New Jersey Statutes
§ 2A:154-2 — Qualifications of peace officers
New Jersey § 2A:154-2
JurisdictionNew Jersey
Title 2AADMINISTRATION OF CIVIL AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE
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Bluebook
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 2A:154-2 (2026).
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No sheriff or other person authorized to appoint special deputy sheriffs, constables, marshals, policemen or other peace officers in this state, for the purpose of preserving the public peace and preventing or quelling public disturbances, shall appoint as such any person who is not a qualified voter of this state. L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.
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New Jersey § 2A:154-2, Counsel Stack Legal Research, https://law.counselstack.com/statute/nj/2A/2A%3A154-2.