New Jersey § 30:4-8
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 30:4-8, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 30:4-8.
a. As used in this act 1 : “ Immigration detention agreement ” means any contract, agreement, intergovernmental service agreement, or memorandum
of understanding that authorizes the State, local government agency, or private detention
facility to house or detain individuals for civil immigration violations. “ Local government agency ” means a county, county sheriff, municipality, or other political subdivision and
any agency, officer, employee, or agent thereof. “ Private detention facility ” means any privately owned or operated facility that houses or detains individuals
for civil immigration violations. b. On or after the effective date of this act 2 : (1) the State or a local government agency shall not enter into, renew, or extend
any immigration detention agreement as defined in subsection a. of this section;
or (2) a private detention facility operating in this State shall not enter into, renew,
or extend any immigration detention agreement as defined in subsection a. of this
section. c. Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit, or in any way restrict,
any action where the prohibition or restriction would be contrary to federal law,
the United States Constitution, or the New Jersey Constitution. 1
L.2021, c. 199 (N.J.S.A. 30:4-8.15 et seq.) 2
L.2021, c. 199, eff. Aug. 20, 2021.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 30:4-8
What does New Jersey Statutes § 30:4-8 cover?
Section 30:4-8 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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