New Jersey § 38a:16-1
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 38a:16-1, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 38a:16-1.
The military forces of this State, when not in Federal service, shall not be required
to serve outside the boundaries of this State except: (a) Upon the request of the Governor of another State, the Governor of this State,
may, in his discretion, order any portion or all of such forces to assist the military,
naval or police forces of such other State who are actually engaged in defending such
other State. Such forces may be recalled by the Governor at his discretion. (b) Any organization, unit, detachment or member of such forces, upon order of the
officer in immediate command thereof, may continue in fresh pursuit of insurrectionists,
saboteurs, enemies or enemy forces beyond the borders of this State into another State
until they are apprehended or captured by such organization, unit, detachment or member
or until the military, naval or police forces of the other State or the forces of
the United States have had a reasonable opportunity to take up the pursuit or to apprehend
or capture such persons; provided, such other State shall have given authority by
law for such pursuit by such forces of this State. Any such person who shall be apprehended or captured in such other State by an organization,
unit, detachment or member of the forces of this State shall without unnecessary delay
be surrendered to the military, naval or police forces of the State in which he is
taken or to the United States, but such surrender shall not constitute a waiver by
this State of its right to extradite or prosecute such person for any crime committed
in this State.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 38a:16-1
What does New Jersey Statutes § 38a:16-1 cover?
Section 38a:16-1 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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