New Jersey § 2b:12-21
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 2b:12-21, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2b:12-21.
a. An administrator or deputy administrator of a municipal court, authorized by a
judge of that court, may exercise the power of the municipal court to administer oaths
for complaints filed with the municipal court and to issue warrants and summonses. b. A police officer in charge of a police station, other than an officer who participated
in the arrest of the defendant, may exercise the power of the municipal court to administer
oaths for complaints filed with the municipal court. Any police officer may issue summonses related to such complaints and may as authorized
by the Rules of the Court issue a summons in lieu of an arrest for an offense committed
in the officer's presence. c. The authority of the municipal court to set conditions of pre-trial release may
be exercised by an administrator or deputy administrator of a municipal court who
is authorized by the judge of that court, or by any police officer in charge of a
police station, other than an officer who participated in the arrest of the defendant. The authority may be exercised only in accordance with bail schedules promulgated
by the Administrative Office of the Courts or by the municipal court. d. Except as otherwise provided by the Rules of Court, a person charged with a non-indictable
offense shall be released on summons or personal recognizance without unnecessary
delay and within 12 hours after arrest unless a judge or court administrator has set
the conditions for pretrial release and the conditions remain unmet. e. A person acting for a municipal court by authority of this section shall immediately
file the complaint, warrant, summons or recognizance which was the subject of the
action with the municipal court.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 2b:12-21
What does New Jersey Statutes § 2b:12-21 cover?
Section 2b:12-21 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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