New Jersey legal term
Place in New Jersey Criminal Law
Current through 2026 New Jersey legislative session
In New Jersey criminal law, “Place” 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 “Place” mean in New Jersey criminal law?
"Place" includes any premises, residence, business establishment, location or specified area including all buildings and all appurtenant land, in which or at which a criminal offense occurred or is alleged to have occurred or is affected by the criminal offense with which the person is charged. (N.J.S.A. 2C:35-5.6)
Statutes defining or using this term
Charges using this term
- Bail jumping; default in required appearance
- Harassment
- Interference with transportation
- Maintaining a nuisance
- Prohibited weapons and devices
- Prostitution and related offenses
- Shoplifting
- Unlicensed entry of structures; defiant trespasser; peering into dwelling places; defenses
- Advertising to promote sale, crime of fourth degree
- Arson and related offenses
- Booby traps in manufacturing or distribution facilities; fortified premises
- Corrupting or influencing a jury
Related terms in the same statutes
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