40A:14-149 - Suspension pending hearing; commencement of hearing
40A:14-149. Suspension pending hearing; commencement of hearing
If any member or officer of the police department or force shall be suspended pending a hearing as a result of charges made against him, such hearing, except as otherwise provided by law, shall be commenced within 30 days from the date of the service of the copy of the complaint upon him, in default of which the charges shall be dismissed and said member or officer may be returned to duty.
L.1971, c. 197, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1971.