New Jersey legal term
Communication in New Jersey Criminal Law
Current through 2026 New Jersey legislative session
In New Jersey criminal law, “Communication” 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 “Communication” mean in New Jersey criminal law?
"Communication" means any form of communication made by any means, including, but not limited to, any verbal or written communication, communications conveyed by any electronic communication device, which includes but is not limited to, a wire, radio, electromagnetic, photoelectric or photo-optical system, telephone, including a cordless, cellular or digital telephone, computer, video recorder, fax machine, pager, or any other means of transmitting voice or data and communications made by sign or gesture. r. (N.J.S.A. 2C:1-14)
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