New Jersey legal term
Data in New Jersey Criminal Law
Current through 2026 New Jersey legislative session
In New Jersey criminal law, “Data” 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 “Data” mean in New Jersey criminal law?
"Data" means information, facts, concepts, or instructions contained in a computer, computer storage medium, computer system, or computer network. (N.J.S.A. 2C:20-23)
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Related terms in the same statutes
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