New Jersey legal term
Immigration or naturalization matter in New Jersey Criminal Law
Current through 2026 New Jersey legislative session
In New Jersey criminal law, “Immigration or naturalization matter” 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 “Immigration or naturalization matter” mean in New Jersey criminal law?
"Immigration or naturalization matter" means any matter which involves any law, action, filing or proceeding related to a person's immigration or citizenship status in the United States. (3) "Immigration-related document" means any birth certificate or marriage certificate; any document issued by the government of the United States, any foreign country, any state, or any other public entity relating to a person's immigration or naturalization status. b. (N.J.S.A. 2C:21-31)
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