State

New Jersey

HIV Specific “Prosecuting” Statute(s)?

Yes

Number of PLWHA in the state

34,131

# Times Charges Filed under HIV-specific statutes

3

# Different Individuals Convicted

1

Statute Number

N.J.S.A. 2C:34-5(B)

Statute Title

Diseased person committing an act of sexual penetration

Maximum Penalty Per Charge

5 years