New Jersey § 53:1-17
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 53:1-17, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 53:1-17.
The supervisor of the state bureau of identification shall co-operate with, afford
instruction and offer assistance to sheriffs, chiefs of police and other law enforcement
officers in the establishment and operation of their local systems of criminal identification
and in obtaining fingerprints and other means of identification of all persons arrested
on a complaint of an indictable offense, to assure co-ordination with the system of
identification conducted by the state bureau. The superintendent of state police shall arrange for such co-operation, instruction
and assistance by the supervisor.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 53:1-17
What does New Jersey Statutes § 53:1-17 cover?
Section 53:1-17 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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