New Jersey Statutes 2A:160-25. Discharge of accused; extension of time of commitment of accused; new bail for appearance
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Terms Used In New Jersey Statutes 2A:160-25
- 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.
2A:160-25. If the accused is not arrested under warrant of the governor by the expiration of the time specified in the warrant, bond or undertaking, a judge may discharge him or may recommit him for a further period of 60 days, or a judge of the Superior Court may again take bail for his appearance and surrender, as provided in N.J.S.2A:160-24, but within a period not to exceed 60 days after the date of such new bond or undertaking.
L.1951 (1st SS), c.344; amended 1991,c.91,s.132.