New Jersey statute

N.J.S.A. 2C:21-16 — Securing execution of documents by deception

Current through P.L.2025, c.346, and J.R.22

Part of Chapter 21, New Jersey Statutes.

Criminal charges under this statute

Securing execution of documents by deception

Full text of N.J.S.A. 2C:21-16

Statutory text current through the P.L.2025, c.346, and J.R.22. This publication reproduces the official text of the New Jersey Statutes from the statute files published by the New Jersey Legislature; it is not the official statutes of the State of New Jersey.

N.J.S.A. 2C:21-16Primary source, current through the P.L.2025, c.346, and J.R.22

A person commits a crime of the fourth degree if by deception as to the contents of the instrument, he causes or induces another to execute any instrument affecting, purporting to affect, or likely to affect the pecuniary interest of any person. L.1978, c. 95, s. 2C:21-16, eff. Sept. 1, 1979.

Official sources

justia: N.J.S.A. 2C:21-16

Questions this section answers

What degree of offense is securing execution of documents by deception in New Jersey?

Securing execution of documents by deception is a crime of the fourth degree in New Jersey under N.J.S.A. 2C:21-16.

Which New Jersey statute covers securing execution of documents by deception?

Securing execution of documents by deception is governed by N.J.S.A. 2C:21-16 (Securing execution of documents by deception).

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