New Jersey § 52:17b-9
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 52:17b-9, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 52:17b-9.
In addition to any other powers and duties vested in it by law or by the Attorney
General, the unit shall: a. Coordinate, file and investigate all missing persons cases in this State, and cooperate
with local law enforcement officials and federal law enforcement officials in the
creation of a centralized office on missing persons in this State; b. (Deleted by amendment, P.L.2007, c. 39 ). c. Collect and maintain data on missing persons and unidentified bodies in this State
and throughout the United States; d. Coordinate efforts with other states and with the federal government in the investigation
of cases involving missing persons or unidentified bodies; e. Provide specialized training to law enforcement officers and medical examiners
in this State, in conjunction with the Police Training Commission, which would enable
them to more efficiently handle the tracing of missing persons and unidentified bodies
on the local level; f. Employ the services of local law enforcement agencies or other social or governmental
agencies ; g. Be authorized to issue administrative subpoenas concerning any case involving a
missing person or unidentified body to obtain information necessary to conduct an
investigation; and h. Be authorized to seek or obtain from an appropriate court legal process, including
but not limited to, subpoenas, warrants, and court orders, concerning any case involving
a high-risk missing person designated pursuant to subsection a. of section 5 of P.L.2007, c. 279 ( C.52:17B-216 ).
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 52:17b-9
What does New Jersey Statutes § 52:17b-9 cover?
Section 52:17b-9 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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