New Jersey legal term
Professional employment in New Jersey Criminal Law
Current through 2026 New Jersey legislative session
In New Jersey criminal law, “Professional employment” 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 “Professional employment” mean in New Jersey criminal law?
"Professional employment" means services rendered by a physician, chiropractor or other health care professional. "Solicit" means to contact a person with a request or plea, which is made in person, by telephone or other electronic medium. g. (N.J.S.A. 2C:40A-4)
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