New Jersey legal term
Public place in New Jersey Criminal Law
Current through 2026 New Jersey legislative session
In New Jersey criminal law, “Public 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 “Public place” mean in New Jersey criminal law?
"Public place" means any place to which the public has access, including but not limited to a public street, road, thoroughfare, sidewalk, bridge, alley, plaza, park, recreation or shopping area, public transportation facility, vehicle used for public transportation, parking lot, public library or any other public building, structure or area. b. (N.J.S.A. 2C:33-2.1)
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