New Jersey legal term
Victim in New Jersey Criminal Law
Current through 2026 New Jersey legislative session
In New Jersey criminal law, “Victim” 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 “Victim” mean in New Jersey criminal law?
"Victim" means a person alleging to have been subjected to offenses proscribed by this act; c. (N.J.S.A. 2C:14-1)
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