New Jersey Statutes
§ 44:1-139 — Obtaining or compelling assistance of relatives
New Jersey § 44:1-139
JurisdictionNew Jersey
Title 44POOR
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N.J. Stat. Ann. § 44:1-139 (2026).
Text
Upon application for the relief of a poor person an overseer shall ascertain if possible the relatives chargeable by law for his support and proceed to obtain their assistance or compel them to render such assistance as is provided by law.
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