New Jersey Statutes

§ 2A:160-15 — Warrant of arrest; issue by governor; recitals

New Jersey § 2A:160-15

JurisdictionNew Jersey

Title 2AADMINISTRATION OF CIVIL AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE

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N.J. Stat. Ann. § 2A:160-15 (2026).

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If the governor decides that the demand should be complied with, he shall sign a warrant of arrest, which shall be sealed with the state seal, and be directed to any peace officer or other person whom he may think fit to entrust with the execution thereof. The warrant must substantially recite the facts necessary to the validity of its issuance. L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.

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§ 2A:160-1

Persons taken out of state to answer criminal charge; warrant of governor or waiver of extradition

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Fugitives from justice found in this state; arrest and delivery to demanding state; person charged with murder in demanding state and imprisoned in this state for term less than life; warrant of governor

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Demand for extradition; form and contents; affidavit; copy of indictment or information; statement by executive authority of demanding state

§ 2A:160-12

Investigation by governor; duty of attorney general and prosecuting officers

§ 2A:160-13

Extradition of person leaving demanding state involuntarily

§ 2A:160-14

Extradition of persons not present in demanding state at time of commission of crime

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Surrender of individuals seeking reproductive health care services lawful in New Jersey, prohibited.

§ 2A:160-15

Warrant of arrest; issue by governor; recitals

§ 2A:160-16

Execution of warrant of arrest

§ 2A:160-17

Authority of officer making arrest; assistance given

§ 2A:160-18

Rights of persons arrested; appearance before criminal court; habeas corpus; notice of and hearing on

§ 2A:160-19

Noncompliance with section 2A:160-18 a misdemeanor; punishment

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Expenses of returning fugitives from justice

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Temporary confinement of persons arrested in county or municipal jail in this state; procedure; new requisition

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Arrest of accused before requisition made; warrant for arrest

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