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New Jersey Criminal Law Reference
Current through 2026 New Jersey legislative session
The criminal statutes in force in New Jersey, the charges they define, the penalty classifications attached to them, and the legal terms the statutes themselves define.
- Statutes
- 1,005
- Charges
- 238
- Concepts
- 400
- Counties
- 21
Criminal statutes
1,005The criminal code, browsable by article, with full statutory text current through the session.
BrowseCriminal charges
238Offenses the statutes define, each with its classification and penalty table.
BrowseLegal concepts
400Terms defined by statute, each with its verbatim statutory definition.
BrowseCounties
21Judicial districts and prosecuting offices by county.
BrowseStatutory text current through the 2025 Regular Session. This reference is informational and is not legal advice.