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Certain actions relevant to evictions, disorderly persons offense in New jersey
Certain actions relevant to evictions, disorderly persons offense is a criminal offense under New jersey law, defined by N.J.S.A. 2C:33-11.1. Its classification is not fixed: New jersey assigns a different penalty class depending on the circumstances of the offense. The class that applies — and the sentencing range that follows from it — depends on which statutory variant fits the facts.
Defined by N.J.S.A. 2C:33-11.1.
What is the penalty for certain actions relevant to evictions, disorderly persons offense in New jersey?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 6 months (no statutory minimum) (First offense - illegal eviction action — A person unlawfully displaces or refuses to restore possession to an occupant, after being warned of the illegality of that action, and this is not a repeat offense within five years.; not a crime under the NJ Constitution (2C:1-4); municipal court) | discretionary | N.J.S.A. 2C:43-8 |
| Fine | up to 1000 usd (no statutory minimum) (First offense - illegal eviction action — A person unlawfully displaces or refuses to restore possession to an occupant, after being warned of the illegality of that action, and this is not a repeat offense within five years.) | discretionary | N.J.S.A. 2C:43-8 |
| Jail / prison | up to 18 months (no statutory minimum) (Repeat offense within five years — A person is convicted of an offense under this section more than once within a five-year period.; first-offender presumption of non-incarceration may apply (2C:44-1(e), carve-outs)) | discretionary | N.J.S.A. 2C:43-6 |
| Fine | up to 10000 usd (no statutory minimum) (Repeat offense within five years — A person is convicted of an offense under this section more than once within a five-year period.; or up to double gain/loss (2C:43-3)) | discretionary | N.J.S.A. 2C:43-6 |
Applies to current.
How is certain actions relevant to evictions, disorderly persons offense classified in New jersey?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| First offense - illegal eviction action | disorderly persons offense | A person unlawfully displaces or refuses to restore possession to an occupant, after being warned of the illegality of that action, and this is not a repeat offense within five years. | N.J.S.A. 2C:33-11.1undefined |
| Repeat offense within five years | crime of the fourth degree | A person is convicted of an offense under this section more than once within a five-year period. | N.J.S.A. 2C:33-11.1undefined |
Common questions about certain actions relevant to evictions, disorderly persons offense in New jersey
What degree of offense is certain actions relevant to evictions, disorderly persons offense in New Jersey?
It depends on the circumstances: certain actions relevant to evictions, disorderly persons offense ranges from a disorderly persons offense to a crime of the fourth degree in New Jersey under N.J.S.A. 2C:33-11.1.
First offense - illegal eviction action: disorderly persons offense (N.J.S.A. 2C:33-11.1) · Repeat offense within five years: crime of the fourth degree (N.J.S.A. 2C:33-11.1)
What are the penalties for certain actions relevant to evictions, disorderly persons offense in New Jersey?
Penalties for certain actions relevant to evictions, disorderly persons offense in New Jersey depend on how it is classified — from a disorderly persons offense up to a crime of the fourth degree — with the ranges set by N.J.S.A. 2C:43-8 and N.J.S.A. 2C:43-6; the full table of ranges by variant is published on this page.
Which New Jersey statute covers certain actions relevant to evictions, disorderly persons offense?
Certain actions relevant to evictions, disorderly persons offense is governed by N.J.S.A. 2C:33-11.1 (Certain actions relevant to evictions, disorderly persons offense).
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This reference is informational and is not legal advice. Penalty ranges are the statutory classification ranges; sentencing in a specific case depends on its facts and history.