Upon making the assignment required by section 2A:20-6 of this title, the court may, by order, direct the sheriff to discharge the debtor from confinement on account of any debts previously contracted by him.
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 2A:20-8
Discharge of debtor from confinement on assignment of property
L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.
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