New Jersey § 2a:16-12
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 2a:16-12, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2a:16-12.
The clerk of the superior court shall record every judgment and appealable order and
in actions in which any writ or other proceeding shall require the removal of the
record of any judgment to any other court, or other circumstances render it necessary,
the clerk shall record also the proceedings in the action in full, by entering the
warrants of attorney, process and return, pleadings, proceedings and judgment, so
as to make a complete record thereof, which entry shall constitute the record. In each such case, the clerk shall enter on the civil docket and, when the judgment
is recorded therein, on the civil judgment and order docket, the date and place where
the judgment is recorded in full as provided by this section. The photographing and placing in suitable secured binders of photostats, or the microphotographing
and development of the microfilm reel, or the placing of carbon copies in suitable
secured binders, of any pleading, judgment, order or any instrument filed with the
clerk of the court, with a suitable index thereto, shall constitute a recording as
required by this section.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 2a:16-12
What does New Jersey Statutes § 2a:16-12 cover?
Section 2a:16-12 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:16-12?
A common citation format is "New Jersey Statutes § 2a:16-12" (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:16-12 apply to my situation?
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