New Jersey Statutes
§ 2A:67-3 — Issuance of writ without application
New Jersey § 2A:67-3
JurisdictionNew Jersey
Title 2AADMINISTRATION OF CIVIL AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE
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Bluebook
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 2A:67-3 (2026).
Text
When the superior court shall have evidence from any judicial proceeding had before it that a person within this state is illegally confined or restrained of his liberty, such court shall issue a writ of habeas corpus for his relief, although no application be made for such writ. If the writ is granted by the court on its own motion, no fee shall be allowed. L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.
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Nearby Sections
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§ 2A:67-1
Construction of chapter§ 2A:67-13
Who may prosecute writ.§ 2A:67-14
Who may not prosecute writ§ 2A:67-15
Power and authority to issue writ§ 2A:67-17
Issuance of writ; contents§ 2A:67-19
Service of writ§ 2A:67-20
Return§ 2A:67-22
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