New Jersey legal term
Internet in New Jersey Criminal Law
Current through 2026 New Jersey legislative session
In New Jersey criminal law, “Internet” 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 “Internet” mean in New Jersey criminal law?
"Internet" means the international computer network of both federal and non-federal interoperable packet switched data networks. n. (N.J.S.A. 2C:20-23)
Statutes defining or using this term
Charges using this term
- Computer criminal activity; degree of crime; sentencing
- Participation in pyramid promotional scheme, crime, penalties
- Posting, information, certain, Internet; degree of crime
- Sale by licensed pharmacy of hypodermic syringe or needle under certain circumstances
- Special sentence of parole supervision for life
Related terms in the same statutes
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