New Jersey legal term
Official proceeding in New Jersey Criminal Law
Current through 2026 New Jersey legislative session
In New Jersey criminal law, “Official proceeding” 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 “Official proceeding” mean in New Jersey criminal law?
"Official proceeding" means a proceeding heard or which may be heard before any legislative, judicial, administrative or other governmental agency, arbitration proceeding, or official authorized to take evidence under oath, including any arbitrator, referee, hearing examiner, commissioner, notary or other person taking testimony or deposition in connection with any such proceeding; e. (N.J.S.A. 2C:27-1)
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