New Jersey § 2c:20-2
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 2c:20-2, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2c:20-2.
a. In addition to any other disposition authorized by law, a person convicted under
the provisions of chapter 20 of Title 2C of the New Jersey Statutes of an offense
involving the taking of property by a fiduciary, or a person convicted under P.L.2013, c. 58 ( C.2C:20-2.4 et al.) of leader of a cargo theft network or operating a facility for the sale or
storage of property stolen from a cargo carrier, shall be subject: (1) For a crime of the third degree, to a penalty of $500; (2) For a crime of the second degree, to a penalty of $2,500; and (3) For a crime of the first degree or any crime where the person to be sentenced
has a prior conviction for a crime defined in chapter 20 of Title 2C of the New Jersey
Statutes, to a penalty of $5,000. b. All penalties provided for in this section shall be collected as provided for the
collection of fines and restitutions in section 3 of P.L.1979, c. 396 ( C.2C:46-4 ), and shall be distributed in accordance with the provisions of N.J.S.2C:64-6 as if the collected monies were the proceeds of property forfeited pursuant to the
provisions of chapter 64 of Title 2C of the New Jersey Statutes. However, the distributed monies are first to be considered for use for law enforcement
activities related to theft from a cargo carrier.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 2c:20-2
What does New Jersey Statutes § 2c:20-2 cover?
Section 2c:20-2 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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