New Jersey legal term
Infectious or communicable disease in New Jersey Criminal Law
Current through 2026 New Jersey legislative session
In New Jersey criminal law, “Infectious or communicable disease” 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 “Infectious or communicable disease” mean in New Jersey criminal law?
"Infectious or communicable disease" means a non-airborne disease spread from person to person that is fatal or causes disabling long-term consequences in the absence of treatment and management. "Personal identifying information" means any name, address, or other information that may be used, alone or in conjunction with any other information, to identify a specific individual, and any photographic image, reproduction, or other depiction of a person. b. (N.J.S.A. 2C:24-7.2)
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