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Intimate parts in New Jersey Criminal Law

Current through 2026 New Jersey legislative session

In New Jersey criminal law, “Intimate parts” 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 “Intimate parts” mean in New Jersey criminal law?

"Intimate parts" means the following body parts: sexual organs, genital area, anal area, inner thigh, groin, buttock or breast of a person; f. (N.J.S.A. 2C:14-1)

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This reference is informational and is not legal advice.