New Jersey legal term
Racketeering activity in New Jersey Criminal Law
Current through 2026 New Jersey legislative session
In New Jersey criminal law, “Racketeering activity” 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 “Racketeering activity” mean in New Jersey criminal law?
"Racketeering activity" means (1) any of the following crimes which are crimes under the laws of New Jersey or are equivalent crimes under the laws of any other jurisdiction: (a) murder (b) kidnapping (c) gambling (d) promoting prostitution (e) obscenity (f) robbery (g) bribery (h) extortion (i) criminal usury (j) violations of Title 33 of the Revised Statutes (k) violations of Title 54A of the New Jersey Statutes and Title 54 of the Revised Statutes (l) arson (m) burglary (n) theft and all crimes defined in chapter 20 of Title 2C of the New Jersey Sta (N.J.S.A. 2C:41-1)
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