New Jersey § 2a:160-5
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 2a:160-5, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2a:160-5.
If any person charged with the crime of murder in this state is undergoing imprisonment
in any other state, territory or district of the United States for a term less than
imprisonment for life, and the governor of this state shall make demand for the return
to this state of the person so charged, the governor may agree with the executive
authority of such state, territory or district that, if the person so charged shall,
on his trial in this state, be acquitted, or shall be convicted of the crime of manslaughter,
or any degree of murder the punishment for which is less than death or imprisonment
for life, such person shall be returned immediately to such other state, territory
or district, at the expense of this state. The costs incident to the return of such person shall be borne by the county in
which such person was tried for the crime of murder. This section shall be subject to the provisions of the constitution of the United
States controlling, and the acts of congress enacted in pursuance thereof.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 2a:160-5
What does New Jersey Statutes § 2a:160-5 cover?
Section 2a:160-5 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:160-5?
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Is this the official text of New Jersey law?
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How does New Jersey § 2a:160-5 apply to my situation?
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