N.J.S.A. 39:5-5 — Entitling proceedings; bond to secure costs

39:5-5. Entitling proceedings; bond to secure costs 39:5-5. All proceedings for the violation of this subtitle shall be brought in the name of the State, with the director, police officer, peace officer, or any other person who institutes the proceedings as prosecutor. A judge may, at his discretion, refuse to issue a warrant on the complaint of a person other than the director or a police officer, until a sufficient bond to secure costs has been executed and delivered to the judge. Amended by L.1953, c. 36, p. 620, s. 8; L.1983, c. 403, s. 20, eff. Dec. 23, 1983; amended 2023, c.250, s.40.

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