New Jersey legal term
Crime with bail restrictions in New Jersey Criminal Law
Current through 2026 New Jersey legislative session
In New Jersey criminal law, “Crime with bail restrictions” 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 “Crime with bail restrictions” mean in New Jersey criminal law?
"Crime with bail restrictions" means a crime of the first or second degree charged under any of the following sections: (1) Murder 2C:11-3. (2) Manslaughter 2C:11-4. (3) Kidnapping 2C:13-1. (4) Sexual Assault 2C:14-2. (5) Robbery 2C:15-1. (6) Carjacking P.L.1993, c.221, s.1 (C.2C:15-2). (7) Arson and Related Offenses 2C:17-1. (8) Causing or Risking Widespread Injury or Damage 2C:17-2. (9) Burglary 2C:18-2. (10) Theft by Extortion 2C:20-5. (11) Endangering the Welfare of Children 2C:24-4. (12) Resisting Arrest; Eluding Officer 2C:29-2. (13) Escape 2C:29- (N.J.S.A. 2A:162-12)
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