New Jersey § 2a:160-21

Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 2a:160-21, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 2a:160-21.

Whenever any person within this state shall be charged on the oath of any credible

person before any judge or magistrate of this state with the commission of any crime

in any other state, and, except in cases arising under section 2A:160-14 of this title, with having fled from justice, or with having been convicted of a

crime in that state and having escaped from confinement, or having broken the terms

of his bail, probation or parole, or whenever complaint shall have been made before

any judge or magistrate in this state setting forth on the affidavit of any credible

person in another state that a crime has been committed in such other state and that

the accused has been charged in such state with the commission of the crime, and,

except in cases arising under said section 2A:160-14 , has fled from justice, or with having been convicted of a crime in that state and

having escaped from confinement, or having broken the terms of his bail, probation

or parole, and is believed to be in this state, the judge or magistrate shall issue

a warrant directed to any peace officer commanding him to apprehend the person named

therein, wherever he may be found in this state, and to bring him before the same

or any other judge, magistrate or court who or which may be available in or convenient

of access to the place where the arrest may be made, to answer the charge or complaint

and affidavit, and a certified copy of the sworn charge or complaint and affidavit

upon which the warrant is issued shall be attached to the warrant.

Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 2a:160-21

What does New Jersey Statutes § 2a:160-21 cover?

Section 2a:160-21 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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How does New Jersey § 2a:160-21 apply to my situation?

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