New Jersey § 45:19-29
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 45:19-29, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 45:19-29.
As used in this act: a. “ Bounty hunter ” means and includes any bail runner, bail recovery agent, bail enforcement agent,
fugitive recovery agent or any other person who, for fee, hire or reward: makes any
investigation or investigations as to the location or whereabouts of any person who
has violated the provisions of N.J.S.2C:29-7 or has failed to appear in any court of law in this State or any other state, when
so required by law, or has failed to answer any charge, subpoena or court ordered
inquiry, when so required by law; engages in or assists in the apprehension, arrest,
detention, confinement, surrender or securing of any such person; or keeps any such
person under surveillance. The term shall mean and include any person who owns or operates any agency, firm,
association, corporation or other entity which is organized primarily for the purpose
of engaging in any of the above enumerated activities, and to any employee, agent,
associate or subcontractor of any such agency, firm, association, corporation or other
entity who performs any of the functions, activities or services of a bounty hunter
as described in this subsection. The term shall not mean or include, and nothing in this act shall apply to, law enforcement
officers of this State, or of any political subdivision of this State, while in the
actual performance of their duties, nor to officers or employees of any law enforcement
agency of the United States or of any State, Territory or Possession of the United
States, while in the actual performance of their duties. b. “ Superintendent ” means the Superintendent of the Division of State Police in the Department of Law
and Public Safety.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 45:19-29
What does New Jersey Statutes § 45:19-29 cover?
Section 45:19-29 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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