New Jersey legal term
Public entity in New Jersey Criminal Law
Current through 2026 New Jersey legislative session
In New Jersey criminal law, “Public entity” 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 “Public entity” mean in New Jersey criminal law?
"Public entity" means the State, any county, municipality, district, public authority, public agency and any other political subdivision or public body in the State. (4) "Court-imposed financial obligation" means any fine, statutorily-mandated assessment, surcharge, or other financial penalty imposed by a court, but does not include restitution or child support or other support or maintenance ordered by a court. amended 1985, c.252, s.2; 1991, c.329, s.11; 1993, c.275, s.17; 1995, c.9, s.11; 1999, c.295, s.3; 2001, c.81, s.14; 2005, c.73, s.4; 2013, c.180, s.1; 2019, c.276, s.7; 2021, c. (N.J.S.A. 2C:46-2)
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