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2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 38A - Military and Veterans Law › Section 38A:4-13 - Free passage on toll roads and other toll facilities

38A:4-13. Free passage on toll roads and other toll facilities
Any member of the New Jersey National Guard while going to, or returning from, any parade, encampment, drill, or meeting which he may be required to attend under the laws and regulations for said National Guard, shall, together with his conveyance and the military property of the State or of the United States, or both, 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 the National Guard.
L.1968, c. 352, s. 1, eff. Nov. 25, 1968.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 38A - Military and Veterans Law › Section 38A:11-4 - Liability for lost or destroyed property

38A:11-4. Liability for lost or destroyed property
In case of the loss, damage or destruction of such property, the person to whom the same has been issued shall not be relieved from liability unless it is shown to the satisfaction of the Governor, or of the Secretary of the Federal Service involved, or the authorized agent of either that the said loss, damage or destruction was unavoidable and not the fault of the person responsible for the property.
L.1963, c. 109.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 38A - Military and Veterans Law › Section 38A:11-5 - Value of lost or destroyed property chargeable to person at fault

38A:11-5. Value of lost or destroyed property chargeable to person at fault
Except as otherwise provided in this chapter the value of the property lost, damaged or destroyed shall be charged against the person at fault. Such person shall pay upon demand the value of such property to the Treasurer of the State of New Jersey or the Treasurer of the United States as may be determined by the evidence furnished.
L.1963, c. 109.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 38A - Military and Veterans Law › Section 38A:11-6 - Determination of value of lost or destroyed property and person chargeable therewith

38A:11-6. Determination of value of lost or destroyed property and person chargeable therewith
The value of the lost, damaged or destroyed property, and the person to be charged with the value thereof, shall be determined by a surveying officer appointed by the Governor or the Secretary of the Federal service involved, who shall file a report of his findings and recommendations through proper channels, for administrative action.
L.1963, c. 109.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 38A - Military and Veterans Law › Section 38A:11-7 - Recovery of moneys due for lost or destroyed property

38A:11-7. Recovery of moneys due for lost or destroyed property
If any person at fault, or his surety, shall fail to pay the full value of the lost, damaged or destroyed property, the amount due may be deducted from any pay or allowances due or to become due to such person or it may be recovered by the methods prescribed by law for the recovery of moneys due the State or Federal Government in a civil court.
L.1963, c. 109.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 38A - Military and Veterans Law › Section 38A:11-8 - Action before Superior Court

38A:11-8. Action before Superior Court
38A:11-8. Any officer of the militia charged with the care and responsibility of public property may bring an action in the Superior Court against any person who detains any arm, article of clothing or equipment, or any military supplies, being the property of the United States or of this State. The court may proceed in the action in a summary manner or otherwise, with a jury if a jury be demanded by the defendant. The court may require the defendant to deliver up such property to the plaintiff.
L.1963, c.109; amended 1991,c.91,s.369.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 38A - Military and Veterans Law › Section 38A:11-9 - Seizure of military property

38A:11-9. Seizure of military property
Any officer of the militia charged with the care or custody of property of any organization of the militia may seize and hold any uniforms, arms, equipment or other military property of the Federal Government or of this State.
L.1963, c. 109.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 38A - Military and Veterans Law › Section 38A:11-10 - Issuance of search warrant

38A:11-10. Issuance of search warrant
Any municipal court or other court of competent jurisdiction, on complaint made by any officer of the militia charged with the care or custody of any military property, that any such military property is unlawfully withheld from him by any person within the jurisdiction of such court, and that the same is believed to be in a particular place specified in the complaint, shall issue to any sheriff, constable, police officer or member of the State Police, a search warrant.
L.1963, c. 109.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 38A - Military and Veterans Law › Section 38A:11-12 - Loan of equipage and stores to veterans organizations

38A:11-12. Loan of equipage and stores to veterans organizations
When any lawfully organized association of veterans of any war from this State shall apply to the Adjutant General for the temporary loan of camp and garrison equipage, ordinance or other military stores, for any purpose not in conflict with or in violation of the laws of this State or the United States, the Adjutant General shall examine into such application, and upon finding it a just and proper request may order and authorize the issuance of such stores.
The applicants shall be required to furnish good and sufficient bonds for the value of the stores issued. Such bonds shall first be approved by the Adjutant General and remain on file in the office of the Adjutant General.
L.1963, c. 109. Amended by L.1984, c. 181, s. 20, eff. Nov. 14, 1984.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 38A - Military and Veterans Law › Section 38A:11-13 - Military property exempt from process of law

38A:11-13. Military property exempt from process of law
The uniforms, arms and equipment, and other military property of the United States or this State shall be exempt from every process of law, except as otherwise provided in the chapter.
L.1963, c. 109.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 38A - Military and Veterans Law › Section 38A:11-14 - Sale of military property

38A:11-14. Sale of military property
Unserviceable, unsuitable or surplus military property may, after a proper survey, be sold under such terms and regulations as may be prescribed by the Adjutant General. Moneys derived from such sales shall be deposited as received with the State Treasurer and maintained by him in a separate account. Moneys credited to such an account shall be appropriated and used for the repair, replacement, improvement and maintenance of military property.
L.1963, c. 109. Amended by L.1984, c. 181, s. 21, eff. Nov. 14, 1984.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 38A - Military and Veterans Law › Section 38A:12-1 - Armories

38A:12-1. Armories
38A:12-1. The Adjutant General is authorized to lease or acquire by gift, grant, purchase, exchange, eminent domain, or in any other lawful manner, in the name of and for the use of the State of New Jersey such real property as shall be necessary for the purpose of armories or other military and veterans' facilities.
No real property leased by this State or the United States for armories or other military and veterans' facilities shall be subject to condemnation proceedings without first obtaining the approval of the Governor.
L.1963, c.109; amended 1984,c.181,s.22; 1988,c.138,s.14.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 38A - Military and Veterans Law › Section 38A:12-2 - Lease or conveyance of real property by a county or municipality

38A:12-2. Lease or conveyance of real property by a county or municipality
Whenever the title to any real property required for an armory or other military facility is vested in a county or municipality, such county or municipality may convey or lease, with or without consideration, such real property to this State.
L.1963, c. 109.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 38A - Military and Veterans Law › Section 38A:12-3 - Supervision of construction

38A:12-3. Supervision of construction
38A:12-3. The Adjutant General shall, in compliance with the provisions of P.L. 1954, c. 48 (C. 52:34-6 et seq.), supervise the construction, repair and alterations of armories and other military and veterans' facilities.
L.1963, c.109; amended 1984,c.181,s.23; 1988,c.138,s.15.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 38A - Military and Veterans Law › Section 38A:12-4 - Construction costs

38A:12-4. Construction costs
38A:12-4. The Adjutant General, on behalf of the State is authorized to make application for, and accept from, the federal government, or any agency thereof, a grant of money to pay part, or all of the cost of constructing armories or other military and veterans' facilities.
There shall be appropriated to the State Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs from time to time, such sums as may be necessary to meet the State's share, or the entire cost of such construction, when included in any annual or supplemental appropriation act.
L.1963, c.109; amended 1984,c.181,s.24; 1988,c.138,s.16.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 38A - Military and Veterans Law › Section 38A:12-5 - Nonmilitary use

38A:12-5. Nonmilitary use
38A:12-5. The Adjutant General may lease, rent or permit the use of any armory or other military and veterans' facility, or any part thereof, for nonmilitary purposes, under such restrictions and for such compensation, if any, as he may by regulation prescribe.
L.1963, c.109; amended 1984,c.181,s.25; 1988,c.138,s.17.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 38A - Military and Veterans Law › Section 38A:12-6 - Sale of surplus property

38A:12-6. Sale of surplus property
38A:12-6. When any buildings and real property have been declared by the Adjutant General to be surplus or unsuitable for military or veterans' purposes and their sale has been authorized by the governor, the Adjutant General, on behalf of the State, is authorized to convey such buildings and real property to the county or municipality in which the same are situate, or to other purchasers, at such price and upon such terms and conditions as shall be approved by the State House Commission.
Furthermore, if it will not interfere with or impair military or veterans' activities, the Adjutant General, on behalf of the State, may convey an easement to the county or municipality in which the land is situated or to a public utility company organized under Title 48 of the Revised Statutes at such price and upon such terms and conditions as shall be approved by the State House Commission.
L.1963, c.109; amended 1984,c.181,s.26; 1988,c.138,s.18.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 38A - Military and Veterans Law › Section 38A:12-7 - Use of proceeds

38A:12-7. Use of proceeds
The proceeds of any sale made pursuant to section 38A:12-6 of this Title shall be deposited as received with the State Treasurer and maintained by him in a separate account. Moneys credited to such an account shall be appropriated and used for the purchase of real property or for the construction, alteration or renovation of buildings for the use of the militia.
L.1963, c. 109.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 38A - Military and Veterans Law › Section 38A:12-8 - Purchase by county or municipality authorized

38A:12-8. Purchase by county or municipality authorized
The board of chosen freeholders of any county or governing body of any municipality may purchase any building and real property referred to in section 38A:12-6 at the price and upon the terms and conditions so fixed.
L.1963, c. 109.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 38A - Military and Veterans Law › Section 38A:13-1 - Medical care and compensation

38A:13-1. Medical care and compensation
A member of the organized militia who incurs an injury, disease or disability in the line of duty, and whose claim is approved by the Adjutant General, or his duly appointed representative shall be entitled to the same benefits as are provided in article 2 of chapter 15 of Title 34. If the member incurs death under the same conditions, the dependent members of the family of the deceased, if any, shall be entitled to compensation as provided in article 2 of chapter 15 of Title 34. To the extent that a member or dependent may be entitled to receive federal benefits for particular elements of a claim, the benefits provided pursuant to this section shall be reduced by the amount of the federal benefits paid for each element of a claim.
As used in this chapter "in line of duty" means that the injury, disease, disability or death has been sustained in the discharge of duty, in going to and from that duty, or in responding to, preparing for, or returning from an emergency while under orders from competent authority.
L.1963, c.109; amended by L. 1984, c. 181, s. 27; 1987, c. 217, s. 1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 38A - Military and Veterans Law › Section 38A:13-1.1 - Claim for compensation

38A:13-1.1. Claim for compensation
In any claim for compensation for injury or death from cardiovascular or cerebrovascular causes, the claimant shall prove by a preponderance of the credible evidence that the injury or death was produced by effort or strain related to the performance of duty involving a substantial condition, event or happening in excess of the wear and tear of the claimant's daily living and in reasonable medical probability caused in a material degree the cardiovascular or cerebrovascular injury or death resulting therefrom.
Material degree means an appreciable degree or a degree substantially greater than de minimis.
L. 1987, c. 217, s. 2.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 38A - Military and Veterans Law › Section 38A:13-1.2 - Other compensation or determination surrendered by militia member

38A:13-1.2. Other compensation or determination surrendered by militia member
Any person who becomes a member of the organized militia of the State of New Jersey shall be deemed to have surrendered his right to any other method, form or amount of compensation or determination thereof from the State or the organized militia, other than as provided in this chapter for any injury or death occurring to him in line of duty. Such entry into the militia shall bind the member's personal representative, surviving spouse and next of kin, as well as the State of New Jersey and the organized militia.
Neither the State, the organized militia nor any member of the organized militia shall be liable to anyone at common law or otherwise for an injury or death compensable under this chapter, including any injury or death that results from an act or omission occurring while the member was in the same service of the organized militia as the person whose actions caused that injury or death, except for injury or death caused by an intentionally wrongful act of a comember.
L. 1987, c. 217, s. 3.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 38A - Military and Veterans Law › Section 38A:13-2 - Basis of compensation

38A:13-2. Basis of compensation
The earnings of the member in his civilian vocation shall be the basis for such compensation, but the basis shall not be less than the pay such person was entitled to receive as an active member of the militia.
L.1963, c. 109.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 38A - Military and Veterans Law › Section 38A:13-3 - Claimant subject to examination

38A:13-3. Claimant subject to examination
The Adjutant General may order an examination of a claimant to be made from time to time by a medical officer or officers or physician designated for that purpose. If the claimant refuses to permit such examination, he shall be barred from all right to any claim or allowance under this chapter. The Adjutant General may direct the removal of the claimant to a hospital for treatment on the recommendation of a medical officer or officers or a physician based on an examination. If the claimant refuses to permit such examination or to go to such hospital, or to follow the advice given or treatment prescribed for him therein, he may be barred from all right to any claim or allowance under this chapter at the discretion of the Adjutant General.
L.1963, c.109; amended by L. 1984, c. 181, s. 28; 1987, c. 217, s. 4.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 38A - Military and Veterans Law › Section 38A:13-4 - Board to consider claim

38A:13-4. Board to consider claim
Notwithstanding the provisions of section 10 of P.L. 1978, c. 67 (C. 52:14F-8), contested case matters before the Department of Defense shall be presented to the Adjutant General who may appoint a board of officers to inquire into the merits of any claim under this chapter. The board shall have the power to take evidence, administer oaths, issue subpoenas, compel witnesses to attend and testify, and produce books and papers, and to punish their failure to do so. The reports and findings of the board are subject to the approval or disapproval of the Adjutant General who may accept, reject or modify the report and the findings of fact and conclusions of law of the board of officers. The Adjutant General may in his discretion request the Division of Workers' Compensation in the Department of Labor to assign a workers' compensation judge to hear a contested matter in place of the board of officers. The Adjutant General shall promulgate regulations governing the procedures for hearing contested cases prior to a referral of a contested case to the Division of Workers' Compensation in the Department of Labor.
L.1963, c.109; amended by L. 1984, c. 181, s. 29; 1987, c. 217, s. 5.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 38A - Military and Veterans Law › Section 38A:13-5 - Payment of claims

38A:13-5. Payment of claims
The amount found by the Adjutant General to be due a member or his dependent family shall be paid by the State in the same manner as other State payments are made.
L.1963, c. 109. Amended by L.1984, c. 181, s. 30, eff. Nov. 14, 1984.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 38A - Military and Veterans Law › Section 38A:13-6 - Limitation on claims

38A:13-6. Limitation on claims
A claim shall not be allowed unless it is presented to the Adjutant General within two years from the date of the injury, disease, disability or death. A claim which has been adjudicated or modified may be reopened at any time by the Adjutant General on the ground that the incapacitation has subsequently increased or decreased.
L.1963, c. 109. Amended by L.1984, c. 181, s. 31, eff. Nov. 14, 1984.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 38A - Military and Veterans Law › Section 38A:13-7 - Rehearing

38A:13-7. Rehearing
Upon application of any claimant made within six months of the notification to such claimant or his attorney of the determination, the Adjutant General may reopen a claim and may appoint another board, as provided in 38A:13-4 to consider said claim. Such board shall make its report to the Adjutant General in the same manner as the original board and may use the testimony taken before the original board or take additional testimony.
L.1963, c. 109. Amended by L.1984, c. 181, s. 32, eff. Nov. 14, 1984.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 38A - Military and Veterans Law › Section 38A:13-8 - Death in line of duty; benefits

38A:13-8. Death in line of duty; benefits
In the event a member of the organized militia on active duty ordered by competent authority, is killed or dies within 2 years from injuries sustained in such line of duty, he shall, in addition to the benefits provided by section 38A:13-1, be entitled to have a lump sum death benefit of $7,500.00 paid by the State on his account. Such death benefit shall be paid to the deceased militiaman's wife, if any, otherwise to his children, if any, in equal shares, and otherwise to those who would be entitled to share in his estate if he had died intestate.
L.1968, c. 278, s. 1, eff. Sept. 4, 1968.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 38A - Military and Veterans Law › Section 38A:13-9 - Death benefit

38A:13-9. Death benefit
38A:13-9. The death benefit provided for in section 1 of this act shall not be payable where there is a lump sum death benefit payable as a result of the deceased militiaman's membership in a public employees' pension system, or when the militiaman was detailed to the Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs in a permanent duty status and entitled to benefits out of Federal funds.
L.1968, c.278, s.2; amended 1988,c.138,s.19.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 38A - Military and Veterans Law › Section 38A:13-10 - Findings, declarations relative to a veteran peer support telephone helpline.

38A:13-10 Findings, declarations relative to a veteran peer support telephone helpline.
1. a. The Legislature finds and declares that the Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs, in conjunction with Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, has established a veteran to veteran peer support program telephone helpline. The helpline receives and responds to calls from veterans, servicemembers, and their families. It provides them with access to a comprehensive mental health provider network of mental health professionals specializing in post traumatic stress disorder and other veterans issues. All services are free and confidential.
b. Since its inception, the helpline has fielded over 6,000 calls from veterans and their families and based on prior statistics, a 10% increase in calls has been projected.
c. The helpline is funded through an allocation from a State appropriation for post traumatic stress disorder. It is appropriate that the helpline have a separate annual appropriation.
L.2011, c.116, s.120; amended 2012, c.45, s.120.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 38A - Military and Veterans Law › Section 38A:13-11 - Establishment of helpline.

38A:13-11 Establishment of helpline.
2. a. The Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs shall establish, in coordination with University Behavioral HealthCare of Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, a toll free veteran to veteran peer support helpline.
b. The helpline shall be accessible 24 hours a day seven days per week and shall respond to calls from veterans, servicemembers and their families. The operators of the helpline shall seek to identify the veterans, servicemembers and their families who should be referred to further peer support and counseling services, and provide referrals.
c. The operators of the helpline shall be trained by University Behavioral Healthcare of Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey and, to the greatest extent possible, shall be trained veterans or mental health professionals with military service expertise and (1) familiar with post-traumatic stress disorder, traumatic brain injury and the emotional and psychological tensions, depressions, and anxieties unique to veterans, servicemembers, and their families or (2) trained to provide counseling services involving marriage and family life, substance use disorder, personal stress management and other emotional or psychological disorders or conditions which may be likely to adversely affect the personal and service related well-being of veterans, servicemembers, and their families.
d. The Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs and Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey shall provide for the confidentiality of the names of the persons calling, the information discussed, and any referrals for further peer support or counseling; provided, however, the Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs and Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey may establish guidelines providing for the tracking of any person who exhibits a severe emotional or psychological disorder or condition which the operator handling the call reasonably believes might result in harm to the veteran or servicemember or any other person.
L.2011, c.116, s.2; amended 2012, c.45, s.121; 2023, c.177, s.118.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 38A - Military and Veterans Law › Section 38A:13-12 - List of credentialed health care providers.

38A:13-12 List of credentialed health care providers.
3. University Behavioral Healthcare of Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey shall maintain a list of credentialed military-oriented behavioral healthcare providers throughout the State of New Jersey. Case management services shall also be provided to ensure that veterans, service members, and their families receive ongoing counseling throughout all pre and post deployment events in New Jersey. The continuum of services shall utilize the National Yellow Ribbon guidelines while providing ongoing peer support customized for each branch of military service.
L.2011, c.116, s.3; amended 2012, c.45, s.122.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 38A - Military and Veterans Law › Section 38A:13-13 - Quarterly consultations.

38A:13-13 Quarterly consultations.
4. In establishing the helpline authorized under the provisions of section 2 of this act, P.L.2011, c.116 (C.38A:13-11) the Adjutant General of the Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs and University Behavioral Healthcare of Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey shall consult on a quarterly basis with the New Jersey Division of Mental Health Services within the Department of Human Services, the United States Department of Veterans' Affairs, the New Jersey Veterans Healthcare Network, at least two New Jersey Veteran Centers, and at least two State recognized veteran groups.
L.2011, c.116, s.4; amended 2012, c.45, s.123.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 38A - Military and Veterans Law › Section 38A:14-1 - Right of way while performing military duty

38A:14-1. Right of way while performing military duty
The commanding officer of any organization or unit of the organized militia parading or performing any military duty in any street or highway may require all persons on such street or highway to yield the right of way to such troops. Motor vehicles traveling in military convoy, shall be accorded the right of way on all streets and highways of this State.
The exercise of the rights of way provided for in this section shall not interfere with the carriage of the United States mail, with the progress of ambulance, or the legitimate functions of the police and fire departments.
Any person who violates this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
L.1963, c. 109.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 38A - Military and Veterans Law › Section 38A:14-2 - Unlawful sale or detention of military property

38A:14-2. Unlawful sale or detention of military property
Any person who shall secrete, sell, dispose of, offer for sale, purchase, retain after demand made by an officer or in any manner pledge or pawn any arms, equipment or other military property issued by the United States or this State for use of the militia, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
L.1963, c. 109.