New Jersey § 44:1-147
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 44:1-147, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 44:1-147.
A husband or father who willfully deserts or refuses or neglects to provide for and
maintain his wife or children, or any of them, or a mother who willfully deserts or
refuses or neglects to provide for and maintain her children, or any of them, or a
child who willfully deserts or refuses or neglects to provide for and maintain his
parents, or either of them, is a disorderly person, and upon being so adjudged shall
be committed to the workhouse or county jail of the county or of that county composing
a district in which the person resided at the time of the desertion or failure to
provide for a period not exceeding 60 days in the discretion of the court; provided,
however, that the judge of any such court may order and direct that the sentence of
imprisonment be served periodically, instead of consecutively, during periods of time
between Friday at 6 P.M. and Monday at 8 A.M. or at other times or on other days,
whenever he in his discretion determines the existence of proper circumstances and
that the ends of justice will be served thereby. For the purposes of this act the person so committed shall be given credit for each
day or fraction of a day to the nearest hour actually served.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 44:1-147
What does New Jersey Statutes § 44:1-147 cover?
Section 44:1-147 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 § 44:1-147?
A common citation format is "New Jersey Statutes § 44:1-147" (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 § 44:1-147 apply to my situation?
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