New Jersey § 52:17b-106
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 52:17b-106, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 52:17b-106.
Whenever requested in writing by the Governor, the Attorney General shall, and whenever
requested in writing by a grand jury or the board of chosen freeholders of a county
or the assignment judge of the superior court for the county, the Attorney General
may supersede the county prosecutor for the purpose of prosecuting all of the criminal
business of the State in said county, intervene in any investigation, criminal action,
or proceeding instituted by the county prosecutor, and appear for the State in any
court or tribunal for the purpose of conducting such investigations, criminal actions
or proceedings as shall be necessary for the protection of the rights and interests
of the State. Whenever the Attorney General shall have superseded a county prosecutor as aforesaid,
the county prosecutor, the assistant county prosecutors and other members of the staff
of the county prosecutor shall exercise only such powers and perform such duties as
are required of them by the Attorney General.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 52:17b-106
What does New Jersey Statutes § 52:17b-106 cover?
Section 52:17b-106 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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