New Jersey legal term
Agent in New Jersey Criminal Law
Current through 2026 New Jersey legislative session
In New Jersey criminal law, “Agent” 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 “Agent” mean in New Jersey criminal law?
"Agent" means any director, officer, servant, employee or other person authorized to act in behalf of the corporation; (3) "High managerial agent" means an officer of a corporation or any other agent of a corporation having duties of such responsibility that his conduct may fairly be assumed to represent the policy of the corporation. c. (N.J.S.A. 2C:2-7)
Statutes defining or using this term
Charges using this term
- Hazing
- Impersonating a public servant or law enforcement officer
- Shoplifting
- Commercial bribery and breach of duty to act disinterestedly
- Credit cards
- Motor vehicle master keys
- Tampering, degree of offense; sentencing requirements
- Unlawful possession of precursors; manufacturing methamphetamine; crime of second degree
- Violation of contract to pay employees
Related terms in the same statutes
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