Rutgers Law

Title: 2C - THE NEW JERSEY CODE OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Chapter: 3 - Justification an affirmative defense; civil remedies unaffected

2c:3-1: Justification an affirmative defense; civil remedies unaffected

2c:3-2: Necessity and other justifications in general

2c:3-3: Execution of public duty

2c:3-4: Use of force in self-protection.

2c:3-5: Use of force for the protection of other persons

2c:3-6: Use of force in defense of premises or personal property

2c:3-7: Use of force in law enforcement

2c:3-8: Use of force by persons with special responsibility for care, discipline or safety of others

2c:3-9: Mistake of law as to unlawfulness of force or legality of arrest; reckless or negligent use of excessive but otherwise justifiable force; reckless or

2c:3-10: Justification in property crimes

2c:3-11: Definitions.