New Jersey statute
N.J.S.A. 2C:24-5 — Willful nonsupport
Current through P.L.2025, c.346, and J.R.22
Part of Chapter 24, Colorado Revised Statutes.
Criminal charges under this statute
Full text of N.J.S.A. 2C:24-5
Statutory text current through the P.L.2025, c.346, and J.R.22. This is an officially sanctioned publication using the official text of the Colorado Revised Statutes; it is not the official statutes of the State of Colorado.
Willful nonsupport. A person commits a crime of the fourth degree if he willfully fails to provide support which he can provide and which he knows he is legally obliged to provide to a spouse, child or other dependent. In addition to the sentence authorized by the code, the court may proceed under section 2C:62-1.
L.1978, c. 95, s. 2C:24-5, eff. Sept. 1, 1979.
Official sources
Legal terms used in this section
This reference is informational and is not legal advice.