New Jersey § 2a:158-18
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 2a:158-18, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2a:158-18.
In counties of the first class having a population not in excess of eight hundred
thousand there is created in the office of the county prosecutor, the office or position
of legal assistant to the county prosecutor which shall be in the unclassified service
of the civil service. The prosecutor of each of the said counties may appoint, subject to the approval
hereinafter required, suitable persons to said office or position, not in excess of
twelve and at salaries not less than six thousand dollars ($6,000.00) nor more than
nine thousand dollars ($9,000.00) annually. Every such legal assistant shall serve at the pleasure of the county prosecutor
and be subject to removal by such prosecutor. Before entering upon the performance of his duties every such legal assistant shall
take and subscribe, before the county clerk of the county in and for which he is appointed,
an oath to perform the duties of his office faithfully, impartially and justly to
the best of his ability.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 2a:158-18
What does New Jersey Statutes § 2a:158-18 cover?
Section 2a:158-18 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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