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N.J.S.A. 2C:28-3 — Unsworn falsification to authorities

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

Part of Chapter 28, New Jersey Statutes.

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Full text of N.J.S.A. 2C:28-3

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:28-3Primary source, current through the P.L.2025, c.346, and J.R.22
a. Statements "Under Penalty." A person commits a crime of the fourth degree if he makes a written false statement which he does not believe to be true, on or pursuant to a form bearing notice, authorized by law, to the effect that false statements made therein are punishable. b. In general. A person commits a disorderly persons offense if, with purpose to mislead a public servant in performing his function, he: (1) Makes any written false statement which he does not believe to be true; (2) Purposely creates a false impression in a written application for any pecuniary or other benefit, by omitting information necessary to prevent statements therein from being misleading; (3) Submits or invites reliance on any writing which he knows to be forged, altered or otherwise lacking in authenticity; or (4) Submits or invites reliance on any sample, specimen, map, boundary-mark, or other object which he knows to be false. c. Perjury provisions applicable. Subsections c. and d. of section 2C:28-1 and subsection c. of 2C:28-2 apply to the present section. L.1978, c. 95, s. 2C:28-3, eff. Sept. 1, 1979. Amended by L.1981, c. 290, s. 26, eff. Sept. 24, 1981.

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What degree of offense is unsworn falsification to authorities in New Jersey?

It depends on the circumstances: unsworn falsification to authorities ranges from a disorderly persons offense to a crime of the fourth degree in New Jersey under N.J.S.A. 2C:28-3.

Statements Under Penalty: crime of the fourth degree (N.J.S.A. 2C:28-3) · General unsworn falsification to mislead a public servant: disorderly persons offense (N.J.S.A. 2C:28-3)

Which New Jersey statute covers unsworn falsification to authorities?

Unsworn falsification to authorities is governed by N.J.S.A. 2C:28-3 (Unsworn falsification to authorities).

This reference is informational and is not legal advice.