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New Jersey Statutes, Title: 40A, MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES
Chapter 9: Director of safety; appointment of non-resident; ordinance
Section: 40A:9-124: Constable's oath
Every person appointed as a constable, before entering upon the duties of his office, shall take, subscribe and file with the municipal clerk the following oath:
"I, , constable of the county of do solemnly swear (or affirm) to (insert name of county) support the Constitution of this State and of the United States and to perform the duties of my office as constable, faithfully, impartially and justly to the best of my ability."
The oath may be administered by the municipal clerk or by any person authorized by law to administer oaths.
L.1971, c. 200, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1971.
This section added to the Rutgers Database: 2012-09-26 13:37:52.
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