecutor.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 2a:158-15
What does New Jersey Statutes § 2a:158-15 cover?
Section 2a:158-15 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.
How do I cite New Jersey § 2a:158-15?
A common citation format is "New Jersey Statutes § 2a:158-15" (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 § 2a:158-15 apply to my situation?
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