New Jersey legal term
Department of Corrections employee in New Jersey Criminal Law
Current through 2026 New Jersey legislative session
In New Jersey criminal law, “Department of Corrections employee” 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 “Department of Corrections employee” mean in New Jersey criminal law?
"Department of Corrections employee" means any corrections officer, parole officer or other employee of the New Jersey Department of Corrections and any person under contract to provide services to the department. L.1997,c.182,s.1. (N.J.S.A. 2C:12-12)
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