New Jersey § 2a:67-13
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 2a:67-13, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2a:67-13.
Except as provided in N.J.S.2A:67-14 , a person may prosecute a writ of habeas corpus, in accordance with this chapter, to inquire into the cause of the person's imprisonment or restraint , if the person is : a. committed, detained, confined , or restrained of liberty, within this State , for a criminal or supposed criminal matter; b. in custody by virtue of civil process issued out of a court in this State ; c. committed, detained, confined , or restrained of liberty, within this State , under any pretense ; d. in confinement on a charge of a criminal offense, which is of a bailable nature,
for the purpose of posting bail; or e. confined in a psychiatric facility , for the purpose of determining whether the person is in need of commitment to treatment. f. (Deleted by amendment, P.L.2013, c. 103 ) g. (Deleted by amendment, P.L.2013, c. 103 ) h. (Deleted by amendment, P.L.2013, c. 103 ) If sufficient cause appears, the complaint may be filed and the writ may be prosecuted
by another on behalf of the person entitled to prosecute the writ.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 2a:67-13
What does New Jersey Statutes § 2a:67-13 cover?
Section 2a:67-13 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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