New Jersey § 2a:167-4
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 2a:167-4, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2a:167-4.
The governor may, upon application for commutation of sentence of any person sentenced
to imprisonment, order that such sentence be commuted upon such terms, conditions
and limitations as the governor, in his discretion, may direct, as conditions precedent
to the release of any such person from imprisonment; which terms, conditions and
limitations shall be annexed to and form part of said order. Upon the filing of such order signed by the governor with the officer in whose custody
such person may be, and after the acceptance by such person of the terms, conditions
and limitations contained in said order, as evidenced by his signature affixed to
the duplicate copy of such order to be kept in the files of the state parole board,
such sentence shall thereupon be commuted in accordance with the terms, conditions
and limitations of such order.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 2a:167-4
What does New Jersey Statutes § 2a:167-4 cover?
Section 2a:167-4 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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