# N.J. Stat. § 9:17-4: Warrants directed to whom

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T9_C17_S17-4

## Section

- **Citation:** N.J. Stat. § 9:17-4
- **Heading:** Warrants directed to whom
- **Jurisdiction:** New Jersey
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** NJ Code / Title 9 / Chapter 17 / Section 17-4

## Text

9:17-4. Warrants in such proceedings shall be directed to a police officer of the county. Amended by L.1949, c. 141, p. 515, s. 4; L.1953, c. 9, p. 82, s. 31; 2023, c.250, s.19.

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