N.J. Stat. § 30:1-15.1 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-15.1
Residential facilities for persons with mental illness, developmental disabilities; duty to inspect; report.
Status: in_force

3. Inspection and approval of all residential facilities within the State providing diagnosis, care or treatment of persons with mental illness or developmental disabilities shall be a responsibility of the department. The commissioner shall have the duty and is hereby authorized to set standards, and through his agents, including professionally qualified persons, to visit and inspect as often as is necessary, but at least once a year, all residential facilities which provide diagnosis, care or treatment of persons with mental illness or developmental disabilities, whether State, county, municipal, public or private, in order to determine the conditions under which such persons are lodged, cared for, maintained or treated, and in order to assure that adequate standards of care and treatment are maintained, that civil liberties of individuals receiving care are preserved and that the public may be informed of the adequacy of these facilities. The State board and the commissioner, or their agents, shall have the right of admission to all parts of any building or buildings in which persons with mental illness or developmental disabilities are lodged, cared for or treated, as often as may be necessary. The extent and results of such visitation and inspection shall be included in the annual or any special report of the commissioner or the State board with such recommendations as they may deem necessary. Such report shall be available to the public. L.1965, c.59, s.3; amended 1971, c.384, s.22; 2010, c.50, s.21.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4D-17.37 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4D / Section 4D-17.37
Rules, regulations.
Status: in_force

5. The Commissioner of Human Services shall, in accordance with the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), adopt such rules and regulations as the commissioner deems necessary to carry out the provisions of this act. L.2010, c.74, s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4C-1 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4C / Section 4C-1
Administration of act in accordance with public policy.
Status: in_force

1. This act is to be administered strictly in accordance with the general principles laid down in this section, which are declared to be the public policy of this State, whereby the safety of children shall be of paramount concern and the best interests of children shall be a primary consideration:
(a) That the preservation and strengthening of family life is a matter of public concern as being in the interests of the general welfare, but the health and safety of the child shall be the State's paramount concern when making a decision on whether or not it is in the child's best interest to preserve the family unit;
(b) That the prevention and correction of dependency and delinquency among children should be accomplished so far as practicable through welfare services which will seek to continue the living of the children in their own homes;
(c) That necessary welfare services to children should be strengthened and extended through the development of private and voluntary agencies qualified to provide the services;
(d) That wherever in this State necessary welfare services are not available to children who are dependent or adjudged delinquent by proper judicial tribunal, or in danger of so becoming, then the services should be provided by this State until such times as they are made available by private and voluntary agencies;
(e) That the State may assist private, public, and voluntary agencies to construct, purchase, upgrade, or renovate youth facilities for the residential care or day treatment of children in need of these services; and
(f) That each child placed outside his home by the State has the need for permanency: through return to the child's own home, if the child can be returned home without endangering the child's health or safety; through adoption, if family reunification is not possible; or through an alternative permanent placement, if termination of parental rights is not appropriate. L.1951, c.138, s.1; amended 1979, c.309, s.1; 1999, c.22; 1999, c.53, s.20; 2015, c.255, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 30:9-10 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 9 / Section 9-10
Disagreement as to cost of maintenance of hospital; action in Superior Court
Status: in_force

In the event of a single board erecting such hospital and the two boards cannot agree as to the sum to be paid for the maintenance of such patients, as aforesaid, by the board which does not join in the work of building, either board may bring a civil action in the Superior Court against the other board. The court may proceed in the action in a summary manner or otherwise and may fix and determine the sum to be paid per week per patient by such board, as aforesaid. Amended by L.1953, c. 29, p. 538, s. 57.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4-14.1 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-14.1
Authorization required to carry firearm
Status: in_force

3. No Human Services police officer shall carry a firearm unless specifically authorized by the Commissioner of Human Services and provided that the officer has satisfactorily completed a basic firearms course required by the Police Training Commission. L.1995,c.273,s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 30:6D-81 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 6D / Section 6D-81
Report to Governor, Legislature.
Status: in_force

9. The Commissioner of Human Services shall study and assess the Central Registry of Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities, and report two years after the effective date of this act to the Governor, and to the Legislature pursuant to section 2 of P.L.1991, c.164 (C.52:14-19.1), on the viability of extending the central registry to cover other populations served by the department. L.2010, c.5, s.9.
N.J. Stat. § 30:1-10 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-10
Secretary and assistants
Status: in_force

A secretary and the necessary clerks, stenographers and assistants shall be appointed, and their compensation shall be fixed by the commissioner subject to the provisions of Title 11, Civil Service, except where otherwise provided by statute. Amended by L.1971, c. 384, s. 6, eff. Jan. 5, 1972.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4-132 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-132
Sale of unclaimed property; proceeds; disposition
Status: in_force

Unclaimed personal property of deceased patients, and of other former patients of an institution supported in whole or in part by state funds, shall be held at such institution, awaiting claim therefor, for a period of one year, after which time, under the direction of the commissioner and at a time named by him, unclaimed property may be sold, at public or private sale. The proceeds shall be held by the chief executive officer of the institution until the end of the succeeding fiscal year, at which time he shall turn into the state treasury all proceeds remaining unclaimed by the persons legally entitled thereto.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4D-4.1 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4D / Section 4D-4.1
Process for reviewing NJ FamilyCare provider applications.
Status: in_force

1. a. Within 365 days of the effective date of this act, the Division of Medical Assistance and Health Services in the Department of Human Services and the State Board of Medical Examiners shall develop and implement a process to improve the efficiency of reviewing NJ FamilyCare provider applications which shall include the State Board of Medical Examiners sharing information, as required pursuant to this section, with the Division of Medical Assistance and Health Services regarding physician licensure applicants who apply to enroll as NJ FamilyCare providers, such that, at a minimum: (1) the State Board of Medical Examiners shall make available to the Division of Medical Assistance and Health Services the applicant’s license number within five days of issuing the applicant’s license number. If the applicant is denied licensure, the State Board of Medical Examiners shall notify the Division of Medical Assistance and Health Services within five days of the final determination; and (2) to the extent possible and in accordance with the documentation submitted with the NJ FamilyCare provider application, the Division of Medical Assistance and Health Services shall immediately begin to process each NJ FamilyCare provider application upon receipt of the application, provided that the application contains the necessary licensure information or demonstrates that the applicant is pending licensure approval from the State Board of Medical Examiners. Within 15 days of receiving an applicant’s license number from the State Board of Medical Examiners, the division shall notify an applicant in writing, if applicable, of any additional information or documentation required by the division to enroll the applicant as an approved NJ FamilyCare physician. b. The provisions of this act shall not be construed to alter the application requirements for State licensure or the enrollment requirements for a NJ FamilyCare provider, or to require the Division of Medical Assistance and Health Services to approve an applicant for NJ FamilyCare provider enrollment before the division has received the National Provider Identifier number for the applicant. c. As used in this act, “NJ FamilyCare” means the program established pursuant to P.L.2005, c.156 (C.30:4J-8 et al.), which includes the Medicaid program and the Children’s Health Insurance Program. L.2025, c.235.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4-25.1 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-25.1
Definitions; classes for application for admission to functional services.
Status: in_force

13. a. For the purpose of Title 30 of the Revised Statutes: "Eligible person with a developmental disability" means a person who has been declared eligible for admission to functional services of the Division of Developmental Disabilities and who complies with the provisions of section 5 of P.L.1995, c.155 (C.30:4-25.9). "Evaluation services" means those services and procedures in the Division of Developmental Disabilities by which eligibility for functional services for persons with developmental disabilities is determined and those services provided by the Division of Developmental Disabilities for the purpose of advising the court concerning the need for guardianship of individuals over the age of 18 who appear to be mentally deficient. "Functional services" means those services and programs in the Division of Developmental Disabilities available to provide persons with developmental disabilities with education, training, rehabilitation, adjustment, treatment, care and protection. "Intellectual disability" means a significant subaverage general intellectual functioning existing concurrently with deficits in adaptive behavior which are manifested during the development period. "Intellectual disability" and "intellectually disabled" shall have the same meaning as the terms "mental retardation" and "mentally retarded." For the purposes of Title 30 of the Revised Statutes, the term "developmentally disabled" may be used interchangeably with intellectual disability to refer to persons who receive services from the Division of Developmental Disabilities. "Mental deficiency" or "mentally deficient" means that state of intellectual disability in which the reduction of social competence is so marked that persistent social dependency requiring guardianship of the person shall have been demonstrated or be anticipated. "Residential services" or "residential functional services" means observation, examination, care, training, treatment, rehabilitation and related services, including community care, provided by the Division of Developmental Disabilities to patients who have been admitted or transferred to, but not discharged from any residential functional service for persons with developmental disabilities. "Income" means, but is not limited to, wages, benefits, interest earned, pensions, annuity payments and support from a third party pursuant to statute, rule or order or by contract. "Assets" or "resources" means, but is not limited to, cash, trusts, bank accounts, certificates of deposit, stocks, bonds and savings bonds. b. Application for admission of an eligible person with a developmental disability to functional services of the Division of Developmental Disabilities may be made under any of the following classes: Class F. Application to the commissioner by the parent, guardian or person or agency having care and custody of the person of a minor or by the guardian of the person of an adult with a mental deficiency; Class G. Application to the commissioner by a person over 18 years of age who has a developmental disability on his own behalf; Class H. Application to the commissioner by a Superior Court, Chancery Division, Family Part having jurisdiction over an eligible minor with a developmental disability; Class I. Application to the commissioner with an order of commitment to the custody of the commissioner issued by a court of competent jurisdiction during or following criminal process involving the eligible person with a mental deficiency. Application shall be made on such forms and accompanied by such relevant information as may be specified from time to time by the commissioner. L.1965, c.59, s.13; amended 1966, c.82, s.1; 1987, c.116, s.25; 1991, c.91, s.311; 1995, c.155, s.4; 2010, c.50, s.32.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4-123.61 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-123.61
Violation of conditions of parole; review; appeal
Status: in_force

17. a. If the parole officer assigned to supervise a parolee has probable cause to believe that the parolee has violated a condition of his parole, such violation not being a basis for return to custody pursuant to subsection b. or c. of section 16 of P.L.1979, c.441 (C.30:4-123.60), the officer may require that the parolee appear before a designated representative of the board for a review of the parolee's adjustment. b. If the board's designated representative finds that a parolee has violated a condition of his parole, such violation not being a basis for return to custody pursuant to subsection b. or c. of section 16 of P.L.1979, c.441 (C.30:4-123.60), the designated representative may subject the parolee to one or both of the actions set forth in subsection a. of section 16 of P.L.1979, c.441 (C.30:4-123.60). c. A parolee or the parolee's assigned parole officer may apply to the board's designated representative for modification of the conditions of parole. d. Any action to modify the conditions of parole and any forfeiture of commutation time credits shall be appealable to the appropriate board panel, which may take appropriate action pursuant to subsection a. of section 16 of P.L.1979, c.441 (C.30:4-123.60), but need not conduct a hearing. L.1979,c.441,s.17; amended 1995,c.280,s.41.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4-85 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-85
Transfers between correctional institutions; transfer to State prison; authority of commissioner; contracts with county institutions
Status: in_force

Any inmate of any correctional institution as classified in section 30:1-7 of this Title may be transferred to any other such correctional institution by order of the commissioner directing such transfer, either upon the application of the chief executive officer or upon the initiative of the commissioner. No inmate of the State Home for Boys or the State Home for Girls shall be transferred to the State Prison. Any inmate of the State Home for Boys of the age of 15 years may be transferred from such home to the reformatory at Annandale or, if over the age of 16 years, to the reformatory at Bordentown, and any inmate of the State Home for Girls, over the age of 16 years, may be transferred from such home to the women's reformatory at Clinton. Any inmate of a correctional institution for males, as classified in section 30:1-7 of this Title, of the age of 18 years, may be transferred to the State Prison if it shall appear, to the satisfaction of the commissioner after recommendation by a special classification review board appointed by the State board from among members of the department central office staff, that such inmate cannot properly be confined in such institution and that his transfer will operate for the general benefit and welfare of the inmate population of the institution from which he is to be transferred. The commissioner may also contract, under the direction of the State board and in behalf of any institution where an inmate to be transferred may be, with the various governing bodies of counties in this State for the amount to be paid for maintenance of inmates of correctional institutions to be maintained in such county institutions, after transfer thereto by order of the commissioner, for such amounts as may be approved by the State House Commission, and such payments shall be taken from and paid out of the appropriation made annually for the maintenance of such person or persons in the State institution from whence he is or shall be transferred, and the commissioner shall have power to make such transfer in such cases as in the case of other transfers provided for in this section. Such transfers shall be made in accordance with the formally adopted rules of the State board. Persons transferred shall be subject to rules, regulations and discipline of the institution in which they are confined, except in so far as they conflict with the rules and regulations of the State board. Amended by L.1948, c. 203, p. 1002, s. 1; L.1957, c. 93, p. 180, s. 1.
N.J. Stat. § 30:6D-12 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 6D / Section 6D-12
Annual review
Status: in_force

The plan coordinator shall review such plan at least every 12 months and shall provide an opportunity at least annually for the person for whom the plan is designed and such person's parents, guardian, representative of guardianship services or other interested party to review such plan. L.1977, c. 82, s. 12, eff. May 5, 1977.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4A-4 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4A / Section 4A-4
Use of center by other agencies, persons admitted
Status: in_force

4. Any court or any agency of the State, or of any county or municipal government, desiring to utilize the services of the diagnostic center prior to the disposition of the case of any individual, may do so upon application as herein provided. Any person requiring diagnostic services, whether male, female, adult or minor, may be admitted to the center under the terms of this act. L.1946,c.118,s.4; amended 1953,c.29,s.48; 1991,c.91,s.323.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4-165.8 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-165.8
Necessary affidavits, documents relative to appointment of certain guardians; definitions.
Status: in_force

2. a. The moving papers shall include: (1) a verified complaint; (2) an affidavit from a practicing physician or a psychologist licensed pursuant to P.L.1966, c.282 (C.45:14B-1 et seq.) who has made a personal examination of the alleged incapacitated person not more than six months prior to the filing of the verified complaint; and (3) one of the following documents: (a) an affidavit from the chief executive officer, medical director, or other officer having administrative control over the program from which the individual is receiving functional or other services provided by the Division of Developmental Disabilities; (b) an affidavit from a designee of the Division of Developmental Disabilities having personal knowledge of the functional capacity of the individual who is the subject of the guardianship action; (c) a second affidavit from a practicing physician or psychologist licensed pursuant to P.L.1966, c.282 (C.45:14B-1 et seq.); (d) a copy of the Individualized Education Program, including any medical or other reports, for the individual who is subject to the guardianship action, which shall have been prepared no more than two years prior to the filing of the verified complaint; or (e) an affidavit from a licensed care professional having personal knowledge of the functional capacity of the individual who is the subject of the guardianship action. The documents described in paragraphs (2) and (3) of this subsection shall set forth with particularity the facts supporting the belief that the alleged incapacitated person suffers from a significant chronic functional impairment to such a degree that the person either lacks the cognitive capacity to make decisions for himself or to communicate, in any way, decisions to others. b. As used in this section: "Designee of the Division of Developmental Disabilities" means an evaluator, care manager, case manager, or other employee or contractor affiliated with the Division of Developmental Disabilities, whether or not such person has administrative control over the program from which the individual is receiving functional or other services. "Individualized education program" means a written plan which sets forth present levels of academic achievement and functional performance, measurable annual goals, and short-term objectives or benchmarks, and describes an integrated, sequential program of individually designed instructional activities and related services necessary to achieve the stated goals and objectives. "Licensed care professional" means a duly certified or licensed advanced practice nurse, board certified assistant behavior analyst, board certified behavior analyst, clinical nurse practitioner, licensed practical nurse, family counselor, nurse, occupational therapist, physical therapist, physician assistant, professional counselor, registered nurse, social worker, or speech language pathologist. "Significant chronic functional impairment" includes, but is not limited to, a lack of comprehension of concepts related to personal care, health care, or medical treatment. L.1970, c.289, s.2; amended 1976, c.76, s.2; 1985, c.133, s.5; 1990, c.50, s.1; 1997, c.379, s.5; 2010, c.50, s.50; 2015, c.132, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 30:9-9 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 9 / Section 9-9
Agreement for relocation between counties.
Status: in_force

30:9-9. If the county desiring to change the location of a county psychiatric hospital under authority of R.S.30:9-8 determines there is no suitable location at which the hospital might be relocated, and desires to locate the hospital in another county of this State, it may do so by entering into an agreement with the other county, either to build and maintain the hospital jointly, or to build and maintain the hospital by one county with the right in the other county to commit its patients therein, at a sum per week per patient to be agreed upon. If both counties agree to build and maintain the hospital jointly, they shall concur upon the site, appoint an architect, and approve plans and specifications, and do and perform everything necessary for completion of the work authorized and the maintenance thereafter, including employment of physicians and other necessary employees. If by their agreement one county builds and maintains the hospital, that county shall select the site, appoint the architect, and approve the plans and specifications, and do and perform everything necessary for completion of the work authorized, and the maintenance thereafter, including employment of physicians and other necessary employees. If a county decides to change the location of its hospital, one or more counties depending upon their agreement shall have full power and authority to acquire lands within or without the county by gift, devise, purchase, or condemnation, to erect suitable buildings, and to fit, furnish, and equip the buildings, lay out the grounds, make provision for utilities and mass transit connections, and do and perform whatever is necessary or appropriate to establish a modern psychiatric hospital. The funds to acquire the lands, erect the buildings, and perform the work, including the purchase of materials and fittings, furnishings, and equipment authorized, except for maintenance only, shall be raised by one or more counties doing the work, each to the extent of its share, by the issue and sale of bonds paid by the county treasurer or treasurers, in accordance with the counties' agreement. amended 2013, c.103, s.100.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4-8.7 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-8.7
Incarceration of female inmates.
Status: in_force

6. The commissioner shall not confine a female inmate in the same correctional facility as a male inmate if that confinement subjects the female inmate to conditions more oppressive or restrictive than conditions to which male inmates are subjected. L.2009, c.328, s.6.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4D-15 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4D / Section 4D-15
Eligibility determination
Status: in_force

The department shall assure: (a) That all individuals wishing to make application for medical assistance shall have the opportunity to do so; (b) That the processing of applications shall be simplified to the end that medical benefits shall be furnished to recipients as soon as possible. L.1968, c. 413, s. 15.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4-3.14 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-3.14
Notification of outside employment of staff member.
Status: in_force

3. A clinical treatment staff or nursing direct care staff member of a State psychiatric hospital listed in R.S.30:1-7 shall promptly notify the chief executive officer of the hospital if the staff member also is employed outside of the State psychiatric hospital. The notification shall include the name of the employer and the number of hours per day or week, as applicable, that the staff member is so employed. The information shall be updated at least annually, but as often as necessary to reflect any change in outside employment. The notification to the chief executive officer shall be confidential, and the information shall only be used for the purpose of ensuring that the outside employment does not create a conflict or interfere with the staff member's duties and responsibilities at the State psychiatric hospital. Subject to the provisions of Title 11A of the New Jersey Statutes, if a staff member fails to notify the chief executive officer as required in this section, the staff member shall be subject to salary and promotion limitations or demotion, and in the case of deliberate noncompliance with the notification requirement, removal from employment. L.1997,c.69,s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4-123.90 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-123.90
Findings, declarations relative to monitoring of sex offenders.
Status: in_force

2. The Legislature finds and declares: a. Offenders who commit serious and violent sex crimes have demonstrated high recidivism rates and, according to some studies, are four to five times more likely to commit a new sex offense than those without such prior convictions, thereby posing an unacceptable level of risk to the community. b. Intensive supervision of serious and violent sex offenders is a crucial element in both the rehabilitation of the released inmate and the safety of the surrounding community. c. Technological solutions currently exist to provide improved supervision and behavioral control of sex offenders following their release. d. These solutions also provide law enforcement and correctional professionals with new tools for electronic correlation of the constantly updated geographic location of supervised sex offenders following their release with the geographic location of reported crimes, to possibly link released offenders to crimes or to exclude them from ongoing criminal investigations. e. Continuous 24 hours per day, seven days per week, monitoring is a valuable and reasonable requirement for those offenders who are determined to be a high risk to reoffend, were previously committed as sexually violent predators and conditionally discharged, or received or are serving a special sentence of community or parole supervision for life. A program to monitor these sex offenders should be established. L.2007,c.128,s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4D-25 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4D / Section 4D-25
Legislative findings and declarations
Status: in_force

The Legislature hereby finds and declares: That the "Pharmaceutical Assistance to the Aged" program originally provided for the reimbursement of 80% of the prescription drug costs of low-income senior citizens who had met an income-related deductible drug expense; That this program, designed to ease the burden of spiraling drug costs for senior citizens of modest incomes, was later modified to facilitate and simplify access to the program by requiring eligible senior citizens to pay $1.00 for each prescription drug at the time of purchase, with the State reimbursing the remainder of the cost directly to the pharmacist; That the overwhelming success of the program, which currently boasts an enrollment of over 270,000 senior citizens, has resulted in costs far greater than those anticipated; That although the Legislature is desirous of continuing the program as it currently exists, it recognizes that fiscal constraints and a heightened public awareness of the taxpayer's burden in this State makes it necessary to increase the share now paid by eligible senior citizens and reduce anticipated increases in the State contributions to the program in the future; and that therefore A long-term legislative solution is now necessary which establishes this excellent and salutary program on a sound fiscal basis at a level within the means of the Treasury, thereby enabling it to continue without further substantial modification. L.1978, c. 171, s. 1.
N.J. Stat. § 30:1B-44 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 1B / Section 1B-44
Rules, regulations.
Status: in_force

6. The Commissioner of Corrections shall adopt rules and regulations pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.) to effectuate the purposes of this act. L.2019, c.408, s.6.
N.J. Stat. § 30:5B-15 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 5B / Section 5B-15
Annual report
Status: in_force

15. The Child Care Advisory Council shall prepare and submit to the Senate and General Assembly an annual report of its findings and recommendations. L.1983,c.492,s.15; amended 1992,c.95,s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 30:1AA-17 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 1AA / Section 1AA-17
Coordination of services
Status: in_force

All departments and agencies of the State which provide relevant prevention services, maintain relevant data sets, or perform functions pertinent to relevant prevention programs shall cooperate with the office to facilitate coordination of services and effective use of funds. L. 1987, c. 5, s. 8.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4-27.5 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-27.5
Screening service procedures.
Status: in_force

5. The commissioner shall adopt rules and regulations pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.) regarding a screening service and its staff that effectuate the following purposes and procedures: a. A screening service shall serve as the facility in the public mental health care treatment system wherein a person believed to be in need of involuntary commitment to outpatient treatment, a short-term care facility, psychiatric facility or special psychiatric hospital undergoes an assessment to determine what mental health services are appropriate for the person and where those services may be most appropriately provided in the least restrictive environment. The screening service may provide emergency and consensual treatment to the person receiving the assessment and may transport the person or detain the person up to 24 hours for the purposes of providing the treatment and conducting the assessment. b. When a person is assessed by a mental health screener and involuntary commitment to treatment seems necessary, the screener shall provide, on a screening document prescribed by the division, information regarding the person's history and available alternative facilities and services that are deemed inappropriate for the person. When appropriate and available, and as permitted by law, the screener shall make reasonable efforts to gather information from the person's family or significant others for the purposes of preparing the screening document. If a psychiatrist, in consideration of this document and in conjunction with the psychiatrist's own complete assessment, concludes that the person is in need of commitment to treatment, the psychiatrist shall complete the screening certificate. The screening certificate shall be completed by a psychiatrist except in those circumstances where the division's contract with the screening service provides that another physician may complete the certificate. Upon completion of the screening certificate, screening service staff shall determine, in consultation with the psychiatrist or another physician, as appropriate, the least restrictive environment for the appropriate treatment to which the person shall be assigned or admitted, taking into account the person's prior history of hospitalization and treatment and the person's current mental health condition. Screening service staff shall designate: (1) inpatient treatment for the person if he is immediately or imminently dangerous or if outpatient treatment is deemed inadequate to render the person unlikely to be dangerous to self, others or property within the reasonably foreseeable future; and (2) outpatient treatment for the person when outpatient treatment is deemed sufficient to render the person unlikely to be dangerous to self, others or property within the reasonably foreseeable future. If the screening service staff determines that the person is in need of involuntary commitment to outpatient treatment, the screening service staff shall consult with an outpatient treatment provider to arrange, if possible, for an appropriate interim plan of outpatient treatment in accordance with section 9 of P.L.2009, c.112 (C.30:4-27.8a). If a person has been admitted three times or has been an inpatient for 60 days at a short-term care facility during the preceding 12 months, consideration shall be given to not placing the person in a short-term care facility. The person shall be admitted to the appropriate facility or assigned to the appropriate outpatient treatment provider, as appropriate for treatment, as soon as possible. Screening service staff are authorized to coordinate initiation of outpatient treatment or transport the person or arrange for transportation of the person to the appropriate facility. c. If the mental health screener determines that the person is not in need of assignment or commitment to an outpatient treatment provider, or admission or commitment to a short-term care facility, psychiatric facility or special psychiatric hospital, the screener shall refer the person to an appropriate community mental health or social services agency or appropriate professional or inpatient care in a psychiatric unit of a general hospital. d. A mental health screener shall make a screening outreach visit if the screener determines, based on clinically relevant information provided by an individual with personal knowledge of the person subject to screening, that the person may need involuntary commitment to treatment and the person is unwilling or unable to come to the screening service for an assessment. e. If the mental health screener pursuant to this assessment determines that there is reasonable cause to believe that a person is in need of involuntary commitment to treatment, the screener shall so certify the need on a form prepared by the division. L.1987, c.116, s.5; amended 2009, c.112, s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 30:6D-5.19 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 6D / Section 6D-5.19
Rules, regulations.
Status: in_force

15. The Commissioner of Human Services shall adopt rules and regulations, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), to carry out the provisions of this act. L.2012, c.69, s.15.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4-162 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-162
Geographic districts; designation of hospitals to receive persons from the districts
Status: in_force

The State board shall establish geographic districts within the State, each consisting of one or more of the several counties, and shall designate the State hospital which shall receive persons admitted or committed from the several counties comprising each such district and shall notify the administrative director of the courts and the several county adjusters of the composition of such districts so that patients shall be received in the institution best suited to serve their needs with respect to proximity to their county of residence and availability of facilities in the State mental hospitals. Amended by L.1952, c. 64, p. 387, s. 2.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4-27.14 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-27.14
Patient rights at hearing.
Status: in_force

14. A person subject to involuntary commitment to treatment has the following rights at a court hearing and any subsequent review court hearing: a. The right to be represented by counsel or, if indigent, by appointed counsel; b. The right to be present at the court hearing unless the court determines that because of the person's conduct at the court hearing the proceeding cannot reasonably continue while the person is present; c. The right to present evidence; d. The right to cross examine witnesses; and e. The right to a hearing in camera. L.1987, c.116, s.14; amended 2009, c.112, s.15.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4D-10 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4D / Section 4D-10
Review of sealed bids; report and recommendation; considerations
Status: in_force

Upon the opening of sealed bids submitted in accordance with sections 8. a. and 9, the commissioner shall review the same and make a report and recommendation for acceptance or rejection of a bid to the State Medicaid Commission which shall be convened to receive, consider and act upon the commissioner's recommendation. The State Medicaid Commission shall in reviewing the bids and the recommendations of the commissioner be guided by such considerations as: a. The amount of the bids. b. The ability of the underwriter and fiscal agent in carrying out the scope of medical assistance benefits with providers which ability the underwriter already has or is in a position to secure, whereby payments are made on behalf of subscribers or policyholders directly to various providers of medical services under cost reimbursement formulas or in accordance with fee schedules agreed upon in advance. c. The demonstrated effectiveness of control mechanisms to assure quality of care, appropriate utilization of service and claims cost control. L.1968, c. 413, s. 10.
N.J. Stat. § 30:5B-25.6 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 5B / Section 5B-25.6
Criminal history background checks for certain family day care providers.
Status: in_force

2. a. By October 1, 2017, and as a condition of issuance or renewal of a certificate of registration thereafter , the Department of Children and Families shall require the following persons to undergo a State and federal criminal history record background check, in accordance with the provisions of section 3 of P.L.2017, c.89 (C.30:5B-25.7): (1) any person who is a prospective or current family day care provider; (2) any assistant provider, substitute provider, or alternate provider of the prospective or current family day care provider; and (3) any household member of the prospective or current family day care provider. The background check shall be conducted by the Division of State Police in the Department of Law and Public Safety, and shall include an examination of State files and the obtaining of a similar examination of federal files by federal authorities. b. If a criminal history record background check reveals that a person identified in subsection a. of this section has a record of disqualifying convictions, the department shall advise the sponsoring organization , in accordance with the provisions of section 5 of P.L.2017, c.89 (C.30:5B-25.9), of the results of the criminal history record background check, within a time period to be determined by the department. L.2017, c.89, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 30:6B-2 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 6B / Section 6B-2
Jurisdiction notwithstanding commitment; modification
Status: in_force

The court or judicial officer of this State making any such commitment shall have jurisdiction of such person notwithstanding such commitment and may thereafter, at any time, inquire into the mental condition of the person so committed and may determine the necessity for continuance of his restraint, and all such commitments pursuant to this act shall be deemed to be subject to modification or alteration, and in no case shall any such commitment be a final disposition of the custody of any such person. L.1952, c. 76, p. 406, s. 2.
N.J. Stat. § 30:5B-16 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 5B / Section 5B-16
Short title
Status: in_force

This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Family Day Care Provider Registration Act." L. 1987, c. 27, s. 1.
N.J. Stat. § 30:1AA-23 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 1AA / Section 1AA-23
"Sexual violence" defined.
Status: in_force

4. As used in this act, "sexual violence" includes any nonconsensual sexual act that is committed against a person with a developmental disability. L.2019, c.262, s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4D-71 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4D / Section 4D-71
Application for, receipt of funding.
Status: in_force

7. The iPHD Project Governing Board and the Rutgers Center for State Health Policy may apply for and receive funding in relation to the iPHD Project from the following sources: a. Grants from research or other private entities; b. Fees paid by persons or entities requesting access to iPHD Project data or the performance of analyses by the iPHD Project, which fees have been approved by the Governing Board to support the cost of preparing data for access or the performance of analyses; c. Federal grants; and d. Grants or other financial assistance from State or local departments, agencies, authorities, and organizations at the discretion of these entities, for specific projects of interest to these entities. L.2015, c.193, s.7.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4D-9.2 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4D / Section 4D-9.2
Medicaid to not provide coverage for certain early elective deliveries.
Status: in_force

3. a. Notwithstanding the provisions of any other law or regulation to the contrary, any contract between a carrier and the Division of Medical Assistance and Health Services in the Department of Human Services that provides benefits to persons who are eligible for Medicaid under P.L.1968, c.413 (C.30:4D-1 et seq.) shall not provide coverage for a non-medically indicated early elective delivery performed at a hospital on a pregnant woman earlier than the 39th week of gestation. b. As used in this section, "non-medically indicated early elective delivery" means the artificial start of the birth process through medical interventions or other methods, also known as labor induction, or the surgical delivery of a baby via a cesarean section for purposes or reasons that are not fully consistent with established standards of clinical care as provided by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. L.2019, c.87, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 30:1B-1 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 1B / Section 1B-1
Short title
Status: in_force

This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Department of Corrections Act of 1976." L.1976, c. 98, s. 1, eff. Nov. 1, 1976.
N.J. Stat. § 30:6D-53 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 6D / Section 6D-53
Nullification.
Status: in_force

11. If the federal government alters the law to prohibit the use of provider assessments to generate a matching amount from Medicaid, this act shall be nullified. L.1998,c.40,s.11.
N.J. Stat. § 30:11A-1 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 11A / Section 11A-1
Definitions.
Status: in_force

1. As used in P.L.1953, c.212 (C.30:11A-1 et seq.): "Department" means the Department of Health or the Department of Community Affairs, as appropriate. "Licensee" means the owner, operator, or administrator of a residential health care facility that is certified to operate pursuant to this chapter. "Residential health care facility" means any facility, whether in single or multiple dwellings, whether public or private, whether incorporated or unincorporated, whether for profit or nonprofit, which: (1) is operated at the direction, or under the management, of an individual or individuals, a corporation, a partnership, a society, or an association; (2) furnishes food and shelter to four or more persons 18 years of age or older who are unrelated to the proprietor; (3) provides any one or more of such persons with dietary services, recreational activities, supervision of self-administration of medications, supervision of and assistance in activities of daily living, and assistance in obtaining health services; and (4) is regulated by either the Department of Health or the Department of Community Affairs. "Residential health care facility" shall not include any community residence for the developmentally disabled, as defined in section 2 of P.L.1977, c.448 (C.30:11B-2); any facility or living arrangement that is operated by, or under contract with, any other State department or agency, upon the written authorization of the Commissioner of Health or the Commissioner of Community Affairs, as appropriate; or any privately operated establishment licensed under chapter 11 of Title 30 of the Revised Statutes. "Resident" means a person 18 years of age or older who: (1) is ambulant, with or without assistive devices; (2) has been certified by a licensed physician to be free from communicable disease and not in need of skilled nursing care; and (3) except in the case of a person 65 years of age and over, is in need of dietary services, supervision of self-administration of medications, supervision of and assistance in activities of daily living, or assistance in obtaining health care services. A resident shall not be given skilled nursing care while a resident, except as hereinafter provided. The foregoing definition shall not be construed to prevent care of residents in emergencies or during temporary illness for a period of one week or less, and shall not be construed to prevent a licensed physician from ordering nursing or other health care services. L.1953, c.212, s.1; amended 1964, c.147, s.2; 1979, c.496, s.26; 2017, c.234, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4-7.9 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-7.9
Rules, regulations.
Status: in_force

3. Subject to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), the Commissioner of Human Services shall adopt all rules and regulations necessary to effectuate the purposes of this act. L.1997,c.361,s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4D-8.23 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4D / Section 4D-8.23
Funding for Regional Health Hub.
Status: in_force

8. a. A Regional Health Hub may be funded in part by the department, in accordance with the provisions of the annual appropriations act. As described in paragraph (4) of subsection e. of section 7 of this act, a portion of such funding shall be contingent on the Regional Health Hub's achievement of deliverables and performance metrics, as specified in the Regional Health Hub's approved proposal each year. b. In addition to funding described in subsection a. of this section, the commissioner shall have the discretion to support a Regional Health Hub's innovation projects that advance Medicaid priorities using other available dollars as appropriate. c. A Regional Health Hub shall not receive funding provided for under this section until the Regional Health Hub has submitted an annual proposal, as described in section 7 of this act. L.2019, c.517, s.8.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4-177.33 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-177.33
Establishment; areas; programs and procedures
Status: in_force

The department shall establish such facilities in such areas of the State as are best calculated to carry out the purposes of this act and shall maintain therein preventive treatment programs, guided group interaction, and such other procedures as are deemed most adequate to deal with youthful offenders in an effort to prevent further delinquency. L.1957, c. 90, p. 177, s. 3.
N.J. Stat. § 30:1AA-9.3 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 1AA / Section 1AA-9.3
Annual reports.
Status: in_force

3. a. The Ombudsman for Individuals with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities and their Families shall issue a written report annually to the Commissioner of Human Services and the Commissioner of Children and Families. The report shall include a summary of the services the ombudsman provided during the year, and any specific recommendations the ombudsman deems appropriate and necessary concerning the State's implementation of procedures with respect to providing individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities with services and supports. b. The ombudsman also shall issue the report prepared pursuant to subsection a. of this section to the Governor, and pursuant to section 2 of P.L.1991, c.164 (C.52:14-19.1) to the Legislature. L.2017, c.269, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 30:11B-4.3 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 11B / Section 11B-4.3
On-site inspection prior to issuance of license, corrective action plan.
Status: in_force

8. a. The department that is responsible for licensing the residences as provided in section 4 of P.L.1977, c.448 (C.30:11B-4) shall require that all residences are subject to an on-site inspection prior to the issuance of an initial license, and an on-site annual inspection shall be performed at a minimum of one time per year in each year the residence is licensed. b. If deficiencies are identified in the annual inspection, the department shall require that a corrective action plan is developed by the residence to explain the steps that will be taken to correct the deficiencies. If the identified deficiencies pose a risk to the life and safety of the residents, then the department shall conduct an on-site subsequent inspection to verify that corrective action has been taken by the residence to correct the deficiencies. c. The department shall not provide the residence or the ownership of the residence prior notice of any subsequent inspection to verify that corrective action has been taken regarding identified deficiencies that pose a risk to the life and safety of the residents. d. The department shall identify the type of deficiencies that pose a risk to the life and safety of the residents and require a subsequent on-site inspection. e. The department may adopt a system to address multiple inspections which may be necessary to address multiple deficiencies noted in the annual inspection. L.2017, c.328, s.8.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4D-7u — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4D / Section 4D-7u
Transfer of funds to commissioner, uses; fee.
Status: in_force

4. a. A participating county may transfer funds collected from the fee imposed pursuant to subsection c. of section 3 of this act to the commissioner. The commissioner shall use funds transferred from a participating county, and any matching amount of federal Medicaid funds or other federal funds generated therefrom, for the following purposes: to increase Medicaid payments to hospitals in the jurisdiction from which the funds are received; for payments to managed care organizations that have contracted with Medicaid serving the jurisdiction from which the funds are received for increased hospital or hospital-related payments; and for direct costs related to administrative purposes to implement the program. The commissioner shall seek to minimize the length of time between the collection of the fee by the participating county and the distribution of payments pursuant to this subsection. Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, the commissioner and a participating county are authorized to enter into an intergovernmental transfer agreement as may be necessary to transfer funds under this subsection or to otherwise satisfy the requirements of this act. b. A participating county may retain the funds collected from the imposition of the fee, in which case the participating county shall generate the same level of funding, in addition to the funds collected from the imposition of the fee, that would be generated by the department through any matching amount of federal Medicaid funds or other federal funds, and use the total funding amount to satisfy paragraph (1) of subsection b. of section 3 of this act. c. At least 90 percent of the funds collected from imposition of the fee shall be used by a participating county or the department for the benefit of local hospitals within the participating county's borders to ensure that the hospitals continue to provide necessary services to low-income citizens. The participating counties shall transfer at least one percent of funds collected from the imposition of the fee to the department for administration of the program. L.2018, c.136, s.4; amended 2022, c.61, s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 30:1-10.2 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-10.2
Teacher's certificate; issuance by State Board of Examiners
Status: in_force

The State Board of Examiners shall, upon the application of a teacher employed in such a school, issue a teacher's certificate under the same procedures and regulations as prescribed for the issuance of certificates to teachers employed in the public schools; provided, such application is approved by the Commissioner of Institutions and Agencies. L.1946, c. 100, p. 323, s. 2.
N.J. Stat. § 30:6D-37 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 6D / Section 6D-37
Administration of system
Status: in_force

5. a. The system shall be administered by the Division of Developmental Disabilities in the department, in conjunction with a coordinator working under the direction of the Developmental Disabilities Council who shall be a person qualified by training and experience to perform the duties of his office. b. The coordinator shall, with input from the family support planning councils established pursuant to section 6 of this act, adopt, review and revise, as needed, a State Family Support Plan which shall: (1) assess needs, establish goals and set priorities for the provision of family support services for individuals with developmental disabilities; and (2) provide for outreach and coordinated delivery of family support services. c. The coordinator shall coordinate efforts by public and private agencies and family support planning councils. Coordination shall include, but not be limited to, identification of services provided by different agencies to avoid duplication; planning with all agencies to insure that gaps in services are filled; and the coordination of administrative support services to each of the local planning councils. d. The Division of Developmental Disabilities shall develop an agreement with the Developmental Disabilities Council regarding the role and authority of the coordinator. L.1993,c.98,s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4-177.45 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-177.45
Definitions relative to family support services for persons with a serious mental illness.
Status: in_force

3. For the purposes of this act: "Commissioner" means the Commissioner of Human Services. "Department" means the Department of Human Services. "Division" means the Division of Mental Health Services in the Department of Human Services. "Family" means persons related to the family member with a serious mental illness by blood, marriage, adoption, guardianship, resource family care or other significant care giving relationship. "Family member with a serious mental illness" means a person who has a history, or is at serious risk, of hospitalization in a State, county or private psychiatric institution. "Family support services" means a coordinated system of on-going public and private support services which are designed to maintain and enhance the quality of life of a family. "Family unit" means the family member with a serious mental illness and his family. "Program" means the program of family support services established pursuant to this act. L.1995,c.314,s.3; amended 2004, c.130, s.46.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4D-8.12 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4D / Section 4D-8.12
Continuation of payments for certain services.
Status: in_force

12. a. Under the demonstration project, payment shall continue to be made to providers of services and suppliers participating in the Medicaid ACO for services provided to managed care recipients or individuals who receive services on a fee-for-service basis in the same manner as they would otherwise be made, except that the ACO is eligible to receive gainsharing payments under sections 5 and 6 of this act if it meets the requirements set forth therein. b. Nothing in this act shall be construed to authorize the Department of Human Services or Health to waive or limit any provisions of federal or State law or reimbursement methodologies governing Medicaid reimbursement to federally qualified health centers, including, but not limited to, Medicaid prospective payment reimbursement and any supplemental payments made to a federally qualified health center providing services to Medicaid managed care recipients. L.2011, c.114, s.367; amended 2012, c.17, s.367.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4-6 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-6
Duties of chief executive officer.
Status: in_force

30:4-6. The principal keeper of the State prison and the chief executive officer of each of the other correctional institutions shall receive from the hands of the sheriff or other proper officer every person sentenced to imprisonment in his institution and safely keep him therein according to law and the rules and regulations of the institution until lawfully discharged therefrom. The chief executive officer of each institution for persons with developmental disabilities or mental illness, and of each correctional institution shall have the custody and control of every person admitted to his institution until properly discharged. amended 1965, c.59, s.6; 2010, c.50, s.29.
N.J. Stat. § 30:1-2.5 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-2.5
Notification of availability of earned income tax credit, recipients of certain public assistance.
Status: in_force

2. The Commissioner of Human Services shall notify in writing any person over 18 years of age of the availability of the earned income tax credit provided in section 32 of the federal Internal Revenue Code of 1986, 26 U.S.C. s.32, and the New Jersey earned income tax credit provided in section 2 of P.L.2000, c.80 (C.54A:4-7), if the person: a. received food stamps under the Food Stamp Program authorized by Title XIII of the "Food and Agriculture Act of 1977," Pub. L. 95-113 (7 U.S.C. s.2011 et seq.); b. received assistance under the "Work First New Jersey General Public Assistance Act," P.L.1947, c.156 (C.44:8-107 et seq.); c. received assistance from the Work First New Jersey program for dependent children and their parents under P.L.1997, c.38 (C.44:10-55 et seq.); d. participated in the "New Jersey Medical Assistance and Health Services Program," P.L.1968, c.413 (C.30:4D-1 et seq.); e. received aid under the Supplemental Security Income Program established pursuant to Title XVI of the federal Social Security Act, 42 U.S.C. s.1381 et seq.; or f. was a foster parent as defined in P.L.1951, c.138 (C.30:4C-1 et seq.). The written notification shall use the statement developed by the State Treasurer pursuant to section 4 of P.L.2005, c.210 (C.52:18-11.3) for this purpose. The notification shall be distributed in a manner deemed by the commissioner to be the most practicable and cost effective, but that will ensure personal notification of each person. The commissioner shall take such reasonable actions as may be necessary to avoid the distribution of more than one notice to a person who was the recipient of or participated in two or more of the programs listed in this section. The notification shall be distributed between January 1 and February 15 of each calendar year following the calendar year in which the person was a recipient or participant, or foster parent. If the recipient, participant or foster parent was a married couple, only one notice addressed to either the husband or wife, or both, shall be required. L.2005,c.210,s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4D-6r — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4D / Section 4D-6r
Medicaid to cover newborn home nurse visitation.
Status: in_force

13. a. Notwithstanding any State law or regulation to the contrary, the Department of Human Services shall, contingent on maintaining or receiving necessary federal approvals, ensure that expenses incurred for services provided under the newborn home nurse visitation program established pursuant to section 2 of P.L.2021, c.187 (C.26:2H-159) shall be provided with no cost-sharing to eligible persons under the Medicaid program, established pursuant to P.L.1968, c.413 (C.30:4D-1 et seq.). The coverage provided under this section shall: (1) provide coverage for the services provided by the newborn home nurse visitation program established pursuant to section 2 of P.L.2021, c.187 (C.26:2H-159); (2) notify a covered person of the services provided by the newborn home nurse visitation program, upon application by the covered person for coverage of a newborn infant; (3) ensure that the plan does not contain any provision that requires a covered person to receive the services provided by the newborn home nurse visitation program as a condition of coverage, or that denies or limits benefits to the covered person if that person declines the services provided under the program; and (4) have the discretion to determine how best to reimburse for the expenses incurred for services provided under the newborn home nurse visitation program, including, but not limited to, utilizing: (a) a value-based payment methodology; (b) an invoice claim process; (c) a capitated payment arrangement; (d) a payment methodology that takes into account the need for an agency or organization providing services under the program to expand its capacity to provide services and address health disparities; or (e) any other payment arrangement agreed to by the carrier and an agency or organization providing services under the program. b. Any copayment, coinsurance, or deductible that may be required pursuant to the contract for services covered pursuant to subsection a. of this section shall be waived. c. The Assistant Commissioner of Human Services shall submit to the Department of Children and Families, in a form and manner prescribed by the department, a report on the claims submitted for services provided under the newborn home nurse visitation program. The information contained in the report shall be used by the department to assess the newborn home nurse visitation program pursuant to subsection a. of section 4 of P.L.2021, c.187 (C.26:2H-161). d. The benefits shall be provided to the same extent as for any other medical condition under the contract. L.2021, c.187, s.13.
N.J. Stat. § 30:1B-14 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 1B / Section 1B-14
Preservation of rights of employees
Status: in_force

Nothing in this act shall be construed to deprive any person of any tenure rights or of any right or protection provided him by Title 11 of the Revised Statutes, Civil Service, or under any pension law or retirement system. L.1976, c. 98, s. 14, eff. Nov. 1, 1976.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4-123.56 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-123.56
Schedule of future parole eligibility date; statement of denial.
Status: in_force

12. a. The board shall develop a schedule of future parole eligibility dates for adult inmates denied release at their eligibility date. In developing such schedule, particular emphasis shall be placed on the severity of the offense for which he was denied parole and on the characteristics of the offender, such as, but not limited to, the prior criminal record of the inmate and the need for continued incapacitation of the inmate. b. If the release on the eligibility date is denied, the board panel which conducted the hearing shall refer to the schedule published pursuant to subsection a., and include in its statement denying parole notice of the date of future parole consideration. If such date differs from the date otherwise established by the schedule, the board panel shall include particular reasons therefor. The future parole eligibility date shall not be altered to take into account remissions of sentence for good behavior and diligent application to work and other assignments; provided however, the future parole eligibility date may be altered pursuant to section 8 of P.L.1979, c.441 (C.30:4-123.52). c. An inmate shall be released on parole on the new parole eligibility date unless information filed pursuant to a procedure identical to that set forth in section 10 of P.L.1979, c.441 (C.30:4-123.54) indicates by a preponderance of the evidence that the inmate has failed to cooperate in his or her own rehabilitation or that there is a reasonable expectation that the inmate will violate conditions of parole imposed pursuant to section 15 of P.L.1979, c.441 (C.30:4-123.59) if released on parole at that time. The determination of whether the inmate shall be released on the new parole eligibility date shall be made pursuant to the procedure set forth in section 11 of P.L.1979, c.441 (C.30:4-123.55) and this section. For the purposes of this subsection, "failed to cooperate in his or her own rehabilitation" shall include, in the case of an inmate who suffers from mental illness as defined in section 2 of P.L.1987, c.116 (C.30:4-27.2) that does not require institutionalization, that the inmate failed to fully participate in or cooperate with all prescribed treatment offered during incarceration. L.1979, c.441, s.12; amended 1997, c.213, s.2; 1998, c.112, s.2; 2009, c.330, s.6; 2011, c.67, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4D-7vv — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4D / Section 4D-7vv
Definitions.
Status: in_force

2. As used in sections 2 through 6 of this act: "Division" means the Division of Medical Assistance and Health Services in the Department of Human Services. "Health care provider" means an individual or entity which, acting within the scope of its licensure or certification, provides a covered service. Health care provider includes, but is not limited to, a physician and other health care professionals licensed pursuant to Title 45 of the Revised Statutes and a hospital and other health care facilities licensed pursuant to Title 26 of the Revised Statutes. "Managed care organization" means a health maintenance organization contracted with the division to provide benefits to Medicaid beneficiaries. "Medicaid" means the program established pursuant to P.L.1968, c.413 (C.30:4D-1 et seq.). "Medical necessity" or "medically necessary" means the same as those terms are defined in section 4 of P.L.2023, c.296 (C.17B:30-55.3). "Step therapy exception" means the overriding of a step therapy protocol in favor of immediate coverage of the health care provider's selected prescription drug. "Step therapy protocol" means a protocol, policy, or program that establishes the specific sequence in which prescription drugs for a specified medical condition, and medically appropriate for a particular patient, are required to be administered in order to be covered by the division or a managed care organization. L.2025, c.50, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4-82.6 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-82.6
Findings, declarations relative to the use of isolated confinement.
Status: in_force

2. The Legislature finds and declares that: a. The use of isolated confinement in this State's correctional facilities should be restricted to ensure the safe and humane operation of these facilities, consistent with the New Jersey Constitution, the laws and public policies of this State, the mission of the correctional system, evolving medical knowledge, and human rights standards of decency. b. Isolated confinement should only be used when necessary, and should not be used against vulnerable populations or under conditions or for time periods that foster psychological trauma, psychiatric disorders, or serious, long-term damage to an isolated person's brain. c. The standards established in this act should apply to all persons detained in correctional facilities under the jurisdiction of this State or any subdivision, regardless of the civil or criminal nature of the charges against them. d. Citing the devastating and lasting psychological consequences of solitary confinement on persons detained in correctional facilities, President Obama adopted reforms in January 2016 to reduce its use in federal correctional facilities, including banning restrictive housing for low-level offenders and juveniles; decreasing the maximum length of time an inmate may be held in restricted housing from 365 days to 60 days; and increasing time spent outside the cell for inmates held in restrictive housing. L.2019, c.160, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4-25.13 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-25.13
Definitions relative to certain Division of Developmental Disabilities facilities.
Status: in_force

1. As used in this act: "Division" means the Division of Developmental Disabilities in the Department of Human Services. "Moderate Security Unit," hereafter referred to as "MSU," means a specialized, institutional treatment facility authorized and established by the Director of the Division of Developmental Disabilities in the Department of Human Services, which is: used as an alternative to detention in a correctional facility or as a residential requirement for probation; and characterized primarily by physical security for the confinement of males, 18 years of age or older, who are adjudicated to be dangerous to self, others or property and in need of a highly structured, therapeutic treatment program. L.2006,c.5,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4D-7k — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4D / Section 4D-7k
Definitions relative to reimbursement for family planning services.
Status: in_force

1. a. The reimbursement rate for an office visit for family planning services billed by a health care facility, which is licensed pursuant to P.L.1971, c.136 (C.26:2H-1 et seq.) and receives funding under Title X of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. s.300 et seq.), to the State Medicaid program shall be an amount that equals at least 90% of the amount of the actual cost of services provided during an office visit, as such rate is in effect on the date of enactment of this act. b. As used in this section: "Family planning services" means comprehensive reproductive health care services, including: contraception; pregnancy detection; options counseling; diagnosis or treatment, or both, of sexually transmitted diseases; routine gynecological and cancer screening services; health promotion activities; and Level I infertility services such as an interview, education, physical examination, laboratory testing, counseling, and appropriate referral. The term does not include termination of pregnancy. Family planning services may also include: prenatal and postpartum care; other gynecological services, including colposcopy and cryotherapy; menopausal services; Level II infertility services, which include semen analysis, assessment of ovulatory function, and post coital testing; and Level III infertility services, which include more sophisticated and complex infertility testing and procedures than Levels I and II. "Medicaid" means the Medicaid program established pursuant to P.L.1968, c.413 (C.30:4D-1 et seq.). "Office visit" means a procedure billed under a common procedure terminology code that includes a family planning modifier in the description of the code. L.2009, c.268, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 30:1B-6.11 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 1B / Section 1B-6.11
Centralized database for disciplinary reports.
Status: in_force

6. The Commissioner of Corrections shall establish and maintain a centralized database of information contained on each disciplinary report prepared by a corrections officer in response to an inmate committing any prohibited act required to be reported to the prosecutor pursuant to regulations promulgated by the commissioner that resulted in a conviction during the current period of incarceration. L.2019, c.364, s.6.
N.J. Stat. § 30:5B-32 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 5B / Section 5B-32
Child abuse record information check for prospective approved home providers.
Status: in_force

2. a. A unified child care agency contracted with the Department of Human Services pursuant to N.J.A.C.10:15-2.1, shall request that the Division of Child Protection and Permanency in the Department of Children and Families conduct a child abuse record information check of the division's child abuse records, as promptly as possible, to determine if an incident of child abuse or neglect has been substantiated, pursuant to section 4 of P.L.1971, c.437 (C.9:6-8.11), against: (1) a prospective approved home provider as defined in N.J.A.C.10:15-1.2 providing child care services under the "New Jersey Cares for Kids Program" established pursuant to N.J.A.C.10:15-5.1, or to a child whose parent is receiving assistance under the Work First New Jersey program established pursuant to P.L.1997, c.38 (C.44:10-55 et seq.) or is employed but continues to receive supportive services pursuant to the provisions of section 5 of P.L.1997, c.13 (C.44:10-38); or (2) any adult member of the prospective provider's household. b. The division shall conduct the child abuse record information check only upon receipt of the prospective approved home provider's or any adult household member's written consent to the check. If the person refuses to provide his consent, the unified child care agency shall deny the prospective approved home provider's application to provide child care services. c. If the division determines that an incident of child abuse or neglect by the prospective approved home provider or any adult member of the household has been substantiated, the division shall release the results of the child abuse record information check to the unified child care agency pursuant to subsection g. of section 1 of P.L.1977, c.102 (C.9:6-8.10a) and the agency shall deny the prospective approved home provider's application to provide child care services. d. Before denying the prospective approved home provider's application to provide child care services, the unified child care agency shall give notice personally or by certified or registered mail to the last known address of the prospective approved home provider with return receipt requested, of the reasons why the application will be denied. The notice shall afford the prospective approved home provider the opportunity to be heard and to contest the agency's action. The hearing shall be conducted in accordance with the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.). e. If a prospective approved home provider's application to provide child care services is denied, the unified child care agency shall notify the parent of the child who would be eligible to receive such services, personally and in writing, of the reasons why the application was denied and the parent's right to select another provider. The parent shall keep such information confidential and shall not disclose the information except as authorized by law. L.2003, c.185, s.2; amended 2006, c.47, s.171; 2012, c.16, s.123.
N.J. Stat. § 30:5B-11 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 5B / Section 5B-11
Injunctions
Status: in_force

The commissioner is authorized to institute a civil action in a court of competent jurisdiction for injunctive relief to enjoin the operation of a child care center whenever the commissioner determines that: a. There is an imminent danger or hazard that threatens the health and safety of children in the center; b. The center or its sponsor has repeatedly violated the provisions of this act; or c. A child care center has opened or is operating without a license or without complying with the provisions of this act. The commissioner may, in addition, request such other relief as is deemed necessary. In any such action the court may proceed in a summary manner. L.1983, c. 492, s. 11.
N.J. Stat. § 30:8-16.12 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 8 / Section 8-16.12
Rules and regulations
Status: in_force

The commissioner, in accordance with the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c. 410 (C. 52:14B-1 et seq.), may promulgate such rules and regulations as are necessary to effectuate the purposes of this act. L.1981, c. 498, s. 10, eff. Jan. 12, 1982.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4D-8.16 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4D / Section 4D-8.16
Findings, declarations relative to the establishment of a Regional Health Hub Program.
Status: in_force

1. The Legislature finds and declares that: a. Significant State resources are invested in both the health and social service sectors in New Jersey, and the development of improvements in how Medicaid benefits and payment models interact with social services would provide a benefit to all New Jersey residents. b. A more regional approach to care, involving the coordinated provision of person-centered health care in combination with robust connections to social services and community resources, is required at both the patient and organizational levels. c. It is in New Jersey's best interest to establish a regional network of non-profit organizations that partner with Medicaid and State agencies to reduce health disparities and improve health outcomes and the delivery of care for Medicaid recipients in the State. Such non-profit organizations have the capacity to become local innovation engines that use real-time actionable data and diverse stakeholder input to develop and implement innovative models for the delivery of effective, person-centered care. d. It is both reasonable and appropriate for the Department of Human Services to designate and recognize existing accountable care organizations as Regional Health Hubs, and to establish new Regional Health Hubs in appropriate areas of the State, as provided by this act, in order to enable the State to: (1) identify existing and emerging threats to health and wellbeing, and problems with the State's regional health care delivery systems, and identify and determine how to implement solutions to those problems; (2) promote and facilitate cooperation, coordination, innovation, and goal setting by and among relevant stakeholders; (3) evaluate the progress that has been made in achieving identified goals and priorities; and (4) otherwise encourage and enable the overall improvement of the health of New Jersey residents and the delivery of health care throughout the State. L.2019, c.517, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4C-15.5 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4C / Section 4C-15.5
Short title
Status: in_force

1. This act shall be known and may be cited as the "New Jersey Safe Haven Infant Protection Act." L.2000, c.58, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 30:9-8 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 9 / Section 9-8
Change of location of county psychiatric hospital.
Status: in_force

30:9-8. If the board of chosen freeholders or the governing body of the county amended 2013, c.103, s.99.determines, by a resolution or ordinance, as appropriate, adopted by the affirmative votes of at least two-thirds of the full authorized membership of the board, that a county psychiatric hospital under its management and control is unsuitably located, and that it is expedient and desirable that the location thereof should be changed to some other place in its county, the county may make the change. amended 2013, c.103, s.99.
N.J. Stat. § 30:7C-3 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 7C / Section 7C-3
Definitions
Status: in_force

ARTICLE II As used in this compact, unless the context clearly requires otherwise: a. "State" means a state of the United States; the United States of America; a territory or possession of the United States; the District of Columbia; the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. b. "Sending state" means a state party to this compact in which conviction or court commitment was had. c. "Receiving state" means a state party to this compact to which an inmate is sent for confinement other than a state in which conviction or court commitment was had. d. "Inmate" means a male or female offender who is committed, under sentence to or confined in a penal or correctional institution. e. "Institution" means any penal or correctional facility, including but not limited to a facility for the mentally ill or mentally defective, in which inmates as defined in d. above may lawfully be confined. L.1973, c. 15.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4J-20 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4J / Section 4J-20
Payment to pharmacy for certain forged, fraudulent prescriptions under NJ FamilyCare Program.
Status: in_force

4. a. A pharmacy shall receive full payment and shall not be penalized for dispensing a forged or fraudulent prescription that has been approved by the NJ FamilyCare Program established pursuant to P.L.2005, c.156 (C.30:4J-8 et al.), unless the pharmacist or an employee or agent of the pharmacy has committed the forgery or fraud or has knowingly facilitated the commission of a forgery or fraud, or has failed to comply with the requirements set forth in subsection c. of this section. b. As used in this section, "has committed the forgery or fraud or has knowingly facilitated the commission of a forgery or fraud" means that a person: (1) knowingly and willfully made or caused to be made any false statement or representation of a material fact in any document or electronic transmission necessary to receive payment by the program for the prescription; (2) knowingly and willfully made or caused to be made any false statement, written or oral, of a material fact for use in determining the right to payment by the program for the prescription; or (3) concealed or failed to disclose a fact or the occurrence of an event that affects the right to payment by the program for the prescription. c. The provisions of this section shall not be construed as relieving a pharmacist of his obligation to comply with any requirements provided under any State or federal statute or regulation for the pharmacist: (1) to seek verification of a prescription from an authorized prescriber or the latter's authorized agent before filling the prescription whenever the pharmacist has reason to question the authenticity, accuracy, or appropriateness of the prescription; and (2) to not fill the prescription when the authenticity, accuracy, or appropriateness of the prescription is in question and no such verification has been provided. A pharmacist who fails to comply with these requirements shall be subject to exclusion or debarment as a provider under the NJ FamilyCare Program, and the recovery of monies improperly expended by the State due to the dispensing of the forged or fraudulent prescription. If these monies cannot be recovered from the pharmacist, the pharmacy shall be subject to the recovery. d. The Office of the Medicaid Inspector General shall make every reasonable effort to identify an individual who has committed the forgery or fraud or has knowingly facilitated the commission of a forgery or fraud and collect from the individual the amount paid by the program for the dispensed prescription, in addition to any other penalties that may apply. If the forgery or fraud involves the misuse or theft of a NJ FamilyCare Program eligibility identification card, the card shall be subject to a pharmacy restriction process under which the program recipient is permitted to use the card only at a single pharmacy of the recipient's choosing. e. The pharmacist and each employee and agent of the pharmacy shall cooperate fully with the Office of the Medicaid Inspector General in any investigation of forged or fraudulent prescriptions and shall respond fully to any request for information or other assistance by the Division of Medical Assistance and Health Services in the Department of Human Services in regard to such prescriptions. L.2009, c.309, s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4-76 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-76
Statement of settlement and financial ability furnished
Status: in_force

The person charged with the care and relief of the poor in each municipality shall, upon request, furnish to the county adjuster a statement of the facts concerning the legal settlement and financial ability of every patient and of the financial ability of the relative or other person chargeable with his support in such municipality. Amended by L.1965, c. 59, s. 61.
N.J. Stat. § 30:6D-22 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 6D / Section 6D-22
Rules and regulations
Status: in_force

The Commissioner of the Department of Human Services shall promulgate those rules and regulations as are necessary to effectuate this act. L.1983, c. 524, s. 10, eff. Jan. 17, 1984.
N.J. Stat. § 30:6E-4 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 6E / Section 6E-4
Director; appointment, removal of officers, employees.
Status: in_force

4. The administrator and head of the office shall be a director who shall be known as the Director of the Office of Disability Services. The director shall be a person qualified by training and experience to perform the duties of the office and shall devote his entire time to the performance of those duties. The director shall be appointed by the commissioner. The commissioner shall appoint and remove officers and employees of the office subject to the provisions of Title 11A of the New Jersey Statutes and other applicable statutes as are necessary to enable the office to perform its duties pursuant to this act and he shall fix their compensation within the limits of available appropriations and as is provided by law. In order to utilize the State's disabled citizens in the work of the Office of Disability Services to the maximum extent possible, the commissioner or director, as appropriate, also may appoint, retain or employ officers or consultants on a contract basis or otherwise, as deemed necessary, and employ other qualified personnel who shall be in the noncompetitive division of the career service of the Civil Service. L.1999,c.91,s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4B-9 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4B / Section 4B-9
Short title
Status: in_force

This act shall be known as, and may be cited as, the "Department of Human Services, Division of Economic Assistance Act." L.1950,c.166,s.9; amended 1989,c.88,s.8.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4C-29.1 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4C / Section 4C-29.1
Liability for maintenance costs.
Status: in_force

1. a. (Deleted by amendment, P.L.2025, c.5) b. (Deleted by amendment, P.L.2025, c.5) c. (Deleted by amendment, P.L.2025, c.5) d. In any case in which the Department of Children and Families, through the Division of Child Protection and Permanency, has agreed to provide youth facilities aid to a public, private, or voluntary agency pursuant to P.L.1962, c.142 (C.30:4C-29.1 et seq.), the division shall have a lien against the property of any person, persons, or agency so contracting, in an amount equal to the amount or amounts so contracted to be paid, which lien shall have priority over all unrecorded encumbrances. The lien shall be reduced for each year of service provided by the agency at a rate to be negotiated by the division and the agency, but in no case more than 20 percent a year, provided, however, that annual reductions shall not exceed $10,000. e. Any current child support obligation or any unpaid outstanding arrears balance of a court-ordered child support obligation owed to the division, on or before the effective date of P.L.2025, c.5 (C.30:4C-29a et al.), as reimbursement for maintenance costs incurred while a child was in the care or custody of the division shall be unenforceable and uncollectable, and any portion of a judgment that imposes fees shall be vacated. f. All unsatisfied civil judgments, on or before the effective date of P.L.2025, c.5 (C.30:4C-29a et al.), based on a court-ordered child support obligation to reimburse the division for maintenance costs incurred while a child was in the care or custody of the division are deemed to be null and void and shall be vacated and discharged. g. All warrants issued, on or before the effective date of P.L.2025, c.5 (C.30:4C-29a et al.), solely based on the alleged failure to pay or to appear on a court date set for the sole purpose of enforcing the obligation owed to the division, including the payment of statutory or court-ordered fines, fees, costs, or other monetary penalties previously assessed or imposed for failure to reimburse the division for the costs of maintenance of the child incurred by the division while a child was in the care or custody of the division shall be reviewed and vacated consistent with the provisions of P.L.2025, c.5 (C.30:4C-29a et al.). h. Any outstanding liens entered on any and all property to which the defendant shall have or acquire an interest, in accordance with the provisions of subsection e. of section 1 of P.L.1962, c.142, (30:4C-29.1) and in effect immediately prior to the effective date of P.L.2025, c.5 (C.30:4C-29a et al.), are deemed to be null and void and shall be vacated and discharged. L.1962, c.142, s.1; amended 1964, c.102, s.21; 1979, c.309, s.4; 1985, c.8, s.4; 2004, c.130, s.80; 2006, c.47, s.140; 2012, c.16, s.93; 2025, c.5, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 30:11B-1 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 11B / Section 11B-1
Findings.
Status: in_force

1. The Legislature finds that many developmentally disabled persons who are now housed in large institutions can be better cared for and given training for independent living in small community residences. Such persons have a right to the fuller, more normal life that care in such residences brings, and it is, therefore, the intention of the Legislature, through this act, to encourage the development of community residences for the developmentally disabled and to provide for the licensing and regulation of such residences by the Department of Human Services. The Legislature further finds that there are many persons who have been hospitalized due to mental illness and are recovered to the extent that they no longer require such hospitalization, but would benefit from the specialized independent-living training available to residents of small community residences for the mentally ill. These community residences for the mentally ill may also be utilized by persons who have not been hospitalized for mental illness but who are participating in community mental health counseling or training programs provided by a State-affiliated community mental health agency. These persons have a right to the fuller, more normal life that care in community residences brings, and it is, therefore, the intention of the Legislature through this act, to encourage the development of community residences for the mentally ill and to provide for the licensing and regulation of the residences by the Department of Human Services or the Department of Children and Families, as applicable. In addition, the Legislature finds that many persons who have sustained head injuries which impair their cognitive, behavioral, social or physical functioning, and who are now housed in large institutions can be better cared for and given training for independent living in small community residences. These persons have a right to the fuller, more normal life that care in these residences brings, and it is, therefore, the intention of the Legislature, through this act, to encourage the development of community residences for persons with head injuries and to provide for the licensing and regulation of these residences by the Department of Human Services. L.1977, c.448, s.1; amended 1987, c.112, s.2; 1993, c.329, s.1; 2006, c.47, s.176.
N.J. Stat. § 30:6D-32.3 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 6D / Section 6D-32.3
Construction of act.
Status: in_force

3. No provision of this act or provision of any agreement entered into, renewed or extended pursuant to this act shall be construed as: a. Interfering with the rights of the Department of Human Services to place or remove clients from the homes of community care residential providers; b. Interfering with the rights of individuals with developmental disabilities or their parents or guardians, including the right to change placements; c. Granting community care residential providers any right to engage in a strike or collective cessation of the delivery of services; or d. Granting community care residential providers status as employees of the State for the purposes of the "New Jersey Tort Claims Act," N.J.S.59:1-1 et seq., the New Jersey "Temporary Disability Benefits Law," P.L.1948, c.110 (C.43:21-25 et seq.), the New Jersey "unemployment compensation law," R.S.43:21-1 et seq., and the Workers' Compensation Law, R.S.34:15-1 et seq., nor status as employees of the State for any other purposes except for purposes indicated in section 1 of this act, including selecting representatives to negotiate and enter into agreements with the State as provided in that section. L.2009, c.270, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4-78.4 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-78.4
State authority over county psychiatric facility to replace certain administrators
Status: in_force

In the event a county continues to operate and maintain a county psychiatric facility, the Commissioner of Human Services shall have the power to replace the chief executive officer, the chief financial officer, the medical director and other appropriate administrative personnel upon the commissioner's determination that financial expenditures of the facility are repeatedly and substantially in excess of similar expenditures in other State and county psychiatric facilities or the quality of care provided in the facility is repeatedly and substantially below State and federal standards. L.1990,c.73,s.8.
N.J. Stat. § 30:5B-6.4 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 5B / Section 5B-6.4
Notification to division to conduct check of records; results
Status: in_force

4. a. Within two weeks after a new staff member's employment, the owner or sponsor of a center shall notify the division to conduct a check of its child abuse records to determine if an incident of child abuse or neglect has been substantiated against the staff member. b. Until the results of the child abuse record information check on a new staff member have been received by the center owner or sponsor, the staff member shall not be left alone at the center caring for children. c. If the division determines that an incident of child abuse or neglect by the staff member has been substantiated, the division shall advise the center owner or sponsor of the results of the child abuse record information check and the center shall immediately terminate the person from employment at the center. L.1997,c.254,s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 30:6D-43 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 6D / Section 6D-43
Short title.
Status: in_force

1. This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Division of Developmental Disabilities Community Placement and Services Assessment Act." L.1998,c.40,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4C-30 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4C / Section 4C-30
Sharing of cost of maintenance by State and county
Status: in_force

The cost of maintenance provided under this act for or on behalf of any child shall be borne by the State at the rate of 75% of the per capita cost of maintenance and by the county at the rate of 25% of the per capita cost for the entire year. During the period from July 1 through December 31 of each year the State shall pay to each county an amount equal to the county share of the per capita cost from January 1 through December 31 of that year, but not to exceed 25% of the total State and county cost of maintenance. The Governor shall fix and determine and state in his annual budget message a sum sufficient to pay the estimated amount required to carry into effect the provisions of this act, together with the deficiencies, if any, incurred in the previous year. The Legislature shall include the amount so determined and stated, in the annual appropriations bill. The division may fix the rate of per capita payment for the maintenance of children in each State program and subprogram, including the allowance for clothing. L.1951,c.138,s.30; amended 1962,c.197,s.31; 1968,c.139,s.4; 1985,c.8,s.6; 1990,c.66,s.4; 1991,c.63,s.16.
N.J. Stat. § 30:9A-11 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 9A / Section 9A-11
Financial grant-in-aid for capital expenditures
Status: in_force

It is declared to be the policy of this State to encourage sponsoring agencies as described herein to establish community mental health centers by making provision for payment of a part of the cost of the capital expenditures required in connection therewith, exclusive of the cost of site acquisition, and upon approval by the commissioner of a proper application by a sponsoring agency for this purpose a financial grant-in-aid may be made not to exceed 60% of that portion of the cost of said capital expenditures to be borne by said agency. L.1967, c. 100, s. 11.
N.J. Stat. § 30:6D-66 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 6D / Section 6D-66
Written notice to applicant, employer of record information.
Status: in_force

4. No longer than 14 days from receipt of the criminal history record information from the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Division of State Police, the department shall notify the individual and the community agency or the community care residence in writing of qualification or disqualification. If the individual is disqualified, the State conviction or convictions which constitute the basis for the disqualification shall be identified in the written notice. The written notice may be transmitted electronically if the individual authorizes the department to transmit the information electronically. L.1999, c.358, s.4; amended 2000, c.97, s.4; 2017, c.328, s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4-91 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-91
Transfer of indigent nonresident patients
Status: in_force

Whenever it shall be made to appear to the board of managers of any of the state hospitals that any patient who shall have been or who shall be committed to any of such state hospitals as an indigent nonresident patient, has relatives living in any other state or foreign country, the commissioner shall arrange for the discharge of such patient and his transfer and delivery to such relatives in such state or foreign country, if the condition of the patient is such that such transfer and delivery can be made without danger, and shall discharge such patient and deliver him to such relatives, paying from the funds appropriated by law for such purpose the necessary expense attending such transfer.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4-177.46 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-177.46
Program of family support services established
Status: in_force

4. There is established in the Division of Mental Health Services of the Department of Human Services a program of family support services designed to strengthen and promote families who provide care in the community for a family member with a serious mental illness. Family support services shall vary in scope and intensity based upon the needs of a particular family unit and shall include, but not be limited to the following: service coordination, estate and transition planning, housing assistance, homemaker assistance, accessing vocational and employment services, after-school care, transportation, respite care, family education and training, medication education, and self-advocacy training, including entitlement training. A family is eligible to participate in the program if the family resides in the State and is actively involved in caring for, or supporting, a family member with a serious mental illness. No provision of this act shall be construed as requiring the department to expend funds in excess of those appropriated pursuant to this act. L.1995,c.314,s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 30:9-23.10 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 9 / Section 9-23.10
Duration of contracts and leases
Status: in_force

Any contract, agreement or lease authorized by this act may be entered into for a term not to exceed 50 years. L.1955, c. 22, p. 75, s. 5.
N.J. Stat. § 30:7C-5 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 7C / Section 7C-5
Confinement in or transfer of inmate to another party state for adequate care or program of rehabilitation or treatment; conditions; rights of inmates
Status: in_force

ARTICLE IV a. Whenever the duly constituted authorities in a state party to this compact, and which has entered into a contract pursuant to Article III, shall decide that confinement in, or transfer of an inmate to, an institution within the territory of another party state is necessary or desirable in order to provide adequate quarters and care or an appropriate program of rehabilitation or treatment, said officials may direct that the confinement be within an institution within the territory of said other party state, the receiving state to act in that regard solely as agent for the sending state. b. The appropriate officials of any state party to this compact shall have access, at all reasonable times, to any institution in which it has a contractual right to confine inmates for the purpose of inspecting the facilities thereof and visiting such of its inmates as may be confined in the institution. c. Inmates confined in an institution pursuant to the terms of this compact shall at all times be subject to the jurisdiction of the sending state and may at any time be removed therefrom for transfer to a prison or other institution within the sending state, for transfer to another institution in which the sending state may have a contractual or other right to confine inmates, for release on probation or parole, for discharge, or for any other purpose permitted by the laws of the sending state; provided that the sending state shall continue to be obligated to such payments as may be required pursuant to the terms of any contract entered into under the terms of Article III. d. Each receiving state shall provide regular reports to each sending state on the inmates of that sending state in institutions pursuant to this compact including a conduct record of each inmate and certify said record to the official designated by the sending state, in order that each inmate may have official review of his or her record in determining and altering the disposition of said inmate in accordance with the law which may obtain in the sending state and in order that the same may be a source of information for the sending state. e. All inmates who may be confined in an institution pursuant to the provisions of this compact shall be treated in a reasonable and humane manner and shall be treated equally with such similar inmates of the receiving state as may be confined in the same institution. The fact of confinement in a receiving state shall not deprive any inmate so confined of any legal rights which said inmate would have had if confined in an appropriate institution of the sending state. f. Any hearing or hearings to which an inmate confined pursuant to this compact may be entitled by the laws of the sending state may be had before the appropriate authorities of the sending state, or of the receiving state if authorized by the sending state. The receiving state shall provide adequate facilities for such hearings as may be conducted by the appropriate officials of a sending state. In the event such hearing or hearings are had before officials of the receiving state, the governing law shall be that of the sending state and a record of the hearing or hearings as prescribed by the sending state shall be made. Said record together with any recommendations of the hearing officials shall be transmitted forthwith to the official or officials before whom the hearing would have been had if it had taken place in the sending state. In any and all proceedings had pursuant to the provisions of this subdivision, the officials of the receiving state shall act solely as agents of the sending state and no final determination shall be made in any matter except by the appropriate officials of the sending state. g. Any inmate confined pursuant to this compact shall be released within the territory of the sending state unless the inmate, and the sending and receiving states, shall agree upon release in some other place. The sending state shall bear the cost of such return to its territory. h. Any inmate confined pursuant to the terms of this compact shall have any and all rights to participate in and derive any benefits or incur or be relieved of any obligations or have such obligations modified or his status changed on account of any action or proceeding in which he could have participated if confined in any appropriate institution of the sending state located within such state. i. The parents, guardian, trustee, or other person or persons entitled under the laws of the sending state to act for, advise, or otherwise function with respect to any inmate shall not be deprived of or restricted in his exercise of any power in respect of any inmate confined pursuant to the terms of this compact. L.1973, c. 15.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4D-8.9 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4D / Section 4D-8.9
Annual evaluation.
Status: in_force

9. The department, in consultation with the Department of Health, shall evaluate the demonstration project annually to assess whether: cost savings, including, but not limited to, savings in administrative costs and savings due to improved health outcomes, are achieved through implementation of the demonstration project. The department, in consultation with the Department of Health, and with the assistance of the Rutgers Center for State Health Policy, shall evaluate the demonstration project annually to assess whether there is improvement in the rates of health screening, the outcomes and hospitalization rates for persons with chronic illnesses, and the hospitalization and readmission rates for patients residing in the designated areas served by the ACOs. The department and the Department of Health shall provide the Rutgers Center for State Health Policy with all data necessary to perform the annual evaluation of the demonstration project. L.2011, c.114, s.9; amended 2012, c.17, s.366.
N.J. Stat. § 30:6D-5.17 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 6D / Section 6D-5.17
Power to take individual into protective custody.
Status: in_force

13. a. A physician examining or treating an individual with a developmental disability residing in a community care residence or the chief executive officer, or his designee, of a hospital or similar institution to which the individual has been brought for care or treatment, or both, is empowered to take the individual into protective custody when the individual has suffered serious physical injury or injuries, or the individual's condition constitutes a life-threatening emergency, as defined in section 2 of P.L.2003, c.191 (C.30:6D-5.2), and the most probable inference from the medical and factual information supplied is that the injury or condition was inflicted upon the individual by another person by other than accidental means, and the person suspected of inflicting, or permitting to be inflicted, the injury upon the individual is a licensee or alternate of a community care residence where the individual resides and to whom the individual would normally be returned. b. The physician or the chief executive officer, or his designee, of a hospital or similar institution taking an individual with a disability into protective custody shall immediately report the action and the condition of the individual with a developmental disability to the department by calling its emergency telephone service. c. A physician or chief executive officer, or his designee, who fails to comply with the provisions of this section shall be subject to a penalty of $500. The penalty shall be sued for and collected in a summary proceeding by the commissioner pursuant to the "Penalty Enforcement Law of 1999," P.L.1999, c.274 (C.2A:58-10 et seq.). L.2012, c.69, s.13.
N.J. Stat. § 30:9-12.7 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 9 / Section 9-12.7
Admissions for other than mental illness
Status: in_force

The admission of any person to a county hospital for other than mental illness established under this act shall be subject to the regulations established by the board of managers and on application in writing signed by the patient or a person interested in the admission of the patient by reason of relationship or marriage, or by a person having the charge or care of such patient, or by the sheriff, or by the municipal director of welfare or person charged with the care and relief of the poor, or by any chief of police or police captain in any municipality in the county where such person may be, or by the chief executive officer of any public or private charitable institution or hospital in which the patient may be. All application forms shall be approved by the board of managers for such hospital. L. 1947, c. 34, s.7; amended by L. 1987, c. 116, s. 28.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4F-16 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4F / Section 4F-16
Hourly reimbursement rate, home health aide, personal care, homemaker services; rules, regulations.
Status: in_force

3. a. The hourly reimbursement rate for home health aide services, personal care services, and homemaker services provided under the Jersey Assistance for Community Caregiving (JACC) Program, as administered by the Division of Aging Services in the Department of Human Services, in which the services are provided on a weekday, shall be no less than the hourly State Medicaid fee-for-service reimbursement rate for personal care services, and the hourly reimbursement rate for home health aide services, personal care services, and homemaker services provided under the JACC Program, in which the services are provided on a weekend or on a State or federal holiday, shall be no less than the amount of the hourly State Medicaid fee-for-service reimbursement rate for personal care services plus $1. b. Each applicant determined to be eligible for the JACC Program, pursuant to criteria implemented by the Division of Aging Services, shall receive, in addition to the cost of any monthly case management fee, up to $11,158.56, or a higher amount which the Commissioner of Human Services may approve, of JACC Program services in a calendar year. c. There shall be appropriated each fiscal year from the General Fund to the Department of Human Services an amount sufficient to carry out the provisions of this section. d. The commissioner shall promulgate rules and regulations in accordance with the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.) necessary to effectuate the purposes of this section. L.2023, c.86, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4-27.13 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-27.13
Notice of hearing.
Status: in_force

13. a. At least 10 days prior to a court hearing, the county adjuster of the admitting county or the Attorney General or county prosecutor if presenting the case for the patient's involuntary commitment to treatment, shall cause notice of the court hearing to be served upon the patient, the patient's guardian if any, the patient's next-of-kin, the patient's attorney, the director, chief executive officer, or other individual who has custody of the patient, the county adjuster of the county in which the patient has legal settlement and any other individual specified by the court. The notice shall contain the date, time and location of the court hearing. The patient and the patient's attorney shall also receive copies of the clinical certificates and supporting documents, the temporary court order and a statement of the patient's rights at the court hearing. b. A psychiatrist on the patient's treatment team who has conducted a personal examination of the patient as close to the court hearing date as possible, but in no event more than five calendar days prior to the court hearing, shall testify at the hearing to the clinical basis for the need for involuntary commitment to treatment. Other members of the patient's treatment team and any other witness with relevant information offered by the patient or the persons presenting the case for civil commitment shall also be permitted to testify at the hearing. c. The patient's next-of-kin may attend and testify at the court hearing if the court so determines. d. The court shall transcribe the court hearing and arrange for the payment of expenses related thereto in the same manner as for other court proceedings. L.1987, c.116, s.13; amended 1994, c.134, s.8; 2009, c.112, s.14.
N.J. Stat. § 30:1-15.6 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-15.6
Establishing a Residential Facility Quality of Care Improvement Fund.
Status: in_force

3. There is established the “Residential Facility Quality of Care Improvement Fund,” as a non-lapsing, revolving fund in the Department of Human Services. The fund shall be administered by the Department of Human Services in consultation with the Department of the Treasury. The fund shall be comprised of all revenues from fines imposed pursuant to subsection d. of section 3 of P.L.2010, c.5 (C.30:6D-75) and all revenues from penalties imposed on 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 . The monies in the fund shall be used to finance quality improvement initiatives, administrative, licensing, and regulatory actions taken by the department to implement the provisions of this act. L.2025, c.280, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 30:9-23.21 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 9 / Section 9-23.21
Issuance of bonds, notes; contracts between local government and authority.
Status: in_force

7. a. Bonds or notes issued under P.L.2006, c.46 (C.30:9-23.15 et al.) shall be issued and sold in the same manner, and subject to the same restrictions, as applicable to bonds of an authority authorized to be issued pursuant to the "municipal and county utilities authorities law," P.L.1957, c.183 (C.40:14B-1 et seq.), including specifically sections 25 through 33 (C.40:14B-25 through C.40:14B-33). An authority formed pursuant to P.L.2006, c.46 (C.30:9-23.15 et al.) shall be deemed to be a municipal authority for the purposes of sections 59, 62, 63, 64, and 65 of P.L.1957, c.183 (C.40:14B-59 and C.40:14B-62 through C.40:14B-65), and those sections shall be applicable to a local hospital authority and its bonds as authorized pursuant to P.L.2006, c.46 (C.30:9-23.15 et al.). P.L.2006, c.46 (C.30:9-23.15 et al.) shall be construed liberally to effectuate the legislative intent and as complete and independent authority for the performance by a local hospital authority of each and every act and thing herein authorized. For purposes of P.L.2006, c.46 (C.30:9-23.15 et al.), "costs" means, in addition to the usual connotations thereof, the cost of acquisition or construction of all or any part of a hospital and of all or any property, rights, easements, privileges, or agreements deemed by the authority to be necessary or useful and convenient therefor or in connection therewith, including interest or discount on bonds, cost of issuance of bonds, and legal expenses, cost of financial, professional and other estimates and advice, organization, administrative, operating and other expenses of the authority or of a hospital owned by the authority prior to and during such acquisition or construction, and all such other expenses as may be necessary or incident to the financing, acquisition, construction and completion of the hospital, or any part thereof, and the placing of the same in operation, and also such provision or reserves for working capital, operating, maintenance or replacement expenses or for payment or security of principal of or interest on bonds during or after such acquisition or construction as the authority may determine, and also reimbursements to the authority or the city or the county of any moneys theretofore expended for the purposes of the authority. In addition, the issuance of any bonds or other instruments by a local hospital authority shall be subject to the approval of the Local Finance Board in the Department of Community Affairs. b. Contracts entered into between a city and an authority, or a county and an authority, pursuant to P.L.2006, c.46 (C.30:9-23.15 et al.), may contain provisions as to the financing and payment of expenses to be incurred by the authority and determined by it to be necessary for its purposes. Every such contract shall be authorized and entered into under and pursuant to a resolution adopted by the authority and either an ordinance of the governing body of the city, or an ordinance or resolution of the governing body of the county, but the terms or text of the contract need not be set forth in full or stated in any such resolution or ordinance if the form of the contract is on file in the office of the municipal clerk or clerk to the board of chosen freeholders, as appropriate, and the place in fact of such filing is described in the resolution or ordinance. Any such contract may be made with or without consideration and for a specified or an unlimited time and on any terms and conditions which may be approved by or on behalf of the city or county and which may be agreed to by the authority in conformity with its contracts with the holders of any bonds or notes, and shall be valid whether or not an appropriation with respect thereto is made by the city or county prior to authorization or execution thereof. Every such city or county is hereby authorized and directed to do and perform any and all acts or things necessary, convenient or desirable to carry out and perform every such contract and to provide for the payment or discharge of any obligation thereunder in the same manner as other obligations of that city or county. c. The city or county may unconditionally guarantee the punctual payment of the principal of and interest on any bonds or notes issued by the authority, in the same manner, and subject to the same restrictions, as municipal guarantees of bonds of an authority authorized to be issued pursuant to the "Parking Authority Law," P.L.1948, c.198 (C.40:11A-1 et seq.). d. The provisions of N.J.S.40A:2-11 shall not apply to any bond ordinance of the city or county authorizing bonds pursuant to P.L.2006, c.46 (C.30:9-23.15 et al.). e. Notwithstanding any provision of P.L.2006, c.46 (C.30:9-23.15 et al.) to the contrary, any investments of money by the authority shall be made consistent with the provisions of N.J.S.40A:5-1 et seq. L.2006, c.46, s.7; amended 2016, c.55, s.6.
N.J. Stat. § 30:6D-32.12 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 6D / Section 6D-32.12
Rules, regulations.
Status: in_force

7. The Commissioner of Human Services, 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 sections 3 and 4 of this act. L.2011, c.163, s.7.
N.J. Stat. § 30:9A-9.1 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 9A / Section 9A-9.1
Distribution of appropriated money; considerations
Status: in_force

The Commissioner of the Department of Human Services shall, in distributing any amounts appropriated pursuant to this act, give due consideration to committing funds for establishing essential elements of service in areas lacking comprehensive community mental health centers. In giving this consideration the commissioner shall give due regard to the annual county mental health service plans required pursuant to P.L. 1957, c. 146 (C. 30:9A-1 et seq.). L.1983, c. 435, s. 2, eff. Jan. 5, 1984.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4D-8.4 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4D / Section 4D-8.4
Applications for certification as a Medicaid ACO.
Status: in_force

4. a. The department shall accept applications for certification from demonstration project applicants beginning 60 days following the effective date of this act, and shall certify an applicant as a Medicaid ACO for participation in the demonstration project following its determination that the applicant meets the requirements specified in this section. The department may deny certification of any ACO applicant that the department determines does not meet the requirements of this act. The department may consider applications for approval, including revised applications submitted by an ACO not previously approved to participate in the demonstration project. b. The department, in consultation with the Department of Health, may certify as many ACOs for participation in the demonstration project as it determines appropriate, but shall certify no more than one ACO for each designated area. c. Prior to certification, a demonstration project applicant shall demonstrate that it meets the following minimum standards: (1) The applicant has been formed as a nonprofit corporation pursuant to the "New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation Act," P.L.1983, c.127 (C.15A:1-1 et seq.), for the purposes described in this act; (2) The applicant's governing board includes: (a) individuals representing the interests of: health care providers, including, but not limited to, general hospitals, clinics, private practice offices, physicians, behavioral health care providers, and dentists, patients, and other social service agencies or organizations located in the designated area; and (b) voting representation from at least two consumer organizations capable of advocating on behalf of patients residing within the designated area of the ACO. At least one of the organizations shall have extensive leadership involvement by individuals residing within the designated area of the ACO, and shall have a physical location within the designated area. Additionally, at least one of the individuals representing a consumer organization shall be an individual who resides within the designated area served by the ACO; (3) The applicant has support of its application by: all of the general hospitals located in the designated area served by the ACO; no fewer than 75% of the qualified primary care providers located in the designated area; and at least four qualified behavioral health care providers located in the designated area; (4) The applicant has a process for receipt of gainsharing payments from the department and any voluntarily participating Medicaid managed care organizations, and the subsequent distribution of such gainsharing payments in accordance with a quality improvement and gainsharing plan to be approved by the department, in consultation with the Department of Health; (5) The applicant has a process for engaging members of the community and for receiving public comments with respect to its gainsharing plan; (6) The applicant has a commitment to become accountable for the health outcomes, quality, cost, and access to care of Medicaid recipients residing in the designated area for a period of at least three years following certification; and (7) The applicant has a commitment to ensure the use of electronic prescribing and electronic medical records by health care providers located in the designated area. d. Nothing in this act shall be construed to prevent the department from certifying an applicant as a Medicaid ACO that also participates in a Medicare ACO demonstration project approved by the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. L.2011, c.114, s.4; amended 2012, c.17, s.363.
N.J. Stat. § 30:1-2.4 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-2.4
Designation of hospital to admit persons involuntarily committed.
Status: in_force

2. a. In order to ensure the safety of patients, employees and the general public as well as appropriate treatment, a criminal defendant, sentenced inmate, person being examined or treated for fitness to proceed pursuant to N.J.S.2C:4-5 and N.J.S.2C:4-6, person acquitted of a criminal charge by reason of insanity pursuant to N.J.S.2C:4-9, or person who is committed pursuant to section 4 of P.L.1994,c.134 (C.30:4-82.4), who is in need of involuntary commitment shall not be admitted to a State psychiatric hospital, unless the Commissioner of Human Services has specifically designated the hospital to admit these persons. The court shall commit these persons to the custody of the Commissioner of Human Services for placement in an appropriate, designated hospital. b. Within 30 days of the date of enactment of this act, the commissioner shall designate those State psychiatric hospitals which may admit one or more of the persons specified in subsection a. of this section. The designation of a hospital shall be subject to renewal every five years. In the event the commissioner proposes changes either upon renewal of a designation or during the five-year period that would result in a State psychiatric hospital being designated for an additional category of person specified in subsection a. of this section, the commissioner shall provide notice of the proposed change to the legislators of a district in which that State psychiatric facility either borders upon or is contained within. c. The commissioner shall: (1) arrange for a public hearing in the vicinity of the affected State psychiatric hospital concerning the proposed change; and (2) review and consider a summary of all comments made at the public hearing prior to making a final decision regarding the proposed change. L.1998,c.111,s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4D-17.6 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4D / Section 4D-17.6
Withdrawal as Medicaid provider
Status: in_force

a. If a skilled nursing or intermediate care facility notifies the commissioner within 180 days following the date of enactment of this amendatory and supplementary act that the facility shall no longer be a Medicaid provider and that (1) the facility has one or more Medicaid qualified applicants residing therein or (2) the facility has one or more patients residing therein who are paying privately for their care at the facility under the terms of an agreement entered into before August 24, 1985 and who will become Medicaid qualified applicants upon the expiration of the agreement, the commissioner may, at the request of the facility, permit the facility to continue to provide skilled nursing or intermediate care services to those Medicaid current and prospective qualified applicants residing therein without being required to admit any new Medicaid qualified applicants. The commissioner may grant a facility's request to do so if the request is in the best interests of the Medicaid qualified applicants residing therein. For the period of time that any Medicaid qualified applicants continue to reside in the facility, that facility shall comply with all applicable provisions of P.L. 1968, c. 413 (C. 30:4D-1 et seq.). b. If a skilled nursing or intermediate care facility which withdraws as a Medicaid provider pursuant to this section subsequently reapplies to the department to become a Medicaid provider, the commissioner may require as a condition of becoming a Medicaid provider that the facility enter into a three year Medicaid provider contract with the department. L. 1985, c. 303, s. 9. Amended by L. 1986, c. 8, s. 3, eff. March 28, 1986.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4J-13 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4J / Section 4J-13
Terms deemed to mean, refer to NJ Family Care Program.
Status: in_force

6. Whenever the terms "Children's Health Care Coverage Program," "NJ KidCare," "FamilyCare Health Coverage Program" or "NJ FamilyCare" occur or any reference is made thereto in any law, contract or document, the same shall be deemed to mean or refer to the NJ FamilyCare Program established pursuant to P.L.2005, c.156 (C.30:4J-8 et al.). L.2005,c.156,s.6.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4-3 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-3
Institutional officers and employees
Status: in_force

Unless and until otherwise provided by the commissioner by rule, regulation or order formally adopted, each board of trustees may determine the number, qualifications, powers and duties of the officers and employees of its respective institution or agency, and their compensation except as the same is fixed by statute or otherwise determinable by law. The commissioner, with the approval of the Board of Trustees, shall appoint the chief executive officer of each institution or agency in his charge, and determine his official title. The chief executive officer shall appoint, with the approval of the commissioner, all officers and employees of the institution or agency. Amended by L.1962, c. 65, s. 5; L.1971, c. 384, s. 17, eff. Jan. 5, 1972.
N.J. Stat. § 30:13-4.2 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 13 / Section 13-4.2
Violations; enforcement
Status: in_force

2. A person shall have a cause of action against the nursing home for any violation of this act. The Department of Health may maintain an action in the name of the State to enforce the provisions of this act and any rules and regulations promulgated pursuant to this act. The action to recover actual and punitive damages shall be brought in a court of competent jurisdiction. A plaintiff who prevails in an action shall be entitled to recover reasonable attorney's fees and costs of the action. L.1991,c.262,s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 30:6D-71 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 6D / Section 6D-71
Rules, regulations.
Status: in_force

9. In accordance with the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), the commissioner shall adopt rules and regulations necessary to implement the provisions of this act. L.1999,c.358,s.9.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4-123.65 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-123.65
Term limited by sentence
Status: in_force

21. The duration of time served prior to parole, plus the duration of any time served on parole, less any time after warrant for retaking of a parolee was issued pursuant to section 18 of P.L.1979, c.441 (C.30:4-123.62) but before the parolee is arrested, plus the duration of any time served after revocation of parole, shall not exceed the term specified in the original sentence. L.1979,c.441,s.21; amended 1995,c.280,s.44.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4-123.54a — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-123.54a
Inmate liable for cost of psychological evaluation; rules, regulations.
Status: in_force

3. a. An inmate who is required to submit to a psychological evaluation pursuant to the provisions of section 10 of P.L.1979, c.441 (C.30:4-123.54) shall be liable for the cost of such evaluation. If the inmate is an enrollee or a covered person under a health insurance contract, policy or plan, the State shall file a claim with the health insurance contract, policy or plan for a reimbursement of the costs of the psychological evaluation. The claim shall be filed in accordance with the rules and regulations promulgated pursuant to subsection b. of this section. The reimbursement authorized under this section shall be payable to the State Treasurer and shall be used exclusively for the purpose of defraying the costs incurred by the State for the psychological evaluation. b. The Commissioner of the Department of Banking and Insurance, in accordance with the provisions of the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), shall promulgate rules and regulations to effectuate the purposes of this section. c. In the event that an inmate is not covered under a health insurance contract, policy or plan, or if the inmate's insurance contract, policy or plan does not fully cover the costs of the psychological evaluation, the State may file a lien for any unpaid amounts due and payable on any and all property and income to which the inmate shall have or may acquire an interest. Any lien filed shall be in accordance with the rules and regulations promulgated pursuant to subsection b. of this section. L.1997,c.216,s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 30:1-19 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-19
Federal aid for hospitals; State agency designated to receive moneys
Status: in_force

The State Department of Institutions and Agencies is hereby authorized to receive from the Federal Government any moneys which the Federal Government shall offer to the State of New Jersey to assist the State to inventory its hospitals, to survey the need for construction of hospitals, to develop a program for construction of public and other nonprofit hospitals and to construct such hospitals in accordance with such program, and generally for all the purposes for which any such moneys shall be offered under or pursuant to any Federal law heretofore or hereafter enacted authorizing grants to the States for such purposes or for similar purposes, including payment to political subdivisions of, and public or other nonprofit agencies in the State. As used in this act, the term "hospitals" includes public health centers and related facilities. L.1947, c. 83, p. 463, s. 1.
N.J. Stat. § 30:8-50 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 8 / Section 8-50
Diminution of term
Status: in_force

Under regulations of the Department of Institutions and Agencies, he may be granted a diminution of not more than 1/4 of his term if his conduct, diligence and general attitude merit such diminution. L.1968, c. 372, s. 7, eff. Dec. 27, 1968.
N.J. Stat. § 30:6D-8 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 6D / Section 6D-8
Rights, obligations and prohibitions; notice; oral explanation; posting
Status: in_force

The chief administrator of any facility for persons with developmental disabilities shall cause a written notice of the rights, obligations and prohibitions set forth in this act to be given every developmentally disabled person and such person's parent or guardian or representative of guardianship services, within 5 days of the admission of such person to such facility. In addition, the substance of such rights, obligations and prohibitions shall be explained to each such person over the age of 10 years in simple, understandable language, reasonably calculated to assure that the person comprehends the substance to the best of the person's ability. A full list of such rights, obligations and prohibitions shall be prominently posted in all wards and public rooms of the facility. L.1977, c. 82, s. 8, eff. May 5, 1977.
N.J. Stat. § 30:12-1 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 12 / Section 12-1
Consent of municipality to establishment or maintenance by persons or corporations
Status: in_force

No person or corporation shall locate, erect, build, establish or maintain, either temporarily or permanently, any pesthouse or hospital or building for the treatment of any communicable diseases, or for the reception of persons suffering from any such disease, within any municipality, without first obtaining the consent of the governing body of such municipality, which consent may be given by resolution and upon such terms and conditions as may be embraced in such resolution.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4C-27.6 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4C / Section 4C-27.6
Licensure required for resource family parents.
Status: in_force

4. a. A person shall not provide resource family care to a child unless the person is licensed by the department pursuant to this act. The license shall be issued to a specific person for a specific residence and shall not be transferable to another person or residence. The resource family parent shall maintain the license on file at the resource family home. b. A person desiring to provide resource family care to a child shall apply to the department for a license in a manner and form prescribed by the commissioner. c. A resource family parent applicant or resource family parent shall be of good moral character. d. A resource family parent applicant or resource family parent, as applicable, shall: (1) Complete the license application form provided by the department; (2) Provide written consent for the division to conduct a check of its child abuse records pursuant to section 4 of P.L.1971, c.437 (C.9:6-8.11) and the child abuse records in each state in which the prospective resource family parent has resided in the preceding five years; (3) Provide written consent from each other adult member of the resource family parent applicant's household for the division to conduct a child abuse record information check on that person, and a child abuse record information check in each state in which that person has resided in the preceding five years; and (4) Immediately notify the department when a new adult becomes a resident of the resource family parent applicant's or resource family parent's household in order to ensure that the department can conduct a criminal history record background check pursuant to section 1 of P.L.1985, c.396 (C.30:4C-26.8) and the division can conduct a child abuse record information check on the new adult household member. e. As a condition of securing a license, the applicant shall participate in pre-service training in accordance with standards adopted by the commissioner pursuant to this act. f. A resource family parent licensed pursuant to this act shall participate in pre-service and in-service training in accordance with standards adopted by the commissioner pursuant to this act. L.2001, c.419, s.4; amended 2004, c.130, s.73; 2007, c.228, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4-123.47c — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-123.47c
Division of Parole in State Parole Board, constituted.
Status: in_force

1. a. The Bureau of Parole in the Department of Corrections is hereby constituted as the Division of Parole in the State Parole Board, and all functions, powers and duties of the existing Bureau of Parole are hereby transferred to the State Parole Board. b. All files, books, papers, records, equipment and other property of the Bureau of Parole in the Department of Corrections shall be transferred to the State Parole Board. c. All appropriations and other moneys available and to become available to the Bureau of Parole in the Department of Corrections, the functions, powers and duties of which have been assigned or transferred herein, or to the Department of Corrections on behalf of the Bureau of Parole, including such funds as are appropriated for the administration of the Bureau of Parole, are hereby transferred to the State Parole Board 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. d. The employees of the Bureau of Parole in the Department of Corrections are hereby transferred to the State Parole Board. e. Nothing in P.L.2001, c.79 (C.30:4-123.47c et al.) shall be construed to deprive any person of any tenure rights or of any right or protection provided him by Title 11A of the New Jersey Statutes, Civil Service, or under any pension law or retirement system. f. P.L.2001, c.79 (C.30:4-123.47c et al.) shall not affect actions or proceedings, civil or criminal, brought by or against the Bureau of Parole in the Department of Corrections, the functions, powers and duties of which have been herein assigned or transferred to the State Parole Board. P.L.2001, c.79, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4C-32 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4C / Section 4C-32
Burial of child receiving care; expenses.
Status: in_force

32. Whenever a child receiving care, custody, or guardianship as provided by P.L.1951, c.138 (C.30:4C-1 et seq.) has died, and an investigation by the Division of Child Protection and Permanency discloses that there are insufficient funds from any other source to provide proper burial, the division shall authorize the expenditure of an amount reasonably necessary to provide proper burial for the child, and the amount shall be a proper charge against State funds, within the limits of available appropriations, in the same manner and extent as expenditures for maintenance. The amount reasonably necessary to provide proper burial shall be determined by the average cost for a proper burial and funeral charged by funeral directors in the locality in which the child is buried. L.1951, c.138, s.32; amended 1962, c.197, s.33; 1985, c.282, s.1; 1990, c.66, s.5; 2012, c.16, s.94.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4D-21 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4D / Section 4D-21
Pharmaceutical assistance eligibility.
Status: in_force

2. a. Any resident of this State who is either a recipient of disability insurance benefits under Title II of the federal Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. s. 401 et seq.) or 65 years of age and over and whose annual income is less than $52,142 if single or, if married, whose annual income combined with that of the person's spouse is less than $59,209, shall be eligible for "Pharmaceutical Assistance to the Aged and Disabled" if the person is not otherwise qualified for assistance under P.L.1968, c.413 (C.30:4D-1 et seq.). Annual income shall not include gain from the sale of a principal residence that is excluded from gross income pursuant to N.J.S.54A:6-9. b. (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, beginning January 1, 1996 and annually thereafter, the income eligibility limits provided in subsection a. of this section shall increase by the amount of the maximum Social Security benefit cost-of-living increase for that year for single and married persons, respectively. The commissioner shall adopt the new income limits annually by regulation pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.). (2) No cost-of-living increase shall be applied under paragraph (1) of this subsection in calendar year 2023. The cost-of-living increase shall resume beginning January 1, 2024, and the income eligibility limits shall be annually increased thereafter consistent with the requirements of paragraph (1) of this subsection. L.1975,c.194,s.2; amended 1975,c.312; 1981,c.499,s.1; 1985,c.291,s.1; 1987,c.221; 1989,c.16; 1991,c.84; 1995,c.27,s.1; 2021, c.131; 2023, c.79, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4-3.19 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-3.19
Disclosure of name of person reporting patient abuse, professional misconduct; prohibited; immunity
Status: in_force

5. a. The name of any person who reports suspected patient abuse or professional misconduct pursuant to this act shall not be disclosed, unless the person who reported the abuse or misconduct specifically requests the disclosure or a judicial proceeding results from the report. b. A person who reports suspected abuse or professional misconduct pursuant to this act or who testifies in any administrative or judicial proceeding arising from the report or testimony shall have immunity from any civil or criminal liability on account of the report or testimony, unless the person has acted in bad faith or with malicious purpose. L.1997,c.70,s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4D-17.29 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4D / Section 4D-17.29
Medicaid Long-Term Care Funding Advisory Council.
Status: in_force

7. a. There is established the Medicaid Long-Term Care Funding Advisory Council within the Department of Human Services. The advisory council shall meet at least quarterly during each fiscal year until such time as the commissioner certifies to the Governor and the Legislature that funding parity has been achieved pursuant to subsection b. of section 5 of this act, and shall be entitled to receive such information from the Departments of Health, Human Services, and the Treasury as the advisory council deems necessary to carry out its responsibilities under this act. b. The advisory council shall: (1) monitor and assess, and advise the commissioner on, the implementation and operation of the Medicaid long-term care expenditure reforms and other provisions of this act; and (2) develop recommendations for a program to recruit and train a stable workforce of home care providers, including recommendations for changes to provider reimbursement under Medicaid home and community-based care programs. c. The advisory council shall comprise 14 members as follows: (1) the commissioner and the State Treasurer, or their designees, as ex officio members; and (2) 12 public members to be appointed by the commissioner as follows: one person appointed upon the recommendation of AARP; one person upon the recommendation of the New Jersey Association of Area Agencies on Aging, one person upon the recommendation of the New Jersey Association of County Offices for the Disabled; one person upon the recommendation of the Health Care Association of New Jersey; one person upon the recommendation of the New Jersey Association of Non-Profit Homes for the Aging; one person upon the recommendation of the New Jersey Hospital Association; one person upon the recommendation of the Rutgers Center for State Health Policy; one person upon the recommendation of the New Jersey Elder Rights Coalition; one person upon the recommendation of the County Welfare Directors Association of New Jersey; one person upon the recommendation of the New Jersey Adult Day Services Association; one person upon the recommendation of a labor union that represents home and community-based health care workers; and one person who is a representative of the home care industry. d. The advisory council shall organize as soon as possible after the appointment of its members, and shall annually select from its membership a chairman who shall serve until his successor is elected and qualifies. The members shall also select a secretary who need not be a member of the advisory council. e. The department shall provide such staff and administrative support to the advisory council as it requires to carry out its responsibilities. L.2006, c.23, s.7; amended 2012, c.17, s.377.
N.J. Stat. § 30:1-12.3 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-12.3
Report of violation; license suspension.
Status: in_force

4. a. Upon notification of a violation or license suspension pursuant to paragraph (3) of subsection b. of section 12 of P.L.1971, c.136 (C.26:2H-12) concerning residential health care facilities or section 9 of P.L.1979, c.496 (C.55:13B-9) concerning rooming or boarding houses, the Commissioner of Human Services, or the commissioner's designee, shall advise the chief executive officer, or the officer's designee, of a psychiatric facility and special psychiatric hospital, as those terms are defined in section 2 of P.L.1987, c.116 (C.30:4-27.2), a general hospital licensed pursuant to P.L.1971, c.136 (C.26:2H-1 et seq.) which has a psychiatric unit, and a State developmental center, of a serious health and safety violation in, or the suspension of a license of, a residential health care facility or rooming or boarding house. b. An individual who is discharged or transferred, as applicable, from a psychiatric facility, special psychiatric hospital, psychiatric unit of a general hospital, or State developmental center shall not be placed in a residential health care facility or rooming or boarding house for which the inspection report for that facility or rooming or boarding house, as appropriate, reveals a serious health and safety violation, until such time as the violation has been corrected and any suspension of a license, if applicable, has been lifted. L.2015, c.6, s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4C-15 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4C / Section 4C-15
Petition to terminate parental rights, conditions.
Status: in_force

15. Whenever (a) it appears that a court wherein a complaint has been proffered as provided in chapter 6 of Title 9 of the Revised Statutes, has entered a conviction against the parent or parents, guardian, or person having custody and control of any child because of abuse, abandonment, neglect of or cruelty to such child; or (b) (Deleted by amendment, P.L.1991, c.275); (c) it appears that the best interests of any child under the care or custody of the division require that he be placed under guardianship; or (d) it appears that a parent or guardian of a child, following the acceptance of such child by the division pursuant to section 11 or 12 of P.L.1951, c.138 (C.30:4C-11 or 12), or following the placement or commitment of such child in the care of an authorized agency, whether in an institution or in a resource family home, and notwithstanding the reasonable efforts of such agency to encourage and strengthen the parental relationship, has failed for a period of one year to remove the circumstances or conditions that led to the removal or placement of the child, although physically and financially able to do so, notwithstanding the division's reasonable efforts to assist the parent or guardian in remedying the conditions; or (e) the parent has abandoned the child; or (f) the parent of a child has been found by a criminal court of competent jurisdiction to have committed murder, aggravated manslaughter or manslaughter of another child of the parent; to have aided or abetted, attempted, conspired, or solicited to commit such murder, aggravated manslaughter or manslaughter of the child or another child of the parent; or to have committed, or attempted to commit, an assault that resulted, or could have resulted, in the significant bodily injury to the child or another child of the parent; or the parent has committed a similarly serious act which resulted, or could have resulted, in the death or significant bodily injury to the child or another child of the parent; a petition to terminate the parental rights of the child's parents, setting forth the facts in the case, shall be filed by the division with the Family Part of the Chancery Division of the Superior Court in the county where such child may be at the time of the filing of such petition. A petition shall be filed as soon as any one of the circumstances in subsections (a) through (f) of this section is established, but no later than when the child has been in placement for 15 of the most recent 22 months, unless the division establishes an exception to the requirement to seek termination of parental rights in accordance with section 31 of P.L.1999, c.53 (C.30:4C-15.3). Upon filing the petition, the division shall initiate concurrent efforts to identify, recruit, process and approve a qualified family to adopt the child. A petition as provided in this section may be filed by any person or any association or agency, interested in such child in the circumstances set forth in subsections (a) and (f) of this section. The division shall seek to be joined as a party to a petition filed to terminate the parental rights of a child in the care and custody of the division unless the division has established an exception to the requirement to seek termination of parental rights in accordance with section 31 of P.L.1999, c.53 (C.30:4C-15.3). L.1951,c.138,s.15; amended 1958, c.79; 1962, c.141; 1962, c.197, s.18; 1991, c.91, s.327; 1991, c.275, s.3; 1995, c.416, s.2; 1997, c.175, s.17; 1999, c.53, s.29; 2004, c.130, s.55.
N.J. Stat. § 30:6-15.5 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 6 / Section 6-15.5
Appropriation of unexpended balance
Status: in_force

3. The unexpended balance of vending machine program receipts at the end of the State fiscal year on June 30, 1999 and any subsequent fiscal year shall be appropriated to expand vision screening services and other prevention services. L.1999,c.146,s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 30:1A-8 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 1A / Section 1A-8
New Jersey Hunger Prevention and Nutrition Assistance Program.
Status: in_force

2. There is established in the Department of Human Services, the New Jersey Hunger Prevention and Nutrition Assistance Program. The purpose of the program is to: improve the health and nutritional status of State residents in need of food assistance, supplement the efforts of emergency food programs in the State to reduce hunger, and enable families and individuals to become food secure and self-sufficient. a. The Commissioner of Human Services shall establish the program in conjunction with the regional food banks in the State. b. The goals of the program are to: (1) enhance the accessibility and availability of safe, nutritious food and food-related resources; (2) develop and provide comprehensive nutrition education programs; (3) periodically conduct assessments of the needs of persons requesting food assistance and hunger-related issues to ensure program funds are used effectively; and (4) empower persons requesting food assistance or at risk of needing food assistance to increase their independence from emergency food assistance programs. L.2001,c.62,s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 30:6C-6 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 6C / Section 6C-6
Conviction of certain offenses; probation on voluntary admission to hospital or other facility for care and treatment
Status: in_force

Any individual adjudged a disorderly person under the provisions of N.J.S. 2A:170-8, or under the provisions of chapter 113, P.L.1962, shall be placed upon probation on condition that such individual immediately voluntarily admit himself to a State or county mental hospital or other similar facility designated by the Commissioner of Institutions and Agencies, there to receive medical and other care and treatment designed to effect a cure for his condition and his rehabilitation, and on condition that such individual upon release or discharge from such hospital or similar facility receive specialized medically oriented aftercare treatment for the balance of the time that the individual shall remain on probation. Such period of hospital treatment shall not exceed the maximum period of confinement prescribed by law for the offense of which the individual is convicted. If, prior to the expiration of the maximum term of confinement, the individual terminates medical treatment and leaves the hospital, he shall be returned to the court as a probation violator and the court may either commit him to a correctional institution until released in the manner provided by law or upon recommendation of the Commissioner of the Department of Institutions and Agencies commit him to a State or county mental hospital or similar facility designated by the commissioner, there to be confined for the period of time remaining if he had been sentenced to correctional confinement in the first instance, unless sooner released or discharged, in which event he shall return to a probation status. L.1964, c. 226, s. 6.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4D-7q — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4D / Section 4D-7q
Rules, regulations.
Status: in_force

3. The Commissioner of Human Services shall adopt rules and regulations pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act" P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.) to effectuate the purposes of this act. L.2018, c.51, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4C-27 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4C / Section 4C-27
Expenses of maintenance chargeable against State funds.
Status: in_force

27. Pursuant to the providing of care, custody or guardianship for any child, in accordance with the provisions of this act, the division may expend such sums as may be necessary for the reasonable and proper cost of maintenance, including board, lodging, clothing, medical, dental, and hospital care, or any other similar or specialized commodity or service as the needs of any such child may require, except that the division shall not maintain a clothing warehouse for the distribution of clothing to children under its jurisdiction. In lieu thereof, the division may pay resource family parents caring for children under their supervision a sufficient amount to enable them to purchase necessary clothing items required by the children from the local merchants of the locality in which they reside. Such maintenance costs and the total cost of hospital care for children as provided for herein shall be borne by the State. However, no costs shall be chargeable if incurred earlier than the date of the child's acceptance in care as provided in section 12 hereof, or earlier than the date of an order of commitment to guardianship as provided in section 20 hereof. Whenever a medical or psychological examination shall be required for any child as a condition to providing care or custody, or whenever the division avails itself of the facilities and services of any privately sponsored agency or institution, the cost of the examination or service shall be a proper charge against State funds, within the limits of available appropriations, in the same manner and extent as expenditures for maintenance. In providing care, custody or guardianship for any child or in the course of determining the eligibility of any child for care, custody or guardianship in accordance with the provisions of this act, the division may avail itself of the facilities and services of any privately sponsored agency or institution, with due regard to the religious background of the child, which complies with those rules and regulations as established pursuant to this act, paying such fees for service as may be mutually agreed upon by the division and the privately sponsored agency or institution providing service. Whenever a child under care, custody or guardianship is in need of operation, anaesthesia, diagnostic tests or treatment, the division may give its consent thereto. A consent to operation, anaesthesia, diagnostic tests or treatment when given by the division on behalf of any child receiving care, custody or guardianship shall be deemed legal and valid for all purposes with respect to any person or hospital affording service to such child pursuant to and in reliance upon such consent. Nothing contained herein shall modify the provisions of section 6 of the act of which this act is amendatory. L.1951,c.138,s.27; amended 1956, c.44, s.2; 1962, c.197, s.28; 1990, c.66, s.3; 2004, c.130, s.67.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4G-2 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4G / Section 4G-2
Definitions
Status: in_force

For the purposes of this act: a. "Chronic physical disability" means a severe impairment of a permanent nature which so restricts a person's ability to perform essential activities of daily living that the person needs assistance in order to maintain the person's independence and health. b. "Commissioner" means the Commissioner of the Department of Human Services. c. "Department" means the State Department of Human Services. d. "Personal attendant" means a person who meets the qualifications regarding training, equivalent work experience or certification in the home health field, established by the commissioner and who provides personal attendant services to an eligible person. e. "Personal attendant services" means health and chore related tasks performed by a personal attendant and, if necessary, under the supervision of a registered professional nurse. Personal attendant services include, but are not limited to, assistance in: essential daily activities such as bathing, dressing and meal preparation; assistance with mobility, laundry and shopping; and driving or transportation. L. 1985, c. 307, s. 2. Amended by L. 1985, c. 524, s. 1, eff. Jan. 21, 1986; per s.14 as amended by 1985, c.524, s.8, expired January 21, 1988.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4-116.1 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-116.1
Notification of escape
Status: in_force

Any superintendent, or his designee, of any facility under the control of the Department of Corrections or warden or keeper, or his designee, of a county penal institution from which a prisoner escapes from confinement shall notify the local police department of the municipality in which the facility or institution is located of the escape. Notification shall be made within one hour of the time an escape is discovered. L. 1985, c. 447, s. 1, eff. Jan. 14, 1986.
N.J. Stat. § 30:1B-46 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 1B / Section 1B-46
Policy to limit cross gender searches and surveillance in State correctional facilities.
Status: in_force

1. The Commissioner of Corrections shall establish a policy to limit cross gender searches and surveillance in State correctional facilities. The policy shall: a. require a strip or body cavity search of an inmate to be conducted by an officer of the same gender who is specially trained to conduct these searches; b. authorize an exception to the requirements in subsection a. of this section only in cases of an emergency or other extraordinary or unforeseen circumstances; c. require a non-security employee to conduct the search if a facility does not have sufficient correctional police officers of the same gender as the inmate population; d. require the strip or body cavity search to conform with hygienic procedures and professional practices; e. prohibit correctional police officers from viewing inmates of the opposite gender who are nude or performing bodily functions except in an emergency or other extraordinary or unforeseen circumstances; f. require a facility to install privacy panels in shower and toilet areas when possible; g. require a verbal announcement to be made when correctional police officers or other employees of the opposite gender are in an area of the facility; h. when necessary to determine a transgender inmate's genital status, require the examination of the inmate to be conducted in a private setting by a medical practitioner; i. prohibit a correctional police officer or non-security employee from conducting a strip search on an inmate solely for the purpose of determining the inmate's biological sex or gender; j. prohibit lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning (LGBTQ) inmates from being subject to a more invasive strip or body cavity search than non-LGBTQ inmates; in the event an additional search is necessary, require the correctional police officer or non-security employee to obtain supervisor approval; k. require that a transgender inmate be permitted to indicate a preference for the gender of the correctional police officer or non-security employee who will perform the strip or body cavity search on the inmate and require that the request is to be honored unless exigent circumstances require an immediate strip or body cavity search by available personnel, as determined by a supervisor; l. require a transgender inmate who chooses to have a cross gender search conducted pursuant to subsection k. of this section to sign a cross gender search preference form; and m. include any other restrictions deemed appropriate by the commissioner. L.2019, c.409, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 30:6D-9.7 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 6D / Section 6D-9.7
Department of Human Services website posting of the law.
Status: in_force

13. The Department of Human Services shall post a copy of P.L.2017, c.238 (C.30:6D-9.1 et al.) on its website. L. 2017, c.238, s.13.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4-89 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-89
Expenses for transfer
Status: in_force

The expenses of transfer shall be paid from the maintenance account of the institution making the transfer.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4D-8.18 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4D / Section 4D-8.18
Regional Health Hub Program.
Status: in_force

3. a. The Department of Human Services shall establish a Regional Health Hub Program, and shall designate Regional Health Hubs in appropriate areas of the State, as provided by this act. The Regional Health Hub Program shall replace the Medicaid Accountable Care Organization Demonstration Project established pursuant to P.L.2011, c.114 (C.30:4D-8.1 et seq.), which is now subject to expiration by law. b. The following certified accountable care organizations and accountable care look-alike organizations, which are operating in this State as of the effective date of this act, shall be grandfathered into the Regional Health Hub Program, and shall be automatically designated as Regional Health Hubs, for the purposes of this act: (1) the Healthy Greater Newark ACO; (2) the Trenton Health Team; (3) the Camden Coalition of Health Care Providers; and (4) the Health Coalition of Passaic County. c. The Department of Human Services, in consultation with the Department of Health, shall be authorized to designate additional non-profit organizations to operate as Regional Health Hubs under the Regional Health Hub Program, pursuant to section 4 of this act, as determined to be appropriate. L.2019, c.517, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4-177.41 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-177.41
Community placement
Status: in_force

Since community placement is the ultimate objective for the persons placed at the center, the Division of Developmental Disabilities shall establish a funding priority within the funds appropriated to the division for community services, for the establishment of appropriate community placements for persons discharged from the developmental center. L. 1987, c. 32, s. 3.
N.J. Stat. § 30:9A-25 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 9A / Section 9A-25
New Jersey Youth Suicide Prevention Advisory Council.
Status: in_force

4. There is established in the Department of Children and Families the New Jersey Youth Suicide Prevention Advisory Council. a. The purpose of the council shall be to: examine existing needs and services and make recommendations to the division for youth suicide reporting, prevention and intervention; advise the division on the content of informational materials to be made available to persons who report attempted or completed suicides; and advise the division in the development of regulations required pursuant to this act. b. The council shall consist of 18 members as follows: (1) the Commissioners of Human Services, Children and Families, Health and Senior Services, and Education, the executive director of the Youth Justice Commission established pursuant to P.L.1995, c.284 (C.52:17B-169 et seq.) and the chairman of the Community Mental Health Citizens Advisory Board established pursuant to P.L.1957, c.146 (C.30:9A-1 et seq.), or their designees, who shall serve ex officio; (2) six public members appointed by the Governor, as follows: one person who is a current member of a county mental health advisory board, one person with personal or family experience with suicide, one person who is a current or retired primary or secondary school teacher, one person who is a current or former member of a local board of education, one psychiatrist and one person with professional experience in the collection and reporting of social science data; (3) three public members appointed by the President of the Senate, no more than two of whom are members of the same political party, one of whom has volunteer or paid experience in the provision of services to survivors of suicide or youth at risk of attempting suicide, one of whom is an alcohol and drug counselor, and one of whom is a representative of the New Jersey Traumatic Loss Coalition; and (4) three public members appointed by the Speaker of the General Assembly, no more than two of whom are members of the same political party, one of whom has knowledge of and interest in the prevention of youth suicide and the provision of education about suicide to high-risk populations, including religious, racial, ethnic or sexual minorities, one of whom is a pediatrician, and one of whom is a school-based counselor. c. The public members shall be appointed no later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this act. d. The public members shall serve for a term of five years; but, of the members first appointed, three shall serve for a term of two years, three for a term of three years, three for a term of four years and three for a term of five years. Members are eligible for reappointment upon the expiration of their terms. Vacancies in the membership of the council shall be filled in the same manner provided for the original appointments. e. The council shall organize as soon as practicable following the appointment of its members and shall select a chairperson and vice-chairperson from among the members. The chairperson shall appoint a secretary who need not be a member of the council. f. The public members shall serve without compensation, but shall be reimbursed for necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their duties and within the limits of funds available to the council. g. The council shall be entitled to call to its assistance and avail itself of the services of the employees of any State, county or municipal department, board, bureau, commission or agency as it may require and as may be available to it for its purposes. h. The Department of Children and Families shall provide staff support to the council. L.2003, c.214, s.4; amended 2006, c.47, s.175; 2025, c.35, s.54.
N.J. Stat. § 30:1-25 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-25
Transfer of functions, powers and duties of department of education and state board of education pursuant to child care centers and child development centers to department of institutions and agencies
Status: in_force

The functions, powers and duties of the Department of Education and the State Board of Education in connection with Child Care Centers pursuant to chapter 70 of Title 18A of the New Jersey Statutes and early Child Development Centers pursuant to P.L.1971, c. 149 (C. 18A:6-79 et seq.) are hereby transferred to the Department of Institutions and Agencies. L.1972, c. 110, s. 1, eff. July 27, 1972.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4C-29.5 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4C / Section 4C-29.5
Compromise and settlement of claims
Status: in_force

The bureau is authorized to compromise and make settlement of any claim for which any lien is filed under the provisions of this act and the making and consummation of any such compromise shall be sufficient authorization for the discharge thereof. L.1962, c. 142, s. 5. Amended by L.1964, c. 102, s. 24.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4C-44 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4C / Section 4C-44
Rules, regulations, and procedures.
Status: in_force

4. The Division of Child Protection and Permanency is hereby authorized and empowered to establish rules, regulations, and procedures necessary to accomplish the purposes of P.L.1962, c.206 (C.30:4C-41 et seq.). L.1962, c.206, s.4; amended 1964, c.102, s.28; 2012, c.16, s.102.
N.J. Stat. § 30:6-22 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 6 / Section 6-22
Violations; penalties
Status: in_force

Any person, firm, corporation, institution or association, who (a) shall use or employ an imprint, stamp, symbol or label issued or approved by the Commission for the Blind or an imitation thereof without having registered with the commission, or (b) who shall directly or indirectly by any means indicate or tend to indicate or represent that the goods or articles were made by a blind person or persons when in fact such goods or articles were not so made, or (c) who shall directly or indirectly by any means indicate or tend to indicate or represent that the goods or articles were sold by or for the benefit of the blind when in fact such sale was not by or of substantial benefit to a blind person or persons is a disorderly person and punishable by a fine of not more than $500.00 or imprisonment for not more than 1 year or both such fine or imprisonment. L.1964, c. 290, s. 6. Amended by L.1975, c. 349, s. 2, eff. March 3, 1976.
N.J. Stat. § 30:6D-9.4 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 6D / Section 6D-9.4
Verification of the level of severity of the injury, incident.
Status: in_force

4. Within 48 hours after receipt of a report of an incident involving moderate physical injury, major physical injury, or abuse, neglect, or exploitation in a State developmental center or community-based residential program, the commissioner shall send an employee of the department, who is not an employee of a State developmental center, but who may be a case manager employed either by the department, or by an agency under contract with the department, to the location of the reported incident, in order to verify the level of severity of the incident. In investigating the incident, the department shall comply with the provisions of section 4 of P.L.2010, c.5 (C.30:6D-76). L.2017, c.238, s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4-22 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-22
Sale of Kearny home for disabled soldiers
Status: in_force

L.1929, c. 54, pp. 92, 93, entitled "An act authorizing the sale of the New Jersey home for disabled soldiers located in the town of Kearny in the county of Hudson," approved April eighth, one thousand nine hundred and twenty-nine, saved from repeal. [This act authorizes the state house commission to advertise and sell the described premises at public sale or in case of unsatisfactory bids at private sale, the proceeds to be a separate fund in the state treasury for the construction of a new home in the area north of Trenton for disabled soldiers of all wars; sale to be deferred until the new home is completed and ready for occupancy. Section 2 authorizes the state board to construct the new home on a site north of Trenton and requires the governor to appoint an advisory site committee of five members representative of the veterans of various wars.]
N.J. Stat. § 30:4D-17.30 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4D / Section 4D-17.30
Waiver of federal requirements.
Status: in_force

8. The Commissioner of Human Service shall apply to the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services for any waiver of federal requirements, or for any State plan amendments or home and community-based services waiver amendments, which may be necessary to obtain federal financial participation for State Medicaid expenditures in order to effectuate the purposes of this act. L.2006, c.23, s.8; amended 2012, c.17, s.378.
N.J. Stat. § 30:8-23 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 8 / Section 8-23
Rules and regulations; punishments.
Status: in_force

When the board of chosen freeholders of any county shall have assumed the custody, rule, keeping and charge of the county jail of such county pursuant to section 30:8-19 of this title, such board shall prescribe rules and regulations for the management and conduct of such jail, and the employment, maintenance and keeping of the prisoners therein, and may authorize and require the keeper or warden of such jail to enforce such rules and regulations, and to punish any breach of the same by the prisoners, and any refusal to work, or any insubordination, by solitary confinement, change or diminution of food and diet, or such other reasonable punishments as they may prescribe.
N.J. Stat. § 30:6D-78 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 6D / Section 6D-78
Records of report deemed confidential; exceptions.
Status: in_force

6. a. All records of a report made pursuant to section 3 of P.L.2010, c.5 (C.30:6D-75), all information obtained by the department in investigating such reports, and all reports of findings forwarded to the central registry pursuant to P.L.2010, c.5 (C.30:6D-73 et seq.) shall be kept confidential and may be disclosed only: (1) insofar as information is shared with a guardian in connection with a guardian's attendance at an investigative interview pursuant to subsection b. of section 4 of P.L.2010, c.5 (C.30:6D-76); or (2) under circumstances expressly authorized by paragraph (2) of subsection e. of section 4 of P.L.2010, c.5 (C.30:6D-76), or by rules and regulations promulgated by the commissioner. b. The department shall only disclose information that is relevant to the purpose for which the information is required; except that the department shall not disclose information which would likely endanger the life, safety, or physical or emotional well-being of an individual with a developmental disability or the life or safety of any other person, or which may compromise the integrity of a department investigation, civil or criminal investigation, or judicial proceeding. If the department denies access to specific information on this basis, the requesting entity may seek disclosure through the Superior Court. Nothing in P.L.2010, c.5 (C.30:6D-73 et seq.) shall be construed to permit the disclosure of any information deemed confidential by federal or State law. L.2010, c.5, s.6; amended 2017, c.238, s.12.
N.J. Stat. § 30:6-28 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 6 / Section 6-28
Designation of central nonprofit agency
Status: in_force

The commissioner shall designate a nonprofit agency to facilitate the distribution of orders received from various State agencies for commodities and services on the set-aside list among approved rehabilitation facilities and to insure the effective and efficient administration of this act. L.1981,c.488,s.6; amended 1991,c.147,s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4-80.2 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-80.2
Form and execution of lien; maintenance not covered by lien
Status: in_force

The lien shall be in form to be prescribed by the State Department of Institutions and Agencies and shall contain the name of the patient, and other persons chargeable under said lien, date of admission, rate of maintenance, name of institution making claim and amount of accumulated delinquent maintenance at the date of filing said lien, together with notice of rate of accumulation thereafter. The lien shall be signed by the chief executive officer of the institution or his duly constituted agent. Nothing herein contained shall preclude said institution from recovering for maintenance furnished but not covered by any lien. L.1938, c. 239, p. 542, s. 2, eff. May 25, 1938. Amended by L.1947, c. 274, p. 977, s. 2; L.1956, c. 162, p. 650, s. 2.
N.J. Stat. § 30:1-15.4 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-15.4
Definitions.
Status: in_force

1. As used in this act: “Administrative neglect” means the failure of an authorized provider or a licensed provider to ensure proper and sufficient development, monitoring, oversight, and staff training in accordance with all applicable State and federal laws, regulations, and published policies related to the health, safety, and well-being of an individual with developmental disabilities regardless of whether abuse, neglect, or exploitation can be substantiated. “Authorized provider” refers to any service provider agency authorized by the division to provide services to adults with intellectual disabilities, developmental disabilities, or both, through the division’s fee-for-service system or contracts. “Department” means the Department of Human Services. “Division” means the Division of Developmental Disabilities in the Department of Human Services. “Division authorization” refers to the division’s authorization of a service provider agency to provide services to adults with developmental disabilities through the division’s fee-for-service system or contracts. “Licensed provider” means an individual, partnership, or corporation that is licensed by the department, and is responsible for providing services associated with the operation of a community-based residential program for individuals with developmental disabilities. “Major injury” means an injury that requires treatment that can only be performed at a hospital, and which may additionally include admission to the hospital for further treatment or observation. “Moderate injury” means an injury that does not constitute a major injury, but which requires treatment, beyond basic first aid, that can only be performed by a health care professional. L.2025, c.280, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 30:1A-5 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 1A / Section 1A-5
Organization of council
Status: in_force

a. The council shall organize as soon as may be practicable after the appointment of its members and shall select a chairman from among its members and a secretary who need not be a member of the counciL. b. The Department of Human Services shall provide the council with such legal, stenographic, clerical and technical assistance as the council may require in order to perform its duties under this act. c. The council shall meet on a quarterly basis during each calendar year, but may at the discretion of the chairman hold additional meetings as deemed necessary to carry out its duties under this act. L. 1986, c. 205, s. 2, eff. Jan. 5, 1987.
N.J. Stat. § 30:1B-5 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 1B / Section 1B-5
Deputy and assistants; administrative divisions, personnel.
Status: in_force

5. a. The commissioner may appoint one deputy and such assistant commissioners as he shall deem necessary to serve at the pleasure of the commissioner. Each deputy or assistant commissioner shall exercise such powers and perform such duties as the commissioner shall prescribe. The commissioner shall designate one department official to exercise the powers and perform the duties of the commissioner during his disability or absence. Notwithstanding the provisions of this subsection, the commissioner shall designate an assistant commissioner who shall be responsible for establishing and monitoring policies affecting incarcerated mothers with children. The assistant commissioner may be chosen by the commissioner from among the current employees of the department and may continue the duties and responsibilities of his regular employment in addition to the duties and responsibilities of the assistant commissioner position as provided in this subsection. b. The commissioner shall have the authority to establish, organize and maintain in the department such administrative divisions to perform all necessary personnel, planning, budget and finance, facilities and equipment services for the department and to assign such personnel thereto as he shall deem necessary. L.1976, c.98, s.5; amended 2009, c.328, s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4-27.24 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-27.24
Short title
Status: in_force

1. This act shall be known and may be cited as the "New Jersey Sexually Violent Predator Act." L.1998, c.71, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 30:9-12.16 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 9 / Section 9-12.16
Institution for treatment of persons with substance use disorder; resolution for establishment.
Status: in_force

1. The board of county commissioners of any county, by resolution, may provide for the establishment of an institution for the medical treatment of persons with substance use disorder and for the prevention of substance use disorder as a separate institution or as an institution connected with a county hospital. L.1956, c. 213, p. 767, s.1; amended 2023, c.177, s.109.
N.J. Stat. § 30:5B-13 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 5B / Section 5B-13
Violations; crimes of fourth degree
Status: in_force

Any person who operates or assists in the operation of a child care center which does not have a license or temporary license, or who has used fraud or misrepresentation in obtaining a license or in the subsequent operation of a center, or who offers, advertises or provides any service not authorized by a valid license or who violates any other provision of this act shall be guilty of a crime of the fourth degree. L.1983, c. 492, s. 13.
N.J. Stat. § 30:9A-9.2 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 9A / Section 9A-9.2
Target populations; initiation or expansion of services
Status: in_force

a. The reimbursement or advancement grants shall be used to initiate or expand services to the following target populations and such other populations as may be designated by the Commissioner of the Department of Human Services: (1) Persons in State or county psychiatric institutions whose conditions do not warrant institutionalization; and (2) Adults and children in the community who have psychiatric problems and are at risk of hospitalization because of a lack of alternative community services. b. The commissioner shall promulgate rules and regulations clearly delineating the conditions which shall be met for an individual to be considered part of a "target population." c. In addition, the commissioner shall promulgate standards for monitoring and evaluating local mental health programs and shall cause a report, in writing, to be prepared and submitted to the Governor and the Legislature through the Standing Reference Committees on Institutions, Health and Welfare and the Office of Legislative Services on the results of the monitoring and evaluation, in a manner sufficient to indicate utilization of State funds for target populations served. The commissioner shall include in the report a funding source analysis of all projects within each county receiving reimbursement or advancement grants. The report shall be submitted within 12 months following enactment of this act and annually thereafter. L.1983, c. 435, s. 3, eff. Jan. 5, 1984.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4-21 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-21
Sale of old deaf school
Status: in_force

L.1927, c. 149, p. 286, entitled "An act authorizing the sale of the land owned by the state of New Jersey and now or formerly occupied by the school for the deaf, at Hamilton and Chestnut avenues, Trenton, New Jersey," approved March twenty-eighth, one thousand nine hundred and twenty-seven, saved from repeal. [This act authorizes the state house commission to advertise, and sell the described premises at public sale, the proceeds to be paid into the state treasury to the credit of the school fund created by sections 18:10-30, 18:10-33, 18:10-35 of the title Education.]
N.J. Stat. § 30:9-27.5 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 9 / Section 9-27.5
Limitation on payment of deficits by county; independent audits by county auditor
Status: in_force

The liability of a county for annual operating deficits shall cease and terminate not later than 5 years from the making of the agreement between the municipality and the county. The auditor of the county may conduct independent audits of the consolidated hospital for the purpose of determining the amounts of any deficits incurred by the hospital during the said 5-year period in providing maternity and gynecological services pursuant to the agreement authorized by this act. L.1974, c. 8, s. 5, eff. March 5, 1974.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4C-36 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4C / Section 4C-36
Petty cash fund.
Status: in_force

36. On application in writing by the Division of Child Protection and Permanency, the State Treasurer on warrant of the Director of the Division of Budget and Accounting may pay to the division from its annual appropriation such amount not exceeding $5,000 as may be necessary to establish a petty cash fund for the payment of traveling expenses and other current expenses as require a prompt cash outlay. The division shall file an account with vouchers attached showing all expenditures from its petty cash fund and on receipt of the amount thereof from the State Treasurer shall reimburse the fund. Any questions with reference to the allowance, expenditure, accounting, and reimbursement of petty cash moneys shall be finally determined by ruling of the Director of the Division of Budget and Accounting. L.1951, c.138, s.36; amended 1962, c.197, s.37; 2012, c.16, s.98.
N.J. Stat. § 30:5B-25.8 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 5B / Section 5B-25.8
Payment.
Status: in_force

4. The Commissioner of Human Services shall pay the cost of the criminal history record background checks conducted pursuant to P.L.2017, c.89 (C.30:5B-25.5 et al.) on behalf of the prospective or current family day care providers, as applicable. L.2017, c.89, s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 30:8-38 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 8 / Section 8-38
Penalty for neglect of duty by workhouse master
Status: in_force

If the master of the workhouse fails properly to account and pay over the proceeds of labor as required by section 30:8-37 of this title or fails to perform any duty required by law he shall for each offense forfeit fifty dollars to be recovered with costs in an action at law in the name and for the uses of the county.
N.J. Stat. § 30:9-12.9 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 9 / Section 9-12.9
Investigation of patient
Status: in_force

9. The board of managers shall designate an officer or employee of the institution who shall be charged with the duty, upon the admission of a patient, of investigating the patient's circumstances and his ability to pay. If upon such investigation it appears that the patient or legally responsible relatives are able to pay for his care and maintenance, an order shall be made by such officer or employee that payment shall be made to the custodian of funds, of a specified charge in proportion to the financial ability of the patient or such relative. Such designated officer or employee shall have the same power to collect the charge specified from the estate of the patient or his relatives as is possessed by an overseer of the poor or director of welfare in like circumstances, including, but not limited to the right to create a lien against the real estate of such patient or his relatives. If the investigation shall disclose that the patient or his relatives are unable to pay, the cost shall become a charge upon the county. Should there be a dispute as to ability to pay or doubt in the mind of such officer or employee, the Superior Court may hear the matter and make such order as is deemed to be proper. L.1947,c.34,s.9; amended 1953,c.29,s.58; 1991,c.91,s.330.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4D-22.2 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4D / Section 4D-22.2
"Prescription drugs," syringes, needles included; certain
Status: in_force

1. In addition to the "prescription drugs" defined pursuant to section 3 of P.L.1975, c.194 (C.30:4D-22), "prescription drugs" also means syringes and needles for injectable medicines used for the treatment of multiple sclerosis. L.1995,c.323,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4D-6e — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4D / Section 4D-6e
Uninsured, ineligible persons may purchase health care coverage
Status: in_force

a. Any person who is not eligible for medical assistance pursuant to P.L.1968, c.413 (C.30:4D-1 et seq.) who is employed full-time or part-time and does not have health insurance coverage provided by his employer or by his spouse's employer, if any, or who cannot afford to purchase health insurance coverage that may be offered by his employer or his spouse's employer, if any, shall be eligible to purchase health care coverage through the Garden State Health Plan operated by the Division of Medical Assistance and Health Services in the Department of Human Services. b. A small employer, as defined by the Commissioner of Human Services, who has not provided or offered to provide health insurance coverage anytime during the 12-month period immediately preceding the effective date of coverage pursuant to this section, shall be eligible to purchase health care coverage for its employees through the Garden State Health Plan operated by the Division of Medical Assistance and Health Services in the Department of Human Services. c. The Commissioner of Human Services shall design one or more plans of benefits for employees and small employers who wish to purchase health care coverage through the Garden State Health Plan. The commissioner shall establish a schedule of premiums for enrollment in the plan, which shall ensure that the premiums charged are adequate to fund the costs of the benefits provided by the plan to persons not otherwise eligible for medical assistance under P.L.1968, c.413 (C.30:4D-1 et seq.). d. The commissioner shall make the purchase of health care coverage through the Garden State Health Plan available to employees and small employers within one year of the effective date of P.L.1991, c.187 (C.26:2H-18.24 et al.). e. Nothing in this section shall be construed to include the Garden State Health Plan as a health maintenance organization in any other provision of law regarding the offering or availability of coverage by a health maintenance organization. L.1991,c.187,s.45.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4-165.14 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-165.14
Public Defender as counsel
Status: in_force

9. The court shall appoint the Public Defender to serve as counsel for persons who do not have an attorney and over whom guardianship is sought pursuant to P.L.1985, c.133 (C.30:4-165.4 et al.) if the petition seeks only guardianship of the person, to the extent that funds are available for this purpose. If the Public Defender is unable to perform this service, the court shall appoint an attorney licensed by the State of New Jersey and in good standing. No attorney's fee is payable for the rendering of this service by the private attorney. L.1985,c.133,s.9; amended 1990,c.50,s.3; 1994,c.58,s.36.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4D-17.41 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4D / Section 4D-17.41
Rules, regulations.
Status: in_force

3. The Commissioner of Human Services, in accordance with the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), shall adopt such rules and regulations as the commissioner deems necessary to carry out the provisions of this act. L.2017, c.50, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4-177.63 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-177.63
Duties of commissioners relative to identification of available mental health services, needs assessment.
Status: in_force

1. The Commissioners of Human Services and Children and Families shall: a. establish a mechanism through which an inventory of all county-based public and private inpatient, outpatient, and residential behavioral health services, by service area served, if applicable, including the number of treatment beds or treatment capacity of the service, is made available to the public; b. establish and implement a methodology, based on nationally recognized criteria, to quantify the usage of and need for inpatient, outpatient, and residential behavioral health services throughout the State, taking into account projected patient care level needs; c. based on the inventories, annually assess whether sufficient inpatient, outpatient, and residential behavioral health services are available in each service area of the State in order to ensure timely access to appropriate behavioral health services for persons who are voluntarily admitted or involuntarily committed to inpatient facilities for persons with mental illness in the State, and for persons who need behavioral health services provided by outpatient and community-based programs that support the wellness and recovery for these persons; d. annually identify the funding for existing mental health programs; e. consult with the Community Mental Health Citizens Advisory Board and the Mental Health Planning Council, the Divisions of Developmental Disabilities and Addiction Services in the Department of Human Services, the Department of Corrections, the Department of Health and Senior Services, and family consumer and other mental health constituent groups, to review the inventories and make recommendations to the Departments of Human Services and Children and Families regarding overall mental health services development and resource needs; f. consult with the New Jersey Hospital Association, the Hospital Alliance of New Jersey, and the New Jersey Council of Teaching Hospitals in carrying out the purposes of this act. The commissioners shall also seek input from Statewide organizations that advocate for persons with mental illness and their families; and g. annually report on departmental activities in accordance with this act to the Governor and to the Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee and the Assembly Human Services Committee, or their successor committees. The first report shall be provided no later than 18 months after the effective date of this act. L.2009, c.243, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4-50 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-50
Continuance of settlement; abandonment
Status: in_force

A patient who shall have acquired a legal settlement in any county shall retain his settlement until he shall have acquired a legal settlement in some other county; but such settlement shall be deemed to have been abandoned by residence without the state for a period of one year or more.
N.J. Stat. § 30:6D-32 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 6D / Section 6D-32
Rules, regulations
Status: in_force

The commissioner shall, pursuant to the provisions of the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L. 1968, c. 410 (C. 52:14B-1 et seq.), adopt rules and regulations necessary to effectuate the purposes of this act. L. 1985, c. 145, s. 10.
N.J. Stat. § 30:5B-6.18 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 5B / Section 5B-6.18
Inapplicability of C.18A:6-7.1 et seq.
Status: in_force

10. Notwithstanding the provisions of any other law to the contrary, the provisions of P.L.1986, c.116 (C.18A:6-7.1 et seq.) shall not apply to employees of a child care center licensed or life-safety approved by the Department of Human Services pursuant to P.L.1983, c.492 (C.30:5B-1 et seq.) if the center contracts with a school district to implement an early childhood education program. L.2000, c.77, s.10; amended 2007, c.260, s.78.
N.J. Stat. § 30:9-12.28 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 9 / Section 9-12.28
Investigation of patients' financial circumstances by county welfare board
Status: in_force

The board of managers may designate the county welfare board to investigate the patients' financial circumstances or of those legally responsible for said patients' maintenance. L.1966, c. 178, s. 7, eff. June 18, 1966.
N.J. Stat. § 30:11-24 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 11 / Section 11-24
Notice of change in facts in application
Status: in_force

Whenever any change shall occur in the facts as set forth in any application for a license, the licensee or applicant shall file with the commissioner a notice in writing of such change within 10 days after the occurrence thereof. L.1968, c. 356, s. 14, eff. Jan. 1, 1970.
N.J. Stat. § 30:14-11 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 14 / Section 14-11
Funding
Status: in_force

The governing body of any county or municipality may appropriate funds or in-kind donations for the support of any private, nonprofit shelter for victims of domestic violence meeting the standards established pursuant to section 5 of this act. L.1979, c. 337, s. 11, eff. Jan. 22, 1980.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4-7.3 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-7.3
Authority to consent to emergency treatment.
Status: in_force

3. In a case certified by a licensed physician, surgeon, psychiatrist or dentist to be one of grave emergency and to require immediate surgical intervention or other treatment in order to prevent the death of, or serious consequences to such patient, inmate or resident, the chief executive officer or regional administrator is hereby authorized to consent to such medical, psychiatric, surgical or dental treatment to such patient, inmate or resident as recommended and prescribed by such certification. L.1969,c.181,s.3; amended 1997, c.208, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4C-41 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4C / Section 4C-41
"Approved agency" defined
Status: in_force

"Approved agency" as used herein means a legally constituted agency having its principal office within this State, which holds a valid certificate of approval from the Department of Institutions and Agencies, as provided by law, to place children in New Jersey for purposes of adoption. L.1962, c. 206, s. 1.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4E-7 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4E / Section 4E-7
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this act: a. "Commissioner" means the Commissioner of the Department of Human Services. b. "Program" means the Home Care Expansion Program. L. 1988, c. 92, s. 3.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4-177.43 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-177.43
Short title
Status: in_force

1. This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Family Support for Persons with a Serious Mental Illness Act." L.1995,c.314,s.1.