New Jersey legal term
Person with a substance use disorder in New Jersey Criminal Law
Current through 2026 New Jersey legislative session
In New Jersey criminal law, “Person with a substance use disorder” 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 “Person with a substance use disorder” mean in New Jersey criminal law?
"Person with a substance use disorder" means a person who as a result of using a controlled dangerous substance or controlled substance analog or alcohol has been in a state of psychic or physical dependence, or both, arising from the use of that controlled dangerous substance or controlled substance analog or alcohol on a continuous or repetitive basis. (N.J.S.A. 2C:35-2)
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