New Jersey · New Jersey Revised Statutes — Title 2C, The New Jersey Code of Criminal Justice
N.J.S.A. Title 2C § 2C:13-1: Kidnapping
What this law says, in plain English
Kidnapping is a serious felony involving unlawfully removing or confining another person for ransom, to commit crimes, inflict harm, interfere with government functions, or deprive a parent of custody. Sentences range from 15–30 years, with enhanced penalties for victims under 16 or when additional crimes are committed.
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