New Jersey § 40a:9-117
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 40a:9-117, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 40a:9-117.
In addition to the deputies authorized to be appointed pursuant to N.J.S.40A:9-117 , the sheriff of any county may designate and appoint deputy sheriffs to serve at the pleasure of the sheriff without compensation . The sheriff may appoint the lesser of either 85 deputy sheriffs or one deputy sheriff for every 10,000 inhabitants of the county,
according to the latest federal decennial census. At the time of or prior to their appointment, all deputy sheriffs shall have completed
an appropriate course of training approved by the Police Training Commission . As an auxiliary force of the sheriff's office, they shall assist in providing for
the health, safety and welfare of the people of the State of New Jersey and aid in
the prevention of damage to and the destruction of property during any emergency and
such other duties as may be prescribed and directed by the sheriff. No sheriff shall appoint or continue the designation of any deputy sheriff pursuant
to this section unless the governing body of the county shall appropriate moneys for
the entire cost of effecting and maintaining insurance with any insurance company
authorized to do business in this State for acts or omissions committed by such deputy
sheriffs in the course of their official duties.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 40a:9-117
What does New Jersey Statutes § 40a:9-117 cover?
Section 40a:9-117 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 § 40a:9-117?
A common citation format is "New Jersey Statutes § 40a:9-117" (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?
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How does New Jersey § 40a:9-117 apply to my situation?
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