New Jersey legal term
Acted in New Jersey Criminal Law
Current through 2026 New Jersey legislative session
In New Jersey criminal law, “Acted” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the New Jersey criminal code.
What does “Acted” mean in New Jersey criminal law?
"Acted" includes, where relevant, "omitted to act"; g. (N.J.S.A. 2C:1-14)
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