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1 State v. John P. Greeley -- rank: 1000

... 39:4-50.2. Reading the statute in conjunction with N.J.S.A. 59:5-6, respecting release by the police of intoxicated persons, compels the ... to confer an absolute right of release upon DWI arrestees. N.J.S.A. 59:5-6 provides immunity to police officers for injuries sustained by a ... to an independent test. Reading this statute in conjunction with N.J.S.A. 59:5-6 (effective Jan. 12, 1990), respecting release by the police of ... confer an absolute right of release upon DWI arrestees. In N.J.S.A. 59:5-6, the Legislature made clear that when police officers take custody ... are mindful of the Senate Judiciary Committee Statement that accompanies N.J.S.A. 59:5-6. We address its language because it may appear contrary to ... to Assembly Bill No. 1461 (Aug. 4, 1988), reprinted in N.J.S.A . 59:5-6 (emphasis added).] Committee statements are useful in interpreting ambiguous ...

docket:	a-48-02
court:	njsupreme
decided:	2003-11-13
status:
citation:	178 N.J. 38
Document Size:	42384