New Jersey § 2a:160-18
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 2a:160-18, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2a:160-18.
No person arrested upon such warrant shall be delivered over to the agent whom the
executive authority demanding him shall have appointed to receive him, unless he shall
first be taken forthwith before a judge of a criminal court of record in this state,
who shall inform him of the demand made for his surrender and of the crime with which
he is charged, and that he has the right to demand and procure legal counsel; and
if the prisoner or his counsel shall state that he or they desire to test the legality
of his arrest, the judge of such criminal court of record shall fix a reasonable time
to be allowed him within which to apply for a writ of habeas corpus. When such writ is applied for, notice thereof, and of the time and place of hearing
thereon, shall be given to the prosecuting officer of the county in which the arrest
is made and in which the accused is in custody, and to the said agent of the demanding
state.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 2a:160-18
What does New Jersey Statutes § 2a:160-18 cover?
Section 2a:160-18 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.
How do I cite New Jersey § 2a:160-18?
A common citation format is "New Jersey Statutes § 2a:160-18" (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:160-18 apply to my situation?
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