New Jersey legal term
Shelter care in New Jersey Criminal Law
Current through 2026 New Jersey legislative session
In New Jersey criminal law, “Shelter care” 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 “Shelter care” mean in New Jersey criminal law?
"Shelter care" means the temporary care of juveniles in facilities without physical restriction pending court disposition. e. (N.J.S.A. 2A:4A-22)
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