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Disposition of body parts, criminal penalties imposed for certain offenses in New jersey
Disposition of body parts, criminal penalties imposed for certain offenses is a criminal offense under New jersey law, defined by N.J.S.A. 2C:22-2. Its classification is not fixed: New jersey assigns a different penalty class depending on the circumstances of the offense. The class that applies — and the sentencing range that follows from it — depends on which statutory variant fits the facts.
Defined by N.J.S.A. 2C:22-2.
What is the penalty for disposition of body parts, criminal penalties imposed for certain offenses in New jersey?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | 3 years to 5 years (Purchase or sale of body part for transplantation/therapy after death — Applies when a person knowingly, for valuable consideration, purchases or sells a body part intended for transplantation or therapy where removal is intended to occur after the donor's death.; first-offender presumption of non-incarceration may apply (2C:44-1(e), carve-outs)) | presumptive | N.J.S.A. 2C:43-6 |
| Fine | up to 15000 usd (no statutory minimum) (Purchase or sale of body part for transplantation/therapy after death — Applies when a person knowingly, for valuable consideration, purchases or sells a body part intended for transplantation or therapy where removal is intended to occur after the donor's death.; or up to double gain/loss (2C:43-3); offense-specific ceilings may exceed) | discretionary | N.J.S.A. 2C:43-6 |
| Jail / prison | 5 years to 10 years (Falsification/forgery/concealment of donation documents for financial gain — Applies when a person intentionally falsifies, forges, conceals, defaces, or obliterates a donation document, revocation, death record, medical/social history document, or refusal to make a gift, in order to obtain a financial benefit or gain.; presumption of imprisonment (2C:44-1(d))) | presumptive | N.J.S.A. 2C:43-6 |
| Fine | up to 150000 usd (no statutory minimum) (Falsification/forgery/concealment of donation documents for financial gain — Applies when a person intentionally falsifies, forges, conceals, defaces, or obliterates a donation document, revocation, death record, medical/social history document, or refusal to make a gift, in order to obtain a financial benefit or gain.; or up to double gain/loss (2C:43-3); offense-specific ceilings may exceed) | discretionary | N.J.S.A. 2C:43-6 |
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How is disposition of body parts, criminal penalties imposed for certain offenses classified in New jersey?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purchase or sale of body part for transplantation/therapy after death | crime of the third degree | Applies when a person knowingly, for valuable consideration, purchases or sells a body part intended for transplantation or therapy where removal is intended to occur after the donor's death. | N.J.S.A. 2C:22-2undefined |
| Falsification/forgery/concealment of donation documents for financial gain | crime of the second degree | Applies when a person intentionally falsifies, forges, conceals, defaces, or obliterates a donation document, revocation, death record, medical/social history document, or refusal to make a gift, in order to obtain a financial benefit or gain. | N.J.S.A. 2C:22-2undefined |
Common questions about disposition of body parts, criminal penalties imposed for certain offenses in New jersey
What degree of offense is disposition of body parts, criminal penalties imposed for certain offenses in New Jersey?
It depends on the circumstances: disposition of body parts, criminal penalties imposed for certain offenses ranges from a crime of the third degree to a crime of the second degree in New Jersey under N.J.S.A. 2C:22-2.
Purchase or sale of body part for transplantation/therapy after death: crime of the third degree (N.J.S.A. 2C:22-2) · Falsification/forgery/concealment of donation documents for financial gain: crime of the second degree (N.J.S.A. 2C:22-2)
What are the penalties for disposition of body parts, criminal penalties imposed for certain offenses in New Jersey?
Penalties for disposition of body parts, criminal penalties imposed for certain offenses in New Jersey depend on how it is classified — from a crime of the third degree up to a crime of the second degree — with the ranges set by N.J.S.A. 2C:43-6; the full table of ranges by variant is published on this page.
Which New Jersey statute covers disposition of body parts, criminal penalties imposed for certain offenses?
Disposition of body parts, criminal penalties imposed for certain offenses is governed by N.J.S.A. 2C:22-2 (Disposition of body parts, criminal penalties imposed for certain offenses).
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This reference is informational and is not legal advice. Penalty ranges are the statutory classification ranges; sentencing in a specific case depends on its facts and history.