New Jersey § 4:22-45
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 4:22-45, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4:22-45.
Where an arrest is made for a violation of subsection c. of R.S.4:22-17 by a sheriff, undersheriff, police officer, municipal humane law enforcement officer,
chief humane law enforcement officer, or humane law enforcement officer of a county
society for the prevention of cruelty to animals, the officer shall give notice to
the county prosecutor, or designee of the county prosecutor, at once, whereupon the
county prosecutor, or designee of the county prosecutor, shall determine whether the
offense should be handled in the Superior Court or in municipal court.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 4:22-45
What does New Jersey Statutes § 4:22-45 cover?
Section 4:22-45 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 § 4:22-45?
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Is this the official text of New Jersey law?
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