Willful nonsupport. A person commits a crime of the fourth degree if he willfully fails to provide support which he can provide and which he knows he is legally obliged to provide to a spouse, child or other dependent. In addition to the sentence authorized by the code, the court may proceed under section 2C:62-1.
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 2C:24-5
Willful nonsupport
Known as the September 11th, 2001 Anti-Terrorism Act
The act spans §§ 2–2 (912 sections).
L.1978, c. 95, s. 2C:24-5, eff
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