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Terms Used In New Jersey Statutes 2C:21-17.1

  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Lien: A claim against real or personal property in satisfaction of a debt.
  • Obligation: An order placed, contract awarded, service received, or similar transaction during a given period that will require payments during the same or a future period.
4. Restitution to a victim of an offense under N.J.S.2C:21-1, section 1 of P.L.1983, c.565 (C. 2C:21-2.1), N.J.S.2C:21-17, section 5 of P.L.2003, c.184 (C. 2C:21-17.2) or section 6 of P.L. 2003, c.184 (C. 2C:21-17.3) when the offense concerns personal identifying information may include costs incurred by the victim:

a. in clearing the credit history or credit rating of the victim; or

b. in connection with any civil or administrative proceeding to satisfy any debt, lien, or other obligation of the victim arising as a result of the actions of the defendant.

L.2002,c.85,s.4; amended 2005, c.224, s.3.