New Jersey § 30:8-12
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 30:8-12, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 30:8-12.
In county penitentiaries and county jails in counties of the first class in this state
the female prisoners shall be, as far as the construction of the jail or penitentiary
will permit, removed from the quarters occupied by the male prisoners; and the board
of chosen freeholders, in the case of such county penitentiary, and of the sheriff
of the county, in the case of such county jail, shall appoint one or more female guard
or guards over such female prisoners at all hours during the night, the salary of
such female guard or guards to be fixed and paid in the same manner as the salaries
of the male guards are fixed and paid. No woman appointed to be such guard shall be under the age of twenty-five years
or over the age of forty years when so appointed.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 30:8-12
What does New Jersey Statutes § 30:8-12 cover?
Section 30:8-12 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 § 30:8-12?
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Is this the official text of New Jersey law?
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How does New Jersey § 30:8-12 apply to my situation?
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