New Jersey criminal code — chapter
Chapter 3
Chapter 3 of Title 2C: The New Jersey Code of Criminal Justice, New Jersey Statutes. Statutory text on each section page is current through the legislative session it names.
Sections of Chapter 3
- N.J.S.A. 2C:3-1 — Justification an affirmative defense; civil remedies unaffected
- N.J.S.A. 2C:3-2 — Necessity and other justifications in general
- N.J.S.A. 2C:3-3 — Execution of public duty
- N.J.S.A. 2C:3-4 — Use of force in self-protection
- N.J.S.A. 2C:3-5 — Use of force for the protection of other persons
- N.J.S.A. 2C:3-6 — Use of force in defense of premises or personal property
- N.J.S.A. 2C:3-7 — Use of force in law enforcement
- N.J.S.A. 2C:3-8 — Use of force by persons with special responsibility for care, discipline or safety of others
- N.J.S.A. 2C:3-9 — Mistake of law as to unlawfulness of force or legality of arrest; reckless or negligent use of excessive but otherwise justifiable force; reckless or negligent injury or risk of injury to innocent persons
- N.J.S.A. 2C:3-10 — Justification in property crimes
- N.J.S.A. 2C:3-11 — Definitions
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