New Jersey Statutes

§ 2A:160-17 — Authority of officer making arrest; assistance given

New Jersey·Title 2A ADMINISTRATION OF CIVIL AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Every such peace officer or other person empowered to make the arrest, shall have the same authority, in arresting the accused, to command assistance therein, as peace officers have by law in the execution of any criminal process directed to them, with like penalties against those who refuse their assistance. L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.

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

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