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New Jersey Statutes, Title: 2C, THE NEW JERSEY CODE OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Chapter 24: Bigamy
Section: 2C:24-5: Willful nonsupport
Willful nonsupport. A person commits a crime of the fourth degree if he willfully fails to provide support which he can provide and which he knows he is legally obliged to provide to a spouse, child or other dependent. In addition to the sentence authorized by the code, the court may proceed under section 2C:62-1.
L.1978, c. 95, s. 2C:24-5, eff. Sept. 1, 1979.
This section added to the Rutgers Database: 2013-06-10 16:36:30.
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