New Jersey legal term
Statute in New Jersey Criminal Law
Current through 2026 New Jersey legislative session
In New Jersey criminal law, “Statute” 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 “Statute” mean in New Jersey criminal law?
"Statute" includes the Constitution and a local law or ordinance of a political subdivision of the State; b. (N.J.S.A. 2C:1-14)
Statutes defining or using this term
Charges using this term
- Contempt
- Deceptive business practices
- Classes of offenses
- Crimes involving theft from cargo carrier; degree of crime, penalties
- False swearing
- Grading of criminal attempt and conspiracy, mitigation in cases of lesser danger
- Offenses involving false government documents
- Sale of motor vehicles on Sunday; exemption
Related terms in the same statutes
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