New Jersey legal term
Item in New Jersey Criminal Law
Current through 2026 New Jersey legislative session
In New Jersey criminal law, “Item” 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 “Item” mean in New Jersey criminal law?
"Item" means a writing or document, whether issued by a governmental agency or made by any business or person, recorded by any method that contains personal identifying information. (N.J.S.A. 2C:21-17.3)
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