New Jersey criminal charge
Implements for escape; other contraband in New Jersey
Implements for escape; other contraband is a criminal offense under New Jersey law, defined by N.J.S.A. 2C:29-6. 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:29-6.
What is the penalty for implements for escape; other contraband in New Jersey?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | 5 years to 10 years (Providing escape implement — weapon — A person who introduces or provides an inmate with an escape implement that is a weapon commits a crime of the second degree with a mandatory minimum term of at least three years.; presumption of imprisonment (2C:44-1(d))) | presumptive | N.J.S.A. 2C:43-6 |
| Fine | up to $150,000 (Providing escape implement — weapon — A person who introduces or provides an inmate with an escape implement that is a weapon commits a crime of the second degree with a mandatory minimum term of at least three years.; or up to double gain/loss (2C:43-3); offense-specific ceilings may exceed) | discretionary | N.J.S.A. 2C:43-6 |
| Jail / prison | 3 years to 5 years (Providing escape implement — non-weapon — A person who introduces or provides an inmate with an escape implement that is not a weapon commits a crime of the third degree.; first-offender presumption of non-incarceration may apply (2C:44-1(e), carve-outs)) | presumptive | N.J.S.A. 2C:43-6 |
| Fine | up to $15,000 (Providing escape implement — non-weapon — A person who introduces or provides an inmate with an escape implement that is not a weapon commits a crime of the third degree.; or up to double gain/loss (2C:43-3); offense-specific ceilings may exceed) | discretionary | N.J.S.A. 2C:43-6 |
| Jail / prison | 5 years to 10 years (Inmate possessing escape implement — weapon — An inmate who procures, makes, or possesses an escape implement that is a weapon commits a crime of the second degree with a mandatory minimum term of at least three years.; presumption of imprisonment (2C:44-1(d))) | presumptive | N.J.S.A. 2C:43-6 |
| Fine | up to $150,000 (Inmate possessing escape implement — weapon — An inmate who procures, makes, or possesses an escape implement that is a weapon commits a crime of the second degree with a mandatory minimum term of at least three years.; or up to double gain/loss (2C:43-3); offense-specific ceilings may exceed) | discretionary | N.J.S.A. 2C:43-6 |
| Jail / prison | 3 years to 5 years (Inmate possessing escape implement — non-weapon — An inmate who procures, makes, or possesses an escape implement that is not a weapon commits a crime of the third degree.; first-offender presumption of non-incarceration may apply (2C:44-1(e), carve-outs)) | presumptive | N.J.S.A. 2C:43-6 |
| Fine | up to $15,000 (Inmate possessing escape implement — non-weapon — An inmate who procures, makes, or possesses an escape implement that is not a weapon commits a crime of the third degree.; or up to double gain/loss (2C:43-3); offense-specific ceilings may exceed) | discretionary | N.J.S.A. 2C:43-6 |
| Jail / prison | up to 30 days (Other contraband — A person who provides an inmate with any other item they know or should know is unlawful for the inmate to possess commits a petty disorderly persons offense.; not a crime under the NJ Constitution (2C:1-4); municipal court) | discretionary | N.J.S.A. 2C:43-8 |
| Fine | up to $500 (Other contraband — A person who provides an inmate with any other item they know or should know is unlawful for the inmate to possess commits a petty disorderly persons offense.) | discretionary | N.J.S.A. 2C:43-8 |
Applies to current.
How is implements for escape; other contraband classified in New Jersey?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Providing escape implement — weapon | Crime of the Second Degree | A person who introduces or provides an inmate with an escape implement that is a weapon commits a crime of the second degree with a mandatory minimum term of at least three years. | N.J.S.A. 2C:29-6undefined |
| Providing escape implement — non-weapon | Crime of the Third Degree | A person who introduces or provides an inmate with an escape implement that is not a weapon commits a crime of the third degree. | N.J.S.A. 2C:29-6undefined |
| Inmate possessing escape implement — weapon | Crime of the Second Degree | An inmate who procures, makes, or possesses an escape implement that is a weapon commits a crime of the second degree with a mandatory minimum term of at least three years. | N.J.S.A. 2C:29-6undefined |
| Inmate possessing escape implement — non-weapon | Crime of the Third Degree | An inmate who procures, makes, or possesses an escape implement that is not a weapon commits a crime of the third degree. | N.J.S.A. 2C:29-6undefined |
| Other contraband | Petty Disorderly Persons Offense | A person who provides an inmate with any other item they know or should know is unlawful for the inmate to possess commits a petty disorderly persons offense. | N.J.S.A. 2C:29-6undefined |
Common questions about implements for escape; other contraband in New Jersey
What degree of offense is implements for escape; other contraband in New Jersey?
It depends on the circumstances: implements for escape; other contraband ranges from a Petty Disorderly Persons Offense to a Crime of the Second Degree in New Jersey under N.J.S.A. 2C:29-6.
Providing escape implement — weapon: Crime of the Second Degree (N.J.S.A. 2C:29-6) · Providing escape implement — non-weapon: Crime of the Third Degree (N.J.S.A. 2C:29-6) · Inmate possessing escape implement — weapon: Crime of the Second Degree (N.J.S.A. 2C:29-6) · Inmate possessing escape implement — non-weapon: Crime of the Third Degree (N.J.S.A. 2C:29-6) · Other contraband: Petty Disorderly Persons Offense (N.J.S.A. 2C:29-6)
What are the penalties for implements for escape; other contraband in New Jersey?
Penalties for implements for escape; other contraband in New Jersey depend on how it is classified — from a Petty Disorderly Persons Offense up to a Crime of the Second Degree — with the ranges set by N.J.S.A. 2C:43-6 and N.J.S.A. 2C:43-8; the full table of ranges by variant is published on this page.
Which New Jersey statute covers implements for escape; other contraband?
Implements for escape; other contraband is governed by N.J.S.A. 2C:29-6 (Implements for escape; other contraband).
Legal terms used in this law
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.