Terms Used In New Jersey Statutes 45:14A-6

  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • Oath: A promise to tell the truth.
  • oath: includes "affirmation. See New Jersey Statutes 1:1-2
  • State: extends to and includes any State, territory or possession of the United States, the District of Columbia and the Canal Zone. See New Jersey Statutes 1:1-2
  • Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.
Each member of the board, before entering upon the duties of his office, shall subscribe to an official oath of office as provided by R.S. 41:1-3, which oath shall be filed in the office of the Secretary of State. The board shall be entitled to the services of the Attorney General in connection with the affairs of the board, and shall have the power to compel the attendance of witnesses and to require the production of evidence, such as books, papers and documents. Any member of the board may administer oaths, and the board may take testimony and proofs concerning any matters within its jurisdiction.

L.1962, c. 109, s. 6.