N.J.S.A. 2A:160-17

Authority of officer making arrest; assistance given

2A:160-17. Authority of officer making arrest; assistance given Every such peace officer or other person empowered to make the arrest, shall have the same authority, in arresting the accused, to command assistance therein, as peace officers have by law in the execution of any criminal process directed to them, with like penalties against those who refuse their assistance. L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.

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