N.J. Stat. § 30:4D-17.26 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4D / Section 4D-17.26
Process to rebalance allocation of funding for expansion of long-term care services; pilot program, use Statewide.
Status: in_force

4. a. (1) Beginning in fiscal year 2008, and in each succeeding fiscal year through fiscal year 2013, the commissioner, in consultation with the State Treasurer and in accordance with the provisions of this section, shall implement a process that rebalances the overall allocation of funding within the Department of Human Services for long-term care services through the expansion of home and community-based services for persons eligible for long-term care as defined by regulation of the commissioner. The expansion of home and community-based services shall be funded, within the existing level of appropriations, by diverting persons in need of long-term care to allow maximum flexibility between nursing home placements and home and community-based services. The State Treasurer, after review and analysis, shall determine the transfer of such funding to home and community-based services provided by the Department of Human Services as is necessary to effectuate the purposes of this act. (2) Beginning in fiscal year 2008, and in each succeeding fiscal year through fiscal year 2013, funds equal to the amount of the reduction in the projected growth of Medicaid expenditures for nursing home care pursuant to paragraph (1) of this subsection, for State dollars only plus the percentage anticipated for programs and persons that will receive federal matching dollars, shall be reallocated to home and community-based care through a global budget and expended solely for such care, until the commissioner determines that total Medicaid expenditures for long-term care have been sufficiently rebalanced to achieve funding parity between nursing home care and home and community-based care. Any funds so reallocated, which are not expended in the fiscal year in which they are reallocated, shall be reserved for expenditures for home and community-based care in a subsequent fiscal year. (3) Subject to federal approval, the home and community-based services to which funds are reallocated pursuant to this act shall include services designated by the commissioner and the Medicaid Long-Term Care Funding Advisory Council established pursuant to this act. (4) Notwithstanding the provisions of this subsection to the contrary, this act shall not be construed to authorize a reduction in funding for Medicaid-approved services based upon the approved State Medicaid nursing home reimbursement methodology, including existing cost screens used to determine daily rates, annual rebasing and inflationary adjustments. b. The commissioner shall adopt modifications to the Medicaid long-term care intake system that promote increased use of home and community-based services. These modifications shall include, but not be limited to, the following: (1) commencing March 1, 2007, on a pilot basis in Atlantic and Warren counties, pursuant to Executive Order No. 31 of 2005: (a) the provision of home and community-based services available under Medicaid, as designated by the commissioner, in consultation with the Medicaid Long-Term Care Funding Advisory Council established pursuant to this act, pending completion of a formal Medicaid financial eligibility determination for the recipient of services, for a period that does not exceed a time limit established by the commissioner; except that the cost of any services provided pursuant to this subparagraph to a person who is subsequently determined to be ineligible for Medicaid may be recovered from that person; and (b) the use of mechanisms for making fast-track Medicaid eligibility determinations, a revised clinical assessment instrument, and a computerized tracking system for Medicaid long-term care expenditures; and (2) commencing March 1, 2008, expansion of the services and measures provided for in paragraph (1) of this subsection to all of the remaining counties in the State, subject to the commissioner conducting or otherwise providing for an evaluation of the pilot programs in Atlantic and Warren counties prior to that date and determining from that evaluation that the pilot programs are cost-effective and should be expanded Statewide. L.2006, c.23, s.4; amended 2012, c.17, s.375.
N.J. Stat. § 30:8-24.2 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 8 / Section 8-24.2
Custody rule, keeping and charge of jails returned to sheriff
Status: in_force

In any county of the second class where the sheriff of the county has heretofore prior to December 1, 1956, by written notice, directed the board of chosen freeholders of such county to take and have the custody, rule, keeping and charge of the jail or jails in such county, the board of chosen freeholders of such county, by resolution, shall direct the sheriff of the county to take and have the custody, rule, keeping and charge of the jail or jails in such county and, thereupon, the said sheriff shall have the same powers and duties in respect to such custody, rule, keeping and charge of the jail or jails in such county in the same manner and to the same effect as the sheriff of said county had prior to the giving of the aforesaid written notice of direction to the board of chosen freeholders of the county. L.1957, c. 178, p. 619, s. 2.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4D-13 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4D / Section 4D-13
Enrollment fees or premium charges
Status: in_force

Subject to the limitations set forth in sections 7, 8 and 9 of this act, the department shall assure that no enrollment fee, premium or similar charge is imposed on an applicant as a condition of eligibility for medical assistance under this act. L.1968, c. 413, s. 13.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4A-16 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4A / Section 4A-16
Commitments
Status: in_force

When the Department of Institutions and Agencies shall certify that the diagnostic center, provided for herein, has commenced to function in accordance with this act, then all commitments heretofore made under the provisions of sections 2:192-1.1 and 2:192-1.2, Revised Statutes, shall be made under this act and no further commitments shall be made under the said sections 2:192-1.1 and 2:192-1.2, Revised Statutes. L.1946, c. 118, p. 555, s. 16.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4-68.2 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-68.2
Monthly personal needs allowance, $35.
Status: in_force

1. A patient admitted to a residential functional service by the Division of Developmental Disabilities or committed to a State or county psychiatric hospital who is not eligible for medical assistance under the "New Jersey Medical Assistance and Health Services Act," P.L.1968, c.413 (C.30:4D-1 et seq.), but who is a recipient of other State assistance, shall be entitled to a $35.00 monthly personal needs allowance. L.1985,c.292,s.1; amended 1995,c.155,s.19.
N.J. Stat. § 30:6D-38 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 6D / Section 6D-38
Family support planning councils
Status: in_force

6. Family support planning councils shall be established on a regional basis and shall work to expand and establish family support services in their region. Family support planning councils shall provide an opportunity for the public to express comments and share concerns and grievances. The councils shall be comprised of no more than 11 members; each of whom shall be either a family member of a person with a developmental disability or a person with a developmental disability. Council members shall serve without compensation beyond reimbursement for reasonable transportation, child care and other costs related to serving on the council. The councils shall monitor the implementation of the system and provide recommendations to the coordinator regarding family support services. Each council shall, at least annually, submit a report, in writing, to the Commissioner of Human Services. L.1993,c.98,s.6.
N.J. Stat. § 30:9-5 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 9 / Section 9-5
Issuance of bonds by county.
Status: in_force

30:9-5. The county may issue bonds in the corporate name of the county to meet the expense of erecting new buildings, additions, or accommodations at a county psychiatric hospital, and making repairs to or otherwise properly fitting, furnishing, and equipping the buildings. amended 1940, c.7, s.2; 2013, c.103, s.96.
N.J. Stat. § 30:1-15 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-15
Inspection of local and private institutions; reports.
Status: in_force

30:1-15. The commissioner and the State board shall have the power of visitation and inspection of all county and city jails or places of detention, county or city workhouses, county penitentiaries, county mental hospitals, poor farms, almshouses, county and municipal schools of detention, and privately maintained institutions and noninstitutional agencies for the care and treatment of persons with mental illness or developmental disabilities and persons who are blind, visually impaired, deaf blind, or hard of hearing, or other institutions, and noninstitutional agencies conducted for the benefit of persons with a physical or mental deficiency, or the furnishing of board, lodging or care for children. The commissioner or his duly authorized agent, and any member of the State board shall be admitted to any and all parts of any such institutions at any time, for the purpose of inspecting and observing the physical condition thereof, the methods of management and operation thereof, the physical condition of the inmates, the care, treatment and discipline thereof, and also to determine whether such persons so admitted or committed are properly and adequately boarded, lodged, treated, cared for and maintained. The commissioner and the State board may make such report with reference to the result of such observation and inspection and recommendation with reference thereto, as they may determine. amended 1965, c.59, s.2; 1968, c.85; 1971, c.384, s.11; 1977, c.63, s.11; 2010, c.50, s.20.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4D-8.5 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4D / Section 4D-8.5
Eligibility to receive, distribute gainsharing payments.
Status: in_force

5. a. A certified Medicaid ACO shall be eligible to receive and distribute gainsharing payments only after having received approval from the department of its gainsharing plan, which approval may be requested by the ACO at the time of certification or at any time within one year of certification. An ACO may seek to amend its gainsharing plan at any time following the plan's initial approval by submitting amendments to the department for approval. b. The department, with input from the Department of Health and utilizing outcome evaluation data provided by the Rutgers Center for State Health Policy, shall approve only those gainsharing plans that promote: improvements in health outcomes and quality of care, as measured by objective benchmarks as well as patient experience of care; expanded access to primary and behavioral health care services; and the reduction of unnecessary and inefficient costs associated with care rendered to Medicaid recipients residing in the ACO's designated area. The department and the Department of Health shall provide all data necessary to the Rutgers Center for State Health Policy for analysis in support of the department's review of gainsharing plans. Criteria to be considered by the department and the Department of Health in approving a gainsharing plan shall include, but are not limited to: (1) whether the plan promotes: care coordination through multi-disciplinary teams, including care coordination of patients with chronic diseases and the elderly; expansion of the medical home and chronic care models; increased patient medication adherence and use of medication therapy management services; use of health information technology and sharing of health information; and use of open access scheduling in clinical and behavioral health care settings; (2) whether the plan encourages services such as patient or family health education and health promotion, home-based services, telephonic communication, group care, and culturally and linguistically appropriate care; (3) whether the gainsharing payment system is structured to reward quality and improved patient outcomes and experience of care; (4) whether the plan funds interdisciplinary collaboration between behavioral health and primary care providers for patients with complex care needs likely to inappropriately access an emergency department and general hospital for preventable conditions; (5) whether the plan funds improved access to dental services for high-risk patients likely to inappropriately access an emergency department and general hospital for untreated dental conditions; and (6) whether the plan has been developed with community input and will be made available for inspection by members of the community served by the ACO. c. The gainsharing plan shall include an appropriate proposed time period beginning and ending on specified dates prior to the commencement of the demonstration project, which shall be the benchmark period against which cost savings can be measured on an annual basis going forward. Savings shall be calculated in accordance with a methodology that: (1) identifies expenditures per recipient by the Medicaid fee-for-service program during the benchmark period, adjusted for characteristics of recipients and local conditions that predict future Medicaid spending but are not amenable to the care coordination or management activities of an ACO which shall serve as the benchmark payment calculation; (2) compares the benchmark payment calculation to amounts paid by the Medicaid fee-for-service program for all such resident recipients during subsequent periods; and (3) provides that the benchmark payment calculation shall remain fixed for a period of three years following approval of the gainsharing plan. d. The percentage of cost savings identified pursuant to subsection c. of this section to be distributed to the ACO, retained by any voluntarily participating Medicaid managed care organization, and retained by the State, shall be identified in the gainsharing plan and shall remain in effect for a period of three years following approval of the gainsharing plan. The percentages shall be designed to ensure that: (1) the State can achieve meaningful savings and support the ongoing operation of the demonstration project, and (2) the ACO receives a sufficient portion of the shared savings necessary to achieve its mission and expand its scope of activities. e. Notwithstanding the provisions of this section to the contrary, the department shall not approve a gainsharing plan that provides direct or indirect financial incentives for the reduction or limitation of medically necessary and appropriate items or services provided to patients under a health care provider's clinical care in violation of federal law. f. Notwithstanding the provisions of this section to the contrary, a gainsharing plan that provides for shared savings between general hospitals and physicians related to acute care admissions utilizing the methodological component of the Physician-Hospital Collaboration Demonstration awarded by the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to the New Jersey Care Integration Consortium, shall not be required to be approved by the department. The department shall not be under any obligation to participate in the Physician-Hospital Collaboration Demonstration. g. The department shall consider using a portion of any savings generated to expand the nursing, primary care, behavioral health care, and dental workforces and services in the area served by the ACO. h. A gainsharing plan submitted to the department for this ACO demonstration project shall contain an assessment of the expected impact of revenues on hospitals that agree to participate. The assessment shall include estimates for changes in both direct patient care reimbursement and indirect revenue, such as disproportionate share payments, graduate medical education payments, and other similar payments. The assessment shall include a review of whether participation in the demonstration project could significantly impact the financial stability of any hospital through rapid reductions in revenue and how this impact will be mitigated. The gainsharing plan shall include a letter of support from all participating hospitals in order to be accepted by the department. L.2011, c.114, s.5; amended 2012, c.17, s.364.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4C-53.2 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4C / Section 4C-53.2
Definition of "repeated placement in resource family care," "placed again into resource family care."
Status: in_force

2. For purposes of P.L.1991, c.448 (C.30:4C-53.1 et seq.), the terms "repeated placement into resource family care" and "placed again into resource family care" shall apply to a child who has been placed in the custody of the Division of Child Protection and Permanency for placement in resource family care by the Family Part of the Chancery Division of the Superior Court or as a result of a voluntary placement agreement pursuant to P.L.1974, c.119 (C.9:6-8.21 et seq.), released into the custody of the child's parents or legally responsible guardian at the conclusion of the placement and is once again temporarily removed from the child's place of residence and placed under the division's care and supervision. L.1991, c.448, s.2; amended 2004, c.130, s.85; 2012, c.16, s.109.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4D-22 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4D / Section 4D-22
Copayment; restrictions; definitions
Status: in_force

The program of "Pharmaceutical Assistance to the Aged and Disabled" shall consist of payments to pharmacies for the reasonable cost of prescription drugs of eligible persons which exceed a $2.00 copayment. Said copayment shall be paid in full by each eligible person to the pharmacist at the time of each purchase of prescription drugs, and shall not be waived, discounted or rebated in whole or in part. The commissioner may restrict the day supply of initial prescriptions to less than a 30 day supply in order to reduce waste and reduce inappropriate drug utilization. Subsequently, the commissioner may limit prescription drugs used in the treatment of acute care medical conditions to an amount not to exceed a 30 day supply. The commissioner may allow up to a 60 day supply or 100 unit doses, whichever is greater, of prescription drugs used in the treatment of chronic maintenance conditions. Whenever any interchangeable drug product contained in the latest list approved and published by the Drug Utilization Review Council is available for the prescription written, an eligible person shall either: (1) Purchase an interchangeable drug product which is equal to or less than the maximum allowable cost, at the $2.00 copayment; or (2) Purchase the prescribed drug product which is higher in cost than the maximum allowable cost and pay the difference between the two, in addition to the $2.00 copayment, unless the prescriber specifically indicates that substitution is not permissible, in which case an eligible person may purchase the prescribed drug product at the $2.00 copayment. For purposes of this act: a. "Prescription drugs" means all legend drugs, including any interchangeable drug products contained in the latest list approved and published by the Drug Utilization Review Council in conformance with the provisions of the "Prescription Drug Price and Quality Stabilization Act" (P.L. 1977, c. 240; C. 24:6E-1 et seq.), diabetic testing materials, and insulin, insulin syringes and insulin needles; b. "Reasonable cost" means the maximum allowable cost of prescription drugs and a dispensing fee, as determined by the commissioner. In the case of diabetic testing materials, the maximum allowable cost is the manufacturer's suggested retail selling price or the pharmacy's usual over-the-counter price charged to other persons in the community, whichever is less; c. "Resident" means one legally domiciled within the State for a period of 30 days immediately preceding the date of application for inclusion in the program. Mere seasonal or temporary residence within the State, of whatever duration, does not constitute domicile. Absence from this State for a period of 12 months is prima facie evidence of abandonment of domicile. The burden of establishing legal domicile within the State is upon the applicant; d. "Diabetic testing materials" means blood glucose reagent strips which can be visually read, urine monitoring strips, tapes and tablets and bloodletting devices and lancets, but shall not include electronically monitored devices. L. 1975, c. 194, s. 3, eff. Aug. 21, 1975. Amended by L. 1977, c. 268, s. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1978; L. 1978, c. 171, s. 2; L. 1985, c. 55, s. 1; L. 1985, c. 291, s. 2.
N.J. Stat. § 30:7-7 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 7 / Section 7-7
Persons entitled to admittance
Status: in_force

30:7-7. No person shall be admitted into the New Jersey Firemen's Home as a patient or guest unless he is or has been an active fireman of this State and is aged or needy and unable to procure the means sufficient for his comfortable support and necessary care and attendance; or unless he has been permanently or temporarily disabled in the discharge of the duties as a fireman of this State; or unless from sickness or other disability contracted in such service or in consequence thereof he is needy and unable to secure the necessary means for his treatment, cure, comfortable support and proper care and attendance. Amended 2000, c.149, s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4C-15.1a — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4C / Section 4C-15.1a
Certain prior statements of child, admissible as evidence.
Status: in_force

1. a. Previous statements made by a child relating to any allegations of abuse or neglect of that child shall be admissible in evidence in any hearing: to terminate parental rights pursuant to section 15 of P.L.1951, c.138 (C.30:4C-15); to provide judicial review and approval of a permanency plan pursuant to section 26 of P.L.1999, c.53 (C.30:4C-11.4); to determine care and supervision or custody pursuant to section 12 of P.L.1951, c.138 (C.30:4C-12); for guardianship pursuant to section 8 of P.L.1991, c.275 (C.30:4C-15.2); to determine placement pursuant to section 5 of P.L.1977, c.424 (C.30:4C-54); or in any other hearing that may be held during the course of child placement, permanency, or guardianship proceedings, or during the course of proceedings to terminate parental rights, pursuant to chapter 4C of Title 30 of the Revised Statutes. b. No such statement, if uncorroborated, shall be sufficient to make a determination that termination of parental rights is in the best interests of the child, or to make a fact finding of abuse or neglect. L.2019, c.379, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4D-8.1 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4D / Section 4D-8.1
Findings, declarations relative to a Medicaid Accountable Care Organization Demonstration Project.
Status: in_force

1. The Legislature finds and declares that: a. The current health care delivery and payment system often fails to provide high quality, cost-effective health care to the most vulnerable patients residing in New Jersey, many of whom have limited access to coordinated and primary care services and, therefore, tend to delay care, underutilize preventive care, seek care in hospital emergency departments or be admitted to hospitals for preventable problems; b. The Accountable Care Organization (ACO) model has gained recognition as a mechanism that can be used to improve health care quality and health outcomes, while lowering the overall costs of medical care by providing incentives to coordinate care among providers throughout a region. Coordination is achieved through initiatives such as creation of patient-centered medical homes, sharing of patient health information among providers, and implementation of care management programs designed to facilitate best practices and improve communication among providers and social services agencies throughout the community; c. Providers participating in the ACO are supported in their efforts to share accountability for the overall quality and cost of care rendered to patients. The ACO provides support for coordination, identification of improvements in health outcomes, quality, and cost savings, and the distribution of any overall cost savings achieved, often referred to as "gainsharing," to the ACO participants in a manner that furthers the goals of the ACO to improve quality and accessibility while reducing or stabilizing the costs of medical care throughout a region; d. The ACO model can facilitate improvements in health outcomes, quality, and access, and stabilize or reduce the rate of health care inflation while permitting patients to maintain their current health care relationships. The Medicaid ACO Demonstration Project to be established pursuant to this act is specifically intended to: (1) increase access to primary care, behavioral health care, pharmaceuticals, and dental care by Medicaid recipients residing in defined regions; (2) improve health outcomes and quality as measured by objective metrics and patient experience of care; and (3) reduce unnecessary and inefficient care without interfering with patients' access to their health care providers or the providers' access to existing Medicaid reimbursement systems. The Medicaid ACO Demonstration Project may provide a model for achievement of improved health outcomes, quality, and decreased costs that can be replicated in other settings to the benefit of patients and payers throughout New Jersey, but is not intended to inhibit, prevent, or limit development or implementation of alternative ACO models; e. The Medicaid ACO Demonstration Project seeks to address a variety of access, health outcomes, coordination, and service utilization problems that lead to increased health costs. One major goal is to reduce the inappropriate utilization of high-cost emergency care by Medicaid recipients and others, especially where an individual's need is more properly addressed through non-emergency primary care treatment. The Medicaid ACOs shall develop relationships with primary care, behavioral health, dental, pharmacy, and other health care providers to develop strategies to: (1) engage these individuals in treatment; (2) promote medication adherence and use of medication therapy management, and healthy lifestyles, including, but not limited to, prevention and wellness activities, smoking cessation, reducing substance use, and improving nutrition; (3) develop skills in help-seeking behavior, including self-management and illness management; (4) improve access to services for primary care and behavioral health care needs through home-based services and telephonic and web-based communication, via culturally and linguistically appropriate means; and (5) improve service coordination to ensure integrated care for primary care, behavioral health care, dental care, and other health care needs, including prescription drugs; f. It is, therefore, in the public interest to establish a Medicaid ACO demonstration project whereby providers can continue to receive Medicaid payments from managed care organizations, and, in the case of individuals not enrolled in managed care, directly from the Medicaid program, while simultaneously participating in a certified Medicaid ACO designed to improve health outcomes, quality, and access to care through regional collaboration and shared accountability, and while reducing the costs of medical care throughout a region; and g. The Legislature, therefore, intends to exempt activities undertaken pursuant to the Medicaid ACO Demonstration Project that might otherwise be constrained by State antitrust laws and to provide immunity for such activities from federal antitrust laws through the state action immunity doctrine; however, notwithstanding this subsection, the Legislature does not intend to allow and does not authorize any person or entity to engage in activities or to conspire to engage in activities that would constitute per se violations of State or federal antitrust laws. L.2011, c.114, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4E-11 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4E / Section 4E-11
Criteria for determining eligibility
Status: in_force

a. The commissioner shall establish criteria for determining medical and financial eligibility, including provisions for submission of proof of income, resources and health insurance, and a system of providing services to eligible persons. b. The commissioner shall establish resource limits and co-payment schedules to ensure that the expenditures for the program are within the limits of the funds appropriated for the purposes of this act. L. 1988, c. 92, s. 7.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4-154 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-154
Commitment of females to Correctional Institution for Women
Status: in_force

30:4-154. Any female above the age of 14 years, convicted of a crime and sentenced to a term of imprisonment, shall be committed to the custody of the Commissioner of Corrections and may be confined in the Correctional Institution for Women. Amended 1946,c.312,s.2; 1970,c.300,s.7; 1995,c.280,s.48.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4-27.8a — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-27.8a
Plan of outpatient treatment developed by provider.
Status: in_force

9. a. An outpatient treatment provider shall develop a plan of outpatient treatment, in cooperation with screening service or short term care facility staff or the court, as applicable, for patients committed and assigned to outpatient treatment by screening service staff or order of a court, or both. When appropriate and available, and as permitted by law, the provider shall make reasonable efforts to gather information from the patient's family or significant others for the purposes of developing the plan of outpatient treatment. b. During the time a patient is assigned to the outpatient treatment provider for services pursuant to a commitment to outpatient treatment, the outpatient treatment provider shall provide and coordinate the provision of care consistent with the plan of outpatient treatment. c. If a patient fails to materially comply with the plan of outpatient treatment during the time the patient is assigned by a screening service to the outpatient treatment provider for services pursuant to a commitment to outpatient treatment, or if the outpatient treatment provider determines that the plan of outpatient treatment is inadequate to meet the patient's mental health needs, the provider shall notify the screening service of the material noncompliance or plan inadequacy, as applicable, and the patient shall be referred to a screening service for an assessment to determine what mental health services are appropriate and where those services may be provided, in accordance with section 5 of P.L.1987, c.116 (C.30:4-27.5). In such a case, the patient shall be afforded the protections and procedures provided for in P.L.1987, c.116 and P.L.2009, c.112. d. If a patient fails to materially comply with the plan of outpatient treatment during the time the patient is assigned by a court to the outpatient treatment provider for services pursuant to a commitment to outpatient treatment, or if the outpatient treatment provider determines that the plan of outpatient treatment is inadequate to meet the patient's mental health needs, the provider shall notify the court and screening service of the material noncompliance or plan inadequacy, as applicable, and the patient shall be referred to a screening service for an assessment to determine what mental health services are appropriate and where those services may be provided, in accordance with section 5 of P.L.1987, c.116 (C.30:4-27.5). In such a case, the patient shall be afforded the protections and procedures provided for in P.L.1987, c.116 and P.L.2009, c.112. e. If an outpatient treatment provider determines that a plan of outpatient treatment is inadequate and needs to be modified, but referral to a screening service is not necessary, the provider shall seek court approval for such modification and shall notify the court, the patient's attorney and the county adjuster of the request for court approval of such modification. L.2009, c.112, s.9.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4-123.91 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-123.91
Definitions relative to monitoring of sex offenders.
Status: in_force

3. a. As used in this act: "Chairman" means the Chairman of the State Parole Board. "Monitored subject" means: (1) a person whose risk of reoffense has been determined to be high pursuant to section 3 of P.L.1994, c.128 (C.2C:7-8); and (2) a person who the chairman deems appropriate for continuous satellite-based monitoring pursuant to the provisions of this act and who: (a) was subject to civil commitment as a "sexually violent predator" in accordance with the provisions of P.L.1998, c.71 (C.30:4-27.24 et al.) and has been conditionally discharged or discharged pursuant to section 13 of P.L.1998, c.71 (C.30:4-27.36); (b) has been sentenced to a term of community or parole supervision for life pursuant to section 2 of P.L.1994, c.130 (C.2C:43-6.4); or (c) has been convicted of or adjudicated delinquent for a sex offense enumerated in subsection b. of section 2 of P.L.1994, c.133 (C.2C:7-2) and the victim of the offense was under 18 years of age or 60 years of age or older, regardless of the date of conviction. b. In addition to those offenders whose risk of reoffense has been determined to be high pursuant to section 3 of P.L.1994, c.128 (C.2C:7-8), the chairman, in exercising his discretion in determining subjects to monitor through time correlated or continuous tracking of their geographic location under the program authorized by this act, shall consider the risk to the public posed by the subject, based on relevant risk factors such as the seriousness of the offense, the age of the victim or victims, the degree of force and contact, and any other factors the chairman deems appropriate. Time correlated or continuous tracking of the offender's geographic location shall not be provided during the time a monitored subject is in custody due to arrest, incarceration or civil commitment. c. Nothing in this act shall be construed to preclude a judge from ordering time correlated or continuous tracking of the person's geographic location or other electronic monitoring as a condition of discharge of a person committed pursuant to P.L.1998, c.71 (C.30:4-27.24 et al.), or as a condition or requirement of supervision for any other person sentenced pursuant to N.J.S.2C:45-1 or sentenced to a term of community or parole supervision for life pursuant to section 2 of P.L.1994, c.130 (C.2C:43-6.4). L.2007,c.128,s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 30:13-3.1 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 13 / Section 13-3.1
Provisions relative to Medicare, Medicaid.
Status: in_force

3. a. A nursing home shall not, with respect to an applicant for admission or a resident of the facility: (1) require that the applicant or resident waive any rights to benefits to which he may be entitled under the Medicare program established pursuant to Title XVIII of the federal Social Security Act, Pub.L.89-97 (42 U.S.C. s.1395 et seq.) or the Medicaid program established pursuant to P.L.1968, c.413 (C.30:4D-1 et seq.); or (2) require a third party guarantee of payment to the facility as a condition of admission or expedited admission to, or continued residence in, that facility; except that when an individual has legal access to a resident's income or resources available to pay for facility care pursuant to a durable power of attorney, order of guardianship or other valid document, the facility may require the individual to sign a contract to provide payment to the facility from the resident's income or resources without incurring personal financial liability. b. A nursing home shall prominently display in that facility, and provide to an applicant for admission or a resident of the facility, written information about how to apply for benefits under the Medicare or Medicaid program, and how to receive a refund of previous payments to the facility which may be covered by those benefits. c. The provisions of subsections a. and b. of this section shall only apply to those distinct parts of a nursing home certified to participate in the Medicare or Medicaid program. L.1997,c.241,s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 30:6-15.2 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 6 / Section 6-15.2
Exemption from license fee, rental or other charge
Status: in_force

No license fee, rental, or other charge shall be demanded, exacted, required or received for the granting of such permit or for the operation of such stand. L.1938, c. 349, p. 877, s. 2.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4D-7j — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4D / Section 4D-7j
Annual cost report to receive reimbursement from Medicaid for personal care assistant services.
Status: in_force

1. As a condition of receiving reimbursement from the State Medicaid program, pursuant to P.L.1968, c.413 (C.30:4D-1 et seq.), for personal care assistant services, as described in N.J.A.C.10:60-3.3, which are provided to Medicaid recipients, a health care service firm, as defined in N.J.A.C.13:45B-13.2, shall file an annual cost report with the Division of Disability Services in the Department of Human Services. The Division of Disability Services shall develop the form of the annual cost report, which shall include information on costs and revenues. The cost report shall be filed on an annual basis, beginning January 1, 2010, in a form and manner specified by the division. L.2009, c.181, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 30:1-15.5 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-15.5
Provision violations; penalties.
Status: in_force

2. a. In addition to the Department’s licensing authority, the department may assess and collect penalties against authorized providers or licensed providers for violating the provisions of N.J.A.C.10:44A-1.1 et seq., or this act or rules and regulations promulgated pursuant to this act. In determining the amount of the penalties assessed under this section, the department shall consider: whether the provider has had a history or pattern of repeated violations; the provider’s compliance with investigations and plans of correction; and whether the provider has taken adequate action to prevent future incidents. b. Any person, firm, partnership, corporation, or association operating a residential setting without a license when a license is required or operating a day habilitation program without a certification, shall be: (1) issued a written warning, for the first offense; (2) subject to a penalty of not more than $10,000 for the second offense; and (3) subject to a penalty of not more than $10,000 for the third and any subsequent offenses; in addition, the division may suspend payments to authorized providers for services provided in the unlicensed residential setting. c. Any licensed provider that has been granted a second consecutive provisional license for the same licensed location shall be subjected to a penalty of not more than $10,000. d. Any authorized provider or licensed provider who employs or fails to remove from employment a person who has been placed on the Central Registry of Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities, established pursuant section 5 of P.L.2010, c.5 (C.30:6D-77), or included on the child abuse registry, established pursuant to section 4 of P.L.1971, c.437 (C.9:6-8.11), shall be subject to a penalty of not more than $10,000. e. Any authorized provider or licensed provider who fails to conduct an initial or biannual criminal history record background check required pursuant to the provisions of section 2 of P.L.1999, c.358 (C.30:6D-64) shall be: (1) required to implement a corrective action plan, as determined by the department, for the first offense; (2) prohibited from accepting transfers and admissions until the provider meets the requirements of section 2 of P.L.1999, c.358 (C.30:6D-64), for the second offense; and (3) subject to a penalty of not more than $10,000 per criminal history record background that is not completed for the third offense and any subsequent offenses. f. Any authorized provider or licensed provider who fails to meet the requirements of drug testing for controlled dangerous substances in accordance with the provisions of section 5 of P.L.2017, c.238 (C.30:6D-9.5) shall be: (1) required to implement a corrective action plan as determined by the department, for the first offense; (2) prohibited from accepting transfers and admissions until the requirements of section 5 of P.L.2017, c.238 (C.30:6D-9.5) are met, for the second offense; and (3) subject to a penalty of not more than $10,000 as provided for by regulation, for the third and any subsequent offenses. g. Any authorized provider or licensed provider who receives a substantiated finding from the Office of Investigations in the Department of Human Services of a violation outlined in this subsection shall be subject to a penalty of not more than $25,000 per offense: (1) administrative neglect that results in a moderate or major injury; (2) abuse with a moderate injury; (3) abuse with a major injury; (4) neglect with a moderate injury; (5) neglect with a major injury; or (6) exploitation. h. Any authorized provider or licensed provider, who fails to conduct an internal investigation of an allegation of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of an individual with a developmental disability and submit a complete report to the department within 180 days of the date of the alleged incident, shall be subject to a penalty of not more than $10,000 for each internal investigation the authorized provider or licensed provider fails to conduct. A report submitted in compliance with this subsection shall, at a minimum: (1) be completed by an impartial person who is not directly involved in the incident being investigated; (2) include interviews and interview summaries of all victims, perpetrators, witnesses, and collateral contacts; (3) include a summary of physical and documentary evidence; (4) include findings for each allegation, victim, and perpetrator; (5) include a justification for each finding; (6) include evidence that guardian notification was made at the onset of the investigation; (7) include evidence that guardian notification was made at the completion of the investigation, which evidence shall include copies of written communication to the guardian providing the outcome of the investigation, including all findings, summaries, and actions taken; and (8) document the completion of the investigation. i. Any authorized provider or licensed provider, who fails to submit a plan of correction that addresses all cited violations and concerns to the department upon the completion of an investigation closed by the Office of Investigations in the Department of Human Services, shall be subject to a penalty of not more than $10,000. j. Any authorized provider or licensed provider who demonstrates chronic noncompliance with health, safety, or quality requirements over an extended period of time and across multiple locations or programs may be assigned a Quality Management Team by the department and may be subject to a penalty of not more than $5,000 every three months until the Quality Management Team determines that the provider has demonstrated improvement in the metrics or actions. k. Any authorized provider or licensed provider subject to penalties or termination of authorization pursuant to this act shall have the right to appeal such action. l. Nothing in this act shall be construed to prevent the department from imposing a negative licensing action as defined in N.J.A.C.10:44A-1.8 et seq. m. The division shall have the authority to terminate division authorization of an authorized provider for noncompliance with any provision of this act or any other division requirements and policies. n. Nothing in this section is intended to supplant the department’s authority to take licensing action. L.2025, c.280, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 30:9-18 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 9 / Section 9-18
Improvement, reconstruction and repair of city hospitals
Status: in_force

Whenever the municipal board or body in charge of a hospital established under section 30:9-16 of this title shall pursuant to resolution duly passed, certify by its secretary or clerk to the governing body of the city that in its judgment the hospital buildings or property are insanitary, improper or inadequate, the governing body may repair, reconstruct or otherwise improve the same and make alterations and additions required to provide proper hospital accommodations for hospital purposes in such cities. Such improvement shall not be mandatory unless in the judgment of the governing body the work is necessary and the finances of the city will permit it to be done.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4-160 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-160
State hospitals.
Status: in_force

30:4-160. The New Jersey State Hospitals, designated in R.S.30:1-7 as psychiatric hospitals, shall include the existing buildings and lands of Ancora Psychiatric Hospital, Greystone Park Psychiatric Hospital, Trenton Psychiatric Hospital, and the Ann Klein Forensic Center, and all grounds or places where the patients thereof may from time to time be maintained, kept, housed, or employed. amended 1952, c.64, s.1; 1970, c.300, s.21; 1982, c.116, s.2; 1989, c.313; 1994, c.24, s.2; 2001, c.268, s.2; 2013, c.253, s.14.
N.J. Stat. § 30:9A-22 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 9A / Section 9A-22
Findings, declarations relative to youth suicide.
Status: in_force

1. The Legislature finds and declares that: a. Overall, suicide is the 11th leading cause of death for all Americans and the third leading cause of death for young people ages 15 to 24. b. During the period from1952 to 1995, the incidence of suicide among adolescents and young adults nearly tripled. During the period from 1980 to 1997, the rate of suicide among persons ages 15 to 19 increased by 11% and among persons ages 10 to 14 by 109%. Although suicide among young children is a rare event, the dramatic increase in the rate among persons ages 10 to 14 underscores the urgent need for intensifying efforts to prevent suicide among persons in this age group. It is also widely reported that the risk for attempted or completed suicide varies with race, religion, age and sexual identity. c. In 1996, 72 persons under the age of 25 committed suicide in New Jersey, and every month at least 127 young people in this State attempt suicide. Over 40% of the suicide attempts of minors are second or subsequent attempts. Non-fatal suicide attempts outnumber suicide death and often result in significant medical and economic costs, and in physical, emotional and psychological damage. Like suicide deaths, however, suicide attempts are generally under-reported. d. It is estimated that fewer than 25% of suicide attempts are reported. When they are reported, the reaction often makes the person less likely to seek further help. Suicide evokes complicated and uncomfortable reactions that stigmatize the survivors and increase their burden of hurt, isolation and secrecy. This secrecy also tends to diminish the accuracy and amount of information available about persons who have attempted or completed suicides, which information could help suicide prevention efforts. e. Therefore, it is necessary to establish a program in this State to: collect information about youths who attempt suicide and improve the information available to both professionals, who are in contact with youth at risk of suicide, and families at risk; identify and provide suitable intervention services to reduce the incidence of suicide; and educate youths and families at risk about the resources available for suicide prevention and intervention. L.2003,c.214,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 30:6D-5.5 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 6D / Section 6D-5.5
Record of violations.
Status: in_force

5. The department shall maintain a record of violations of the provisions of section 3 of this act, which shall be included in the criteria that the department considers in making a decision on whether to renew the license of a facility or whether to renew a contract with a public or private agency, as applicable. L.2003,c.191,s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4-165.13 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-165.13
Review of prior guardianships.
Status: in_force

8. The commissioner shall review the case of every person who received guardianship services without prior judicial review before the effective date of P.L.1985, c.133 (C.30:4-165.4 et al.). If the need for a guardian appears to continue, the commissioner shall apply to the Superior Court upon notice to the alleged incapacitated person for the appointment of a guardian of the person in the same manner as provided in section 1 of P.L.1970, c.289 (C.30:4-165.7), unless another application is pending. If, as a result of the commissioner's review, it appears that the person is no longer in need of a guardian, the provision of guardianship services shall be discontinued, and this disposition shall be documented in the records of the Division of Developmental Disabilities. For those persons who received guardianship services without prior judicial review before the effective date of P.L.1985, c.133 (C.30:4-165.4 et al.), the division shall continue to provide these services until final disposition resulting from the commissioner's review, either through a court determination regarding the commissioner's application for appointment of a guardian or an administrative termination of guardianship services; and this interim provision of services shall be equivalent to exercising the same responsibility and authority as a guardian of the person, in accordance with the provisions of section 1 of P.L.1985, c.133 (C.30:4-165.4). Upon the receipt of a complaint for the appointment of a guardian, the court shall appoint an attorney where the alleged incapacitated person is not represented by an attorney. The attorney, after conducting an investigation into the matter, which shall include an interview with the alleged incapacitated person, an interview with the proposed guardian, and, if there is cause to question the alleged incapacitated person's level of functioning and need for a guardian, the report of an independent expert professionally qualified to render an opinion on issues pertaining to incapacity, shall advise the court by way of a report in affidavit form whether there is cause to dispute either the contention of the commissioner that the appointment of a guardian is necessary or the commissioner's recommendation as to whom that guardian should be. If the alleged incapacitated person expresses an opinion on the subject, the attorney shall advise the court of that opinion. The facts contained in the report of the attorney shall be sworn to or verified in a manner as prescribed by the court. If, after reviewing the report of the attorney, there appears to be no difference between the position of the commissioner and the findings of the attorney, the court may proceed in a summary fashion to appoint a guardian. A plenary hearing shall be held if requested by the alleged incapacitated person, his attorney, or anyone acting on his behalf. L.1985,c.133,s.8; amended 1990, c.50, s.2; 1995, c.324, s.1; 1997, c.379, s.7.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4-123.51 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-123.51
Eligibility for parole.
Status: in_force

7. a. Each adult inmate sentenced to a term of incarceration in a county penal institution, or to a specific term of years at the State Prison or the correctional institution for women shall become primarily eligible for parole after having served any judicial or statutory mandatory minimum term, or one-third of the sentence imposed where no mandatory minimum term has been imposed less commutation time for good behavior pursuant to N.J.S.2A:164-24 or R.S.30:4-140 and credits for diligent application to work and other institutional assignments pursuant to P.L.1972, c.115 (C.30:8-28.1 et seq.) or R.S.30:4-92. Consistent with the provisions of the New Jersey Code of Criminal Justice (N.J.S.2C:11-3, 2C:14-6, 2C:43-6, 2C:43-7), commutation and work credits shall not in any way reduce any judicial or statutory mandatory minimum term and such credits accrued shall only be awarded subsequent to the expiration of the term. b. Each adult inmate sentenced to a term of life imprisonment shall become primarily eligible for parole after having served any judicial or statutory mandatory minimum term, or 25 years where no mandatory minimum term has been imposed less commutation time for good behavior and credits for diligent application to work and other institutional assignments. If an inmate sentenced to a specific term or terms of years is eligible for parole on a date later than the date upon which he would be eligible if a life sentence had been imposed, then in such case the inmate shall be eligible for parole after having served 25 years, less commutation time for good behavior and credits for diligent application to work and other institutional assignments. Consistent with the provisions of the New Jersey Code of Criminal Justice (N.J.S.2C:11-3, 2C:14-6, 2C:43-6, 2C:43-7), commutation and work credits shall not in any way reduce any judicial or statutory mandatory minimum term and such credits accrued shall only be awarded subsequent to the expiration of the term. c. Each adult inmate sentenced to a specific term of years pursuant to the "Controlled Dangerous Substances Act," P.L.1970, c.226 (C.24:21-1 et al.) shall become primarily eligible for parole after having served one-third of the sentence imposed less commutation time for good behavior and credits for diligent application to work and other institutional assignments. d. Each adult inmate sentenced to an indeterminate term of years as a young adult offender pursuant to N.J.S.2C:43-5 shall become primarily eligible for parole consideration pursuant to a schedule of primary eligibility dates developed by the board, less adjustment for program participation. In no case shall the board schedule require that the primary parole eligibility date for a young adult offender be greater than the primary parole eligibility date required pursuant to this section for the presumptive term for the crime authorized pursuant to subsection f. of N.J.S.2C:44-1. e. Each adult inmate sentenced for an offense specified in N.J.S.2C:47-1 shall become primarily eligible for parole as follows: (1) If the court finds that the offender's conduct was not characterized by a pattern of repetitive, compulsive behavior or finds that the offender is not amenable to sex offender treatment, or if after sentencing the Department of Corrections in its most recent examination determines that the offender is not amenable to sex offender treatment, the offender shall become primarily eligible for parole after having served any judicial or statutory mandatory minimum term or one-third of the sentence imposed where no mandatory minimum term has been imposed. Neither such term shall be reduced by commutation time for good behavior pursuant to R.S.30:4-140 or credits for diligent application to work and other institutional assignments pursuant to R.S.30:4-92. (2) Young adult offenders shall be eligible for parole pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.2C:47-5, except no offender shall become primarily eligible for parole prior to the expiration of any judicial or statutory mandatory minimum term. f. (Deleted by amendment, P.L.2019, c.363) g. Each adult inmate of a county jail, workhouse, or penitentiary shall become primarily eligible for parole upon service of 60 days of his aggregate sentence or as provided for in subsection a. of this section, whichever is greater. Whenever any such inmate's parole eligibility is within six months of the date of such sentence, the judge shall state such eligibility on the record which shall satisfy all public and inmate notice requirements. The chief executive officer of the institution in which county inmates are held shall generate all reports pursuant to subsection d. of section 10 of P.L.1979, c.441 (C.30:4-123.54). The parole board shall have the authority to promulgate time periods applicable to the parole processing of inmates of county penal institutions, except that no inmate may be released prior to the primary eligibility date established by this subsection, unless consented to by the sentencing judge. No inmate sentenced to a specific term of years at the State Prison or the correctional institution for women shall become primarily eligible for parole until service of a full nine months of his aggregate sentence. h. When an inmate is sentenced to more than one term of imprisonment, the primary parole eligibility terms calculated pursuant to this section shall be aggregated by the board for the purpose of determining the primary parole eligibility date. The board shall promulgate rules and regulations to govern aggregation under this subsection. i. The primary eligibility date shall be computed by a designated representative of the board and made known to the inmate in writing not later than 90 days following the commencement of the sentence. In the case of an inmate sentenced to a county penal institution such notice shall be made pursuant to subsection g. of this section. Each inmate shall be given the opportunity to acknowledge in writing the receipt of such computation. Failure or refusal by the inmate to acknowledge the receipt of such computation shall be recorded by the board but shall not constitute a violation of this subsection. j. Except as provided in this subsection, each inmate sentenced pursuant to N.J.S.2A:113-4 for a term of life imprisonment, N.J.S.2A:164-17 for a fixed minimum and maximum term or subsection b. of N.J.S.2C:1-1 shall not be primarily eligible for parole on a date computed pursuant to this section, but shall be primarily eligible on a date computed pursuant to P.L.1948, c.84 (C.30:4-123.1 et seq.), which is continued in effect for this purpose. Inmates classified as second, third or fourth offenders pursuant to section 12 of P.L.1948, c.84 (C.30:4-123.12) shall become primarily eligible for parole after serving one-third, one-half, or two-thirds of the maximum sentence imposed, respectively, less in each instance commutation time for good behavior and credits for diligent application to work and other institutional assignments; provided, however, that if the prosecuting attorney or the sentencing court advises the board that the punitive aspects of the sentence imposed on such inmates will not have been fulfilled by the time of parole eligibility calculated pursuant to this subsection, then the inmate shall not become primarily eligible for parole until serving an additional period which shall be one-half of the difference between the primary parole eligibility date calculated pursuant to this subsection and the parole eligibility date calculated pursuant to section 12 of P.L.1948, c.84 (C.30:4-123.12). If the prosecuting attorney or the sentencing court advises the board that the punitive aspects of the sentence have not been fulfilled, such advice need not be supported by reasons and will be deemed conclusive and final. Any such decision shall not be subject to judicial review except to the extent mandated by the New Jersey and United States Constitutions. The board shall, reasonably prior to considering any such case, advise the prosecuting attorney and the sentencing court of all information relevant to such inmate's parole eligibility. k. Notwithstanding any provisions of this section to the contrary, a person sentenced to imprisonment pursuant to paragraph (2), (3), or (4) of subsection b. of N.J.S.2C:11-3 shall not be eligible for parole. l. Notwithstanding the provisions of subsections a. through j. of this section, the appropriate board panel, as provided in section 1 of P.L.1997, c.214 (C.30:4-123.51c), may release an inmate serving a sentence of imprisonment on medical parole at any time. L.1979, c.441, s.7; amended 1982, c.71, s.2; 1997, c.60, s.3; 1997, c.214, s.2; 1998, c.73, s.2; 2007, c.204, s.6; 2019, c.363, s.10.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4D-7r — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4D / Section 4D-7r
Short title.
Status: in_force

1. This act shall be known and may be cited as "The County Option Hospital Fee Program Act." L.2018, c.136, s.1; amended 2022, c.61, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4F-15 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4F / Section 4F-15
Allocation of funds
Status: in_force

Not more than 10% of the amounts available for the Statewide Respite Care Program shall be used for administrative and staff costs. The cost of recruiting, training, and supervising volunteer companions shall not be construed as administrative costs for the purposes of this act. L. 1987, c. 119, s. 9.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4C-7 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4C / Section 4C-7
Issuance of certain certificates free of charge.
Status: in_force

7. All birth, death, and marriage certificates which may be required under the provisions of P.L.1951, c.138 (C.30:4C-1 et seq.), or under any rule or regulation issued by the Division of Child Protection and Permanency, shall be issued free of charge upon the order of the division. L.1951, c.138, s.7; amended 1962, c.197, s.13; 2012, c.16, s.60.
N.J. Stat. § 30:9-12.11 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 9 / Section 9-12.11
Special policemen.
Status: in_force

11. The board of managers may appoint and commission as many special policemen for such county hospital as it may deem necessary. Within such territory as shall be prescribed and for such time as shall be limited, any such policeman shall have the same powers as a police officer of the municipality or municipalities wherein such hospital shall be located. Such special policemen shall be charged with the duty of preserving order in and about the hospital and shall have power to arrest and hold any offender against the public peace within the limits of said territory. L.1947, c. 34, p. 92, s. 11; amended 2023, c.250, s.35.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4C-4.4 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4C / Section 4C-4.4
Services provided to certain persons with developmental disabilities; rules, procedures; interagency agreement.
Status: in_force

158. a. Notwithstanding any law, rule, or regulation to the contrary, commencing on or after the effective date of P.L.2012, c.16 (C.52:27D-43.9a et al.) and subject to the provisions of subsection b. of this section, the Division of Children's System of Care in the Department of Children and Families shall determine eligibility and provide support and services, deemed clinically and functionally appropriate by the Department of Children and Families, as limited by service availability and appropriations and other monies available, and to become available, for persons with developmental disabilities, as defined in section 3 of P.L.1977, c.82 (C.30:6D-3), under 21 years of age. The Division of Children's System of Care shall be responsible for licensing, inspection, and standard-setting with regard to facilities providing services for persons with developmental disabilities under 21 years of age. With the exception of the services provided to adults over the age of 18 by the Moderate Security Unit, established pursuant to P.L.2006, c.5 (C.30:4-25.13 et seq.), the Division of Developmental Disabilities in the Department of Human Services shall cease providing services for those persons with developmental disabilities under 21 years of age as of the date that the Division of Children's System of Care in Department of Children and Families commences determining eligibility and providing services for these persons, except that, as agreed to by the Department of Children and Families and the Department of Human Services pursuant to subsection b. of this section, the Division of Developmental Disabilities may continue to provide services to individuals under 21 years of age determined eligible for such services prior to the effective date of P.L.2012, c.16 (C.52:27D-43.9a et al.). The Division of Developmental Disabilities may establish rules and procedures for the transition of persons receiving services from the Department of Children and Families to adult services provided by the Division of Developmental Disabilities, including, but not limited to, a redetermination of eligibility for services. There shall not be a presumption of eligibility for persons seeking adult services through the Division of Developmental Disabilities in the Department of Human Services. The Division of Developmental Disabilities shall retain all responsibility for and authority over the operation of State developmental centers pursuant to R.S.30:1-7. b. The Commissioner of Human Services and the Commissioner of Children and Families, or the commissioners' designees, shall establish and enter into an inter-agency agreement as necessary for the purposes of subsection a. of this section. c. The Commissioners of Human Services and Children and Families, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), shall adopt, notwithstanding any provision of P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.) to the contrary, immediately upon filing with the Office of Administrative Law, such rules and regulations as the Commissioners deem necessary to effectuate the purposes of section 158 of P.L.2012, c.16 (C.30:4C-4.4), which shall be effective for a period not to exceed 12 months following the effective date of P.L.2012, c.16 (C.52:27D-43.9a et al.). The regulations shall thereafter be amended, adopted, or readopted by the commissioners in accordance with the provisions of P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.). d. Whenever any current law, rule, regulation, or order, pertaining to persons with developmental disabilities, as defined in section 3 of P.L.1977, c.82 (C.30:6D-3), under 21 years of age refers to the Division of Developmental Disabilities in the Department of Human Services, the same shall mean and refer to the Division of Children's System of Care in the Department of Children and Families. L.2012, c.16, s.158.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4-27.22 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-27.22
Uniform detainer form
Status: in_force

a. If a person in custody awaiting trial on a criminal or disorderly persons charge is admitted or committed pursuant to this act, the law enforcement authority which transferred the person shall complete a uniform detainer form, as prescribed by the division, which shall specify the charge, law enforcement authority and other information which is clinically and administratively relevant. This form shall be submitted to the admitting facility along with the screening certificate or temporary court order directing that the person be admitted to the facility. b. The division shall prepare the form with the approval of the Administrative Office of the Courts. c. When the person is administratively or judicially discharged and is still under the authority of the law enforcement authority, that authority shall, within 48 hours of receiving notification of the discharge, take custody of the person. L. 1987, c. 116, s. 22.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4C-46 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4C / Section 4C-46
Payments in subsidization of adoption; qualifications.
Status: in_force

2. The Division of Child Protection and Permanency shall make payments to adoptive parents on behalf of a child placed for adoption by the division whenever: a. The child because of physical or mental condition, race, age, or membership in a sibling group, or for any other reason falls into the category of a child hard to place for adoption; b. The adoptive family is capable of providing the permanent family relationships needed by the child; and c. Except in situations involving adoption by a child's resource family parent, there has been a reasonable effort to place the child in an adoptive setting without providing a subsidy. Payments shall be made on behalf of a child placed for adoption by the division except that whenever a child who would otherwise be eligible for subsidy payment is in the care of an approved New Jersey adoption agency pursuant to P.L.1977, c.367 (C.9:3-37 et seq.) a child shall, upon application by the agency and satisfaction of the regular requirements of the adoption subsidy program, be approved for participation in the adoption subsidy program. In any case the division may approve payment in subsidization of adoption for a child without legal transfer of care or custody of the child to the division. The division shall adopt regulations for administration of this program with respect to these children, except that all children are evaluated for eligibility in the same manner as children already under the care, custody, or guardianship of the division. L.1973, c.81, s.2; amended 1983, c.484, s.1; 2004, c.130, s.82; 2012, c.16, s.103.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4D-38.1 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4D / Section 4D-38.1
"Hearing Aid Assistance to the Aged and Disabled," notification as to error in estimated annual income.
Status: in_force

2. a. Notwithstanding the provisions of any other law to the contrary, a recipient of benefits under the "Hearing Aid Assistance for the Aged and Disabled" program, established pursuant to P.L.1987, c.298 (C.30:4D-36 et seq.), shall notify the Department of Human Services if the recipient unintentionally errs in estimating annual income to determine eligibility for the program due to an unanticipated payment which would render the recipient ineligible for the program. Notification to the department shall be made in the time and manner prescribed by the department. b. If the department determines that the payment was unanticipated, the recipient shall reimburse the program for only those benefits that were paid by the program after the recipient received the unanticipated payment. c. If the department determines that the payment was not unanticipated, the recipient shall reimburse the program for all benefits that were paid by the program in the calendar year in which the payment was received. d. Within 30 days of receipt of a determination by the department that the payment was not unanticipated, a recipient may request a hearing, which shall be conducted pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.). e. Nothing in this section shall preclude a recipient from reapplying for benefits in the calendar year following the year in which the recipient notified the department pursuant to subsection a. of this section. L.2003, c.281, s.2; amended 2012, c.17, s.385.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4-74 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-74
Continuing liability of patient's estate or persons chargeable
Status: in_force

30:4-74. A patient's estate or the person chargeable for his support or the State or county as provided by law, shall be liable for institutional or functional services support from the time of the patient's admission or commitment whether he was admitted or committed as a paying or nonpaying patient and irrespective of change of status after admission or commitment. Amended 1965,c.59,s.59; 1995,c.155,s.20.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4-69 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-69
Patients unable to pay cost of hospitalization supported by state
Status: in_force

The cost of care and maintenance of a patient, unable to pay the cost of his hospitalization, and found to have no legal settlement in any county of the State, from the beginning of his confinement, shall be borne by the State except as to the part that may be collected under section 30:4-60 of this Title. Amended by L.1965, c. 59, s. 54.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4-27.9b — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-27.9b
Educational committee, short-term care facilities, legal obligations.
Status: in_force

3. The Department of Human Services shall establish an educational committee of stakeholders, which educational committee, commencing on the effective date of P.L.2025, c.108 (C.30:4-27.9b et al.) and ending on the last day of the 36th calendar month following the effective date of P.L.2023, c.139 (C.30:4-27.9a et al.), shall provide education to short-term care facilities and individual county assignment judges about the legal obligations of short-term care facilities to accept patients. Thereafter, the Department of Human Services shall provide the education to short-term care facilities and individual county assignment judges, as necessary. L.2025, c.108, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4-82.7 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-82.7
Definitions relative to the use of isolated confinement.
Status: in_force

3. For the purposes of this act: "Clinician" means a State licensed physician, except if the clinician makes mental health evaluations, the term shall mean a State licensed psychiatrist or psychologist, or an advanced practice nurse or clinical nurse specialist with a specialty in psychiatric nursing. "Commissioner" means the Commissioner of Corrections. "Correctional facility" means any State correctional facility or county correctional facility, and any State, county, or private facility detaining persons pursuant to any intergovernmental service agreement or other contract with any State, county, or federal agency, including, but not limited to, United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement. "County correctional facility" means a county jail, penitentiary, prison, or workhouse. "Emergency confinement" means the segregation of an inmate in a correctional facility when there is reasonable cause to believe that this segregation is necessary for reducing a substantial risk of imminent serious harm to the inmate or others, as evidenced by recent conduct. "Facility administrator" or "administrator" means the chief operating officer or senior administrative designee of a correctional facility. "Inmate" means a person confined in a correctional facility. "Isolated confinement" means confinement of an inmate in a correctional facility, pursuant to disciplinary, administrative, protective, investigative, medical, or other classification, in a cell or similarly confined holding or living space, alone or with other inmates, for approximately 20 hours or more per day in a State correctional facility or 22 hours or more per day in a county correctional facility, with severely restricted activity, movement, and social interaction. Isolated confinement shall not include confinement due to a facility-wide or unit-wide lockdown that is required to ensure the safety of inmates and staff. "Less restrictive intervention" means a placement or conditions of confinement, or both, in the current or an alternative correctional facility, under conditions less restrictive of an inmate's movement, privileges, activities, or social interactions. "Medical isolation" means isolated confinement of an inmate for medical reasons, including a mental health emergency or when necessary for preventing the spread of a communicable disease. "Medical staff" means State licensed physicians, physician assistants, advanced practice nurses or clinical nurse specialists or, for mental health evaluations or decisions, those registered nurses with a specialty in psychiatric nursing, or comparably credentialed employees or contractors employed to provide healthcare. "Member of a vulnerable population" means any inmate who: a. is 21 years of age or younger; b. is 65 years of age or older; c. has a disability based on a mental illness, as defined in subsection r. of section 2 of P.L.1987, c.116 (C.30:4-27.2), a history of psychiatric hospitalization, or has recently exhibited conduct, including but not limited to serious self-mutilation, indicating the need for further observation or evaluation to determine the presence of mental illness; d. has a developmental disability, as defined in subsection b. of section 3 of P.L.1985, c.145 (C.30:6D-25); e. has a serious medical condition which cannot effectively be treated in isolated confinement; f. is pregnant, is in the postpartum period, or has recently suffered a miscarriage or terminated a pregnancy; g. has a significant auditory or visual impairment; or h. is perceived to be lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or intersex. "Postpartum period" means the 45 days after childbirth. "Protective custody" means confinement of an inmate in a cell or similarly confined holding or living space, under conditions necessary to protect the inmate or others. "State correctional facility" means a State prison or other penal institution or an institution or facility designated by the commissioner as a place of confinement under section 2 of P.L.1969, c.22 (C.30:4-91.2). L.2019, c.160, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4D-35.2 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4D / Section 4D-35.2
Coverage limited to manufacturers providing rebates
Status: in_force

2. a. The "Pharmaceutical Assistance to the Aged and Disabled" program established pursuant to P.L.1975, c.194 (C.30:4D-20 et seq.) shall limit the coverage of pharmaceutical products to manufacturers who agree to provide rebates to the State. b. Except for those manufacturers whose pharmaceutical products are not covered under the program pursuant to this section, the program shall not restrict access to manufacturers' pharmaceutical products by means of prior authorization requirements or any other restricting mechanism. c. The Commissioner of Human Services shall contract with manufacturers of pharmaceutical products to provide rebates for pharmaceutical products covered under the "Pharmaceutical Assistance to the Aged and Disabled" program on the same basis as is required pursuant to 42 U.S.C. s.1396r-8, except that 42 U.S.C. s.1396r-8(c)(2) shall not apply to the provisions of this act. d. The rebate agreements entered into pursuant to this act shall take effect on July 1, 1992 and shall be retroactive to that date if entered into after July 1, 1992. (1) A manufacturer of pharmaceutical products who is participating in the "Pharmaceutical Assistance to the Aged and Disabled" program on the effective date of P.L.1992, c.83 (C.30:4D-35.1 et seq.) or begins participating during the period between the effective date of P.L.1992, c.83 and the date that the Commissioner of Human Services issues the initial rebate agreement for signature, shall enter into a rebate agreement with the commissioner within 30 days after the date the commissioner issues the initial rebate agreement for signature to continue its participation in the program pursuant to the provisions of P.L.1992, c.83. A participating manufacturer who does not enter into a rebate agreement shall not be eligible to participate in the "Pharmaceutical Assistance to the Aged and Disabled" program after the 60th day after the date the commissioner issues the initial rebate agreement for signature. (2) Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (1) of this subsection to the contrary, if a manufacturer of pharmaceutical products who was participating in the "Pharmaceutical Assistance to the Aged and Disabled" program on the effective date of P.L.1992, c.83 or began participating during the period between the effective date of P.L.1992, c.83 and the date the commissioner issues the initial rebate agreement for signature, and enters into a rebate agreement with the commissioner after the 30th day after the commissioner issues the initial rebate agreement for signature and prior to July 1, 1994, the manufacturer shall be required to pay the rebate for any pharmaceutical products purchased by the program on or after July 1, 1992, or the date the manufacturer began participating in the program, whichever date is later, through the 60-day period after the date the commissioner issued the initial rebate agreement for signature. Coverage of the manufacturer's pharmaceutical products by the program shall resume 30 days after the manufacturer enters into a rebate agreement. (3) A manufacturer of pharmaceutical products who was not participating in the "Pharmaceutical Assistance to the Aged and Disabled" program on the date the commissioner issued the initial rebate agreement for signature to manufacturers of pharmaceutical products who are participating in the program, may enter into a rebate agreement with the commissioner and become a participating manufacturer. The rebate agreement shall take effect on the 30th day after the manufacturer enters into the rebate agreement. e. A manufacturer of pharmaceutical products which participates in the "Pharmaceutical Assistance to the Aged and Disabled" program pursuant to P.L.1992, c.83 shall provide to the Commissioner of Human Services such information as he may request to carry out the purposes of P.L.1992, c.83. f. Any rebate agreement entered into between the Department of Human Services and a manufacturer of pharmaceutical products prior to the effective date of P.L.1992, c.83 shall remain in effect and be considered a rebate agreement in compliance with P.L.1992, c.83 until the date of expiration of the agreement or March 31, 1993, whichever date occurs sooner, or until either party terminates the agreement. L.1992,c.83,s.2; amended 1993,c.97,s.1; per s.6 as amended by 1993, c.97, s.2, expired June 30, 1994.
N.J. Stat. § 30:6-1.2 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 6 / Section 6-1.2
Confidential report
Status: in_force

a. The Commissioner of the Department of Human Services shall require the confidential reporting to the commission by every ophthalmologist, optometrist, other eye or health care provider, or any other agency, organization or facility as the commissioner determines to be appropriate, of all cases in which a person is known to be blind or visually impaired or may become blind or visually impaired as the result of a degenerative eye condition, including, but not limited to: corneal degeneration, uveitis, macular degeneration, retinitis pigmentosa, any progressive hereditary disease causing retinal degeneration, diabetic retinopathy which requires treatment, ischemic optic neuropathy, and glaucoma with a restriction of 10 degrees or less in either eye. b. The Commissioner of Human Services shall determine by regulation the providers, facilities and agencies which shall be required to report to the commission pursuant to subsection a. of this section immediately upon ascertaining that a person is blind or visually impaired or has a degenerative eye condition. The commissioner shall also determine the types of conditions that shall be reported, the type of information that shall be contained in the confidential report and the method for making the report. L. 1986, c. 147, s. 4, eff. Nov. 13, 1986.
N.J. Stat. § 30:9-17 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 9 / Section 9-17
Management of hospitals for indigent sick and disabled; rules and regulations; physicians, superintendents and other employees; no discrimination in admission or treatment of patient
Status: in_force

The management and control of all hospitals established under authority of section 30:9-16 of this Title shall be vested in the board of health of the city or cities wherein any such hospital has been or may be established, which board shall have power, from time to time, to make such rules and regulations as it may deem necessary or proper for the efficient management of such hospitals and the conduct of the affairs thereof; but no rule or regulation so made shall allow any preference to be shown in the admission of patients to such hospitals or in granting relief to the sick or distressed on account of difference in race, creed, color, national origin or ancestry of applicants for admission to or treatment in such hospitals. Such board of health shall have power to appoint such physicians and surgeons, superintendents and matrons, assistants and servants as the demands of such hospitals may require. Amended by L.1945, c. 173, p. 602, s. 1.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4-3.18 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-3.18
Patient abuse, professional misconduct reporting program.
Status: in_force

4. The Commissioner of Human Services shall establish a patient abuse and professional misconduct reporting program for the State psychiatric hospitals. a. The program shall provide, at a minimum, that State psychiatric hospital employees are: (1) trained in recognizing probable incidents of or behavior that constitutes patient abuse or professional misconduct and other abuse prevention activities pursuant to P.L. , c. (C. )(pending before the Legislature as Senate Bill No.1543 or Assembly Bill No. 2427 of 1996); (2) informed of the duty to report the suspected patient abuse or professional misconduct pursuant to this act; and (3) provided with the name and phone number of the person designated by the commissioner who shall be notified of any suspected patient abuse or professional misconduct. b. The commissioner shall designate one or more employees of the Department of Human Services who are not employees of any of the State psychiatric hospitals to serve as a contact person for employees of State psychiatric hospitals to notify in the event an employee has reasonable cause to suspect that a patient is being or has been abused by any other employee of the hospital, by another patient in the hospital or by any other person, or has any information concerning suspected professional misconduct by a clinical treatment staff or nursing direct care staff member working at the hospital. c. The designated contact person shall report all reported incidents or allegations of patient abuse and professional misconduct to the Director of the Division of Mental Health Services, the Commissioner of Human Services, or their designees. The director shall cause a prompt investigation of any report of patient abuse or professional misconduct and notify the Commissioner of Human Services of the results of the investigation. d. The Director of the Division of Mental Health Services, in a case in which professional misconduct is suspected, shall promptly notify the appropriate State licensing or certifying authority or professional board, if any, having jurisdiction over the person who has been reported, of the report by the hospital employee and the results of the director's investigation of the report. e. The Director of the Division of Mental Health Services shall promptly report all instances of suspected patient abuse, as determined by the director's investigation of a report by an employee of a State psychiatric hospital, to the county prosecutor of the county in which the hospital is located. The report to the county prosecutor shall be in accordance with regulations adopted by the Commissioner of Human Services in consultation with the County Prosecutors Association of New Jersey and the Attorney General. f. Upon receipt of a report pursuant to subsection e. of this section, the county prosecutor may conduct his own review of the suspected patient abuse and take any appropriate action. g. Nothing in this section shall preclude the Human Services police officers from conducting an investigation. L.1997,c.70,s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 30:6C-5 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 6C / Section 6C-5
Admission for treatment; application; discharge.
Status: in_force

5. A person over the age of 21 years believing himself or herself to be a person with a substance use disorder involving drugs may be admitted to any State or county institution, hospital, or facility certified by the commissioner as having special facilities for the care and treatment of persons with substance use disorders involving drugs and may receive treatment therein. An application for voluntary admission may be made on behalf of a person who believes himself or herself to be a person with a substance use disorder involving drugs, if the person is under the age of 21 years and unmarried, by a parent, guardian, next of kin, person standing in loco parentis, or by any person having care, custody, and control of such individual. If the superintendent or physician in charge of such hospital or facility certifies that it is in the best interest of the person with a substance use disorder involving drugs, the person may be retained therein for a period not exceeding 30 days for the purpose of care and treatment and thereafter until 15 days after receipt of notice in writing from such person, if the person is over the age of 21 years, or if the person is under such age, from the individual who applied on the person's behalf for admission, of intention to leave such hospital or facility. At any time prior thereto the superintendent or physician in charge upon filing a written certificate with the commissioner, may discharge the person with a substance use disorder involving drugs who is recovered, or for whom treatment in such facility or hospital is no longer suitable. L.1964, c.226, s.5; amended 2017, c.131, s.127.
N.J. Stat. § 30:8-13.1b — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 8 / Section 8-13.1b
Other laws not affected
Status: in_force

Nothing in this act shall be deemed to affect the provisions of chapter thirty-four of the laws of one thousand nine hundred and forty-nine. L.1951, c. 176, p. 662, s. 2.
N.J. Stat. § 30:8-16.13 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 8 / Section 8-16.13
Ensurance of provision of certain medications.
Status: in_force

2. a. The chief executive officer, warden, or keeper of any county correctional institution shall ensure that each incarcerated person under the institution's custody continues to receive any medications prescribed by a physician prior to the person's incarceration for the treatment of chronic conditions. The provision of the prescribed medications shall be continued during admittance to a correctional facility, while placed in that facility, and during transfers to other facilities. b. Medications provided pursuant to subsection a. of this section shall continue to be administered to the incarcerated person in a county correctional facility for a minimum of 30 days from the date the person is committed to the custody of a facility. The facility receiving these persons shall resume appropriate and commensurate management of the chronic condition including, but not limited to, the use of appropriate therapeutic treatments and medications or their generic substitution in accordance with State law and regulations established by the Commissioner of Corrections. Nothing in this subsection shall prohibit an examining physician from changing a course of treatment or prescription within the 30 day period to ensure that the incarcerated person receives clinically appropriate medical care. c. The chief executive officer, warden, or keeper of any county correctional institution shall establish a system to ensure that all necessary medications are given to incarcerated persons in a timely manner while in the custody of a county correctional facility. Necessary medications shall include those medications which, if missed, may cause serious illness, death, or other harmful effects. The system shall include, but shall not be limited to, the following: (1) a screening staff for each facility, which shall include any medical professional currently employed by the facility who shall be trained to determine the medications for which timely continuation is an urgent matter; (2) a method for determining which medications shall be deemed necessary; (3) a method for contacting the prescribing physician; (4) a method for validating the prescription; (5) a method for checking that all medications brought into a facility are labeled to ensure that the container contains the correct medication; (6) a method for providing necessary medications to an incarcerated person who has been taken into custody without a supply of the medication; (7) a method for notifying in advance a facility receiving a transferred incarcerated person, that the person has been prescribed a necessary medication and the continuation of the medication is an urgent matter; and (8) a method for maintaining a supply of the most common necessary medications at each facility or an on-call physician, or other medical professional capable of prescribing medications, available to prescribe medications, and with the ability to fill prescriptions. d. The chief executive officer, warden, or keeper of any county correctional institution shall not be required under the provisions of this section to supply an incarcerated person with any medication which has no currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States as a matter of federal law. e. The requirement to administer medication pursuant to this section shall not apply to synthetic opioid use disorder detoxifiers, unless the facility employs a medical professional who is trained to administer this type of medication. f. To the extent possible, a generic substitution of a prescription drug shall be given to an incarcerated person who is provided with medication under the provisions of this section. L.2016, c.70, s.2; amended 2023, c.177, s.105.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4C-15.11 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4C / Section 4C-15.11
Distribution of information about "New Jersey Safe Haven Infant Protection Act" to certain public school students.
Status: in_force

1. a. The Commissioner of Children and Families, in consultation with the Commissioner of Education, shall develop a plan to distribute to all public school districts in the State with students in grades 7 through 12, pamphlets, posters and other educational materials that provide information to these students on the provisions of the "New Jersey Safe Haven Infant Protection Act," P.L.2000, c.58 (C.30:4C-15.5 et al.). b. The Department of Children and Families shall distribute the pamphlets, posters and other educational materials, at no charge, to the school districts. The department shall update the pamphlets, posters and other educational materials as necessary, and shall make additional copies available to educators and other individuals working with public school students in grades 7 through 12. L.2007, c.143, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4-123.45 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-123.45
Short title, definitions relative to parole.
Status: in_force

1. a. This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Parole Act of 1979." b. In this act, unless a different meaning is plainly required: (1) "Adult inmate" means any person sentenced as an adult to a term of incarceration. (2) "Juvenile inmate" means any person under commitment as a juvenile delinquent pursuant to section 25 of P.L.1982, c.77 (C.2A:4A-44). (3) "Parole release date" means that date certified by a member of the board for release of an inmate after a review of the inmate's case pursuant to section 11, 13 or 14 of this act. (4) "Primary parole eligibility date" means that date established for parole eligibility for adult inmates pursuant to section 7 or 20 of this act. (5) "Public notice" shall consist of lists including names of all inmates being considered for parole, the county from which the inmates were committed and the crimes for which the inmates were incarcerated. At least 30 days prior to parole consideration the lists shall be forwarded to the office of the public defender of each county or the private attorney of record for the inmates, the prosecutor's office of each county, the sentencing court, the office of the Attorney General, any other criminal justice agencies whose information and comment may be relevant, and news organizations. (6) Removal for "cause" means substantial cause that is plainly sufficient under the law and sound public policy touching upon qualifications appropriate to a member of the parole board or the administration of the board such that the public interest precludes the member's continuance in office. Cause includes, but is not limited to, misconduct in office, incapacity, inefficiency, nonfeasance, and violations of the Parole Board's Code of Ethics. (7) "Commission" means the Youth Justice Commission established pursuant to section 2 of P.L.1995, c.284 (C.52:17B-170). (8) "Parole officer" means, with respect to an adult inmate, an officer assigned by the Chairman of the State Parole Board or the chairman's designee and, with respect to a juvenile inmate, a person assigned by the commission. L.1979, c.441, s.1; amended 1985, c.44, s.1; 1991, c.91, s.318; 1995, c.280, s.34; 2001, c.79, s.2; 2019, c.364, s.7; 2025, c.35, s.47.
N.J. Stat. § 30:6D-32.4 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 6D / Section 6D-32.4
Authority of DHS intact.
Status: in_force

4. No action may be taken under this act that would derogate from the status,
functions or authority of the Department of Human Services in its capacity as Lead Agency, or in any other capacity, in the placement and care of persons with developmental disabilities. L.2009, c.270, s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4-123.54 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-123.54
Report prior to parole eligibility date.
Status: in_force

10. a. At least 120 days but not more than 180 days prior to the parole eligibility date of each adult inmate, a report concerning the inmate shall be filed with the appropriate board panel, by the staff members designated by the superintendent or other chief executive officer of the institution in which the inmate is held. b. (1) The report filed pursuant to subsection a. shall contain preincarceration records of the inmate, including any history of civil commitment, any disposition which arose out of any charges suspended pursuant to N.J.S.2C:4-6 including records of the disposition of those charges and any acquittals by reason of insanity pursuant to N.J.S.2C:4-1, state the conduct of the inmate during the current period of confinement, include a complete report on the inmate's social and physical condition, include an investigation by the Division of Parole of the inmate's parole plans, and present information bearing upon the likelihood that the inmate will commit a crime under the laws of this State if released on parole. The report shall also include a complete psychological evaluation of the inmate in any case in which the inmate was convicted of a first or second degree crime involving violence and: (a) the inmate has a prior acquittal by reason of insanity pursuant to N.J.S.2C:4-1 or had charges suspended pursuant to N.J.S.2C:4-6; or (b) the inmate has a prior conviction for murder pursuant to N.J.S.2C:11-3, aggravated sexual assault or sexual assault pursuant to N.J.S.2C:14-2, kidnapping pursuant to N.J.S.2C:13-1, endangering the welfare of a child which would constitute a crime of the second degree pursuant to N.J.S.2C:24-4, or stalking which would constitute a crime of the third degree pursuant to P.L.1992, c.209 (C.2C:12-10); or (c) the inmate has a prior diagnosis of psychosis. The inmate shall disclose any information concerning any history of civil commitment. The preincarceration records of the inmate contained in the report shall include any psychological reports prepared in connection with any court proceedings. (2) At the time of sentencing, the prosecutor shall notify any victim injured as a result of a crime of the first or second degree or the nearest relative of a murder victim of the opportunity to present a written or videotaped statement for the parole report to be considered at the parole hearing or to testify to the parole board concerning his harm at the time of the parole hearing. Each victim or relative shall be responsible for notifying the board of his intention to submit such a statement and to provide an appropriate mailing address. The report may include a written or videotaped statement concerning the continuing nature and extent of any physical harm or psychological or emotional harm or trauma suffered by the victim, the extent of any loss of earnings or ability to work suffered by the victim and the continuing effect of the crime upon the victim's family. At the time public notice is given that an inmate is being considered for parole pursuant to this section, the board shall also notify any victim or nearest relative who has previously contacted the board of the availability to provide a written or videotaped statement for inclusion in the parole report or to present testimony at the parole hearing. The board shall notify the victim or relative at the victim's or relative's last known mailing address. (3) If the inmate meets the requirements for administrative parole release pursuant to section 4 of P.L.2019, c.364 (C.30:4-123.55d) the report shall indicate this eligibility. c. A copy of the report filed pursuant to subsection a. of this section, excepting those documents which have been classified as confidential pursuant to rules and regulations of the board or the Department of Corrections, shall be served on the inmate at the time it is filed with the board panel. The inmate may file with the board panel a written statement regarding the report, but shall do so within 105 days prior to the primary parole eligibility date. d. Upon receipt of the public notice pursuant to section 1 of P.L.1979, c.441 (C.30:4-123.45), a county prosecutor, a public defender, or a private attorney of record may request from the parole board a copy of the report on any adult inmate prepared pursuant to subsection a. of this section, which shall be expeditiously forwarded to the county prosecutor by the parole board by mail, courier, or other means of delivery. Upon receipt of the report, the prosecutor has 10 working days to review the report and notify the parole board of the prosecutor's comments, if any, or notify the parole board of the prosecutor's intent to provide comments. If the county prosecutor does not provide comments or notify the parole board of the prosecutor's intent to provide comments within the 10 working days, the parole board may presume that the prosecutor does not wish to provide comments and may proceed with the parole consideration. Any comments provided by a county prosecutor shall be delivered to the parole board by the same method by which the county prosecutor received the report. The confidentiality of the contents in a report which are classified as confidential shall be maintained and shall not be disclosed to any person who is not authorized to receive or review a copy of the report containing the confidential information. e. Any provision of this section to the contrary notwithstanding, the board shall by rule or regulation modify the scope of the required reports and time periods for rendering such reports with reference to county penal institutions. f. Notwithstanding any provision of this section, the board may modify the time periods for submitting the reports required pursuant to this section in processing an inmate whose parole eligibility date is accelerated pursuant to section 11 of P.L.1979, c.441 (C.30:4-123.55). L.1979, c.441, s.10; amended 1982, c.71, s.3; 1983, c.453, s.1; 1985, c.44, s.2; 1997, c.216, s.1; 1997, c.217, s.1; 1999, c.304, s.1; 2001, c.141, s.3; 2019, c.364, s.9.
N.J. Stat. § 30:8-58 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 8 / Section 8-58
Location of inmates within other penal facilities
Status: in_force

Upon the issuance of an order pursuant to section 1 of this act, the commissioner shall locate inmates assigned to any facility so restricted by such order within other State or county penal facilities. The commissioner shall determine which other State or county penal facilities have adequate room for such inmates and shall assign them on the basis of available space; provided, however, that such assignments shall conform to all statutory requirements providing for the classification of inmates. Any State or county penal facilities ordered to accept such inmates shall do so within 5 days following the issuance of an order pursuant to section 1 of this act. Any county jail, workhouse or penitentiary restricted by an order issued pursuant to section 1 of this act shall assume responsibility for all transportation of any person sent to another penal facility so long as such order shall remain in effect. L.1979, c. 472, s. 2, eff. Feb. 27, 1980.
N.J. Stat. § 30:6D-20 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 6D / Section 6D-20
Monthly visit by case manager
Status: in_force

The department shall ensure that every developmentally disabled person covered by this act is visited at least monthly by a case manager employed by the department or by an agency under contract to the department. L.1983, c. 524, s. 8, eff. Jan. 17, 1984.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4-157.4 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-157.4
Expenses for commitment proceedings, board of juvenile
Status: in_force

30:4-157.4. Whenever a juvenile shall be committed to the custody of the Youth Justice Commission established pursuant to section 2 of P.L.1995, c.284 (C.52:17B-170), it shall be the duty of the court, at the time of the examination, to make inquiry as to the ability of the parent or guardian to pay the expenses of the commitment proceedings and the board of the juvenile, and it shall endorse on the warrant of commitment a statement of its finding in that regard. Payment by the parent or guardian of these costs shall be made to the probation division or county adjuster, whichever the court shall designate; provided, however, that upon collection thereof the costs of the commitment proceedings shall be paid to the county treasurer, and any amount received representing maintenance shall be forwarded to the State Treasurer. In the event of failure of the parent or guardian to pay the amount ordered by the court then the probation division or county adjuster, as the case may be, shall bring the matter before the court for such further order as shall appear proper therein to compel payment. Amended 1939,c.301; 1953,c.29,s.46; 1970,c.300,s.14; 1995,c.280,s.50; 2025, c.35, s.50.
N.J. Stat. § 30:1A-4 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 1A / Section 1A-4
New Jersey Boarding Home Advisory Council.
Status: in_force

1. a. There is established in, but not of, the Department of Human Services the New Jersey Boarding Home Advisory Council. The council shall consist of 14 members, to be appointed by the Commissioner of Human Services in consultation with the Commissioners of Community Affairs and Health and Senior Services, the Public Defender, the Public Guardian for Elderly Adults and the Ombudsperson for the Institutionalized Elderly, as follows: two persons who own or operate a boarding house as defined in P.L.1979, c.496 (C.55:13B-1 et al.); two persons who own or operate a residential health care facility as defined in section 1 of P.L.1953, c.212 (C.30:11A-1) or licensed pursuant to P.L.1971, c.136 (C.26:2H-1 et seq.); two persons who currently reside in a boarding house or a residential health care facility; one person who is a member of the organization which represents operators of boarding houses or residential health care facilities, or both; one person who represents the health care professions; one person who represents a county office on aging; one person who represents a municipal building code department; one person who represents an organization or agency which advocates for mentally ill persons in this State; one person who represents an organization or agency which advocates for physically disabled persons in this State; and two other members who shall be chosen from among persons whose work, knowledge or interest relates to boarding houses or residential health care facilities and the residents thereof, including but not limited to municipal and county elected officials, county prosecutors, social workers, and persons knowledgeable about fire prevention standards and measures needed to assure safety from structural, mechanical, plumbing and electrical deficiencies in boarding houses and residential health care facilities. In addition, the Chairman of the General Assembly Standing Reference Committee on Health and Human Services and the Chairman of the Senate Standing Reference Committee on Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens or their designees shall serve as ex officio members of the council. b. The terms of office of each appointed member shall be three years, but of the members first appointed, two shall be appointed for a term of one year, five for terms of two years, and seven for terms of three years. All vacancies shall be filled for the balance of the unexpired term in the same manner as the original appointment. The members of the council shall not receive any compensation for their services, but shall be reimbursed for the actual and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their duties as members of the council. L.1986, c.205, s.1; amended 1994, c.58, s.47; 2005, c.155, s.88; 2010, c.34, s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 30:7-2 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 7 / Section 7-2
Powers and duties of managers
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding the provisions of any other law to the contrary, the board of managers shall govern, manage and conduct the New Jersey Firemen's Home, and, subject to the approval of the Governor, direct and control its property and concerns, make by-laws, rules and regulations and determine the compensation, duties and term of service of its officers and employees. Amended by L.1948, c. 87, p. 498, s. 5.
N.J. Stat. § 30:1AA-7 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 1AA / Section 1AA-7
Rules.
Status: in_force

7. The council shall promulgate, in accordance with the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), such rules as it deems necessary for the proper conduct of its work. L.1979,c.105,s.7; amended 2003, c.54, s.8.
N.J. Stat. § 30:8-16.22 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 8 / Section 8-16.22
Annual meeting.
Status: in_force

14. a. The county reentry coordinator shall meet annually with community stakeholders who may offer guidance for evaluating the needs of and providing services to inmates in county correctional facilities including, but not limited to: (1) the Commissioner of Corrections, or a designee; (2) the Commissioner of Human Services, or a designee; (3) the chief executive officer, warden, or keeper of the county correctional facility; (4) the superintendent, director, or other chief administrative officer of the County Board of Social Services or welfare agency, as appropriate; (5) the county human services director, or a designee; (6) the county mental health administrator, or a designee; (7) the president of a county community college, or a designee; (8) reentry services providers in the county; (9) substance use disorder treatment providers in the county; and (10) a person who previously has received substance use disorder services in the county. b. Based on the guidance received during the meetings conducted pursuant to subsection a. of this section, the county reentry coordinator shall: (1) establish best practices for preparing county inmates for release; (2) identify services available in the county that may be needed by inmates upon release from a county correctional facility including, but not limited to, housing, food, medical care, clothing, substance use disorder treatment; mental health services, employment assistance, and education assistance; (3) make appropriate recommendations to the county correctional facility and County Board of Social Services or welfare agency with respect to preparing county inmates for successful reentry into the community and reducing recidivism. L. 2021, c.312, s.14.
N.J. Stat. § 30:9-23.16 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 9 / Section 9-23.16
Charitable transfer to authority.
Status: in_force

2. The transfer of a hospital to an authority by a charitable nonprofit entity pursuant to this act shall be deemed to be in furtherance of such entity's charitable purposes. L.2006,c.46,s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4D-7v — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4D / Section 4D-7v
Imposition of fee.
Status: in_force

5. a. The fee imposed pursuant to subsection c. of section 3 of this act shall be imposed in relation to health care items or services provided only during the effective period of this act, and shall not be collected until the commissioner notifies the appropriate governmental entities that any State plan amendment or waivers submitted pursuant to section 6 of this act have been approved. b. No hospital subject to the fee shall pass on the cost of the fee to any patient, insurer, self-insured employer program, or other responsible party, nor list it separately on any invoice or statement sent to a patient, insurer, self-insured employer program, or other responsible party. c. Unless otherwise prohibited by the federal government, no managed care organization operating in the State that has contracted with Medicaid shall retain any funds generated by the fee, other than to offset any increased administrative costs incurred as a result of the program. d. Funds generated by the fee shall not supplant or offset any current or future State funds allocated to a county participating in the program. e. Payments distributed to hospitals pursuant to this act shall not supplant or offset any current or future funds paid to hospitals through other State or federal funding mechanisms or pools. L.2018, c.136, s.5; amended 2022, c.61, s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4D-38 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4D / Section 4D-38
Pharmaceutical assistance recipients eligible
Status: in_force

A person who meets the age or disability, income and residency requirements of the "Pharmaceutical Assistance to the Aged and Disabled" program, P.L.1975, c. 194 (C. 30:4D-20 et seq.), is eligible for hearing aid assistance pursuant to this act if he is not otherwise qualified for Medicaid pursuant to P.L.1968, c. 413 (C. 30:4D-1 et seq.). L. 1987, c. 298, s. 3.
N.J. Stat. § 30:6-13 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 6 / Section 6-13
Surgical or medical treatment
Status: in_force

If the commission, upon examination, finds that a blind individual may have any disability benefited or removed by proper surgical operation, or medical treatment, according to the evidence of a qualified specialist, the commission may expend for such surgical operation or medical treatment those funds which may be available for the purpose in order to treat, remedy, or remove such disability. Amended by L.1944, c. 241, p. 803, s. 3.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4-123.47 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-123.47
State Parole Board.
Status: in_force

3. a. There is hereby created and established within the Department of Corrections a State Parole Board which shall consist of a chairman, 14 associate members and three alternate board members. The chairman, associate members and alternate board members shall be appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate from qualified persons with training or experience in law, sociology, criminal justice, or related branches of the social sciences. Members of the board and the alternate board members shall be appointed for terms of six years and the terms of their successors shall be calculated from the expiration of the incumbent's term. Members shall serve until their successors are appointed and have qualified. The Governor shall designate a vice-chairman from among the associate members. The vice-chairman shall assume the duties of the chairman when the chairman is absent, unavailable or otherwise unable to perform his duties, or, in the case of removal or a permanent incapacity, until the qualification of a successor chairman appointed by the Governor. Any alternate board member may assume the duties of an associate member when the associate member is absent, unavailable or otherwise unable to perform his duties, or the associate member assumes the duties of the chairman, and shall perform those duties only until the associate resumes his duties, or, in the case of removal or a permanent incapacity, the qualification of a successor appointed by the Governor. b. (1) Any vacancy occurring in the membership of the board, otherwise than by expiration of term, shall be filled in the same manner as one occurring by expiration of term, but for the unexpired term only. Any member of the board, including any alternate board member, may be removed from office by the Governor for cause. (2) Upon certification of the chairman that additional parole panels are needed on a temporary basis for the efficient processing of parole decisions, the Governor also may appoint not more than four temporary acting parole board members from qualified persons with training or experience in law, sociology, criminal justice, juvenile justice or related branches of the social sciences. A temporary acting member shall be appointed for a term of three months. The Governor may extend the appointment of any or all of the temporary acting members for additional terms of three months, upon certification of the chairman that additional parole panels are needed on a temporary basis for the efficient processing of parole decisions. A temporary acting member shall be authorized to participate in administrative review of initial parole hearing decisions, parole consideration hearings and determinations concerning revocation or rescission of parole. c. The members of the board shall devote their full time to the performance of their duties and be compensated pursuant to section 2 of P.L.1974, c.55 (C.52:14-15.108). Any alternate member and any temporary acting members shall be entitled to compensation. The amount of such compensation shall be determined by multiplying the rate an associate member would be paid on a per diem basis times the number of days the alternate board member or temporary acting member actually performed the duties of an associate member in accordance with the provisions of this section. d. The associate members of the board shall be appointed by the Governor to panels on adult sentences and assigned by the chairman of the board to six panels on adult sentences. The chairman of the board shall be a member of each panel. Nothing provided herein shall prohibit the chairman from reassigning any member appointed to a panel on adult sentences to facilitate the efficient function of the board. Nothing provided herein shall prohibit the chairman from temporarily reassigning any member appointed to a panel on adult sentences or a panel on young adult sentences to facilitate the efficient function of the board. The alternate board member may assume, in accordance with the provisions of this section, the duties of any associate member. The chairman may assign a temporary acting member to a panel on adult sentences. e. Of the associate members first appointed to the four positions created pursuant to the provisions of P.L.2001, c.141, one shall be appointed for a term of six years; one shall be appointed for a term of five years; one shall be appointed for a term of four years and one shall be appointed for a term of three years. L.1979, c.441, s.3; amended 1987, c.396, s.1; 1997, c.219; 1999, c.139; 2001, c.141, s.1; 2019, c.363, s.7.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4-49.3 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-49.3
Settlement of minor born out of wedlock
Status: in_force

The settlement of a minor born out of wedlock shall be that of his mother; but such minor may acquire a separate settlement in the same manner as minors born in wedlock, as hereinafter provided. L.1965, c. 59, s. 39.
N.J. Stat. § 30:6-1.3 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 6 / Section 6-1.3
Use of report
Status: in_force

The confidential reports made pursuant to this act shall not be included under materials available to public inspection pursuant to P.L. 1963, c. 73 (C. 47:1A-1 et seq.). The reports shall be used only by the commission and other agencies that may be designated by the Commissioner of Human Services and shall not otherwise be divulged or made public so as to disclose the identity of any person to whom they relate, except insofar as: a. The individual identified or his legal guardian, if any, or if he is a minor, his parent or legal guardian, consents to the disclosure; or b. A court, upon making a determination that disclosure is necessary for the conduct of proceedings before it and that failure to make the disclosure would be contrary to the public interest, orders the disclosure. L. 1986, c. 147, s. 5, eff. Nov. 13, 1986.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4-60a — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-60a
Regulations concerning sliding scale fee and patient liability.
Status: in_force

10. The Department of Human Services shall adopt regulations pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.) concerning the establishment of a sliding scale fee schedule and determination of patient liability to contribute to the cost of care and maintenance pursuant to R.S.30:4-60. L.2005, c.55, s.10.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4-3.11 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-3.11
Requirements for corrections officer
Status: in_force

1. A person shall not be appointed as a correctional police officer of any correctional institution assigned, maintained, or operated by the Department of Corrections unless that person: a. is a citizen of the United States; b. is able to read, write and speak the English language well and intelligently and has a high school diploma or its equivalent; c. is sound in body and of good health; d. is of good moral character; and e. has not been convicted of any offense which would make the person unfit to perform the duties of the office as evidenced by a criminal history record background check. L.1991,c.110,s.1; amended 2021, c.305, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 30:5B-5.4 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 5B / Section 5B-5.4
Regulations adopted by Commissioner of Children and Families relative to children's health care coverage.
Status: in_force

5. The Commissioner of Children and Families, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), shall adopt regulations to provide for the implementation by licensed child care centers, registered family day care homes, and unified child care agencies of such procedures as the commissioner deems necessary to effectuate the purposes of subsection f. of section 4 of P.L.1997, c.272 (C.30:4I-4). L.1999, c.171, s.5; amended 2006, c.47, s.162.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4-91.16 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-91.16
Transfer of account balance to inmate upon release.
Status: in_force

7. a. The commissioner shall, at least 30 days prior to an inmate's release from confinement, assist the inmate in establishing a consumer checking account pursuant to the provisions of P.L.1991, c.210 (C.17:16N-1 et seq.). The inmate may be issued a basic debit card by the bank. For the purposes of this section, "debit card" means any instrument or device, whether known as a debit card, automated teller machine card, or by any other name, issued with or without fee by an issuer for the use of the debit card holder in obtaining money, goods, services or anything else of value through the electronic authorization of a financial institution to debit the debit card holder's account. "Debit card holder" means a consumer named on the face of a debit card to whom or for whose benefit the debit card is issued by an issuer. b. Upon an inmate's release, the balance remaining in the inmate account administered by the correctional facility, following all payments and withdrawals pursuant to section 4 of P.L.1969, c.22 (C.30:4-91.4), shall be transferred into the consumer checking account established pursuant to this section. c. Nothing in this section shall be construed to require an inmate to establish a consumer checking account. The commissioner shall not be required to establish a consumer checking account if the inmate chooses not to establish such an account pursuant to this section. Any consumer checking account or debit card provided under this section shall be established or issued in a manner that is consistent with State and federal law and regulation. d. The commissioner, in consultation with the Commissioner of Banking and Insurance, and pursuant to the provisions of the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), shall promulgate rules and regulations necessary to implement and effectuate the purposes of P.L.2009, c.329 (C.30:1B-6.1 et al.). L.2009, c.329, s.7.
N.J. Stat. § 30:9B-4 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 9B / Section 9B-4
Rules, regulations
Status: in_force

4. Subject to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), the commissioner shall adopt the rules and regulations necessary to effectuate the purposes of this act.
1985, c.296, s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4-91.3c — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-91.3c
Definitions relative to wanted person checks.
Status: in_force

1. For the purposes of this act: "County correctional facility" means a county jail, penitentiary, prison or workhouse. "Municipal jail" means a municipal jail, lockup, police station or other place maintained by a municipality for the detention of suspects or offenders. "State correctional facility" means a State prison or other penal institution or a State-contracted half-way house. "Wanted person check" means a determination of whether a person has an outstanding arrest warrant or pending charges by accessing the New Jersey Wanted Person System (NJWPS) and New Jersey Criminal Justice Information System (NJCJIS) in the files of the National Crime Information Center (NCIC). L.2003,c.282,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4G-21 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4G / Section 4G-21
Rules, regulations
Status: in_force

The commissioner, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c. 410 (C. 52:14B-1 et seq.), shall adopt rules and regulations to effectuate the purposes of this act. L. 1987,c.350, s.9.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4D-6q — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4D / Section 4D-6q
Medicaid, NJ FamilyCare, opioid antidote coverage.
Status: in_force

2. a. The Division of Medical Assistance and Health Services in the Department of Human Services shall provide coverage for an opioid antidote under the Medicaid program and the NJ FamilyCare program without the imposition of any prior authorization or other utilization management requirements, provided that the drug is: (1) prescribed or administered to an enrollee by a licensed medical practitioner who is authorized to prescribe or administer that treatment pursuant to State and federal law; or (2) dispensed to an enrollee by a licensed pharmacist under a standing order to dispense an opioid antidote pursuant to section 1 of P.L.2017, c.88 (C.45:14-67.2). b. The provisions of this section shall not be construed to limit the coverage of an opioid antidote only when administered by a medical practitioner. c. The division shall require each managed care organization contracted with the division to provide pharmacy benefits to Medicaid and NJ FamilyCare enrollees to comply with the provisions of this section. d. The Commissioner of Human Services shall apply for such State plan amendments or waivers as may be necessary to implement the provisions of this section and to secure federal financial participation for State Medicaid expenditures under the federal Medicaid program. e. As used in this section: "Medicaid program" means the program established pursuant to P.L.1968, c.413 (C.30:4D-1 et seq.). "Opioid antidote" means naloxone hydrochloride, or any other similarly acting drug approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration for self-administration for the treatment of an opioid overdose. "NJ FamilyCare program" means the program established pursuant to P.L.2005, c.156 (C.30:4J-8 et al.). L.2021, c.157, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4D-17.36 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4D / Section 4D-17.36
Annual report.
Status: in_force

4. The Commissioner of Human Services shall report annually to the Governor, and to the Legislature pursuant to section 2 of P.L.1991, c.164 (C.52:14-19.1), on the findings and recommendations of the demonstration project. L.2010, c.74, s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4D-6aa — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4D / Section 4D-6aa
State plan amendments, waivers, HIV preexposure prophylaxis, HIV postexposure prophylaxis, benefits.
Status: in_force

13. The Commissioner of Human Services shall apply for such State plan amendments or waivers as may be necessary to implement the provisions of section 11 of this act and to secure federal financial participation for State Medicaid expenditures under the federal Medicaid program. L.2025, c.196, s.13.
N.J. Stat. § 30:5B-41 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 5B / Section 5B-41
Report submitted to grant-awarding agency.
Status: in_force

6. Within one year after receiving a grant award under this act, a licensed child care provider, registered family day care provider, or Head Start program shall submit a report to the agency that awarded the grant to the licensed child care provider, registered family day care provider, or Head Start program containing information on the provider's or program's use of the grant funds. The report shall include, to the extent relevant, information any new infant and toddler child care capacity, including new slots, created using grant funds, any staff recruitment initiatives supported using grant funds, increases or improvements in the provision of child care services as a result of the grant, and any notable changes in child care enrollment and attendance rates or other measures the provider or program observed since receiving the grant. L.2022, c.25, s.6.
N.J. Stat. § 30:3-5 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-5
Order of precedence in expenditures
Status: in_force

L.1930, c. 202, s.s. 2, 6, 7, pp. 959, 961, 962, entitled "An act to provide for the taxation of real and personal property in this state for the purpose of paying the cost of constructing, reconstructing, development, extending and equipping state charitable, hospital, relief, training, correctional, reformatory and penal institutions and appurtenances thereto," approved April eighteenth, one thousand nine hundred and thirty, saved from repeal. [These sections provide that the construction fund created by L.1930, c. 227, p. 1015 (saved from repeal by section 30:3-4 of this title), shall be expended in the order of precedence enumerated; that the comptroller may correct items; and that the state house commission, the custodian of the fund, may authorize the transfer of parts of items to other items on application of the state board.]
N.J. Stat. § 30:1B-10.1 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 1B / Section 1B-10.1
Provision of mental health services to certain incarcerated persons
Status: in_force

2. The Commissioner of Corrections shall provide or arrange for appropriate mental health services to State-sentenced incarcerated persons who suffer from mental illness, as defined in section 2 of P.L.1987, c.116 (C.30:4-27.2), but are not in need of inpatient treatment at a State psychiatric facility. The commissioner may, in accordance with the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), promulgate rules and regulations governing the provision of mental health services to inmates. L.1999,c.16,s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 30:1-8 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-8
Commissioner; appointment; salary, tenure
Status: in_force

The commissioner shall be appointed by the Governor, after consultation with the State board, with the advice and consent of the Senate, and shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor during the Governor's term of office and until the appointment and qualification of the commissioner's successor. The commissioner shall receive such salary as shall be provided by law. He shall devote his entire time to the performance of his duties. Appointment of a commissioner shall not be restricted to residents of the State. Amended by L.1948, c. 87, p. 497, s. 2; L.1971, c. 384, s. 4, eff. Jan. 5, 1972.
N.J. Stat. § 30:9A-21 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 9A / Section 9A-21
Rules, regulations.
Status: in_force

4. The commissioner or the Commissioner of Children and Families, as applicable, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), shall adopt rules and regulations to effectuate the purposes of this act. L.1995, c.321, s.4; amended 2006, c.47, s.174.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4D-7g — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4D / Section 4D-7g
Findings, declarations relative to pediatric rehabilitation hospitals.
Status: in_force

1. The Legislature finds and declares that: a. Currently, there are two pediatric rehabilitation hospitals in the State that provide pediatric inpatient and ambulatory rehabilitation and pediatric long-term care services to children throughout the State. These hospitals offer a variety of medical, developmental and educational services to children with severe disabilities and chronic illnesses; and b. There is a tremendous need in the State for the unique services provided by these facilities, and few providers within the health care community have the capability and expertise to properly treat the special needs of these children. L.2001,c.393,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 30:1AA-16 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 1AA / Section 1AA-16
Annual report to Governor, Legislature.
Status: in_force

7. The Commissioner of Human Services and the executive committee of the Governor's Council on the Prevention of Developmental Disabilities established pursuant to section 6 of this act shall report annually to the Governor and the Legislature concerning the status of prevention programs in the State. L.1987, c.5, s.7; amended 2000, c.82, s.4; 2010, c.50, s.28.
N.J. Stat. § 30:1AA-3 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 1AA / Section 1AA-3
Membership of council; vacancies; compensation; terms.
Status: in_force

3. The council shall consist of a minimum of 25 members, but shall not exceed 30 members, of whom: a. seven shall be representatives of State agencies who shall serve ex officio at the pleasure of the Governor in accordance with the qualifications established in section 4 of P.L.1979, c.105 (C.30:1AA-4); b. a minimum of 15 shall be public members appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate; c. one each shall represent a University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education, Research, and Service in the State and the State's designated protection and advocacy system; and d. one shall be a representative of local and non-governmental agencies or private nonprofit groups concerned with services for individuals with developmental disabilities, appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate. The appointed members shall serve for a term of three years and until their respective successors have been appointed and have qualified. Vacancies shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment. Public members shall receive no compensation, but shall be entitled to reimbursement for necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their duties. Members serving on the council at the time of enactment of P.L.2003, c.54 (C.30:1AA-1.1 et al.) shall continue to serve until the expiration of their current terms, and until their respective successors are appointed and have qualified. L.1979,c.105,s.3; amended 2003, c.54, s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4G-12 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4G / Section 4G-12
Rules, regulations
Status: in_force

The commissioner shall adopt rules and regulations necessary to carry out the provisions of this act pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L. 1968, c. 410 (C. 52:14B-1 et seq.). L. 1985, c. 307, s. 12; per s.14 as amended by 1985, c.524, s.8, expired January 21, 1988.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4C-61.2 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4C / Section 4C-61.2
Permanency hearing.
Status: in_force

50. a. A permanency hearing shall be held that provides review and approval by the court of the placement plan: (1) within 30 days after the determination of an exception to the reasonable effort requirement to reunify the child with the parent in accordance with section 25 of P.L.1999, c.53 (C.30:4C-11.3); or (2) no later than 12 months after the child has been in placement. b. Written notice of the date, time and place of the permanency hearing shall be provided at least 15 days in advance to the following, each of whom shall be entitled to attend the hearing and to submit written information to the court: (1) the division or agency; (2) the child; (3) the parents, including a non-custodial parent or legal guardian; (4) the temporary caretaker; (5) any other person or agency whom the court determines has an interest in or information relating to the welfare of the child; (6) the counsel for a parent, child or other interested party who has provided or is providing representation in the case before the court; and (7) the child's resource family parent or relative providing care for the child shall also receive written notice of, and shall have a right to be heard at, the hearing, but the resource family parent or relative shall not be made a party to the hearing solely on the basis of the notice and right to be heard. c. The hearing shall include, but not necessarily be limited to, consideration and evaluation of information provided by the division and other interested parties regarding such matters as: (1) a statement of the goal for the permanent placement or return home of the child and the anticipated date that the goal will be achieved; (2) the intermediate objectives relating to the attainment of the goal; (3) a statement of the duties and responsibilities of the division, the parents or legal guardian and the temporary caretaker, including the services to be provided by the division to the child and to the temporary caretaker; (4) a statement of the services to be provided to the parent or legal guardian or an exception to the requirement to provide reasonable efforts toward family reunification in accordance with section 25 of P.L.1999, c.53 (C.30:4C-11.3). Services to facilitate adoption or an alternative permanent placement may be provided concurrently with services to reunify the child with the parent or guardian; (5) a permanency plan which includes whether and, if applicable, when: (a) the child shall be returned to the parent or guardian, if the child can be returned home without endangering the child's health or safety; (b) the division has determined that family reunification is not possible and the division shall file a petition for the termination of parental rights for the purpose of adoption; or (c) the division has determined that termination of parental rights is not appropriate in accordance with section 31 of P.L.1999, c.53 (C.30:4C-15.3) and the child shall be placed in an alternative permanent placement. d. If the court approves a permanency plan for the child, the court shall make a specific finding of the reasonable efforts made thus far by the division and the appropriateness of the reasonable efforts to achieve the permanency plan. L.1999, c.53, s.50; amended 2004, c.130, s.91; 2007, c.228, s.8.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4-3.23 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-3.23
Definitions relative to State psychiatric hospitals.
Status: in_force

1. As used in this act: "Commissioner" means the Commissioner of Human Services. "Department" means the Department of Human Services. "Major injury" means an injury that requires treatment that can only be performed at a general or special hospital licensed pursuant to P.L.1971, c.136 (C.26:2H-1 et seq.), and may include admission to the hospital for additional treatment or observation. "Moderate injury" means an injury that requires treatment beyond basic first aid that can only be performed by a health care professional at the office of a physician, at a hospital emergency room, or by a physician at a State psychiatric hospital. "Physical assault" means an act upon a person that results in a major or moderate injury that occurs at a State psychiatric hospital. "State psychiatric hospital" means a psychiatric hospital listed in R.S.30:1-7. "Unexpected death" means a death that was not medically anticipated, including, but not limited to suicide, homicide or unanticipated death due to an unforeseen medical complication or other circumstance. L.2009, c.161, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 30:6D-10 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 6D / Section 6D-10
Individualized habilitation plan; development; revision
Status: in_force

Every agency, organization or institution providing services for persons with developmental disabilities shall cause a written, individualized habilitation plan to be developed and placed into effect for each person for whom such agency, organization or institution is primarily responsible for the delivery or for coordinating the delivery of services within 30 days following the admission of such person. In the case of persons receiving services through such agency, organization or institution at the time of enactment of this act, such plan shall be effected within 60 days following enactment. Such plan shall be developed and may be revised from time to time by appropriate representatives of such agency, organization or institution in consultation with such person and such person's parents, guardian, representative of guardianship services or other interested party. L.1977, c. 82, s. 10, eff. May 5, 1977.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4-157.2 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-157.2
Warrant of commitment, records
Status: in_force

12. The warrant of commitment to the custody of the Youth Justice Commission established pursuant to section 2 of P.L.1995, c.284 (C.52:17B-170) shall set forth the names of the parents or guardians if they can be ascertained and the juvenile's place of residence. The court shall order transmitted to the commission, by the officer serving the order of commitment a copy of the complaint, a copy of any probation reports, pre-disposition reports, education records, county detention center records, or other records which the county may have concerning the past delinquencies of the juvenile and other information concerning any mental or physical condition which the court deems to be of importance in the rehabilitation of the juvenile or the maintenance of discipline, order and safety in the facility or the operation of the facility or its programs. Such records shall be used for the information and guidance of the facility and the commission but shall not be public records. Such warrants and records shall be forwarded to the commission on, or prior to, the date of the juvenile's admission into the facility. Amended 1970, c.300, s.12; 1995, c.280, s.49; 2025, c.35, s.49.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4D-2 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4D / Section 4D-2
Declaration of purpose
Status: in_force

It is the intent of the Legislature to make statutory provision which will enable the State of New Jersey to provide medical assistance, insofar as practicable, on behalf of persons whose resources are determined to be inadequate to enable them to secure quality medical care at their own expense, and to enable the State, within the limits of funds available for any fiscal year for such purposes, to obtain all benefits for medical assistance provided by the Federal Social Security Act as it now reads or as it may hereafter be amended, or by any other Federal act now in effect or which may hereafter be enacted. It is further the intent of the Legislature that benefits provided hereunder shall be last resource benefits notwithstanding any provisions contained in contracts, wills, agreements or other instruments. L.1968, c. 413, s. 2. Amended by L.1979, c. 365, s. 1, eff. Feb. 4, 1980.
N.J. Stat. § 30:9B-3 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 9B / Section 9B-3
Guidelines; funding
Status: in_force

a. The commissioner shall prepare guidelines for the Self-Help Clearinghouse. b. The commissioner shall solicit proposals from nonprofit organizations interested in establishing a Statewide Self-Help Clearinghouse, review the proposals, and approve and fund within the limits of moneys allocated to the department the proposal which best meets the objectives of the program. c. The Self-Help Clearinghouse shall assist in the development of self-help groups throughout the State by providing technical assistance to communities including, but not limited to, consultation, training and technical assistance; collect, integrate and make available self-help information and resource material; and publish and distribute a Statewide directory of self-help groups. L. 1985, c. 296, s. 3, eff. Aug. 15, 1985.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4J-12.2 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4J / Section 4J-12.2
NJ FamilyCare Program to provide coverage for hearing aids, cochlear implant for covered persons.
Status: in_force

11. a. The Commissioner of Human Services shall ensure that every contract for health care services under the NJ FamilyCare Program established pursuant to sections 3 through 5 of P.L.2005, c.156 (C.30:4J-10 through C.30:4J-12), entered into on or after the effective date of this act, provides benefits for medically necessary expenses incurred in the purchase of a hearing aid or cochlear implant for a covered person, as provided in this section. b. The benefits shall include the purchase of a hearing aid for each ear, when medically necessary and as prescribed or recommended by a licensed physician or audiologist. The commissioner may limit the benefit provided in this section to one hearing aid for each hearing-impaired ear every 24 months. c. The benefits shall provide coverage of the cost of treatment related to cochlear implants, including procedures for the implantation of cochlear devices and costs for any parts, attachments, or accessories of the device, including replacement of obsolete external cochlear implant processors. L.2008, c.126, s.11; amended 2023, c.275, s.10.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4-139 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-139
United States prisoners
Status: in_force

The keeper of the state prison shall receive and safely keep in the prison at the expense of the United States all persons committed under the authority of the United States until they shall be discharged in due course of law.
30:4-140 Reduction schedule for minimum-maximum sentences.
30:4-140. For every year or fractional part of a year of a custodial sentence imposed upon any person there shall be remitted to the person from both the maximum and minimum term of the person's sentence, for continuous orderly deportment, the progressive time credits indicated in the schedule in this section. When a sentence contains a fractional part of a year in either the minimum or maximum thereof, then time credits in reduction of the fractional part of a year shall be calculated at the rate set out in the schedule for each full month of the fractional part of a year of sentence. In case of any flagrant misconduct the board of managers may declare a forfeiture of the time previously remitted, either in whole or in part, as they deem just. A B C Minimum and Maximum Progressive Credits for Credits for Each Full Sentences in Years Minimum and Maximum Month of Fractional Part Sentences in Years (days) of a Year in Excess of Column A (days) 1 72 7 2 156 8 3 252 8 4 348 8 5 444 8
6 540 8 7 636 10 8 756 10 9 876 10 10 996 10 11 1,116 10 12 1,236 11 13 1,368 11 14 1,500 11 15 1,632 11 16 1,764 11 17 1,896 12 18 2,040 12 19 2,184 12 20 2,328 12 21 2,472 12 22 2,616 13 23 2,772 13 24 2,928 13 25 3,084 15 26 3,264 15 27 3,444 15 28 3,624 15 29 3,804 15 30 3,984 16 Any sentence in excess of 30 years shall be reduced by time credits for continuous orderly deportment at the rate of 192 days for each additional year or 16 days for each full month of any fractional part of a year. Nothing in this section shall be deemed to limit or affect an inmate's eligibility for parole consideration as provided for in section 10 of P.L.1948, c.84 (C.30:4-123.1 et seq.), as amended, in any situation where the sentence or consecutive sentences imposed upon an inmate shall exceed 25 years. amended 1957, c.27, ss.1,2; 2019, c.364, s.11.
N.J. Stat. § 30:8-37 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 8 / Section 8-37
Records to be kept by workhouse master; proceeds of labor
Status: in_force

The master of every workhouse shall keep an exact account of the time of the commitment and discharge of prisoners, their maintenance, the articles and materials provided for them to work, and the earnings and proceeds of their labor, and report the same to the board of chosen freeholders at its annual meeting and at other times when required. He shall pay over to the county treasurer the amount of such earnings and proceeds at the time of exhibiting his accounts, which moneys shall be appropriated to the uses of the county.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4-123.51f — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-123.51f
Study to determine cost savings due to reduction of prison population; "Corrections Rehabilitation and Crime Prevention Fund."
Status: in_force

1. a. The Commissioner of Corrections, in consultation with the Chairman of the State Parole Board and the State Treasurer, shall conduct a study to determine the fiscal impact of cost savings that may be realized from the reduction of prison population due to compassionate release and the elimination of mandatory minimum terms of parole ineligibility for certain inmates. b. The commissioner shall issue an annual report to the Governor and, pursuant to section 2 of P.L.1991, c.164 (C.52:14-19.1), to the Legislature setting forth the results of the study required by subsection a. of this section. c. The Commissioner of Corrections shall deposit any cost savings realized pursuant to subsection a. of this section into a special non-lapsing fund which shall be known as the "Corrections Rehabilitation and Crime Prevention Fund." Monies in the fund shall be used to support recidivism reduction programs, including community-based and prison-based programs, such as educational and vocational training, and for other services to facilitate inmates' successful reentry. L.2020, c.109.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4-123.69 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-123.69
Supersedure of inconsistent acts; inapplicability to Code of Criminal Justice
Status: in_force

All acts and parts of acts which are inconsistent with the provisions of this act are, to the extent of such inconsistency, superseded, provided however, that no provisions of the New Jersey Code of Criminal Justice shall be superseded hereby. L.1979, c. 441, s. 28.
N.J. Stat. § 30:5B-17 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 5B / Section 5B-17
Findings
Status: in_force

The Legislature finds that it is in the public interest to fund and develop a system for the voluntary registration of family day care providers to assure care, maintenance and supervision for children which will be beneficial to their health, safety, welfare and development. L. 1987, c. 27, s. 2.
N.J. Stat. § 30:6D-4 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 6D / Section 6D-4
Rights unaffected by admission, residence, receipt of services.
Status: in_force

4. No person with a developmental disability shall be presumed to be incapacitated or shall be discriminated against or shall be deprived of any constitutional, civil, or legal right solely by reason of admission to or residence at a facility or solely by reason of receipt of any service for persons with developmental disabilities. No such admission, residence, or receipt of services shall modify or vary any constitutional, civil, or legal right of the person, including, but not necessarily limited to, the right to: a. Register and vote at elections; b. Free exercise of religion; c. Receive and send unopened correspondence and, upon request, to obtain assistance in the writing and reading of that correspondence; d. Private visitations and private telephone conversations without prior notice to the facility during reasonable hours as may be established by the facility with parents, guardians, representatives of guardian services, relatives, friends, physicians, attorneys, government officials, and any other persons; e. Reasonable opportunities for interaction with members of the opposite sex; f. Confidential handling of personal and medical records. L.1977, c.82, s.4; amended 2013, c.103, s.91.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4-78.3 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-78.3
Determination of eligibility for State reimbursement for costs
Status: in_force

Any costs or obligations incurred by a county psychiatric facility in the 13 months prior to the effective date of this act that are determined not to be reasonable by the Commissioner of Human Services shall not be eligible for reimbursement from the State after the effective date of this act. L.1990,c.73,s.7.
N.J. Stat. § 30:1B-6.18 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 1B / Section 1B-6.18
Inmate's use of the reentry organization's address.
Status: in_force

16. An inmate released from a State or county correctional facility shall be authorized to use the address of a reentry organization as a mailing address in an application for benefits under the: a. Medicaid program, established pursuant to P.L.1968, c.413 (C.30:4D-1 et seq.); b. Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, established pursuant to the federal "Food and Nutrition Act of 2008," Pub.L.88-525 (7 U.S.C.s.2011 et seq.); and c. Work First New Jersey program, established pursuant to P.L.1997, c.38 (C.44:10-55 et seq.), provided the inmate consents to the use of the reentry organization's address as their mailing address. L. 2021, c.312, s.16.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4F-8 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4F / Section 4F-8
Definitions.
Status: in_force

2. As used in this act: a. "Caregiver" means a spouse, parent, child, relative or other person who is 18 years of age or older and who has the primary responsibility of providing daily care for the eligible person and who does not receive financial remuneration for the care. b. "Commissioner" means the Commissioner of the Department of Human Services. c. "Co-payment" means financial participation in service costs by the eligible person according to a sliding fee schedule promulgated by the commissioner. d. "Department" means the Department of Human Services. e. "Eligible person" means a person 18 years of age or older with a functional impairment who would become at risk of long-term institutional placement if the individual's regular caregiver could not continue in that role without the assistance of temporary home and community support services, including respite care. The term includes an eligible veteran as defined in this section. f. "Functional impairment" means the presence of a chronic physical or mental disease, illness, or disability as certified by the physician or a sponsor-provided assessment team, which causes physical dependence on others, and which leaves a person unable to attend to his or her basic daily needs without the substantial assistance or continuous supervision of a caregiver. g. "Provider" means a person, public agency, private nonprofit agency or proprietary agency which is licensed, certified, or otherwise approved by the commissioner to supply any service or combination of services described in subsection h. of this section. h. "Respite" or "respite care" means the provision of temporary, short-term care for, or the supervision of, an eligible person on behalf of the caregiver, in emergencies or on an intermittent basis to relieve the daily stresses and demands of caring for an adult with a functional impairment. Respite may be provided hourly, daily, overnight, or on weekends, may be paid or volunteer, but may not exceed service and cost limitations as determined by the commissioner. Respite includes, but is not limited to, the following services: (1) companion or sitter services; (2) homemaker and personal care services; (3) adult day care; (4) short-term inpatient care in a facility meeting standards which the commissioner determines to be appropriate to provide the care; (5) emergency care; and (6) peer support and training for caregivers. i. "Service plan" means a written document agreed upon by the eligible person, the caregiver, and the sponsor. The service plan shall take into account other services and resources available to the eligible person and his caregiver. Services provided pursuant to P.L.1987, c.119 (C.30:4F-7 et seq.) shall not be used to duplicate or supplant existing services or resources available to the eligible person and the person's caregiver. The plan shall: (1) Document the needs of the eligible person and caregiver for respite care services, using a needs assessment procedure provided or approved by the department; (2) Identify the outcomes to be achieved and the specific respite care services to be provided to the eligible person and the caregiver to meet their identified needs; (3) Estimate the frequency and duration of the respite care services; (4) Estimate the total cost of the plan and the co-payment an eligible person is required to contribute toward the cost of services provided under the plan. j. "Sponsor" means the county or regional agency, either public or private nonprofit, which contracts with the department to administer the local respite program, and which is responsible for the recruitment of and payment to providers, the general supervision of the local programs, and the submission of information or reports which may be required by the commissioner. Sponsors shall be selected according to criteria established by the commissioner which shall include demonstrated support from the county government. Criteria shall also include the potential sponsor's demonstrated ability to coordinate the funds available for this program with other funding sources and to obtain matching or in kind contributions. k. "Eligible veteran" means a person with a functional impairment arising out of service in the active military or naval service of the United States in any war or conflict on or after September 11, 2001 who has been honorably discharged or released from that service under conditions other than dishonorable, and meets the requirements for total disability ratings for compensation based upon unemployability of the individual as determined by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. L.1987, c.119, s.2; amended 2015, c.289, s.1; 2017, c.131, s.120.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4C-58 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4C / Section 4C-58
Review of placements.
Status: in_force

9. Each board shall act on behalf of the Family Part of the Chancery Division of the Superior Court in reviewing the case of every child placed outside the child's home pursuant to a voluntary agreement, to determine whether the best interests and safety of the child are being served by such placement. Each board shall also act on behalf of the Family Part of the Chancery Division of the Superior Court in reviewing the case of each child placed outside the child's home by the division in accordance with a court order pursuant to P.L.1974, c.119 (C.9:6-8.21 et seq.), section 12 of P.L.1951, c.138 (C.30:4C-12), section 24 of P.L.1982, c.77 (C.2A:4A-43) or section 25 of P.L.1982, c.77 (C.2A:4A-44). The division or designated agency shall submit to the board within 30 days of a child's placement, a placement plan prepared in accordance with the provisions of P.L.1977, c.424 (C.30:4C-50 et seq.). A board shall initiate a review of a placement pursuant to a voluntary agreement or in accordance with a court order within 60 days following the initial or repeated placement and shall complete the review within 15 days thereafter. A periodic review shall take place at least every 12 months thereafter. The board may schedule additional reviews on its own motion, upon the request of any person listed in section 5 of P.L.1977, c.424 (C.30:4C-54) or upon an order of the court. Notwithstanding the provisions of section 3 of P.L.1977, c.424 (C.30:4C-52) to the contrary, if a child placed outside the child's home attains 18 years of age or older and the child's out of home placement costs are being paid by the division, the board shall continue to conduct periodic reviews until the division terminates supervision. All such reviews shall include, but not necessarily be limited to, the consideration and evaluation of such matters as: a. The appropriateness of the goal and objectives of the placement plan and anticipated date that the goal will be achieved; b. The appropriateness of the services provided to the child and to the temporary caretaker; c. Whether the child has siblings who are also placed outside of their home; d. Whether the wishes of the child were considered regarding placement and development of the placement plan, when appropriate; e. Whether the division, the parents or legal guardian and the temporary caretaker are fulfilling their respective responsibilities in accordance with the placement plan; f. Whether the parents or legal guardian have been afforded the opportunity and been encouraged to participate in a program of regular visitation with the child; g. Whether there are obstacles which hinder or prevent the attainment of the placement plan objectives and goal; h. The circumstances surrounding the placement; i. The appropriateness of the services provided to the parent or legal guardian or the circumstances which do not require the division to make reasonable efforts toward family reunification in accordance with section 25 of P.L.1999, c.53 (C.30:4C-11.3); and j. The appropriateness of the division's permanency plan and the division's reasonable efforts to achieve that plan, if an exception to the requirement to provide reasonable efforts toward family reunification has been established in accordance with section 25 of P.L.1999, c.53 (C.30:4C-11.3) or the child has been in placement for 12 months. In the case of a child in placement outside of the child's home on the effective date of this act, the first review shall be completed as soon as possible, but not later than 12 months following such effective date. L.1977, c.424, s.9; amended 1978, c.125, s.5; 1982, c.24, s.3; 1984, c.85, s.3; 1987, c.252, s.5; 1999, c.53, s.45; 2016, c.90.
N.J. Stat. § 30:1AA-6 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 1AA / Section 1AA-6
Executive director; appointment, duties.
Status: in_force

6. The council shall employ, subject to the provisions of Title 11A, Civil Service, of the New Jersey Statutes and other applicable statutes, an executive director. The executive director shall: a. Articulate and implement policies established by the State Council on Developmental Disabilities. b. Appoint and remove, subject to the provisions of Title 11A, Civil Service, of the New Jersey Statutes and other applicable statutes, such other employees as may be necessary to perform the duties and responsibilities of the council and shall promulgate fees and compensation within the limits of available appropriations and as shall be provided by law. The State shall not apply hiring freezes, reductions in force, prohibitions on travel or other policies to the staff of the council, to the extent that these policies would adversely impact the staff or functions funded with federal funds or would prevent the council from carrying out its functions. c. Select and retain the services of consultants whose advice is considered necessary to assist the council in obtaining information or developing plans or programs required for the performance of the duties and responsibilities of the council. L.1979,c.105,s.6; amended 2003, c.54, s.7.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4D-7bb — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4D / Section 4D-7bb
Rules, regulations.
Status: in_force

4. The Commissioners of Health and Human Services, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), shall adopt rules and regulations necessary to implement the provisions of this act. L.2019, c.88, s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 30:5B-25.2 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 5B / Section 5B-25.2
Definitions.
Status: in_force

2. As used in sections 1 through 4 of P.L.1993, c.350 (C.30:5B-25.1 through C.30:5B-25.4): "Child abuse registry" means the child abuse registry of the Division of Child Protection and Permanency in the Department of Children and Families established pursuant to section 4 of P.L.1971, c.437 (C.9:6-8.11). "Provider" means a family day care provider as defined by section 3 of P.L.1987, c.27 (C.30:5B-18) and includes, but is not limited to, a family day care provider's assistant and a substitute family day care provider. "Family day care sponsoring organization" means an agency or organization which contracts with the Department of Human Services to assist in the registration of family day care providers in a specific geographic area pursuant to P.L.1987, c.27 (C.30:5B-16 et seq.). "Household member" means an individual over 14 years of age who resides in a family day care provider's home. L.1993, c.350, s.2; amended 2004, c.130, s.107; 2006, c.47, s.168; 2012, c.16, s.120.
N.J. Stat. § 30:9-12.29 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 9 / Section 9-12.29
Short title
Status: in_force

This act shall be known as the "Public General Hospital Assistance Act." L.1977, c. 289, s. 1, eff. Dec. 1, 1977.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4-91.17 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-91.17
Reinstatement of inmate into Medicaid program upon release.
Status: in_force

9. The Commissioner of Corrections shall ensure that at least 30 days prior to the scheduled date of release of an inmate from a correctional institution in the State, the appropriate staff at the institution notify the applicable county welfare agency to process the reinstatement of the inmate in the Medicaid program if the inmate was enrolled in Medicaid prior to incarceration and continues to meet eligibility requirements for the program. As used in this act, "Medicaid" means the Medicaid program established pursuant to P.L.1968, c.413 (C.30:4D-1 et seq.). L.2009, c.329, s.9.
N.J. Stat. § 30:6F-8 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 6F / Section 6F-8
Rules, regulations
Status: in_force

8. The Commissioner of Human Services, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), may adopt rules and regulations necessary to effectuate the purposes of this act. L.2001,c.332,s.8.
N.J. Stat. § 30:1B-12 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 1B / Section 1B-12
Transfer of appropriations and available moneys
Status: in_force

All appropriations and other moneys available and to become available to any department, division, bureau, board or other agency, the functions, powers and duties of which have been assigned or transferred herein, are hereby transferred to the Department of Corrections established hereunder, and shall be available for the objects and purposes for which appropriated, subject to any terms, restrictions, limitations or other requirements imposed by State or Federal law. L.1976, c. 98, s. 12, eff. Nov. 1, 1976.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4-27.35 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-27.35
Annual court review hearing
Status: in_force

12. A person committed under this act shall be afforded an annual court review hearing of the need for involuntary commitment as a sexually violent predator. The review hearing shall be conducted in the manner provided in section 7 of this act. If the court determines at a review hearing that involuntary commitment as a sexually violent predator shall be continued, it shall execute a new order. The court shall conduct the first review hearing 12 months from the date of the first hearing, and subsequent review hearings annually thereafter. The court may schedule additional review hearings but, except in extraordinary circumstances, not more often than once every 30 days. L.1998, c.71, s.12.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4-49.4 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-49.4
Minors; capability of separate settlement
Status: in_force

A minor shall be deemed capable under the provisions of this act of acquiring a separate settlement, in the same manner as persons of full age, from the time he or she has complied with either of the following provisions: (a) If a male, by marrying and living apart from parents; (b) By residing separately and apart from his parents and being lawfully employed when wages are paid to such minor. This provision shall not apply in the case of a minor serving an apprenticeship or securing an education in a regularly organized training school or other educational institution, or where such minor is dependent in whole or in part upon his parent or guardian for support; except that if such minor resumes living with either of his parents, his settlement shall be the same as it was before his departure. L.1965, c. 59, s. 40.
N.J. Stat. § 30:5B-14 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 5B / Section 5B-14
Child Care Advisory Council.
Status: in_force

14. a. The Director of the Division of Family Development in the Department of Human Services, a designee of the Commissioner of Children and Families, and the Director of the Division on Women in the Department of Children and Families shall establish a Child Care Advisory Council which shall consist of at least 15 individuals who have experience, training, or other interests in child care issues. To the extent possible, the directors shall designate members of existing councils or task forces heretofore established on child care in New Jersey as the advisory council. b. The advisory council shall: (1) Review rules and regulations or proposed revisions to existing rules and regulations governing the licensing of child care centers; (2) Review proposed statutory amendments governing the licensing of child care centers and make recommendations to the commissioner; (3) Advise the commissioner on the administration of the licensing responsibilities under this act; (4) Advise the Commissioners of Human Services and Children and Families and other appropriate units of State government on the needs, priorities, programs, and policies relating to child care throughout the State; (5) Study and recommend alternative resources for child care; and (6) Facilitate employer supported child care through information and technical assistance. c. The advisory council may accept from any governmental department or agency, public or private body, or any other source grants or contributions to be used in carrying out its responsibilities under P.L.1983, c.492 (C.30:5B-1 et seq.). L.1983, c.492, s.14; amended 1992, c.95, s.4; 2006, c.47, s.165; 2012, c.16, s.119.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4-60 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-60
Payments, determination of amount, liability therefor.
Status: in_force

30:4-60. a. If the court shall determine that the person has a mental illness and is in need of treatment at a psychiatric facility, it may determine the legal settlement of the person and, consistent with the laws governing civil commitment and the Rules of Court, direct the admission or hospitalization of the person to the care of the Commissioner of Human Services for treatment in a psychiatric facility, short-term care facility, or special psychiatric hospital in this State. b. If the Department of Human Services determines that the person has a developmental disability and is eligible for functional services from the Division of Developmental Disabilities, the department, using a formula of financial ability to pay as promulgated annually by the Department of the Treasury, shall determine if the person with a developmental disability has sufficient income, assets, resources or estate to pay for the person's maintenance as fixed by the department, or is able to make any payment towards the person's maintenance, or if the person's chargeable relatives or other persons chargeable by contract are able to pay the person's maintenance or make any payment toward the person's maintenance on the person's behalf. The department shall determine the legal settlement of the developmentally disabled person pursuant to section 86 of P.L.1965, c.59 (C.30:4-165.3). The department shall send written notice of the periodic payment amount to the person or the person's parent or guardian, chargeable relative, or other person chargeable by contract for the person's support. All required payments shall be made directly to the department unless otherwise specified in the notice. The notice may, in the discretion of the department, contain such direction as may seem proper concerning security to be given for the payment. The payment notice shall be separate and independent of any order of commitment to the care and custody of the commissioner or any order of guardianship. The department shall annually review and revise, as appropriate, its payment calculations. If the financial circumstances of the person or persons chargeable by law or contract for the support of the developmentally disabled person change prior to the annual review, the chargeable person or persons shall immediately notify the department in writing. c. (1) A person with mental illness who is 18 years of age or older and is being treated in a psychiatric facility as defined in section 2 of P.L.1987, c.116 (C.30:4-27.2) shall be liable for the full cost of the person's treatment, maintenance, and all necessary and related expenses of the person's hospitalization until the person is determined to be ineligible for or has exhausted any third party insurance benefits or medical assistance program that will pay an amount toward the facility's bill. The obligation by the person with mental illness for the remainder of the facility's bill, after the credit for all available third party insurance payments or medical assistance program payment, will be in an amount based upon the sliding scale fee schedule established for charity care pursuant to subsection b. of section 10 of P.L.1992, c.160 (C.26:2H-18.60). (2) The obligation of the parent of a person with mental illness under the age of 18 for the remainder of the facility's bill shall be based upon the lesser of the sliding scale fee schedule established for charity care pursuant to subsection b. of section 10 of P.L.1992, c.160 (C.26:2H-18.60), or the formula of financial ability to pay as promulgated annually by the Department of the Treasury pursuant to subsection b. of this section. (3) A person with mental illness or a person responsible under a court order for the cost of care and maintenance of a person with mental illness who, without good cause, (a) refuses to submit information and authorizations sufficient to enable the facility to access any available third-party payer, or (b) refuses to apply for public medical assistance for which the person with mental illness may be eligible, shall be responsible for the full cost of the person's care and maintenance at the facility without the application of the criteria set forth in paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subsection. (4) Based upon the criteria set forth in paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subsection, the Department of Human Services or county adjuster in the county of settlement, as applicable, shall make a determination of the amount the person with mental illness who is 18 years of age or older, or the parent of a person with mental illness under the age of 18, shall be liable to contribute toward the cost of the person's treatment, maintenance, and all necessary and related expenses of the person's hospitalization. The liability may be enforced by the Commissioner of Human Services in the manner set forth in section 1 of P.L.1962, c.207 (C.30:4-75.1). (5) In the case of a person with mental illness who is married, the department shall establish a spousal share of the combined assets of the couple that shall be preserved for the noninstitutionalized spouse and immune from execution to satisfy the person's liability to contribute toward the cost of treatment, maintenance, and all necessary and related expenses of the person's hospitalization. In order to determine the spousal share of the combined assets to be preserved, the Commissioner of Human Services shall employ the same methodology used by the State Medicaid program to determine the resources that are preserved for the needs of the community spouse of an institutionalized individual in accordance with N.J.A.C.10:71-4.8. (6) The Commissioner of Human Services shall act on any request by a person with mental illness who is 18 years of age or older, or the parent of a person with mental illness under the age of 18, to compromise for settlement of the obligation established pursuant to this section. With respect to the request, the commissioner shall allow the person or parent to retain adequate funds to: (a) maintain the person's or parent's housing and usual standard of living in the community; (b) provide for any necessary medical expenses or special needs; (c) support any minor, disabled, elderly, or other dependent; (d) establish a trust to ensure future self-sufficiency; or (e) provide for any other genuine financial needs. Requests to compromise for settlement of the obligation shall be liberally granted by the commissioner and shall promote the person's or the person's parent's opportunity to obtain and maintain employment, purchase property, both real and personal, and achieve full reintegration into the community, as applicable. The commissioner shall ensure that all persons and parents are notified of their right to request a compromise and the procedure for doing so. amended 1953, c.29, s.27; 1965, c.59, s.49; 1969, c.258, s.1; 1990, c.73, s.2; 1995, c.155, s.14; 2005, c.55, s.4; 2013, c.253, s.12.
N.J. Stat. § 30:6-1 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 6 / Section 6-1
Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired
Status: in_force

The commission for the amelioration of the condition of the blind and the visually impaired, hereinafter in this article referred to as the "commission," shall hereafter be known as the Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired. It shall provide all means which it deems feasible for ameliorating the condition of the blind and visually impaired and shall prepare and maintain a register of all the blind within the State. Wherever used herein, the word "blind" shall be deemed to mean and include the visually impaired. Amended by L. 1962, c. 197, s. 40; L. 1970, c. 300, s. 22; L. 1986, c. 147, s. 1, eff. Nov. 13, 1986.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4D-7nn — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4D / Section 4D-7nn
State plan amendments, waivers, provisions, implementation.
Status: in_force

2. The Commissioner of Human Services shall apply for such State plan amendments or waivers as may be necessary to implement the provisions of this act and to secure federal financial participation for State Medicaid expenditures under the federal Medicaid program. L.2023, c.80, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 30:1B-57 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 1B / Section 1B-57
Pre-release case management, discharge planning sessions, resources from reentry services.
Status: in_force

5. The Commissioner of Corrections, upon request by an incarcerated person, shall provide any incarcerated person in this State: a. the opportunity to participate in pre-release case management and discharge planning sessions; and b. resources from approved nonprofit incarcerated person reentry services, including information concerning organizations and programs, whether faith-based or secular, which provide assistance and services to incarcerated persons reentering society after a period of incarceration. L.2025, c.305, s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 30:1AA-21 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 1AA / Section 1AA-21
Purpose, duties of task force.
Status: in_force

2. a. The purpose and duties of the task force shall be to: study and monitor the prevalence of sexual violence committed against persons with developmental disabilities in the State; create informational materials and identify available resources to help persons with developmental disabilities prevent and report instances of sexual violence, and to help the parents, guardians, and caregivers of persons with developmental disabilities, as well as medical and legal personnel, better identify, prevent, and respond to instances of sexual violence being committed against persons with developmental disabilities; and recommend the undertaking of legislative, executive, and community action that may reduce the prevalence and impact of sexual violence committed against persons with developmental disabilities in the State. b. In effectuating its purposes and duties under this act, the task force shall: (1) gather and review information concerning the sexual violence committed against persons with developmental disabilities throughout the State, including, but not limited to, reports and testimony from individuals, State and local agencies, community-based organizations, and other public and private organizations; (2) review the approaches that have been used, and the programs that have been implemented, in other states to reduce instances of sexual violence committed against persons with developmental disabilities; (3) develop and publish aggregate, de-identified, statistical data on the sexual violence being committed against persons with developmental disabilities in the State. Statistics published under this paragraph shall be made available on the website of the Department of Human Services, and, to the extent practicable, shall reflect data for the State as a whole, as well as for each county in the State, and for each of the northern, central, and southern regions of the State. Significant changes in the data shall be highlighted; and (4) establish broad policy and practice goals that are designed to protect persons with developmental disabilities from sexual violence, and to otherwise redress the problematic circumstances that allow for such violence to occur. c. Recommendations adopted by the task force, pursuant to this act, shall include, but need not be limited to: (1) recommendations for legislative or executive action; (2) recommendations and guidelines for best practices to be utilized by facilities, community-based organizations, and medical and caregiving personnel engaged in the provision of services to persons with developmental disabilities, in order to better enable such facilities, organizations, and personnel to identify, prevent, investigate, and appropriately respond to sexual violence being committed against persons with developmental disabilities under their care; (3) recommendations and guidelines for best practices to be utilized by attorneys, courts, and police officers engaged in the investigation or adjudication of cases involving sexual violence committed against a person with a developmental disability; (4) recommendations and guidelines on the provision of evidence-based, age-appropriate sexual violence awareness and prevention training to persons with developmental disabilities, to the extent that such training is deemed by the task force to be appropriate. Any recommendations or guidelines developed under this paragraph shall take into account the variations in understanding and mental capacity that exist among persons with developmental disabilities; (5) recommendations and guidelines on the provision of evidence-based sexual violence awareness, prevention, and response training and information to the parents, guardians, and fiduciaries of persons with developmental disabilities, and to the medical and caregiving professionals who provide care to persons with developmental disabilities, including, but not limited to, training and information on the warning signs of sexual violence, and the resources that are available for victims thereof; and (6) recommendations to foster cooperation and collaboration among State agencies and community-based organizations, and between the State and local governments, as necessary to more efficiently or effectively address the sexual violence affecting persons with developmental disabilities. L.2019, c.262, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4J-15 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4J / Section 4J-15
Funding for increased Medicaid eligibility.
Status: in_force

15. a. Funding to carry out the expansion of eligibility in the Medicaid program as provided in this act shall include monies made available to the State from pharmaceutical manufacturers who agree to provide rebates to the State in the Work First New Jersey General Assistance program pursuant to section 14 of P.L.2005, c.156 (C.44:8-159). Amounts received as rebates under rebate agreements entered into pursuant to that section are appropriated to the Department of Human Services for the support of the Medicaid expansion. b. Any unexpended balances for the NJ FamilyCare Program shall be appropriated to carry out the purposes of this act. Any transfer of NJ FamilyCare appropriations to other accounts shall be subject to the approval of the Joint Budget Oversight Committee. L.2005,c.156,s.15.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4D-8.2 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4D / Section 4D-8.2
Definitions relative to a Medicaid ACO.
Status: in_force

2. As used in this act: "ACO" means an accountable care organization. "Behavioral health care provider" means a provider licensed or approved by the Department of Human Services to render services to New Jersey residents. "Department" means the Department of Human Services. "Designated area" means a municipality or defined geographic area in which no fewer than 5,000 Medicaid recipients reside. "Disproportionate share hospital" means a hospital designated by the Commissioner of Human Services pursuant to Pub.L.89-87 (42 U.S.C. s.1396a et seq.) and Pub.L.102-234. "Medicaid" means the Medicaid program established pursuant to P.L.1968, c.413 (C.30:4D-1 et seq.). "Medicaid ACO Demonstration Project" or "demonstration project" means the demonstration project established pursuant to this act. "Primary care provider" includes the following licensed individuals: physicians, physician assistants, advanced practice nurses, and nurse midwives whose professional practice involves the provision of primary care, including internal medicine, family medicine, geriatric care, pediatric care, or obstetrical/gynecological care. "Qualified behavioral health care provider" means a behavioral health care provider who participates in the Medicaid program and renders clinic-based and home-based services to individuals residing in the designated area served by the Medicaid ACO. "Qualified primary care provider" means a primary care provider who participates in the Medicaid program and who spends at least 25% of his professional time or 10 hours per seven-day week, whichever is less, rendering clinical or clinical supervision services at an office or clinic setting located within the designated area served by a Medicaid ACO. L.2011, c.114, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 30:9-27.2 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 9 / Section 9-27.2
Consolidation as separate department of municipal hospital; services for residents of county and municipality
Status: in_force

Any municipality accepting the transfer and conveyance of the county maternity hospital, may consolidate the hospital as a separate department of its municipal hospital and provide maternity and gynecological services to both the residents of the municipality and the county. L.1974, c. 8, s. 2, eff. March 5, 1974.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4D-8.7 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4D / Section 4D-8.7
Voluntary participation in demonstration project.
Status: in_force

7. a. A managed care organization that has contracted with the department may voluntarily seek participation in the demonstration project by notifying the Medicaid ACO of its desire to participate. The ACO shall submit a separate Medicaid managed care organization gainsharing plan meeting the requirements of section 5 of this act to the department for review and approval. The Medicaid managed care organization gainsharing plan may be identical to the gainsharing plan approved for use in connection with the Medicaid fee-for-service program, or may contain variations with respect to the manner in which health outcomes, quality, care coordination, and access are to be improved and the manner in which cost savings are achieved and distributed as gainsharing payments, but the managed care organization gainsharing plan shall not affect the calculation or distribution of shared savings pursuant to the approved gainsharing plan applicable to the Medicaid fee-for-service program or the calculation or distribution of shared savings pursuant to any other approved gainsharing plan used by the ACO. b. A Medicaid managed care organization may withdraw from participation after one year by notifying the department in writing of its desire to withdraw. c. Nothing in this act shall: (1) alter or limit the obligations of a Medicaid managed care organization participating in the demonstration project pursuant to an approved gainsharing plan to comply with State and federal law applicable to the Medicaid managed care organization; or (2) preclude an ACO from expanding its operations to include participation with new health care providers located within the ACO's designated area. L.2011, c.114, s.7.
N.J. Stat. § 30:8-44.1 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 8 / Section 8-44.1
Ineligibility for work release program
Status: in_force

2. No person confined to a county correctional facility shall be eligible to participate in any work release or vocational training release program if he has been convicted of any of the following: a. Any crime involving a sexual offense or child molestation as set forth in N.J.S.2C:14-1 et seq.; b. Any crime endangering the welfare of children or incompetents which concerns sexual conduct which would impair or debauch the morals of the child or an incompetent, as set forth in N.J.S.2C:24-4 and N.J.S.2C:24-7; c. Any crime involving the manufacture, transportation, sale or possession, with the intent to sell or distribute, of a "controlled dangerous substance" or a "controlled dangerous substance analog," as defined in the "Comprehensive Drug Reform Act of 1986," P.L.1987, c.106 (C.2C:35-1 et al.); or d. Any crime involving the use of force or the threat of force upon a person or property including: armed robbery, aggravated assault, kidnapping, arson, manslaughter and murder. L.1994,c.153,s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 30:11B-7 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 11B / Section 11B-7
Fiscal audit, analysis; review
Status: in_force

One year after the effective date of this act and annually thereafter the office of the State Auditor in the Office of Legislative Services shall conduct a fiscal audit and analysis of the operation of community residences for the developmentally disabled and of community residences for the mentally ill and shall report its findings to the Legislature. One year after the effective date of this act and annually thereafter, the Senate standing committee on Institutions, Health and Welfare and the General Assembly standing committee on Health and Human Resources shall jointly conduct a review of the operation and effectiveness of community residences for the developmentally disabled and community residences for the mentally ill and report their findings to the Legislature with any recommendations they may have. L. 1977, c. 448, s.7; amended by L. 1987, c. 112, s. 7.
N.J. Stat. § 30:9-12.8 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 9 / Section 9-12.8
Persons who may be treated
Status: in_force

A county hospital or hospitals established under this act shall be devoted to the care and treatment of: (a) Persons suffering from communicable diseases; (b) Mentally ill persons; (c) Sick, disabled, or aged persons of the low-wage group, who are hereby defined to be those persons who are unable to pay prevailing semi-private hospital charges. L.1947, c. 34, p. 91, s. 8. Amended by L.1977, c. 63, s. 15, eff. April 15, 1977.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4G-18 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4G / Section 4G-18
Fee schedule.
Status: in_force

6. a. (Deleted by amendment, P.L.2009, c.160) b. The commissioner shall establish a fee schedule for payments or reimbursements to providers of personal assistance services. The fee schedule shall be reviewed every two years and recommendations shall be made to the commissioner by the Statewide Consumer Advisory Council on Personal Assistance Services. L.1987, c.350, s.6; amended 1993, c.215, s.6; 2009, c.160, s.6.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4-123.60 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-123.60
Violation of parole conditions.
Status: in_force

16. a. Any parolee who violates a condition of parole may be subject to an order pursuant to section 17 of P.L.1979, c.441 (C.30:4-123.61) providing for one or more of the following: (1) that he be required to conform to one or more additional conditions of parole; (2) that he forfeit all or a part of commutation time credits granted pursuant to R.S.30:4-140. An order as described in this subsection shall not be based on manufacturing, distributing, or dispensing, or possessing or having under control with intent to manufacture, distribute, or dispense, marijuana or hashish in violation of paragraph (12) of subsection b. of N.J.S.2C:35-5, or possession of marijuana or hashish in violation of paragraph (3) of subsection a. of N.J.S.2C:35-10. b. (1) Any parolee who has seriously or persistently violated the conditions of his parole, may have his parole revoked and may be returned to custody pursuant to sections 18 and 19 of P.L.1979, c.441 (C.30:4-123.62 and 30:4-123.63). The board shall be notified immediately upon the arrest or indictment of a parolee or upon the filing of charges that the parolee committed an act which, if committed by an adult, would constitute a crime. The board shall not revoke parole on the basis of new charges which have not resulted in a disposition at the trial level except that upon application by the prosecuting authority or the Director of the State Parole Board's Division of Parole or his designee, the chairman of the board or his designee may at any time detain the parolee and commence revocation proceedings pursuant to sections 18 and 19 of P.L.1979, c.441 (C.30:4-123.62 and 30:4-123.63) when the chairman determines that the new charges against the parolee are of a serious nature and it appears that the parolee otherwise poses a danger to the public safety. In such cases, a parolee shall be informed that, if he testifies at the revocation proceedings, his testimony and the evidence derived therefrom shall not be used against him in a subsequent criminal prosecution. (2) An action to revoke parole as described in this subsection shall not be based on manufacturing, distributing, or dispensing, or possessing or having under control with intent to manufacture, distribute, or dispense, marijuana or hashish in violation of paragraph (12) of subsection b. of N.J.S.2C:35-5, or possession of marijuana or hashish in violation of paragraph (3) of subsection a. of N.J.S.2C:35-10. c. The parole of any parolee who is convicted of a crime committed while on parole shall be revoked and the parolee shall be returned to custody unless the parolee demonstrates, by clear and convincing evidence at a hearing pursuant to section 19 of P.L.1979, c.441 (C.30:4-123.63), that good cause exists why the parolee should not be returned to confinement. L.1979, c.441, s.16; amended 1992, c.156, s.2; 1995, c.280, s.40; 2001, c.79, s.11; 2001, c.141, s.5; 2019, c.363, s.13; 2021, c.19, s.14.