New Jersey § 2c:3-9
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 2c:3-9, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2c:3-9.
a. The justification afforded by sections 2C:3-4 to 2C:3-7 is unavailable when: (1) The actor's belief in the unlawfulness of the force or conduct against which he
employs protective force or his belief in the lawfulness of an arrest which he endeavors
to effect by force is erroneous; and (2) His error is due to ignorance or mistake as to the provisions of the code, any
other provisions of the criminal law or the law governing the legality of an arrest
or search. b. (Deleted by amendment; P.L.1981, c. 290.) c. When the actor is justified under sections 2C:3-3 to 2C:3-8 in using force upon or toward the person of another but he recklessly or negligently
injures or creates a risk of injury to innocent persons, the justification afforded
by those sections is unavailable in a prosecution for such recklessness or negligence
towards innocent persons.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 2c:3-9
What does New Jersey Statutes § 2c:3-9 cover?
Section 2c:3-9 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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