New Jersey § 2c:11-1
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 2c:11-1, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2c:11-1.
Definitions. In chapters 11 through 15, unless a different meaning plainly is required: a. “ Bodily injury ” means physical pain, illness or any impairment of physical condition; b. “ Serious bodily injury ” means bodily injury which creates a substantial risk of death or which causes serious,
permanent disfigurement, or protracted loss or impairment of the function of any bodily
member or organ; c. “ Deadly weapon ” means any firearm or other weapon, device, instrument, material or substance, whether
animate or inanimate, which in the manner it is used or is intended to be used, is
known to be capable of producing death or serious bodily injury or which in the manner
it is fashioned would lead the victim reasonably to believe it to be capable of producing
death or serious bodily injury ; d. “ Significant bodily injury ” means bodily injury which creates a temporary loss of the function of any bodily
member or organ or temporary loss of any one of the five senses .
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 2c:11-1
What does New Jersey Statutes § 2c:11-1 cover?
Section 2c:11-1 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.
How do I cite New Jersey § 2c:11-1?
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Is this the official text of New Jersey law?
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