N.J. Stat. § 30:4-117: Retaking of patients of county mental hospital

The medical superintendent or chief executive officer of a county mental hospital may, without warrant arrest and return to the institution an inmate duly committed by court order who leaves without first obtaining a parole or discharge. For that purpose such officer may go to any place within the State where the inmate may be.

Amended by L.1965, c. 59, s. 81.