New Jersey statute

N.J.S.A. 2C:33-9 — Desecration of venerated objects

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

Part of Chapter 33, New Jersey Statutes.

Criminal charges under this statute

Desecration of venerated objects

Full text of N.J.S.A. 2C:33-9

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:33-9Primary source, current through the P.L.2025, c.346, and J.R.22

A person commits a disorderly persons offense if he purposely desecrates any public monument, insignia, symbol, or structure, or place of worship or burial. "Desecrate" means defacing, damaging or polluting. L.1978, c. 95, s. 2C:33-9, eff. Sept. 1, 1979.

Official sources

justia: N.J.S.A. 2C:33-9

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Questions this section answers

Is desecration of venerated objects a crime in New Jersey?

Desecration of venerated objects is a disorderly persons offense in New Jersey, which is not a crime under the New Jersey Constitution (N.J.S.A. 2C:1-4) — it carries no criminal record and is heard in municipal court. Governed by N.J.S.A. 2C:33-9.

Which New Jersey statute covers desecration of venerated objects?

Desecration of venerated objects is governed by N.J.S.A. 2C:33-9 (Desecration of venerated objects).

This reference is informational and is not legal advice.