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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
No person committed to a prison or in the custody of an officer or other person for a criminal or supposed criminal matter shall be removed from such prison or custody into the custody of any other officer or person, except:
a. By habeas corpus or other legal writ or process; or
b. Where he is delivered to another officer in accordance with law; or
c. Where he is sent by order of a court, judge or magistrate to a workhouse or house of correction; or
d. Where he is removed to another place, within the county, for his trial or discharge in due course of law; or
e. In case of sudden fire or infection or other necessity.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - New Jersey Statutes Title 2A. Administration of Civil and Criminal Justice 2A § 67-4 - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nj/title-2a-administration-of-civil-and-criminal-justice/nj-st-sect-2a-67-4/
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