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NJ Rev Stat § 38A:4-14 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 38A - Military and Veterans Law|Section 38A:4-14 - Free passage through toll gates and over toll roads and facilities

38A:4-14. Free passage through toll gates and over toll roads and facilities  Any member of a reserve component of any of the Armed Forces of the United States while going to, or returning from, any parade, encampment, drill, meeting or active duty for training which he may be required to attend or undertake under the laws and regulations for such reserve component, shall, together with his conveyance and the military property of the United States in his charge, be allowed to pass free of charge through all toll gates and over all toll roads, bridges and ferries within this State, if he is in uniform or if he presents an order for duty or a certificate from his commanding officer that he is a member of such reserve component. L.1968, c. 414, s. 1, eff. Jan. 14, 1969.
NJ Rev Stat § 38A:5-1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 38A - Military and Veterans Law|Section 38A:5-1 - Nominating, appointing and commissioning of officers

38A:5-1. Nominating, appointing and commissioning of officers  (a) The Governor shall nominate and appoint all general and flag officers of the militia, with the advice and consent of the Senate. (b) All other officers of the militia shall be appointed and commissioned by the Governor upon recommendation of the Adjutant General after due consideration to nominations of the commanders in the normal chain of command. (c) No person shall assume the status or perform the duties of an officer until he shall have been duly appointed and announced in orders issued by the Adjutant General. (d) Officers shall be citizens of the United States and, unless otherwise prescribed by federal law and regulation, shall be at least 21 years of age. L.1963, c. 109. Amended by L.1984, c. 181, s. 15, eff. Nov. 14, 1984.
NJ Rev Stat § 38A:5-2 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 38A - Military and Veterans Law|Section 38A:5-2 - Oath of office

38A:5-2. Oath of office  Except when a comparable oath is subscribed to under Federal laws or regulations, every officer shall take and subscribe to the following oath of office: "I , do solemnly swear that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of New Jersey against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; and that I will obey the orders of the President of the United States and of the Governor of the State of New Jersey; that I make this obligation freely, without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion, and that I will well and faithfully discharge the duties of the office of in the upon which I am about to enter, so help me God." L.1963, c. 109.
NJ Rev Stat § 38A:5-3 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 38A - Military and Veterans Law|Section 38A:5-3 - Acceptance of commission or warrant deemed resignation of other commissions or warrants

38A:5-3. Acceptance of commission or warrant deemed resignation of other commissions or warrants  The acceptance of a commission or warrant in the militia shall be deemed a resignation by the person accepting the same of all other commissions or warrants held by him in the militia, provided, however, that acceptance of a commission in the State Guard in time of war or emergency shall not be so deemed a resignation. The acceptance of a commission or warrant, or enlistment, in any of the Armed Forces of the United States, including the reserve components thereof, shall also be deemed a resignation by the person accepting the same or so enlisting of any commissions or warrants held in the militia, provided, however, that acceptance of temporary appointments while in Federal service or of a reserve commission in the same component as that in which serving in the militia shall not be so deemed a resignation. L.1963, c. 109.
NJ Rev Stat § 38A:5-4 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 38A - Military and Veterans Law|Section 38A:5-4 - Acceptance of commission not to vacate civil office

38A:5-4. Acceptance of commission not to vacate civil office  Any citizen of this State may accept and hold a commission in the militia or in any reserve component of the Armed Forces of the United States, without thereby vacating any civil office or position held. The acceptance or holding of any such commission shall not constitute holding of an office of trust or profit under the government of this State or of the United States incompatible with the holding of any civil office or position under the government of this State. L.1963, c. 109.
NJ Rev Stat § 38A:5-5 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 38A - Military and Veterans Law|Section 38A:5-5 - Uniforms and equipment

38A:5-5. Uniforms and equipment  Officers shall provide themselves with the uniforms and equipment prescribed by applicable regulations. L.1963, c. 109.
NJ Rev Stat § 38A:5-6 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 38A - Military and Veterans Law|Section 38A:5-6 - Examination as to fitness

38A:5-6. Examination as to fitness  The Governor, whenever he deems it to be for the good of the service, may order any officer to appear before a board of examination. The board of examination shall consist of 3 officers, senior in rank to the officer whose fitness for service is under examination, and such board shall be vested with the powers of courts of inquiry, to examine into the moral character, capacity, availability for active State or Federal service, and physical and professional fitness of such an officer. The board may recommend the retention of the officer being examined, the retirement because of physical inability to perform active service, or his discharge and the vacating of his commission or warrant. The findings of the board shall become effective upon approval by the Governor. L.1963, c. 109.
NJ Rev Stat § 38A:5-7 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 38A - Military and Veterans Law|Section 38A:5-7 - Resignation of officers

38A:5-7. Resignation of officers  An officer may resign his commission or warrant, but such resignation shall not become effective until it shall have been accepted by the Governor. L.1963, c. 109.
NJ Rev Stat § 38A:5-8 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 38A - Military and Veterans Law|Section 38A:5-8 - Vacating commissions or warrants

38A:5-8. Vacating commissions or warrants  The commission or warrant of an officer shall be vacated: (a) Upon acceptance by the Governor of the resignation of such officer; or (b) By an order of the Governor discharging such officer: (1) For his failure to maintain his qualifications for Federal recognition; or (2) For the scheduled or actual termination or withdrawal of his Federal recognition where Federal recognition is a prerequisite for continued service; or (3) For a change in Federal reserve status which makes him ineligible to continue assigned to a unit of the organized militia; or (4) For his absence from duty without leave for more than 3 months; or (5) Pursuant to the recommendation of a board of examination or the sentence of a court-martial. L.1963, c. 109.
NJ Rev Stat § 38A:5-9 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 38A - Military and Veterans Law|Section 38A:5-9 - Unassigned list

38A:5-9. Unassigned list  There shall be an unassigned list for officers. An officer may be included in the unassigned list: (a) Pending acceptance of his resignation, or (b) Pending his retirement as otherwise provided by this Title, or (c) Pending withdrawal or termination of his Federal recognition, or (d) Pending separation following unfavorable review of the recommendations or findings of a board of examination or a court-martial. L.1963, c. 109.
NJ Rev Stat § 38A:6-1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 38A - Military and Veterans Law|Section 38A:6-1 - Terms of enlistment

38A:6-1. Terms of enlistment  Enlistments, reenlistments and extensions of enlistments shall be for such periods as are prescribed by the Adjutant General by regulations except as otherwise provided by applicable federal laws or regulation for enlisted members required to have a federal reserve status. L.1963, c. 109. Amended by L.1984, c. 181, s. 16, eff. Nov. 14, 1984.
NJ Rev Stat § 38A:6-2 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 38A - Military and Veterans Law|Section 38A:6-2 - Oath of enlistment

38A:6-2. Oath of enlistment  Except when a comparable oath of enlistment is subscribed to under Federal law or regulations, every person who enlists or re-enlists shall take and subscribe to the following oath of enlistment: "I do hereby acknowledge to have voluntarily enlisted this day of in the of the United States and the State of New Jersey, for a period of years, under the conditions prescribed by law, unless sooner discharged by proper authority. And I do solemnly swear that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the United States of America and to the State of New Jersey, and that I will serve them honestly and faithfully against all their enemies whomsoever, and that I will obey the orders of the President of the United States and of the Governor of the State of New Jersey and of the officers appointed over me according to law." L.1963, c. 109.
NJ Rev Stat § 38A:6-3 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 38A - Military and Veterans Law|Section 38A:6-3 - Who may administer oath of enlistment

38A:6-3. Who may administer oath of enlistment  Any commissioned officer of the organized militia or any commissioned officer of the Armed Forces of the United States detailed to duty with any component of the organized militia of this State, may administer the oath of enlistment to enlisted members. L.1963, c. 109.
NJ Rev Stat § 38A:6-4 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 38A - Military and Veterans Law|Section 38A:6-4 - Extension of terms of service

38A:6-4. Extension of terms of service  If an emergency is declared by the President, Congress, the Governor or the Legislature, the Governor may by proclamation, in accordance with Federal and State laws and regulations, extend the enlistments of enlisted members of the organized militia until 6 months after the termination of that emergency. L.1963, c. 109.
NJ Rev Stat § 38A:7-1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 38A - Military and Veterans Law|Section 38A:7-1 - Organizations and units

38A:7-1. Organizations and units  The National Guard shall consist of those organizations and units which are or hereafter may be authorized by Federal law and regulations issued thereunder for the National Guard. No change in branch, organization or allotment of a unit may be made without approval of the Governor. L.1963, c. 109.
NJ Rev Stat § 38A:7-2 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 38A - Military and Veterans Law|Section 38A:7-2 - Use of designations

38A:7-2. Use of designations  During the absence of any organization or unit of the National Guard in Federal service, its organization or unit designation shall not be given to or used by any other organization or unit. L.1963, c. 109.
NJ Rev Stat § 38A:7-3 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 38A - Military and Veterans Law|Section 38A:7-3 - Administration, discipline and training

38A:7-3. Administration, discipline and training  The administration, discipline and training of the National Guard shall conform to the applicable Federal and State laws and regulations. L.1963, c. 109.
NJ Rev Stat § 38A:7-4 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 38A - Military and Veterans Law|Section 38A:7-4 - Federal recognition of officers and enlisted members

38A:7-4. Federal recognition of officers and enlisted members  Subject to such exceptions as may be set forth in Federal laws and regulations, or as otherwise prescribed by this Title, all officers and enlisted members of the National Guard shall meet the qualifications for Federal recognition as officers or enlisted members of the National Guard and be so recognized. L.1963, c. 109.
NJ Rev Stat § 38A:7-5 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 38A - Military and Veterans Law|Section 38A:7-5 - Inactive National Guard

38A:7-5. Inactive National Guard  There may be an inactive National Guard consisting of officers and enlisted members. The composition, purposes and general regulations governing the same shall be in accordance with Federal laws and regulations. L.1963, c. 109.
NJ Rev Stat § 38A:8-1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 38A - Military and Veterans Law|Section 38A:8-1 - Organization and composition

38A:8-1. Organization and composition  The Naval Militia may be organized, maintained and disbanded at the discretion of the Governor under applicable Federal laws and regulations. The Naval Militia shall consist of such organizations and units of the Naval Reserve of the United States as may be prescribed by the Governor and shall be composed of officers and enlisted men who meet the qualifications for membership in such Naval Reserve and are so enrolled therein. L.1963, c. 109.
NJ Rev Stat § 38A:8-2 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 38A - Military and Veterans Law|Section 38A:8-2 - Administration, discipline and training

38A:8-2. Administration, discipline and training  The administration, discipline and training of the Naval Militia shall conform to applicable Federal or State laws and regulations. L.1963, c. 109.
NJ Rev Stat § 38A:8-3 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 38A - Military and Veterans Law|Section 38A:8-3 - Inactive Naval Militia

38A:8-3. Inactive Naval Militia  There may be an inactive Naval Militia consisting of officers and enlisted members. Regulations governing the same will be as prescribed by the Governor. L.1963, c. 109.
NJ Rev Stat § 38A:9-1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 38A - Military and Veterans Law|Section 38A:9-1 - Organization and composition

38A:9-1. Organization and composition  The State Guard may be organized, maintained and disbanded at the discretion of the Governor at any time when additional defense forces are required and such action is not prohibited by Federal and State laws and regulations. Such forces shall be composed of officers commissioned or warranted therein or assigned thereto, and such able-bodied citizens of the State as shall volunteer for service therein, supplemented, if necessary, by men of the unorganized militia enrolled by draft or otherwise as provided by law or regulation. L.1963, c. 109.
NJ Rev Stat § 38A:9-2 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 38A - Military and Veterans Law|Section 38A:9-2 - Governor may prescribe regulations

38A:9-2. Governor may prescribe regulations  The State Guard shall be organized, armed, equipped, maintained, disciplined, governed, administered and trained under such regulations as the Governor may prescribe, which shall conform, insofar as practicable, with applicable Federal laws and regulations. L.1963, c. 109.
NJ Rev Stat § 38A:9-3 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 38A - Military and Veterans Law|Section 38A:9-3 - Use of armories and equipment

38A:9-3. Use of armories and equipment  The Governor may make available to the State Guard the facilities of the State armories and their equipment and such other State premises and property as may be available, and he may requisition from the Federal Government for the use of the State Guard, arms, ammunition, clothing, equipment and other items in accordance with Federal laws and regulations. The governing body of every county, municipality, board, commission or district, including school districts, may make available to the State Guard any premises, facilities, equipment or other property belonging to, or in the possession or control of, any such body, municipality, board, body, commission or district. L.1963, c. 109.
NJ Rev Stat § 38A:10-1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 38A - Military and Veterans Law|Section 38A:10-1 - Persons subject

38A:10-1. Persons subject  All members of the organized militia, and all other persons lawfully called, ordered or drafted for duty in the organized militia from the dates they are required by the terms of the call, order or other directive to obey the same, are subject to this chapter. L.1963, c. 109.
NJ Rev Stat § 38A:10-2 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 38A - Military and Veterans Law|Section 38A:10-2 - Territorial applicability

38A:10-2. Territorial applicability  (a) This chapter shall be applicable in all places within the State. It shall also apply to all persons subject to this chapter while serving without the State and while going to and returning from such service without the State in a like manner and to the same extent as while such persons are serving within the State. (b) Courts-Martial and Courts of Inquiry may be convened and held in units of the organized militia while serving without the State with the same jurisdiction and powers as if held within the State, and offenses committed without the State may be tried and punished either without the State or within the State. L.1963, c. 109.
NJ Rev Stat § 38A:10-3 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 38A - Military and Veterans Law|Section 38A:10-3 - Military courts

38A:10-3. Military courts  38A:10-3. The military courts for the militia of this State shall be constituted like similar courts of the armed forces of the United States. They shall have the jurisdiction and powers, except as to punishments, and shall follow the forms and procedures provided for those courts. The convening authority for such military courts and maximum punishments authorized shall be as prescribed by federal and State laws and regulations applicable to the national guard; provided, however, that special courts-martial may be convened only with the approval of the Adjutant General, Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs.  L.1963, c.109; amended 1984,c.181,s.17; 1988,c.138,s.13.
NJ Rev Stat § 38A:10-4 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 38A - Military and Veterans Law|Section 38A:10-4 - Trial by civil authority; when authorized

38A:10-4. Trial by civil authority; when authorized  In any case when the offense charged is also an offense against civil authority, the convening authority of a court-martial may, upon request of the civil authorities, order the person charged to be turned over to the appropriate civil authorities of such State, territory or place for trial. L.1963, c. 109.
NJ Rev Stat § 38A:10-5 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 38A - Military and Veterans Law|Section 38A:10-5 - Persons authorized to execute process

38A:10-5. Persons authorized to execute process  All processes, writs, warrants and sentences of the military courts shall be directed to and executed by any sheriff, member of the State Police or any other officer or member of the police department of any municipality, or any other law enforcement officer of any county or municipality. They shall be similar in form to like processes, writs, or warrants issued by civil courts, or in such forms as may be prescribed by the Governor in regulations. All officers to whom such process, writ or warrant may be directed shall execute the same and make return thereof to the officer issuing them. L.1963, c. 109.
NJ Rev Stat § 38A:10-6 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 38A - Military and Veterans Law|Section 38A:10-6 - Confinement of persons committed by military court

38A:10-6. Confinement of persons committed by military court  The keepers and wardens of all municipal or county jails shall receive the persons committed to them by a military court, and shall confine them in accordance with the direction of such court and according to law. L.1963, c. 109.
NJ Rev Stat § 38A:10-7 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 38A - Military and Veterans Law|Section 38A:10-7 - Payment of fines; disposition

38A:10-7. Payment of fines; disposition  Fines shall be paid to the court imposing them, to the civil officer executing its process, or to the commanding officer of the organization of which the accused is a member. All fines imposed and collected by reason of the sentence of any court-martial, except such as may be payable to the United States, shall be paid into the organization fund of which the person is a member, and shall be accounted for in the same manner as other funds of such organization. L.1963, c. 109.
NJ Rev Stat § 38A:10-8 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 38A - Military and Veterans Law|Section 38A:10-8 - Indemnity for action of military court

38A:10-8. Indemnity for action of military court  No action or proceedings for damages shall be prosecuted or maintained against a member of a military court, or persons acting under its authority or reviewing its proceedings on account of the approval, or imposition or collection of any fine or other penalty, or the execution of any warrant, writ or other process of a military court. L.1963, c. 109.
NJ Rev Stat § 38A:10-9 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 38A - Military and Veterans Law|Section 38A:10-9 - Reporter and witness fees

38A:10-9. Reporter and witness fees  Any witness subpoenaed to appear before any military court shall receive the same fees as are provided by law for witnesses appearing in a civil court. The reporter of any court shall be paid for stenographic services the same fees as are provided by law for similar services in civil courts. L.1963, c. 109.
NJ Rev Stat § 38A:10-10 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 38A - Military and Veterans Law|Section 38A:10-10 - Fees of civil officers; costs; records

38A:10-10. Fees of civil officers; costs; records  Fees for services of civil officers shall be the same as provided by law for services in civil courts. Costs will be levied and disbursed by the court. Records of all fees, costs and disbursements shall be kept in the headquarters of the organization concerned. L.1963, c. 109.
NJ Rev Stat § 38A:11-1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 38A - Military and Veterans Law|Section 38A:11-1 - Funds of disbanded organizations

38A:11-1. Funds of disbanded organizations  The Adjutant General shall secure and hold in custody the funds of disbanded organizations after settling such necessary obligations as may be presented for payment within six months after such disbandment. Whenever any disbanded organization shall be replaced within a year, the moneys shall be transferred by the Adjutant General to the new organization. If no new organization be organized within such year, the funds may be expended in such manner as he deems best. L.1963, c. 109. Amended by L.1984, c. 181, s. 18, eff. Nov. 14, 1984.
NJ Rev Stat § 38A:11-2 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 38A - Military and Veterans Law|Section 38A:11-2 - Bonds of officers responsible for funds and public property

38A:11-2. Bonds of officers responsible for funds and public property  Any officer to whom military property of the United States or of this State is issued, or to whom public money is paid, or who holds and disburses any military funds, shall be required to give bond with surety conditioned faithfully to perform the duties of his office and to account properly for all property, moneys or funds received and disbursed by him. Such bonds shall be in amount, form and with surety satisfactory to the Adjutant General and filed in his office. The premiums thereon shall be paid by the State. L.1963, c. 109. Amended by L.1984, c. 181, s. 19, eff. Nov. 14, 1984.
NJ Rev Stat § 38A:11-3 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 38A - Military and Veterans Law|Section 38A:11-3 - Financial and personal responsibility

38A:11-3. Financial and personal responsibility  Every officer and enlisted member to whom public property has been or may hereafter be issued shall be financially and personally responsible to the State or to the United States, as their interest may appear, for its good condition, safe-keeping and return when called upon by the competent authority. L.1963, c. 109.