New Jersey legal term
Computer program in New Jersey Criminal Law
Current through 2026 New Jersey legislative session
In New Jersey criminal law, “Computer program” 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 “Computer program” mean in New Jersey criminal law?
"Computer program" means a series of instructions or statements executable on a computer, which directs the computer system in a manner to produce a desired result. f. (N.J.S.A. 2C:20-23)
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