New Jersey § 4:22-14
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 4:22-14, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4:22-14.
An animal cruelty prosecutor shall: a. promote the interests of, and protect and care for, animals within the county; b. investigate and prosecute violations of article 2 of chapter 22 of Title 4 of the
Revised Statutes; c. request the assistance of the Department of Agriculture in the investigation of
any violation concerning livestock; and d. submit, by January 1 of each year, a report to the Attorney General which shall
include the following information pertaining to animal cruelty law enforcement in
the county for the most recently concluded State fiscal year: (1) the number of complaints received from each municipality and from the county society
for the prevention of cruelty to animals, as applicable, for each violation of any
provision of article 2 of chapter 22 of Title 4 of the Revised Statutes; (2) the number of complaints investigated; (3) the number of complaints prosecuted or otherwise litigated; (4) the number of animals adjudged forfeited; (5) the number of animals returned to the owner; (6) proceeds from fines collected for violations of any provision of article 2 of
chapter 22 of Title 4 of the Revised Statutes; and (7) as applicable, any policy recommendations or concerns related to animal cruelty
law enforcement in the county, or as described by a municipal humane law enforcement
officer in the annual report required pursuant to paragraph (5) of subsection c. of
section 26 of P.L.2017, c. 331 ( C.4:22-14.2 ) or by a humane law enforcement officer of a county society for the prevention of
cruelty to animals in the annual report required pursuant to subsection d. of section
29 of P.L.2017, c. 331 ( C.4:22-14.5 ).
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 4:22-14
What does New Jersey Statutes § 4:22-14 cover?
Section 4:22-14 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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