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Youth serving organization in New Jersey Criminal Law

Current through 2026 New Jersey legislative session

In New Jersey criminal law, “Youth serving organization” 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 “Youth serving organization” mean in New Jersey criminal law?

"Youth serving organization" means a sports team, league, athletic association or any other corporation, association or organization, excluding public and nonpublic schools, which provides recreational, educational, cultural, social, charitable or other activities or services to persons under 18 years of age. L.2009, c.139, s.1. (N.J.S.A. 2C:7-22)

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