Rule 3:5A-6 Emergent Application
Rule 3:5A — Investigative Detention
Rule Text
If, without notice to the person, an application is made to a judge, and the judge is satisfied from it that its underlying purpose would be frustrated were notice to be given, the judge may sign an order for investigative detention with provisions appropriate to the investigative need and certify therein a finding that the matter is emergent. That order, directed to the person, may authorize the police officers executing it to use reasonable force in effectuating the detention of the person and in effectuation of identification procedures set forth therein.
Amendment history: Adopted July 26, 1984 to be effective September 10, 1984; amended July 13, 1994 to be effective September 1, 1994.