# N.J. Stat. § 2C:20-2.3: Theft from grave sites, certain; penalty

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T2C_C20_S20-2.3

## Section

- **Citation:** N.J. Stat. § 2C:20-2.3
- **Heading:** Theft from grave sites, certain; penalty
- **Jurisdiction:** New Jersey
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 20 / Section 20-2.3

## Text

1. a. A person is guilty of theft if he unlawfully removes a headstone, headstone marker, flag or flag holder from a grave site or exercises control over a headstone, headstone marker, flag or flag holder without license or privilege to do so under circumstances which would cause a reasonable person to believe that the object was unlawfully removed. For purposes of this section, "flag" includes, but is not limited to, the American flag. b. Notwithstanding the provisions of N.J.S.2C:43-3 and in addition to any other fine or penalty imposed, a person who commits theft in violation of subsection a. of this section shall be liable to a fine of up to $1,000 for each headstone, headstone marker, flag or flag holder that the person removed or over which the person exercised control. c. In addition to imposing any other appropriate penalties established for a crime pursuant to Title 2C of the New Jersey Statutes, the court shall impose a term of community service of up to 30 days. L.2007, c.321, s.1.

## Nearby sections

- [N.J. Stat. § 2C:20-1 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T2C_C20_S20-1.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 2C:20-1.1 Offense involving access device; presumption of unlawful purpose](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T2C_C20_S20-1.1.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 2C:20-2 Consolidation of theft and computer criminal activity offenses.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T2C_C20_S20-2.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 2C:20-2.1 Additional penalties for theft or unlawful taking of motor vehicle.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T2C_C20_S20-2.1.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 2C:20-2.2 Additional fine for auto theft](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T2C_C20_S20-2.2.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 2C:20-2.3 Theft from grave sites, certain; penalty.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T2C_C20_S20-2.3.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 2C:20-2.4 Leader of cargo theft network.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T2C_C20_S20-2.4.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 2C:20-2.5 Additional disposition for certain offenses; degree of crime, penalties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T2C_C20_S20-2.5.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 2C:20-2.6 Crimes involving theft from cargo carrier; degree of crime, penalties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T2C_C20_S20-2.6.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 2C:20-3 Theft by unlawful taking or disposition](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T2C_C20_S20-3.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 2C:20-4 Theft by deception](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T2C_C20_S20-4.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 2C:20-5 Theft by extortion](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T2C_C20_S20-5.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 2C:20-6 Theft of property lost, mislaid, or delivered by mistake.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T2C_C20_S20-6.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 2C:20-7 Receiving stolen property.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T2C_C20_S20-7.md)

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Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T2C_C20_S20-2.3. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.