N.J. Stat. tit. 53, ch. 4

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N.J. Stat. § 53:4-1 Subpoenas by superintendent; service

53:4-1. Whenever the department of state police desires to examine a member of the department in relation to the discharge of his official duties or conduct, or concerning the possession or disposition by him in his official capacity of any property belonging to the department, or to inspect or examine any book account, voucher or document in the possession or under control of a member of the department as such member, relating to the affairs or interests of the department, the superintendent or deputy superintendent of state police may issue a subpoena ad testificandum or subpoena duces tecum to any person to appear before him and give testimony or information required for the purpose above mentioned. Such subpoenas may be served by any police officer of the municipality wherein the person to be subpoenaed resides, or by a member of the state police. amended 2023, c.250, s.49.

N.J. Stat. § 53:4-2 Refusal to obey subpoena or produce evidence

In case any person summoned in accordance with the provisions of section 53:4-1 of this Title shall refuse to obey the subpoena or to give testimony or answer questions, or to produce any book, paper or document as required, the Superior Court may, upon ex parte application, compel him to do so. Amended by L.1953, c. 50, p. 890, s. 1.

N.J. Stat. § 53:4-4 § 53:4-4

The superintendent or deputy superintendent of state police may administer oaths to all witnesses brought before him by virtue of any provision of this chapter. Any such witness who shall testify falsely to any material matter upon such investigation or inquiry, shall be guilty of perjury.

N.J. Stat. § 53:4-5 § 53:4-5

Witnesses subpoenaed by virtue of this chapter shall be entitled to receive the like fees and mileage as witnesses in civil actions.

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