New Jersey § 2b:21-2
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 2b:21-2, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2b:21-2.
a. A grand jury shall consist of not more than 23 persons selected from the panel
of jurors summoned for service as grand jurors. The grand jurors shall be selected publicly and randomly, in the same manner as
is provided by statute for the impaneling of petit jurors. b. The Assignment Judge, or a Superior Court judge designated by the Assignment Judge,
shall conduct the voir dire of members of the grand jury panel and shall decide all
requests for excuse or deferral of service on the grand jury. c. The Assignment Judge, or a Superior Court judge designated by the Assignment Judge,
shall excuse any person from service on the grand jury if the person is a federal,
State or local government police officer or prosecutor. d. The prosecutor may object to the selection of any person as a grand juror on the
basis of the person's inability to be impartial or on the grounds that the person
does not meet the qualifications specified in N.J.S. 2B:20-1 . The objections by the prosecutor shall be made on the record and shall be decided
by the Assignment Judge.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 2b:21-2
What does New Jersey Statutes § 2b:21-2 cover?
Section 2b:21-2 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 § 2b:21-2?
A common citation format is "New Jersey Statutes § 2b:21-2" (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?
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How does New Jersey § 2b:21-2 apply to my situation?
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