New Jersey § 38a:13-4

Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 38a:13-4, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 38a:13-4.

Notwithstanding the provisions of section 10 of P.L.1978, c. 67 ( C. 52:14F-8 ), contested case matters before the Department of Defense shall be presented to the Adjutant General who may appoint a board of officers to inquire into the merits of any claim under this

chapter. The board shall have the power to take evidence, administer oaths, issue subpoenas, compel witnesses to attend and

testify, and produce books and papers, and to punish their failure to do so. The reports and findings of the board are subject to the approval or disapproval of the Adjutant General who may accept, reject or modify the report and the findings of fact and conclusions

of law of the board of officers. The Adjutant General may in his discretion request the Division of Workers' Compensation

in the Department of Labor to assign a workers' compensation judge to hear a contested

matter in place of the board of officers. The Adjutant General shall promulgate regulations governing the procedures for hearing

contested cases prior to a referral of a contested case to the Division of Workers'

Compensation in the Department of Labor .

Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 38a:13-4

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Section 38a:13-4 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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