New Jersey § 2a:67-12
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 2a:67-12, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2a:67-12.
Upon the issuance of a writ by any court of competent jurisdiction of the United States
or of another state, requiring the production before it of any prisoner or inmate
of a penal or correctional institution in the state of New Jersey, as a witness in
a criminal case or for prosecution as a defendant charged with crime, the keeper or
person in charge of such institution, with the consent and approval of the attorney
general, upon such conditions as the attorney general shall prescribe, shall produce
or cause to be produced the inmate or prisoner according to the requirements of said
writ. The attorney general shall require the return of the prisoner or inmate to the institution
from which taken, immediately upon the conclusion of such prosecution or testimony,
and shall require the authorities of the demanding jurisdiction to pay or indemnify
the keeper or person in charge of such institution for all expenses incurred. He shall decline to honor such writs when in his opinion the same would not be in
the furtherance of justice.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 2a:67-12
What does New Jersey Statutes § 2a:67-12 cover?
Section 2a:67-12 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:67-12?
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Is this the official text of New Jersey law?
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How does New Jersey § 2a:67-12 apply to my situation?
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