New Jersey legal term
Less-lethal ammunition in New Jersey Criminal Law
Current through 2026 New Jersey legislative session
In New Jersey criminal law, “Less-lethal ammunition” 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 “Less-lethal ammunition” mean in New Jersey criminal law?
"Less-lethal ammunition" means ammunition approved by the Attorney General which is designed to stun, temporarily incapacitate or cause temporary discomfort to a person without penetrating the person's body. (N.J.S.A. 2C:3-11)
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