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New Jersey Statutes, Title: 40A, MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES
Chapter 9: Director of safety; appointment of non-resident; ordinance
Section: 40A:9-96: Sheriff's oath
Every person elected or appointed to the office of sheriff, before entering upon the duties of his office, shall take the following oath:
"I, , sheriff 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 perform the duties of my office as sheriff, faithfully, impartially and justly to the best of my ability."
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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