New Jersey § 52:17b-5
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 52:17b-5, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 52:17b-5.
Whenever it appears that any person holding public office, position or employment
in municipal, county or State Government, or any board, body, agency, authority or
commission thereof, including elected and appointed persons has taken public moneys
and converted them to his own use, or has used his office, position or employment
to obtain moneys for himself which should have been used for the benefit of the taxpayers
and citizens of this State, and has been convicted of a crime in connection therewith,
the Attorney General may start proceedings, in the State or Federal court that he
deems proper, for recovery of the moneys.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 52:17b-5
What does New Jersey Statutes § 52:17b-5 cover?
Section 52:17b-5 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 § 52:17b-5?
A common citation format is "New Jersey Statutes § 52:17b-5" (New Jersey). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of New Jersey law?
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How does New Jersey § 52:17b-5 apply to my situation?
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