New Jersey · New Jersey Revised Statutes — Title 2C, The New Jersey Code of Criminal Justice
N.J.S.A. Title 2C § 2C:33-2.2: Penalties, fines for parents, legal guardians demonstrating willful, wanton disregard, conduct of juvenile
What this law says, in plain English
Parents or legal guardians may face fines, petty disorderly persons charges, or disorderly persons charges if they willfully or wantonly fail to supervise a juvenile who commits certain offenses.
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