New Jersey legal term
Immigration-related document in New Jersey Criminal Law
Current through 2026 New Jersey legislative session
In New Jersey criminal law, “Immigration-related document” 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-related document” mean in New Jersey criminal law?
"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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