New Jersey § 52:17b-243
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 52:17b-243, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 52:17b-243.
a. A State, county, or municipal law enforcement officer who has been injured in the
performance of the officer's duties shall not be discharged from employment as a result
of a determination, based upon a medical examination by a physician designated by
the employer of the officer, that the officer is physically incapacitated, due to
the injuries, for the performance of the officer's usual duties or any other available
duties in the department which the employer is willing to assign to the officer. b. Pending retirement, the employer of the law enforcement officer shall maintain
health insurance for the officer at the level that coverage was provided prior to
the injury. c. The provisions of this section shall apply only when the law enforcement officer
has filed an application for retirement with the Police and Firemen's Retirement System,
the State Police Retirement System, or the Public Employees' Retirement System and
the officer has sick leave or workers' compensation time available. d. The provisions of this section shall apply to both civil service and non-civil
service jurisdictions.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 52:17b-243
What does New Jersey Statutes § 52:17b-243 cover?
Section 52:17b-243 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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