New Jersey § 30:8-48
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 30:8-48, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 30:8-48.
a. The governing body of any county which has adopted the provisions of the act to
which this act is a supplement may, by ordinance or resolution, as appropriate, establish
a program for the housing in an institution or facility operated by a nonprofit organization
providing for the care, custody, subsistence, education, training, and welfare of
inmates, of any person at outside labor or permitted to attend a vocational training
course. b. Upon the adoption of the ordinance or resolution any eligible inmate may be transferred
to such nonprofit institution or facility by order of the sentencing judge at the
time of sentencing, or by the sentencing judge or the assignment judge of the county
at any time during the term of the sentence. The court or the assignment judge ordering the transfer of an inmate shall do so
on the basis of whether or not the transfer of the inmate to the facility or institution
is appropriate to the needs and welfare of the inmate and other inmates, and to the
security of the county jail, workhouse or penitentiary. The sentencing judge or the assignment judge shall designate the institution or
facility to which the person is to be transferred and may, at any time, require that
an inmate residing in the facility or institution be sent to the county jail, workhouse
or penitentiary to serve the remainder of the sentence.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 30:8-48
What does New Jersey Statutes § 30:8-48 cover?
Section 30:8-48 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 § 30:8-48?
A common citation format is "New Jersey Statutes § 30:8-48" (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 § 30:8-48 apply to my situation?
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