New Jersey § 53:1-15
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 53:1-15, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 53:1-15.
a. Upon the arrest of any person for a crime or offense for which fingerprinting is
required, the arresting officer shall designate whether the crime or offense was related
to criminal street gang activity on the form used for the collection of fingerprints
pursuant to R.S. 53:1-15 . For the purposes of this section, a crime is related to criminal street gang activity
if the crime was committed for the benefit of, at the direction of, or in association
with a criminal street gang as defined in subsection h. of N.J.S.2C:44-3 . b. The form used for the collection of fingerprints pursuant to R.S.53:1-15 shall include a place for the arresting officer to designate whether the crime or
offense was related to criminal street gang activity.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 53:1-15
What does New Jersey Statutes § 53:1-15 cover?
Section 53:1-15 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 § 53:1-15?
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