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Interest in property which has been stolen in New Jersey Criminal Law

Current through 2026 New Jersey legislative session

In New Jersey criminal law, “Interest in property which has been stolen” 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 “Interest in property which has been stolen” mean in New Jersey criminal law?

"Interest in property which has been stolen" means title or right of possession to such property. p. (N.J.S.A. 2C:20-1)

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Related terms in the same statutes

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