New Jersey § 30:8-59
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 30:8-59, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 30:8-59.
The governing body of a county whose jail, workhouse or penitentiary has been prohibited
from accepting new inmates, and whose inmates have been assigned to other penal facilities
pursuant to section 2 of this act, 1 shall appropriate an amount to repay the Department of Corrections for the custody,
care, maintenance, and for all other services normally provided by the county to inmates
of such facilities. For the first full calendar year, or portion thereof, following the effective date
of this act said payment shall be $60.00 a day for each inmate, and said sum shall
increase 5% per annum each year thereafter. Any facility receiving inmates pursuant to section 2 of this act shall receive from
the Department of Corrections $60.00 per day for each inmate sent to the institution
for the first full calendar year, or portion thereof, following the effective date
of this act. Such sum shall increase by 5% per annum each year thereafter. 1
N.J.S.A. § 30:8-58.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 30:8-59
What does New Jersey Statutes § 30:8-59 cover?
Section 30:8-59 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 § 30:8-59?
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How does New Jersey § 30:8-59 apply to my situation?
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