New Jersey § 41:1-3
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 41:1-3, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 41:1-3.
Every person who shall be elected, or appointed to any public office in this State
or in any county, municipality or special district other than a municipality therein,
or in any department, board, commission, agency or instrumentality of any thereof,
and is required to take and subscribe an oath of office shall, before he enters upon
the execution of his said office take and subscribe the oath of allegiance set forth
in R.S. 41:1-1 and, in addition, (a) any specially prescribed official oath, or (b) if no text is
specially prescribed for such oath of office, the following official oath of office: “I, ․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully, impartially and justly perform
all the duties of the office of ․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ according to the best of my ability. So help me God.”
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 41:1-3
What does New Jersey Statutes § 41:1-3 cover?
Section 41:1-3 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 § 41:1-3?
A common citation format is "New Jersey Statutes § 41:1-3" (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?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the New Jersey official source linked on this page or consult a licensed New Jersey attorney.
How does New Jersey § 41:1-3 apply to my situation?
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