New Jersey statute
N.J.S.A. 2C:27-5 — Retaliation for past official action
Current through P.L.2025, c.346, and J.R.22
Part of Chapter 27, New Jersey Statutes.
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Full text of N.J.S.A. 2C:27-5
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.
A person commits a crime of the fourth degree if he harms another by any unlawful act with purpose to retaliate for or on account of the service of another as a public servant.
L.1978, c. 95, s. 2C:27-5, eff. Sept. 1, 1979.
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Questions this section answers
What degree of offense is retaliation for past official action in New Jersey?
Retaliation for past official action is a crime of the fourth degree in New Jersey under N.J.S.A. 2C:27-5.
Which New Jersey statute covers retaliation for past official action?
Retaliation for past official action is governed by N.J.S.A. 2C:27-5 (Retaliation for past official action).
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