New Jersey § 40a:9-25
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 40a:9-25, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 40a:9-25.
In any county wherein Title 11 (Civil Service) 1 of the Revised Statutes is not operative and unless otherwise provided by law, any
officer or employee of such county who shall be removable from his office or position
only for cause, shall not be removed from his office or position until after written
charges of the cause of complaint shall have been preferred against him, signed by
the person making such charges. The complaint shall be filed with the governing body of the county and a copy thereof
shall be served upon the officer or employee so charged, with notice of a designated
time and place for the hearing thereon, which shall be no sooner than 10 days nor
later than 30 days from the service of the complaint. At the hearing such officer or employee may be represented by counsel. The governing body and the person so charged shall have the power to subpena witnesses
and documentary evidence. The governing body shall prescribe the rules and regulations for the conduct of
the hearing. No officer or employee shall be removed from his office or position for political
reasons. The Superior Court shall have jurisdiction to review the determination of the governing
body and shall hear the cause de novo on the record below. Either party may supplement the record with additional testimony subject to the
rules of evidence. The court may either affirm, reverse or modify the conviction. 1
Repealed. See, now, Title 11A.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 40a:9-25
What does New Jersey Statutes § 40a:9-25 cover?
Section 40a:9-25 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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