New Jersey legal term
Specified anatomical area in New Jersey Criminal Law
Current through 2026 New Jersey legislative session
In New Jersey criminal law, “Specified anatomical area” 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 “Specified anatomical area” mean in New Jersey criminal law?
"Specified anatomical area" means: (a) Less than completely and opaquely covered human genitals, pubic region, buttock or female breasts below a point immediately above the top of the areola; or (b) Human male genitals in a discernibly turgid state, even if covered. (4) "Specified sexual activity" means: (a) The fondling or other erotic touching of covered or uncovered human genitals, pubic region, buttock or female breast; or (b) Any actual or simulated act of human masturbation, sexual intercourse or deviate sexual intercourse. b. (N.J.S.A. 2C:33-12.2)
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