New Jersey legal term
Practitioner in New Jersey Criminal Law
Current through 2026 New Jersey legislative session
In New Jersey criminal law, “Practitioner” 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 “Practitioner” mean in New Jersey criminal law?
"Practitioner" means a person licensed in this State to practice medicine and surgery, chiropractic, podiatric medicine, dentistry, optometry, psychology, pharmacy, nursing, physical therapy, or law; any other person licensed, registered or certified by any State agency to practice a profession or occupation in the State of New Jersey or any person similarly licensed, registered, or certified in another jurisdiction. L.1997,c.353,s.2; amended 2005, c.259, s.20. (N.J.S.A. 2C:21-4.2)
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