South Jersey Laws
Criminal Sexual Contact
New Jersey Statutes Annotated 2C:14-3: Criminal Sexual Contact


An actor is guilty of criminal sexual contact if he commits an act of sexual contact with the victim and:

  • The actor uses physical force or coercion, but the victim does not sustain severe personal injury;
  • The victim is on probation or parole, or is detained in a hospital, prison or other institution and the actor has supervisory or disciplinary power over the victim by virtue of the actor's legal, professional or occupational status;
    • The victim is at least 16 but less than 18 years old and:
    • The actor is related to the victim by blood or affinity to the third degree; or
    • The actor has supervisory or disciplinary power over the victim; or
    • The actor is a foster parent, a guardian, or stands in loco parentis within the household;
    • The victim is at least 13 but less than 16 years old and the actor is at least four years older than the victim.


    Criminal sexual contact is a crime of the fourth degree and punishable by:

    • Imprisonment for up to 18 months;
    • A fine of up to $10,000; or
    • Both.
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