New Jersey § 2a:83-5
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 2a:83-5, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2a:83-5.
An official written report or record, or duly certified copy thereof, that a person
is missing, missing in action, interned in a neutral country, or beleagured, besieged
or captured by an enemy, or is dead, or is alive, made by such board or by any officer
or employee of the United States authorized by the federal act referred to in this
article or by any other law of the United States to make same, shall be received in
any court, office or other place in this state as presumptive evidence that such person
is missing, missing in action, interned in a neutral country, or beleagured, besieged
or captured by an enemy, or is dead, or is alive, as the case may be.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 2a:83-5
What does New Jersey Statutes § 2a:83-5 cover?
Section 2a:83-5 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:83-5?
A common citation format is "New Jersey Statutes § 2a:83-5" (New Jersey). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of New Jersey law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the New Jersey official source linked on this page or consult a licensed New Jersey attorney.
How does New Jersey § 2a:83-5 apply to my situation?
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