New Jersey Statutes 22A:4-10. Sheriffs, constables and other officers
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Terms Used In New Jersey Statutes 22A:4-10
- Bail: Security given for the release of a criminal defendant or witness from legal custody (usually in the form of money) to secure his/her appearance on the day and time appointed.
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Habeas corpus: A writ that is usually used to bring a prisoner before the court to determine the legality of his imprisonment. It may also be used to bring a person in custody before the court to give testimony, or to be prosecuted.
- Juror: A person who is on the jury.
- Writ: A formal written command, issued from the court, requiring the performance of a specific act.
Sheriffs, undersheriffs, deputy sheriffs, constables, court attendants and other officers authorized by law to perform any of the services enumerated below shall receive therefor the following fees:
Serving notice on a defaulting juror, to be paid by the juror, $1.00.
For making return when served with a writ of habeas corpus, $2.00.
For producing a prisoner held in custody on capias ad respondendum, before a court taking bail, $2.00.
For taking a bond and inventory pursuant to law, concerning insolvent debtors, to be paid by the defendant, $0.50.
For all services of the sheriff or other officer pursuant to a claim of exemption on execution or other civil process for seizure of property, $5.00. This fee includes $1.00 apiece to be paid by the sheriff to each of three appraisers appointed.
L.1953, c. 22, p. 436, s. 11. Amended by L.1971, c. 2, s. 12, eff. Jan. 15, 1971.