Section 2A:67-4 - Prisoner not to be removed except in certain casesNo person committed to a prison or in the custody of an officer or other person for a criminal or supposed criminal matter shall be removed from such prison or custody into the custody of any other officer or person, except:
a. By habeas corpus or other legal writ or process; orb. Where he is delivered to another officer in accordance with law; orc. Where he is sent by order of a court, judge or magistrate to a workhouse or house of correction; ord. Where he is removed to another place, within the county, for his trial or discharge in due course of law; ore. In case of sudden fire or infection or other necessity.Amended by L. 2023, c. 250,s. 7, eff. 1/8/2024.