New Jersey § 2c:14-4
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 2c:14-4, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2c:14-4.
Lewdness. a. A person commits a disorderly persons offense if he does any flagrantly lewd and
offensive act which he knows or reasonably expects is likely to be observed by other
nonconsenting persons who would be affronted or alarmed. b. A person commits a crime of the fourth degree if: (1) He exposes his intimate parts for the purpose of arousing or gratifying the sexual
desire of the actor or of any other person under circumstances where the actor knows
or reasonably expects he is likely to be observed by a child who is less than 13 years
of age where the actor is at least four years older than the child. (2) He exposes his intimate parts for the purpose of arousing or gratifying the sexual
desire of the actor or of any other person under circumstances where the actor knows
or reasonably expects he is likely to be observed by a person who because of mental
disease or defect is unable to understand the sexual nature of the actor's conduct. c. As used in this section: “ lewd acts ” shall include the exposing of the genitals for the purpose of arousing or gratifying
the sexual desire of the actor or of any other person.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 2c:14-4
What does New Jersey Statutes § 2c:14-4 cover?
Section 2c:14-4 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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