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Legal Information: New Jersey

New Jersey Crimes

Laws current as of
January 8, 2024

Crimes

Even if you do not qualify for a restraining order, the abuser may have committed a crime. If you call the police, they may arrest him/her for a crime and you may get a restraining order through the criminal court. Remember that even if you do have a restraining order, you can still report him/her to the police if you believe s/he committed a crime against you.

In our Abuse Using Technology section, you can learn the types of behaviors that are considered a misuse of technology. Some of these behaviors might be recognized as a crime depending on the specific laws of your state.

What are some crimes that the abuser may have committed in New Jersey?
If I am the victim of a crime, where can I get additional help in New Jersey?

What are some crimes that the abuser may have committed in New Jersey?

Here is a list of some possible crimes in New Jersey that the abuser may have committed. You can click on the links to read the legal definition of each crime on our New Jersey Statutes page:

If I am the victim of a crime, where can I get additional help in New Jersey?

The New Jersey Office of the Attorney General runs an Office of Victim-Witness Advocacy. Their website provides information on victims’ rights and services. 

For information on victims’ compensation in New Jersey, visit the Victims of Crime Compensation Office website.

If you are a victim of domestic violence and have been charged with a crime, you can go to our Abuse Victims Charged with Crimes page.

Other organizations for victims of crime are listed on our National Organizations - Crime Victims page.