Observation of sexual contact; reproduction or disclosure of images of sexual contact - New Jersey Sexual Assault Laws

Observation of sexual contact; reproduction or disclosure of images of sexual contact Crime & Punishment in New Jersey :

The New Jersey code § 2C:14-9 defines two degrees of the crime observation of sexual contact; reproduction or disclosure of images of sexual contact, each with associated punishments. The degree of the crime depends on the specifics of the crime committed, with higher degrees of the charge generally receiving harsher punishments.

Severity	Observation of sexual contact; reproduction or disclosure of images of sexual contact - Charge Description	Punishment
Crime of 3rd degree	If, knowing that he is not licensed or privileged to do so, he discloses any photograph, film, videotape, recording or any other reproduction of the image of another person whose intimate parts are exposed or who is engaged in an act of sexual penetration or sexual contact, unless of course that person has consented to such disclosure If, knowing that he is not licensed or privileged to do so, he: photographs, films, videotapes, records, or otherwise reproduces in any manner, the image of another person whose intimate parts are exposed or who is engaged in an act of sexual penetration or sexual contact, without that person’s consent and under circumstances in which a reasonable person would not expect to be observed	3 to 5 years of prison time (a fine not to exceed $30,000 may be imposed for a violation of this subsection) 3 to 5 years of prison time
Crime of 4th degree	If, knowing that he is not licensed or privileged to do so, and under circumstances in which a reasonable person would know that another may expose intimate parts or may engage in sexual penetration or sexual contact, he observes another person without that person’s consent and under circumstances in which a reasonable person would not expect to be observed	Up to 18 months of prison time

Observation of sexual contact; reproduction or disclosure of images of sexual contact is a charge that is unique to New Jersey. Crimes that would be prosecuted as observation of sexual contact; reproduction or disclosure of images of sexual contact in New Jersey will be prosecuted under a different statute depending on the state in which the crime takes place.

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