N.J. Stat. § 30:5B-5 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 5B / Section 5B-5
Rules, regulations
Status: in_force

5. a. The department shall have responsibility and authority to license and inspect child care centers. The commissioner shall promulgate rules and regulations for the operation and maintenance of child care centers which shall prescribe standards governing the safety and adequacy of the physical plant or facilities; the education, health, safety, general well-being and physical and intellectual development of the children; the quality and quantity of food served; the number of staff and the qualifications of each staff member; the implementation of a developmentally appropriate program; the maintenance and confidentiality of records and furnishing of required information; the transportation of children; and the administration of the center. The commissioner shall also promulgate rules and regulations for license application, issuance, renewal, expiration, denial, suspension and revocation. In developing, revising or amending such rules and regulations, the commissioner shall consult with the Child Care Advisory Council created pursuant to section 14 of P.L.1983, c.492 (C.30:5B-14), and with other appropriate administrative officers and agencies, including the Departments of Health and Senior Services, Education, Labor, Community Affairs and the Division of Motor Vehicles giving due weight to their recommendations. The rules and regulations promulgated pursuant to this act shall be adopted and amended in accordance with the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.). b. The department shall conduct an on site facility inspection and shall evaluate the program of the child care center to determine whether the center complies with the provisions of this act. c. Any rule or regulation involving physical examination, immunization or medical treatment shall include an appropriate exemption for any child whose parent or parents object thereto on the ground that it conflicts with the tenets and practice of a recognized church or religious denomination of which the parent or child is an adherent or member. d. The department shall have the authority to inspect and examine the physical plant or facilities of a child care center and to inspect all documents, records, files or other data maintained pursuant to this act during normal operating hours and without prior notice. e. The department shall request the appropriate State and local fire, health and building officials to conduct examinations and inspections to determine compliance with State and local ordinances, codes and regulations by a child care center. The inspections shall be conducted and the results reported to the department within 60 days after the request. f. Nothing in this act shall be interpreted to permit the adoption of any code or standard which exceeds the standards established pursuant to the "State Uniform Construction Code Act," P.L.1975, c.217 (C.52:27D-119 et seq.). g. Any rules and regulations adopted by the department pursuant to this act prescribing standards governing the safety and adequacy of the physical plant or facilities of child care centers shall not apply to a child care center operated by a nonprofit organization in a public school building used as a public school. L.1983,c.492,s.5; amended 1992, c.95, s.3; 2000, c.122, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 30:8-47 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 8 / Section 8-47
Employment in another county
Status: in_force

The court may by order authorize the work release administrator to whom any person placed at outside labor is committed to arrange with another work release administrator for the employment of the prisoner in the other's county, and while so employed to be in the other's custody but in all other respects to be and continue subject to the commitment. L.1968, c. 372, s. 4, eff. Dec. 27, 1968.
N.J. Stat. § 30:14-7 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 14 / Section 14-7
Facilities of shelter
Status: in_force

A shelter shall provide a residential area which provides safe refuge for victims of domestic violence. A shelter shall also provide a day program or drop-in center, located at the shelter site or in a separate facility, which can assist victims of domestic violence who have not yet made the decision to leave their homes, or who have found other shelter but who nevertheless have a need for the services provided at the shelter. L.1979, c. 337, s. 7, eff. Jan. 22, 1980.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4D-7jj — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4D / Section 4D-7jj
Findings, declarations.
Status: in_force

1. The Legislature funds and declares: a. An acquired brain injury is an injury caused by an event, either internal or external to the injured individual, and does not include congenital or degenerative disorders, or those injuries induced by birth trauma. An acquired brain injury can either be categorized as a traumatic brain injury or non-traumatic brain injury. A traumatic brain injury is an alteration in brain function caused by an external force and may be caused by falls, assaults, motor vehicle accidents, or sports injuries. A non-traumatic brain injury is damage to the brain caused by internal factors, such as stroke, aneurysm, tumor, infectious disease, or anoxia. b. A severe acquired brain injury can produce an altered or diminished state of consciousness and result in an impairment of cognitive abilities or physical functioning. It can also effect behavioral or emotional functioning. These impairments may be permanent and cause partial or total functional disability, leading to the injured individual requiring long-term care supports. c. The State's Medicaid program provides brain injury services under the Managed Long-Term Supports and Services program, with the goal of providing community alternatives for individuals with brain injuries residing in nursing facilities or who are in the community and at risk for placement in nursing facilities. d. Unlike other Medicaid community-based services, reimbursement rates for brain injury services have remained static in recent years despite growing costs, which threatens the ability of providers to meet the complex health needs of individuals with brain injuries and provide services within a safe and fulfilling community environment. e. Despite the similar model of care, reimbursement rates for services provided to Medicaid beneficiaries with intellectual and developmental disabilities have not only increased, but have been restructured to account for adequate consideration for acuity, increased minimum wage requirements, and other inflationary trends that assert pressure on providers' cost structures. f. By failing to receive reimbursement rates that adequately support services, brain injury providers are being forced to return this fragile population to more costly institutional care in nursing home facilities. g. It is imperative that the Legislature take action and increase Medicaid rates for these essential services and ensure that individuals with brain injuries can continue to thrive and reach their optimal recoveries in community settings. L.2022, c.78, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4-177.64 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-177.64
Follow-up studies.
Status: in_force

1. a. The Commissioner of Human Services shall conduct, or contract with another entity to conduct, a series of follow-up studies to assess the well-being of: (1) all former residents of North Jersey Developmental Center and Woodbridge Developmental Center who have made a transition into the community after August 1, 2012, and also an assessment of the well-being of all former residents for each of the five years after the closure of both developmental centers; (2) all former residents of other State developmental centers who have made a transition into the community after the effective date of this act as a result of the implementation of the plan developed pursuant to P.L.2006, c.61; (3) all former residents of other State developmental centers who have made a transition into the community after the effective date of this act as a result of implementation of a plan to close another State developmental center, and also an assessment of the well-being of all former residents for each of the five years after the closure of another developmental center; and (4) all former residents of State psychiatric hospitals who have made a transition into the community after the effective date of this act as a result of implementation of a plan to close a State psychiatric hospital, and also an assessment of the well-being of all former residents for each of the five years after the closure. The studies shall evaluate former residents based on data collected after residents have been in the community for at least six months. For former residents who were scheduled to make a transition into the community as a result of a closure pursuant to paragraph (1), (3), or (4) of this subsection, the study shall also evaluate these former residents based on data collected at least six months prior to transition into the community. b. Data for the studies shall be collected from all former residents, their family members or guardians, as appropriate, and staff providing supports and services to the former residents, as applicable; except that data collected from staff shall be limited to objective and quantitative data. c. The studies shall: (1) contrast the data collected on former residents with a comparison group of individuals still residing in a developmental center or State psychiatric hospital, as applicable; and (2) compare the data collected pursuant to subsection a. of this section for each former resident who was scheduled to make a transition into the community as a result of a closure, prior to and after the resident has been in the community. d. The studies shall examine, at a minimum, data concerning: (1) the types of residential settings, day activities, if any, and transportation services available for day activities, as applicable, of former residents; (2) the number of transfers to other State developmental centers or State psychiatric hospitals, as applicable; (3) the number of moves to different placements, if any, experienced by former residents; (4) for former residents who are residing in the community, their preference for residing in a State developmental center or State psychiatric hospital, as applicable, or the community based on a comparison of former residents' experience in a State developmental center or State psychiatric hospital, as applicable,and the community; (5) the ability of former residents to maintain the same level of services and supports provided prior to a transition into the community; (6) former residents' involvement with law enforcement personnel, if any; (7) mortality rates of former residents; (8) former residents' competency in the areas of cognition, self-care, and mobility; (9) former residents' contact with family members or guardians, as appropriate, and peers; (10) behavioral, medical, or excessive weight changes in former residents; (11) utilization and accessibility of health services by former residents; (12) the staff to resident ratio of former residents residing in community placements; and (13) the attitude of former residents and their family members or guardians, as appropriate, about the former residents' current quality of life, including, but not limited to, economic well-being, productivity, and personal safety and health. e. In the case of former residents in developmental centers receiving guardianship services, the studies shall indicate whether they are receiving these services from the Bureau of Guardianship Services in the Division of Developmental Disabilities in the Department of Human Services or from family members or other interested persons appointed as guardians. L.2015, c.197, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 30:6F-6 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 6F / Section 6F-6
Distribution of monies
Status: in_force

6. a. Monies in the Traumatic Brain Injury Fund shall be distributed by the Department of Human Services for the following purposes: (1) as the payer of last resort, for the costs of post-acute care, services and financial assistance provided in this State to residents of this State who have survived neuro-trauma with a traumatic brain injury; and (2) public information and prevention education coordinated by the Brain Injury Association of New Jersey. b. The department, in consultation with the council, shall establish eligibility criteria for the post-acute care, services and financial assistance provided pursuant to this section. Expenditures for traumatic brain injury care shall be made by the department. (1) Total expenditures on behalf of any one eligible person shall not exceed $100,000, with no more than $15,000 to be expended for any 12-month period; except that a person may apply to the department for a waiver of these expenditure limits. (2) Expenditures shall be made only if comparable resources are not available or are not able to be delivered in a timely manner. (3) To the extent of the assistance it has provided, the fund shall have first claim to any future monies received by the person with traumatic brain injury as the result of a settlement or other payment made in connection with the traumatic brain injury. (4) In the event the department is unable to provide funds to all eligible persons, the department, in consultation with the council, may establish an order of selection. c. The department shall accept applications for disbursements of available money from the fund and maintain records of all disbursements made from the fund and monies received as gifts and donations. The department shall utilize existing State resources and staff of participating State agencies, businesses and nonprofit organizations whenever practicable. L.2001,c.332,s.6.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4A-15 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4A / Section 4A-15
Management
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided for herein, the management, operation and administration of the diagnostic center and the disposition and release of all persons admitted or committed thereto, shall be in conformity with the provisions of Title 30, Revised Statutes. The State Board of Control of Institutions and Agencies shall be empowered to promulgate such reasonable rules and regulations as shall be necessary to give full force and effect to this act. L.1946, c. 118, p. 554, s. 15.
N.J. Stat. § 30:6D-9.2 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 6D / Section 6D-9.2
Site visits and evaluations of every community-based residential program facility.
Status: in_force

2. a. The commissioner, or the commissioner's designee, shall designate employees of the Department of Human Services, who may be case managers employed by the department or an agency under contract with the department, to annually conduct not less than two site visits of every community-based residential program, in order to evaluate whether the individuals with developmental disabilities who are receiving services from each such program are at risk of, or are being subjected to, abuse, neglect, or exploitation by a caregiver, and report the results of each site visit pursuant to section 3 of P.L.2010, c.5 (C.30:6D-75). b. (1) In the case of a community-based residential program that is a group home, not less than two annual site visits that are conducted for each such group home shall be unannounced site visits conducted by a department employee who is assigned to a resident of the group home. (2) In the case of a community-based residential program that is a supervised apartment, not less than two annual site visits that are conducted for each such supervised apartment shall be unannounced site visits of the apartment, which shall be conducted by a department employee who is unaffiliated and unfamiliar with the assigned case. c. Nothing in this section shall be interpreted to authorize a staff member or agent of a community-based residential program to perform the site visits required by this section. L.2017, c.238, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 30:9-23.3 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 9 / Section 9-23.3
Assistant; qualifications; compensation payable by whom
Status: in_force

The said medical director when appointed jointly by the county and municipality under the provisions of this act shall have power to appoint one assistant who shall possess qualifications as those herein described as applicable for the appointment of a medical director. If the medical director appoints as his assistant a person who is now connected with the medical institutions of the county or the municipality, the compensation agreed to be paid to the said assistant shall be assumed and paid by the governing body under whom he is employed at the time of his appointment. If the assistant so appointed is not at the time of his appointment connected with either the medical institutions of the city or county, entering into the joint agreement, the county and the city shall each pay one-half of the compensation agreed to be paid to said assistant. L.1941, c. 52, p. 135, s. 3.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4-107.5 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-107.5
Discharge of persons admitted under Class I
Status: in_force

Discharge of individuals admitted under Class I shall be accomplished in accordance with the provisions of sections 2A:163-2 and 2A:163-3 of New Jersey Statutes, if applicable, or on order of the commissioner with 30 days prior notice to the committing court, or as the court may direct. L.1965, c. 59, s. 79.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4C-3a — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4C / Section 4C-3a
Child protection worker caseload, limits, exceptions, temporary.
Status: in_force

2. a. The Commissioner of Children and Families shall ensure that no child protection worker is concurrently responsible for more than 15 cases at any time, unless the commissioner determines that assignment of cases in excess of this limit is temporarily necessary to ensure the life and safety of any child under the care and supervision of the Department of Children and Families. b. If the average daily caseload of child protection workers exceeds 15 cases per worker for two consecutive months, the department shall be considered non-compliant with caseload standards established pursuant to this section. In such circumstances, the department shall: (1) within 14 days of initial non-compliance under this subsection, deliver to the Governor, the Staffing and Oversight Review Subcommittee of the New Jersey Task Force on Child Abuse and Neglect established pursuant to subsection c. of section 2 of P.L.1994, c.119 (C.9:6-8.75), and, pursuant to section 2 of P.L.1991, c.164 (C.52:14-19.1), the Legislature, notice of the non-compliance and a summary of emergent efforts being made to rectify the non-compliance; and (2) post, on a monthly basis, on the department's Internet website, the average daily Statewide caseload of child protection workers, until such time as the average daily caseload has been maintained at 15 or fewer cases per worker for 30 days. c. As used in this section, "child protection worker" means an employee of the Division of Child Protection and Permanency or the Institutional Abuse Investigation Unit in the Department of Children and Families, or any other agency or successor agency conducting child abuse investigations pursuant to section 4 of P.L.1971, c.437 (C.9:6-8.11) or providing child protective services pursuant to P.L.1951, c.138 (C.30:4C-1 et seq.). L.2022, c.130, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 30:8-16.9 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 8 / Section 8-16.9
Planning grant
Status: in_force

In order to assist a county or cooperating counties which have established a county corrections advisory board but which do not have a comprehensive plan, and which require financial assistance to defray expenses necessary to develop such a plan the commissioner, upon receipt of resolutions from the governing body of the county or counties certifying the inability to pay the expenses, may provide a planning grant to the county or counties. L.1981, c. 498, s. 7, eff. Jan. 12, 1982.
N.J. Stat. § 30:8-16.6 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 8 / Section 8-16.6
Counties; participation; eligibility; placement goals; rules and regulations
Status: in_force

a. Any county responsible for the commitment of prisoners to State correctional facilities may participate in the financial assistance program as developed and administered by the commissioner. The following are set as placement goals for counties participating in the financial assistance program: (1) By January 1, 1987, provide placement in county correctional facilities for at least 15% of those prisoners committed by the county to State correctional facilities as of the effective date of this act; (2) By January 1, 1992, provide placement in county correctional facilities for at least 30% of those prisoners committed by the county to State correctional facilities as of the effective date of this act. b. Subject to the other provisions of this act, the commissioner shall issue rules and regulations which assure that any county responsible for the commitment of prisoners to State correctional facilities equal to more than 5% of the total number of prisoners within the State correctional system as of the effective date of this act shall have preference in participating in the financial assistance program as developed and administered by the commissioner. c. Subject to the other provisions of this act, any county which commits less than 5% of the prisoners within the State correctional system as of the effective date of this act may participate in the financial assistance program either on its own or in cooperation with no more than two other geographically contiguous counties, subject to the approval of the commissioner. d. Subject to the other provisions of this act, the number of State prisoners to be placed in county correctional facilities shall be established by the commissioner and agreed to by the participating county. e. The counties participating in the financial assistance program shall adhere to rules and regulations concerning prisoner placement as developed by the commissioner in accordance with limitations established pursuant to subsection b. of section 3 of this act. L.1981, c. 498, s. 4, eff. Jan. 12, 1982.
N.J. Stat. § 30:6D-25 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 6D / Section 6D-25
"Developmental Disabilities Act" definitions.
Status: in_force

3. For the purposes of this act: a. "Commissioner" means the Commissioner of Human Services. b. "Developmental disability" means a severe, chronic disability of a person which: (1) is attributable to a mental or physical impairment or combination of mental or physical impairments; (2) is manifest before age 22; (3) is likely to continue indefinitely; (4) results in substantial functional limitations in three or more of the following areas of major life activity, that is, self-care, receptive and expressive language, learning, mobility, self-direction and capacity for independent living or economic self-sufficiency; and (5) reflects the need for a combination and sequence of special interdisciplinary or generic care, treatment or other services which are of lifelong or extended duration and are individually planned and coordinated. Developmental disability includes, but is not limited to, severe disabilities attributable to an intellectual disability, autism, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, spina bifida and other neurological impairments where the above criteria are met. c. "Director" means the Director of the Division of Developmental Disabilities. d. "Division" means the Division of Developmental Disabilities. e. "Eligible person with a developmental disability" means a person who is developmentally disabled pursuant to subsection b. of this section and who has been declared eligible for services provided by the division. f. "Services for persons with developmental disabilities" means specialized services or specialized adaptations of generic services provided by a public or private agency, organization or institution and directed toward the alleviation of a developmental disability or toward the social, personal, physical or economic habilitation or rehabilitation of a person with a developmental disability and includes care management, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, personal care, day care, domiciliary care, special living arrangements, training, education, vocational training, recreation, counseling of the person with the disability and his family, information and referral services and transportation services. L.1985, c.145, s.3; amended 2010, c.50, s.53.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4-16.1 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-16.1
Acceptance and use of gifts, legacies and bequests authorized; refunding bond by chief executive officer
Status: in_force

The several institutions and agencies of the state of New Jersey coming within the jurisdiction of the New Jersey state board of control of institutions and agencies are hereby authorized and empowered to accept gifts, legacies and bequests made to such institutions and agencies and are further empowered to utilize same in the manner set forth in the will or last testament wherein provision is made therefor; provided, however, that no such gift, legacy or bequest shall be put to any use which is inconsistent with any of the laws of this state establishing, creating or regulating the management of any such institution or agency. The chief executive officer of any institution or agency named as legatee shall be and is hereby empowered to execute a refunding bond and release to the executors of the estate from which the gift, legacy or bequest is to be received.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4C-4.5 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4C / Section 4C-4.5
Provision of services for alcoholism, substance abuse for certain persons; interagency agreement; rules, regulations.
Status: in_force

159. a. Notwithstanding any law, rule, or regulation to the contrary, commencing on or after the effective date of P.L.2012, c.16 (C.52:27D-43.9a et al.) and subject to the provisions of subsection b. of this section, the Division of Children's System of Care in the Department of Children and Families, in lieu of the Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services in the Department of Human Services, shall provide, manage, and coordinate services for the treatment of substance use disorder for persons under 21 years of age, deemed clinically and functionally appropriate by the Department of Children and Families, as limited by service availability and appropriations and other monies available, and to become available, except that, as agreed to by the Department of Children and Families and the Department of Human Services pursuant to subsection b. of this section, the Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services may continue to exclusively provide, manage, and coordinate programs and services designed primarily for adults 18 years of age or older, including, but not limited to, services provided pursuant to R.S.39:4-50 and the Drug Courts of this State. b. The Commissioner of Human Services and the Commissioner of Children and Families, or the commissioners' designees, shall establish and enter into an inter-agency agreement as necessary for the purposes of subsection a. of this section. c. The Commissioners of Human Services and Children and Families, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), shall adopt, notwithstanding any provision of P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.) to the contrary, immediately upon filing with the Office of Administrative Law, such rules and regulations as the Commissioners deem necessary to effectuate the purposes of section 159 of P.L.2012, c.16 (C.30:4C-4.5), which shall be effective for a period not to exceed 12 months following the effective date of P.L.2012, c.16 (C.52:27D-43.9a et al.). The regulations shall thereafter be amended, adopted, or readopted by the commissioners in accordance with the provisions of P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.). d. Whenever any current law, rule, regulation, or order pertaining to the treatment of substance use disorder for persons under 21 years of age refers to the Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services in the Department of Human Services, the same shall mean and refer to the Division of Children's System of Care in the Department of Children and Families, except where the Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services continues to exclusively provide, manage, and coordinate programs and services consistent with this section. L.2012, c.16, s.159; amended 2023, c.177, s.97.
N.J. Stat. § 30:8-28.4 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 8 / Section 8-28.4
Compensation in cash or remission of time from sentence or both
Status: in_force

a. The inmates of all county penal institutions established and maintained pursuant to chapter 8 of Title 30 of the Revised Statutes who may be employed in such productive occupations as are consistent with their health, strength and mental capacity shall receive compensation in such employment as the governing body of the county may establish. Compensation for inmates may be in the form of cash or remission of time from sentence or both. Remission from time of sentence shall be in accordance with rules and regulations promulgated by the Department of Corrections, but shall not exceed 1 day for each 5 days of productive occupation. Remission granted under this act shall in no way affect deductions for good behavior as provided by law. b. The Department of Corrections shall promulgate and enforce rules and regulations for the operation of this act in accordance with the provisions hereof. c. All county inmates classified as minimum security prisoners who are determined to be sufficiently trustworthy by the warden to be employed in honor camps, farm details, or details of work at public buildings or property, shall receive additional remission of time from sentence at the rate of 3 days per month for each month of such labors. L.1981, c. 140, s. 1, eff. May 4, 1981.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4G-7 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4G / Section 4G-7
Contracts; fee schedules
Status: in_force

a. A county office for the handicapped or other agency designated by the commissioner may contract with other services providers, including private individuals, for personal attendant services provided pursuant to this act. The contracting shall be pursuant to the regulations promulgated by the commissioner. b. The commissioner shall establish a fee schedule for payments or reimbursements to personal care services providers. L. 1985, c. 307, s. 7; per s.14 as amended by 1985, c.524, s.8, expired January 21, 1988.
N.J. Stat. § 30:7C-6 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 7C / Section 7C-6
Jurisdiction of sending state; escapes
Status: in_force

ARTICLE V a. Any decision of the sending state in respect of any matter over which it retains jurisdiction pursuant to this compact shall be conclusive upon and not reviewable within the receiving state, but if at the time the sending state seeks to remove an inmate from an institution in the receiving state there is pending against the inmate within such state any criminal charge or if the inmate is formally accused of having committed within such state a criminal offense, the inmate shall not be returned without the consent of the receiving state until discharge from prosecution or other form of proceeding, imprisonment or detention for such offense. The duly accredited officers of the sending state shall be permitted to transport inmates pursuant to this compact through any and all states party to this compact without interference. b. An inmate who escapes from an institution in which he is confined pursuant to this compact shall be deemed a fugitive from the sending state and from the state in which the institution is situated. In the case of an escape to a jurisdiction other than the sending or receiving state, the responsibility for institution of extradition or rendition proceedings shall be that of the sending state, but nothing contained herein shall be construed to prevent or affect the activities of officers and agencies of any jurisdiction directed toward the apprehension and return of an escapee. L.1973, c. 15.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4-123.55c — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-123.55c
Definitions relative to prisoner reentry.
Status: in_force

2. As used in this act: "Administrative parole release" means the release of an adult inmate who has met the criteria set forth in section 4 of P.L.2019, c.364 (C.30:4-123.55d) at the time of primary or subsequent parole eligibility. Administrative parole release occurs after a hearing officer reviews the preparole report and the inmate is certified for release by an assigned member of the board panel. Administrative parole release shall not require a parole consideration hearing. "Reentry plan" means a plan prepared by appropriate staff within the Department of Corrections and State Parole Board designed to prepare an inmate for successful integration as a productive, law-abiding citizen upon release from incarceration. L.2019, c.364, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 30:5B-25.10 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 5B / Section 5B-25.10
Rules, regulations.
Status: in_force

7. Notwithstanding the provisions of the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), the Commissioner of Children and Families shall, immediately upon filing proper notice with the Office of Administrative Law, adopt rules and regulations as the commissioner deems necessary to implement the provisions of P.L.2017, c.89 (C.30:5B-25.5 et al.). Such rules and regulations shall remain in effect for a period not to exceed 12 months, and shall, thereafter, be amended, adopted, or readopted by the commissioner in accordance with the requirements of the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.). L.2017, c.89, s.7.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4-123.48 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-123.48
Policies, determinations of parole board.
Status: in_force

4. a. All policies and determinations of the Parole Board shall be made by the majority vote of the members. b. Except where otherwise noted, parole determinations on individual cases pursuant to this act shall be made by the majority vote of a quorum of the appropriate board panel established pursuant to this section. c. The chairman of the board shall be the chief executive officer of the board and, after consulting with the board, shall be responsible for designating the time and place of all board meetings, for appointing the board's employees, for organizing, controlling and directing the work of the board and its employees, and for preparation and justification of the board's budget. Only the employees in those titles and positions as are designated by the Civil Service Commission shall serve at the pleasure of the chairman and shall not be subject to the provisions of Title 11A of the New Jersey Statutes. All other employees, including hearing officers, shall be in the career service and subject to the provisions of Title 11A of the New Jersey Statutes. All such career service employees who are employed by the State Parole Board on September 5, 2001, and in the case of hearing officers, those who have been employed by the State Parole Board for a period of at least one year prior to the effective date of P.L.2005, c.344, shall have permanent career service status with seniority awarded from the date of their appointments. Parole officers assigned to supervise adult parolees and all supervisory titles associated with the supervision of adult parolees in the parole officer series shall be classified employees subject to the provisions of Title 11A of the New Jersey Statutes. Parole officers assigned to supervise adult parolees and all supervisory titles associated with the supervision of adult parolees in the parole officer job classification series shall be organizationally assigned to the State Parole Board with a sworn member of the Division of Parole appointed to act as director of parole supervision. The director of parole supervision shall report directly to the Chairman of the State Parole Board or to such person as the chairman may designate. d. The board shall promulgate reasonable rules and regulations, consistent with this act, as may be necessary for the proper discharge of its responsibilities. The chairman shall file the rules and regulations with the Secretary of State. The provisions of the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.) shall apply to the promulgation of rules and regulations concerning policy and administration, but not to other actions taken under this act, such as parole hearings, parole revocation hearings and review of parole cases. In determination of its rules and regulations concerning policy and administration, the board shall consult the Governor and the Commissioner of Corrections. e. The board, in conjunction with the Department of Corrections, shall develop a uniform information system in order to closely monitor the parole process. The system shall include participation in the Uniform Parole Reports of the National Council on Crime and Delinquency. f. The board annually shall transmit a report of its work for the preceding fiscal year, including information on the causes and extent of parole recidivism to the Governor and the Legislature. The report shall include information regarding medical parole including, but not limited to, the number of inmates who applied for medical parole, the number of inmates who were granted medical parole, and the number of inmates who were denied medical parole. The report also may include relevant information on compliance with established time frames in the processing of parole eligibility determinations, the effectiveness of any pertinent legislative or administrative measures, and any recommendations to enhance board operations or to effectuate the purposes of the "Parole Act of 1979," P.L.1979, c.441 (C.30:4-123.45 et al.). g. The board shall give public notice prior to considering any adult inmate for release. h. (Deleted by amendment, P.L.2019, c.363) L.1979, c.441, s.4; amended 1995, c.280, s.35; 2001, c.79, s.5; 2001, c.141, s.2; 2005, c.344; 2008, c.29, s.90; 2017, c.235, s.2; 2019, c.363, s.8.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4D-7m — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4D / Section 4D-7m
Certain HMOs, changes in certain reimbursement rates; procedure.
Status: in_force

1. Notwithstanding any law, rule, or regulation to the contrary, a health maintenance organization that contracts with the Division of Medical Assistance and Health Services in the Department of Human Services to provide benefits under a managed care plan to persons who are eligible for Medicaid shall not reduce reimbursement rates for personal care assistant services or home based supportive care services, as those services are defined by regulation or in the contract with the division, under the health maintenance organization's Medicaid managed care plan, unless the health maintenance organization notifies the division, in writing, at least 90 days before the effective date of such changes. Such notice shall be accompanied by written assurance that the reduction will not reduce sufficient provider access or quality of service as required by the contract with the division. L.2015, c.234, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4C-34 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4C / Section 4C-34
Recovery, reimbursement of moneys.
Status: in_force

34. Whenever the Division of Child Protection and Permanency shall recover or receive reimbursement of any moneys paid to any individual or organization for the maintenance of a child, the moneys so recovered or received shall be credited to the State treasury or to the Federal Government in the same proportion as they were charged in the original instance. The division is hereby authorized to take all necessary and proper action under the laws of this State for the recovery of any moneys wrongfully received or retained by any individual or organization, or for the recovery from the person or persons responsible under the laws of this State for the support of the child the value of maintenance furnished to the child. L.1951, c.138, s.34; amended 1962, c.197, s.35; 2012, c.16, s.96.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4-97 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-97
Sale of surplus; goods stamped
Status: in_force

Any surplus product may be sold in the open market under such terms and conditions that it shall not compete unfairly with the product of free labor. All goods, wares and merchandise, made by convict labor in any such institutions, shall be branded, labeled or marked as required by chapter 31 of the title Property (s. 46:31-1 et seq.). Any other nonperishable articles so marketed shall be stamped in a legible and conspicuous manner "Manufactured in the New Jersey ," naming the institution of manufacture; provided, that whenever from the nature of the articles made or manufactured it shall be impracticable to stamp each article, or if such articles are usually put up in packages, it shall be sufficient for the purpose of this section to put a stamp, label or tag upon such package, showing where such articles are made, provided that said stamp, label or tag shall be put on said package in a good, lasting and permanent manner.
N.J. Stat. § 30:8-22 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 8 / Section 8-22
Persons committed to jails to be delivered to wardens.
Status: in_force

All persons committed to a county jail which has been taken over by the board of chosen freeholders pursuant to section 30:8-19 of this title, according to law, by any committing magistrate, shall be delivered to the keeper or warden of such jail and by him held in custody until discharged by due process of law.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4-25.14 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-25.14
Admission to MSU by court orders.
Status: in_force

2. An individual shall not be admitted to the MSU unless the admission is ordered by a court of competent jurisdiction pursuant to this act; an individual shall not be permitted to voluntarily admit himself to the MSU. L.2006,c.5,s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 30:6D-12.4 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 6D / Section 6D-12.4
Responsibilities of the commissioner.
Status: in_force

4. The commissioner shall ensure that: a. the provisions of section 9 of P.L.1977, c.82 (C.30:6D-9), concerning the design of services to maximize the developmental potential of persons with developmental disabilities with full recognition and respect for their dignity, individuality and legal rights, apply to persons with developmental disabilities receiving self-directed support services; b. a written, individualized habilitation plan, as provided for in sections 10 and 11 of P.L.1977, c.82 (C.30:6D-10 and 11), is developed and placed into effect for each person receiving self-directed support services no later than the 30th day following the initial receipt of such services. In the case of persons receiving such services at the time of enactment of P.L.2008, c.128 (C.30:6D-12.1 et al.), the plan shall be effected no later than the 60th day following enactment; and c. each person's individualized habilitation plan is reviewed annually pursuant to section 12 of P.L.1977, c.82 (C.30:6D-12). L.2008, c.128, s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 30:9-23.11 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 9 / Section 9-23.11
Additional authority--Advertising, bids, security
Status: in_force

The authority conferred by this act in the case of any municipality shall be in addition to the authority of the municipality to contract for the rendering of services pursuant to section 40:48-5 of the Revised Statutes, but in the case of any county or municipal contract, agreement or lease under this act, neither advertising, public bidding nor security shall be required. L.1955, c. 22, p. 75, s. 6.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4D-59 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4D / Section 4D-59
Transfer of certain functions, powers, employees.
Status: in_force

7. a. The Medicaid audit, program integrity, fraud, and abuse prevention and recovery functions, all officers and employees that the Medicaid Inspector General deems qualified and substantially engaged therein, and any documents and records that the Medicaid Inspector General deems necessary and related to the transfer of such functions and personnel, shall be transferred to the Office of the Medicaid Inspector General from the Medicaid Office of Program Integrity Unit and the Third Party Liability Unit in the Division of Medical Assistance and Health Services, the Division of Aging Services, the Division of Disability Services, the Division of Developmental Disabilities, the Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services, the Division of Child Protection and Permanency, the Division of Child Behavioral Health Services, the Department of Health and the Department of the Treasury. The Medicaid Inspector General shall consult with the head of each department or agency from which such function is to be transferred to determine the officers and employees to be transferred. b. The Medicaid Inspector General shall have general managerial control over the office and shall establish the organizational structure of the office as the Medicaid Inspector General deems appropriate to carry out the responsibilities and functions of the office. Within the limits of funds appropriated therefor, the Medicaid Inspector General may hire such employees in the unclassified service as are necessary to administer the office. These employees shall serve at the pleasure of the Medicaid Inspector General. Subject to the availability of appropriations, the Medicaid Inspector General may obtain the services of certified public accountants, qualified management consultants, professional auditors, or other professionals necessary to independently perform the functions of the office. L.2007, c.58, s.7; amended 2012, c.16, s.115; 2012, c.17, s.394.
N.J. Stat. § 30:8-16.15 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 8 / Section 8-16.15
Annual appropriations for prescription medicine.
Status: in_force

7. There shall be annually appropriated to the counties through the annual appropriations act such amounts as shall be deemed necessary to cover the cost of the prescription medicine required pursuant to the provisions of subsection i. of section 6 of P.L.2021, c.312 (C.30:8-16.14). L. 2021, c.312, s.7.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4D-7aaa — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4D / Section 4D-7aaa
NJ FamilyCare reimbursement rates for certain special care nursing facilities.
Status: in_force

1. a. Beginning January 1, 2024, the division shall reimburse a special care nursing facility, issued a certificate of need by the Department of Health as of July 1, 2023 to operate a neurologically impaired young adult unit, a base NJ FamilyCare per diem reimbursement rate that is, at a minimum, the greater of the special care nursing facility’s FY 2022 base per diem reimbursement rate or $1,100 per diem. The provision of the reimbursement rate established in this section will be contingent upon the special care nursing facility’s compliance with all applicable State and federal laws and regulations concerning licensure, patient safety, and quality of care. b. As used in this section: “Division” means the Division of Medical Assistance and Health Services in the Department of Human Services. “NJ FamilyCare” means the program established pursuant to P.L.2005, c.156 (C.30:4J-8 et al.), which includes the State’s Medicaid Program and the Children’s Health Insurance Program. “Special care nursing facility” means a nursing facility licensed pursuant to P.L.1971, c.136 (C.26:2H-1 et seq.) that is not a unit attached to, or on the same campus as, a rehabilitation or acute care hospital and is not a distinct unit within a NJ FamilyCare-certified conventional nursing facility, and which has been approved by the Department of Human Services to provide care to NJ FamilyCare recipients who require specialized nursing facility services beyond the scope of a conventional nursing facility. L.2025, c.206, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 30:1-1.2b — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-1.2b
Certain conditions for maintaining contract.
Status: in_force

2. a. Where a labor organization represents or seeks to represent the employees of a covered provider, the maintenance of a labor harmony agreement, or a commitment comparable to a labor harmony agreement, with the labor organization representing or seeking to represent employees of the covered provider shall be an ongoing material condition of maintaining a contract with the Department of Human Services' Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services or the Department of Children and Families for the provision of mental health, behavioral health, or addiction services. b. To satisfy the requirements of this section, a covered provider entering into or renewing a contract with the Department of Human Services' Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services or the Department of Children and Families shall, no later than 90 days after the effective date of the contract, either: (1) submit an attestation, signed by a labor organization, stating that the covered provider has entered into a labor harmony agreement with such labor organization; (2) submit an attestation stating that the employees of the covered provider are not currently represented by a labor organization and that no labor organization has sought to represent the covered provider's employees during the 90-day period following the covered provider entering into or renewing a contract for services with the department after the effective date of this act and up to the time of submission; or (3) submit an attestation, signed by a labor organization, stating that the provider has entered into an agreement or binding obligation to be maintained through the term of the contract that provides a commitment comparable to a labor harmony agreement, as defined in section 4 of P.L.2021, c.1 (C.30:1-1.2c). c. Where a labor organization seeks to represent the employees of a covered provider after the expiration of the 90-day period following the effective date of the contract, the labor organization shall provide notice to the applicable department regarding such efforts. The covered provider shall then submit an attestation signed by the labor organization to the applicable department no later than 90 days after the date of notice stating that it has entered into: (1) a labor harmony agreement with such labor organization; or (2) an agreement or binding obligation to be maintained through the term of the contract that provides a commitment comparable to a labor harmony agreement, as defined in section 4 of P.L.2021, c.1 (C.30:1-1.2c). d. The failure to submit an attestation as required pursuant to subsections b. and c. of this section shall result in financial recovery and a corrective action plan issued by the applicable department. Should the provider not adhere to the terms of the corrective action plan, the applicable department shall cancel or not renew the contract upon the applicable department obtaining a replacement provider to assume the contract or otherwise provide the services. The applicable department may grant an extension to the deadlines in subsections b. and c. of this section based upon extenuating circumstances or for good cause shown. An extension shall be warranted pursuant to subsection b. if a labor organization seeks to represent a covered provider's employees after the contract is renewed or entered into but within the 90-day period following the effective date of the contract. e. Any interested person may provide notice to the commissioner of the applicable department of a failure by a covered provider to adhere to the requirements of this section. Upon filing of such a notice, the commissioner may review and make findings, or, in consultation with the Commissioner of Labor and Workforce Development, the State Board of Mediation, or both, as appropriate, shall commence an investigation. Upon finding that a covered provider failed to adhere to the requirements of this section, the commissioner of the applicable department shall take corrective action which may include a corrective action plan, financial recovery and cost recoupment, and cancelling or declining to renew the contract. Should the covered provider fail to engage in or complete corrective action, the commissioner of the applicable department shall cancel or decline to renew the contract. Such findings shall be reviewable, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.). The commissioner of the applicable department shall not take corrective action until the conclusion of such proceedings. The provisions of this subsection shall be limited solely to the issue of adherence to the contractual commitment made by the contractor and accepted by the departments as a condition of the contract, and is neither exclusive nor preclusive as to any claim under the "Conscientious Employee Protection Act," P.L.1986, c.105 (C.34:19-1 et seq.), or the "New Jersey False Claims Act," P.L.2007, c.265 (C.2A:32C-1 et seq.). L.2021, c.1, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 30:9-23.19 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 9 / Section 9-23.19
Governing board of authority.
Status: in_force

5. a. A local hospital authority shall be governed by an 11-member board. The members shall be divided among four classes. (1) The Class I member of a municipal hospital authority shall be the mayor of the city, or his designee, ex officio. The Class I member of a county hospital authority shall be the chief executive officer of the county, or his designee, ex officio. (2) There shall be two Class II members of a local hospital authority, who shall serve on, and be appointed by, the medical staff executive committee of the hospital, to terms concurrent with their membership on the executive committee, and who need not be residents of the city or county. (3) There shall be six Class III public members of a local hospital authority, at least four of whom shall be residents of the city or county, but none of whom shall be officers or employees of the city or county or of the manager. (a) The Class III public members of a municipal hospital authority shall be appointed by the mayor of the city, with the advice and consent of the city council. At least two of the Class III members of a municipal hospital authority shall have special expertise as follows: one shall have extensive expertise in finance of private or nonprofit organizations, and one shall have extensive expertise in nonprofit organizational management. The Class III members shall serve for terms of five years and until their respective successors have been appointed and qualified; except that of the six members first appointed by the mayor, one shall be appointed for a term of one year, one for a term of two years, one for a term of three years, one for a term of four years, and two for a term of five years. (b) The Class III public members of a county hospital authority shall be appointed as follows: five members shall be appointed by the chief executive officer of the county, with the advice and consent of the board of chosen freeholders; and one member shall be appointed by the Governor. At least two of the five Class III members of a county hospital authority appointed by the chief executive officer of the county shall have special expertise as follows: one shall have extensive expertise in finance, and one shall have extensive expertise in organizational management. The Class III members of a county hospital authority appointed by the chief executive officer of the county shall serve for terms of five years and until their respective successors have been appointed and qualified; except that initially, one shall be appointed for a term of one year, one for a term of two years, one for a term of three years, one for a term of four years, and one for a term of five years. The Class III member of a county hospital authority appointed by the Governor shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor, and shall be a physician who is licensed to practice medicine and surgery in the State and who is knowledgeable about, or has clinical experience in, the field of chemical dependency or addiction-oriented psychiatry. (4) There shall be two nonvoting Class IV members of a local hospital authority. The Commissioner of Community Affairs shall appoint two individuals as nonvoting Class IV members. (5) Vacancies shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointments were made, but for the unexpired term. b. Members of an authority shall not receive compensation for their services, but shall be entitled to reimbursement for actual expenses necessarily incurred in the discharge of the duties of membership, including travel expenses. The powers of the authority shall be vested in the members thereof in office from time to time. Five members shall constitute a quorum of the authority for the purpose of conducting its business and exercising its powers and all other purposes. Action may be taken by the authority upon the affirmative vote of the majority, but not less than five of the members present, unless in any case the bylaws of the authority or State law or regulation shall require a larger number. c. The authority shall select a chairman and a vice-chairman from among its Class III public members, and may employ an executive director, who may be its secretary. d. Class II and Class IV members of the authority shall not be deemed to have an interest in the hospital solely by virtue of their membership on the medical staff of the hospital or their employment by or contract with a manager, and they shall not be subject to the provisions of subsections d. and e. of section 5 of P.L.1991, c.29 (C.40A:9-22.5) of the "Local Government Ethics Law." e. A member of an authority may be removed by the governing body or officer by which he was appointed for inefficiency or neglect of duty or misconduct in office; but only after the member has been given a copy of the charges at least 10 days prior to a hearing thereon and has had the opportunity to be heard in person or by counsel. In the event of a removal of any member of an authority, a record of the proceedings, together with the charges and findings thereon, shall be filed in the office of the clerk of the city, in the case of a municipal authority, or in the office of the clerk to the board of chosen freeholders, in the case of a county authority. L.2006, c.46, s.5; amended 2016, c.55, s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4-177.19 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-177.19
Equipment; staff
Status: in_force

The institute shall be fully provided with all modern scientific equipment and a staff of competent specialists in the field of medicine, psychiatry, neuropsychiatry and related sciences, so that complete facilities shall be available to study the causes of neuropsychiatric disorders, including epilepsy, and to contribute to the knowledge of the control and prevention thereof. L.1953, c. 122, p. 1309, s. 8.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4C-27.22 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4C / Section 4C-27.22
Child abuse record information check required for securing, maintaining certificate of approval.
Status: in_force

8. a. As a condition of securing or maintaining a certificate of approval from the department, the administrator of a facility shall ensure that the division conducts a child abuse record information check of its child abuse records 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 any staff member of the facility. b. The department shall not issue a certificate of approval to a facility until the facility has requested that the division conduct a child abuse record information check on each staff member employed by or working at the facility. c. The department shall deny, revoke or refuse to renew the facility's certificate of approval, as appropriate, if the department determines that an incident of child abuse or neglect by an administrator of a facility has been substantiated. d. Each staff member of a facility shall provide prior written consent for the division to conduct a child abuse record information check. e. If the administrator of the facility refuses to consent to, or cooperate in, the securing of a division child abuse record information check, the department shall suspend, deny, revoke or refuse to renew the facility's certificate of approval, as appropriate. f. If a staff member of the facility, other than the administrator, refuses to consent to, or cooperate in, the securing of a division child abuse record information check, the individual shall be immediately terminated from employment at the facility. g. The division shall complete the child abuse record information check within 45 days after receiving the request for the check. L.2003,c.186,s.8.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4D-17.32 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4D / Section 4D-17.32
Inclusion of budget line for Medicaid long-term care expenditures.
Status: in_force

10. There shall be included a unique global budget appropriation line item for Medicaid long-term care expenditures in the annual appropriations act for fiscal year 2008 and each succeeding fiscal year in order to provide flexibility to align these expenditures with services to be provided during each fiscal year as necessary to effectuate the purposes of this act. L.2006, c.23,s.10.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4D-21.5 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4D / Section 4D-21.5
Automatic enrollment in certain pharmaceutical assistance programs.
Status: in_force

1. a. If a person who is a recipient of benefits under the "Pharmaceutical Assistance to the Aged and Disabled," or PAAD, program becomes ineligible for PAAD because the person's income exceeds the program's income eligibility limit and the person still remains eligible for the "Senior Gold Prescription Discount Program," the person shall be enrolled automatically in the "Senior Gold Prescription Discount Program." b. If a person who is a recipient of benefits under the "Senior Gold Prescription Discount Program" has a decrease in income that renders the person eligible for PAAD, the person shall automatically be enrolled in PAAD. c. The Department of Human Services shall establish one application form for use in applying for the PAAD program and the "Senior Gold Prescription Discount Program." The form shall provide for the inclusion of all information necessary to determine eligibility for both programs and advise applicants of the automatic enrollment provisions of subsections a. and b. of this section. L.2009, c.272, s.1; amended 2012, c.17, s.384.
N.J. Stat. § 30:11B-4 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 11B / Section 11B-4
Licenses; regulations.
Status: in_force

4. All such residences which are operated by any individual or individuals, corporation, partnership, society or association, whether public or private, whether incorporated or unincorporated, whether for profit or nonprofit, shall be licensed by the Department of Human Services or Department of Children and Families, as applicable, under appropriate regulations promulgated by the commissioner or the Commissioner of Children and Families, as applicable. Such regulations shall govern the operation and maintenance of residences, and prescribe conditions for admission and discharge of residents. The regulations shall assure that essential life-safety, health and comfort conditions exist in a home-like atmosphere. L.1977, c.448, s.4; amended 2006, c.47, s.178.
N.J. Stat. § 30:11A-2 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 11A / Section 11A-2
Certificate of approval, license.
Status: in_force

2. Residential health care facilities, as defined in section 1 of P.L.1953, c.212 (C.30:11A-1), shall operate within this State pursuant to a certificate of approval first had and obtained for that purpose from the Department of Health, or pursuant to a license had and obtained from the Department of Community Affairs. No such certificate of approval or license shall be issued unless the commissioner is satisfied that the institution in question is adequately prepared to furnish facilities, care, and service complying with standards relating thereto, except that temporary permits, valid for a period not exceeding six months and not subject to renewal, may be issued under the circumstances specified in section 6 of P.L.1953, c.212 (C.30:11A-6). Boarding and rooming houses shall not be construed to be within the provisions of P.L.1953, c.212 (C.30:11A-1 et seq.). L.1953, c.212, s.2; amended 1964, c.147, s.3; 1979, c.496, s.27; 2017, c.234, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4D-17.28 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4D / Section 4D-17.28
Duties of commissioner relative to funding parity, coordination, assessment instrument.
Status: in_force

6. The commissioner, in consultation with the Medicaid Long-Term Care Funding Advisory Council established pursuant to this act, shall: a. Implement, by 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, a comprehensive data system to track long-term care expenditures and services and consumer profiles and preferences. The data system shall include, but not be limited to: the number of vacant nursing home beds annually and the number of nursing home residents transferred to home and community-based care pursuant to this act; annual long-term care expenditures for nursing home care and each of the home and community based long-term care options available to Medicaid recipients; and annual percentage changes in both long-term care expenditures for, and the number of Medicaid recipients utilizing, nursing home care and each of the home and community based long-term care options, respectively; b. Commence the following no later than January 1, 2008: (1) implement a system of Statewide long-term care service coordination and management designed to minimize administrative costs, improve access to services, and minimize obstacles to the delivery of long-term care services to people in need; (2) identify home and community based long-term care service models that are determined by the commissioner to be efficient and cost-effective alternatives to nursing home care, and develop clear and concise performance standards for those services for which standards are not already available in a home and community-based services waiver; (3) develop and implement a comprehensive consumer assessment instrument that is designed to facilitate an expedited process to authorize the provision of home and community-based care to a person through fast track eligibility prior to completion of a formal financial eligibility determination; and (4) develop and implement a comprehensive quality assurance system with appropriate and regular assessments that is designed to ensure that all forms of long-term care available to consumers in this State are financially viable, cost-effective, and promote and sustain consumer independence; and c. Seek to make information available to the general public on a Statewide basis, through print and electronic media, regarding the various forms of long-term care available in this State and the rights accorded to long-term care consumers by statute and regulation, as well as information about public and nonprofit agencies and organizations that provide informational and advocacy services to assist long-term care consumers and their families. L.2006, c.23, s.6; amended 2012, c.17, s.376.
N.J. Stat. § 30:6F-1 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 6F / Section 6F-1
Findings, declarations relative to traumatic brain injury
Status: in_force

1. The Legislature finds and declares that: a. The Brain Injury Association of New Jersey has identified traumatic brain injury as the leading cause of death and disability among children and young adults in this country; b. Since the late 1970's, advances in medical technology have enabled many persons with severe brain injury to survive these injuries; c. Persons with brain injury may need specialized rehabilitation programs and other services geared to the specific needs of these individuals in order to live their lives to the maximum potential; d. Most forms of insurance, both public and private, that are available to people with brain injury do not cover the rehabilitative and long-term care needs of these individuals; e. People with brain injury and their families too often must choose between financial hardship and discontinuing critical treatment and services due to the substantial long term costs not paid for by their insurance coverage; and f. Providing treatment methods and services to people with brain injury must be a priority for the State. L.2001,c.332,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 30:8-24.1 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 8 / Section 8-24.1
Compensation of jail keepers in certain counties of second and fifth classes.
Status: in_force

The compensation of jail keepers of jails, in counties of the second and fifth classes having a population of more than two hundred thousand, of which the custody, rule, keeping and charge has been taken over by the board of chosen freeholders of any county pursuant to section 30:8-24 of the Revised Statutes, shall be the same as that of court attendants of the county, subject to the approval of the board of chosen freeholders, but this section shall not be construed as reducing or authorizing the reduction of the compensation of any such jail keeper as the same was fixed on the effective date of this act. L.1947, c. 278, p. 983, s. 1.
N.J. Stat. § 30:6D-23 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 6D / Section 6D-23
Short title
Status: in_force

This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Division of Developmental Disabilities Act." L. 1985, c. 145, s. 1.
N.J. Stat. § 30:6-16.2 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 6 / Section 6-16.2
Annual report.
Status: in_force

2. The Department shall issue a report annually to the Governor and the Legislature, pursuant to section 2 of P.L.1991, c.164 (C.52:14-19.1), regarding the implementation and impact of the program established pursuant to section 1 of this act. L.2025, c.257, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4C-29.2 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4C / Section 4C-29.2
Lien on real property
Status: in_force

At any time during the period during which said child is within the care and custody of the division and within two years after the date upon which said care and custody is terminated, the division, through any officer or employee authorized by it so to do, may execute and file a certificate with the county clerk, or if there be such an officer in the county, with the register of deeds and mortgages of the county, or with the clerk of the Superior Court, as the case may be, which certificate shall state the name of the child, the date when the child came under the care and custody of the division and the date of the agreement, if any, the name of the person or persons by whom the agreement was made, if any, and the sum or sums which said person or persons agreed or is liable to pay to the division for the support and maintenance of said child, and the amount due the division for such service at the time of the filing of the certificate, and the rate of accumulation, if any shall occur thereafter, and the person or persons from whom such sum or sums are or will become due, and upon the filing of said certificate the lien shall immediately attach to and become binding upon all real property in the ownership of the person or persons against whom it is filed in the county, if it is filed in the county, or wherever situate in the State, if it is filed in the Superior Court, and it shall have the force and effect of a judgment at law. At any time after the signing of an agreement to provide youth facilities aid under this act for the duration of both that agreement and any service agreement, the division, through any officer or employee authorized so to do, may execute and file a lien certificate with the county clerk or with the clerk of the Superior Court, which shall state the names and addresses of both parties, the date of the signing of the contract, the sum or sums which were disbursed to the agency in the expectation that the agency would provide contract services to the division in the future, and the amount due the division at the time of filing of said certificate. L. 1962, c. 142, s. 2. Amended by L. 1964, c. 102, s. 22; L. 1979, c. 309, s. 5, eff. Jan. 17, 1980; L. 1985, c. 8, s. 5.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4-27.9a — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-27.9a
Short-term care, psychiatric facility, special psychiatric hospital, detainment, limitations; temporary licenses, beds, involuntary commitment; study, reports.
Status: in_force

1. a. Notwithstanding the provisions of section 9 of P.L.1987, c.116 (C.30:4-27.9) or any other law, rule, or regulation to the contrary, commencing on the effective date of P.L.2023, c.139 (C.30:4-27.9a et al.) and ending on the last day of the 36th calendar month following that effective date, a short-term care or psychiatric facility, or a special psychiatric hospital, may detain a person admitted to the facility involuntarily by referral from a screening service without a temporary court order for no more than 72 hours from the time the screening certificate was executed. Except in the event a general hospital was granted a temporary court order permitting the continued hold of the person pursuant to subsection b. of this section, which delayed a person's admission to the short-term care or psychiatric facility or special psychiatric hospital, a short-term care or psychiatric facility or special psychiatric hospital shall not detain a person admitted to the facility involuntarily by referral from a screening service without a temporary court order for more than 72 hours from the time the screening certificate was executed. Within 24 hours of admission, the admitting facility shall initiate court proceedings for the involuntary commitment of the person pursuant to section 10 of P.L.1987, c.116 (C.30:4-27.10) and request a temporary court order permitting the continued hold of the person pending the return date of the involuntary commitment hearing, which shall take place no later than 20 days from initial commitment. b. (1) Notwithstanding the provisions of section 9 of P.L.1987, c.116 (C.30:4-27.9) or any other law, rule, or regulation to the contrary, commencing on the effective date of P.L.2023, c.139 (C.30:4-27.9a et al.) and ending on the last day of the 36th calendar month following that effective date, a general hospital, including any satellite emergency department of a general hospital, may not detain a person for more than 72 hours from the time a screening certificate is executed, unless the hospital or emergency department obtains a temporary court order permitting the continued hold of the person for up to 72 additional hours, as determined by the court, or the person, through the person's counsel, provides consent for the continued hold. If it becomes evident that a hospital or emergency department will not be able to discharge or admit the person to another facility within 72 hours, the hospital, emergency department, or, as applicable, the Designated Screening Service provider, shall submit an emergent application for such order. The hospital or emergency department shall continue to hold the person during the pendency of the application and any investigation conducted by the person's counsel, provided that appropriate treatment that meets the standard of care is being rendered to the person. The Office of the Public Defender and other designated counsel, as applicable, shall be notified of the emergent application and provided with a copy of the application and all supporting documents. The court shall appoint the Office of the Public Defender as counsel to represent the patient, if there is no other designated counsel. The application may be decided by the court on documentary presentations relevant to the standards established under paragraph (2) of this subsection. At the request of counsel, the court shall conduct a hearing on the record, at which hearing the court shall consider the arguments of counsel and all relevant evidence submitted. The court shall determine the format of the hearing based on the apparent complexity of the matter and the extent of doubt as to the merits of the application, and may, at its discretion, rely on certifications from witnesses or require live testimony. The court shall not grant a temporary order granting the continued hold of a person, unless the person's counsel has been designated and notified, completed any necessary interviews with the patient and investigations, and provided notice to the court on the counsel's position on the extended hold. (2) The court may grant a temporary order granting the continued hold of a person upon an application submitted pursuant to paragraph (1) of this subsection if the hospital, emergency department, or, as applicable, the Designated Screening Service provider: (a) exhausted all reasonable efforts to place the individual in a short-term care or psychiatric facility, or special psychiatric hospital, depending on which facility is appropriate for the person's condition and is the least restrictive environment, and has completed a form as a part of the application, which form shall include the dates of the outreach to each short-term care facility or centralized admission, in the case of a forensic patient, and the response from each short-term care facility or centralized admission and if applicable, the specific reason for rejection. In the case of a forensic patient, a hospital, emergency department, or, as applicable, the Designated Screening Service provider shall not be required to conduct outreach to facilities that do not serve forensic patients; and (b) demonstrates that there is a substantial likelihood that, by reason of mental illness, the person will be dangerous to the person's own self or others based upon the certification of two psychiatrists who have examined the patient and deemed the patient is in need of involuntary commitment, such examinations may be conducted using telemedicine or telehealth consistent with the standard of care required for the assessment and treatment of the person's condition. The court shall include such conditions in the temporary order as the court deems appropriate to promote diligent efforts to locate an available facility to accommodate the patient's needs and protect the rights of the person detained pending commitment. In the event that the hospital, emergency department, or, as applicable, the Designated Screening Service provider, is unable to place the person into an appropriate facility within the 72 hours of continued hold permitted by the temporary court order, the hospital or emergency department may continue to hold the person, provided that the person's counsel provides consent for the hold and appropriate treatment that meets the standard of care is being rendered to the person. The Office of the Public Defender shall be notified and provided with a copy of any temporary court order granted pursuant to this paragraph. The patient shall receive a court hearing with respect to the issue of continued need for involuntary commitment within 20 days from the date of initial commitment or within 20 days from the date an application was filed pursuant to paragraph (1) of this subsection, whichever date occurs first, unless the patient has been administratively discharged pursuant to section 17 of P.L.1987, c.116 (C.30:4-27.17). (3) Notwithstanding the provisions of any other law, rule, or regulation to the contrary, commencing on the effective date of P.L.2023, c.139 (C.30:4-27.9a et al.) and ending on the last day of the 36th calendar month following that effective date, each general hospital and emergency department shall prepare and submit to the Department of Human Services a quarterly report, which report shall include, but not be limited to, information on: (a) the number of applications submitted to the court for a temporary court order permitting the continued hold of a person beyond 72 hours pursuant to paragraph (1) of this subsection; (b) the number of temporary court orders granted pursuant to paragraph (2) of this subsection permitting the continued hold of a person beyond 72 hours; (c) whether a person detained for longer than 72 hours: has a criminal history; has a co-occurring substance use disorder; has a co-occurring intellectual or developmental disability; has health insurance and, if so, the type of health insurance coverage; has a complex medical condition; or is unable to be released because the 72-hour timeframe falls on a weekend and either admission to treatment facilities are not provided on weekends or discharges from the facility do not occur on weekends; (d) the length of time each individual was held beyond 72 hours before finding appropriate placement in a treatment facility; (e) the number of individuals placed in an appropriate treatment facility within 72 hours; and (f) any other information the department deems necessary. Any information included in a report concerning specific individuals shall be de-identified. Each report shall be made available to the public within 60 days of the date the Department of Human Services receives the report. c. (1) Notwithstanding the provisions of any other law, rule, or regulation to the contrary, the Commissioner of Health may, to the extent the commissioner finds necessary, commencing 120 days following the effective date of P.L.2023, c.139 (C.30:4-27.9a et al.) and ending on the last day of the 27th calendar month following that effective date, allow a general acute care hospital that is licensed for acute care hospital psychiatric beds to apply to the Department of Health for temporary licenses for beds for the involuntary commitment of patients. The department may issue temporary licenses pursuant to this paragraph if the hospital demonstrates in its application a need for such beds based on retrospective data demonstrating the need for involuntary commitment beds, a showing that the hospital continually exhausts all reasonable efforts to place individuals in short-term care, psychiatric facilities, or special psychiatric hospitals, and any other factors as determined by the Commissioner of Health. Any temporary license granted pursuant to this paragraph, unless otherwise confirmed at the next certificate of need review, as required pursuant to N.J.A.C.8:33-4.4 or its successor regulation, shall expire within 90 days of the Commissioner of Health's decision rendered pursuant to that full review process. (2) The Department of Health shall make available on its Internet website and continuously update information concerning the total number of temporary licenses granted pursuant to paragraph (1) of this subsection, as well as the number of temporary licenses granted to each hospital that submitted an application pursuant to paragraph (1) of this subsection. (3) The department shall submit information concerning the total number of temporary licenses granted pursuant to paragraph (1) of this subsection, as well as the number of temporary licenses granted to each hospital that submitted an application pursuant to paragraph (1) of this subsection, to the Commissioner of Human Services, which information shall: (a) be submitted in a manner that allows the Commissioner of Human Services sufficient time to include the information in the report required pursuant to subsection b. and c. of section 2 of P.L.2023, c.139 (C.30:4-27.3a); and (b) reflect the number of temporary licenses granted as of the date the information is submitted. L.2023, c.139, s.1; amended 2025, c.108, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4-82.11 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-82.11
Regulations.
Status: in_force

7. In accordance with the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), the commissioner shall promulgate regulations to effectuate the provisions of this act. The regulations shall include but not be limited to: a. establishing less restrictive interventions to isolated confinement, including separation from other inmates; transfer to other correctional facilities; and any non-isolated confinement sanction authorized by Department of Corrections regulations; restrictions on religious, mail, and telephone privileges, visit contacts, or outdoor and recreation access shall only be imposed as is necessary for the safety of the inmate or others, but shall not restrict access to food, basic necessities, or legal access; b. requiring training of disciplinary staff and all staff working with inmates in isolated confinement and requiring that this training include: (1) assistance from appropriate professionals to periodically train all staff working with inmates in isolated confinement; (2) standards for isolated confinement, including that it shall be limited to when an inmate commits an offense involving violence, escapes or attempts to escape, or poses a threat to institutional safety; that the maximum penalties for each offense shall be based on the seriousness of the offense; and available less restrictive interventions; and (3) the identification of developmental disabilities, and the symptoms of mental illness, including trauma disorders, and methods of safe responses to people in distress; c. requiring documentation of all decisions, procedures, and reviews of inmates placed in isolated confinement; d. requiring monitoring of compliance with all rules governing cells, units, and other places where inmates are placed in isolated confinement; e. requiring posting on the official website of the Department of Corrections of quarterly reports on the use of isolated confinement, without revealing any personal identifying information, by age, sex, gender identity, ethnicity, incidence of mental illness, and type of confinement status, at each facility, including a county correctional facility; these reports shall include the population on the last day of each quarter and a non-duplicative cumulative count of people exposed to isolated confinement for each fiscal year. These inmate reports also shall include the incidence of emergency confinement, self-harm, suicide, and assault in any isolated confinement unit. These reports shall not include personally identifiable information regarding any inmate; and f. modifying the New Jersey Administrative Code for consistency with the provisions of this act and to require appropriate alternative placements for vulnerable populations in county correctional facilities. L.2019, c.160, s.7.
N.J. Stat. § 30:8-24.1a — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 8 / Section 8-24.1a
Compensation of jail keepers in second-class counties.
Status: in_force

1. Notwithstanding the provisions of section 30:8-17.1 of the Revised Statutes or chapter 278 of the laws of 1947, or any other law, the compensation paid to jailkeepers employed in counties of the second class shall not be less than and may be more than the compensation paid to court attendants attending the Superior Court of such county. L.1968,c.269,s.1; amended 1970,c.117,s.1; 1991,c.91,s.329.
N.J. Stat. § 30:9-21 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 9 / Section 9-21
Bonds for new city hospitals in cities of the first class; issue and sale
Status: in_force

Whenever, in the judgment of the municipal board or body having charge of the finances in any city of the first class, the buildings and property devoted to the use of a city hospital shall be deemed to be insanitary, improper or inadequate, such board or body may issue bonds, either registered or coupon, to an amount not exceeding three hundred thousand dollars, and to sell the same, at public or private sale, to raise money to pay for the erection and construction and furnishing of a new hospital building or buildings in place of the hospital building or buildings determined as aforesaid to be insanitary, improper and inadequate, and to purchase lands necessary for the same. All moneys received from the sale of such bonds shall be applied and used for the purposes herein enumerated, and for no other purpose.
N.J. Stat. § 30:8-52 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 8 / Section 8-52
Segregation from other prisoners
Status: in_force

Insofar as possible, persons admitted to outside labor or to a vocational training program under this act shall be segregated from other prisoners serving terms in ordinary confinement. L.1968, c. 372, s. 9, eff. Dec. 27, 1968.
N.J. Stat. § 30:8-15.2 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 8 / Section 8-15.2
Wardens reappointed; tenure; removal
Status: in_force

Any person now or hereafter holding such office, position or employment, who has been or shall be appointed for a full term of three years and after serving such full term shall be reappointed to such office, position or employment, shall, from and after his said reappointment, continue to hold such office, position or employment during good behavior and efficiency and shall not be removed therefrom except as provided in section one of this act. L.1950, c. 19, p. 47, s. 2.
N.J. Stat. § 30:6D-9.6 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 6D / Section 6D-9.6
Meetings with parents and guardians of developmentally disabled residents; request for contact information.
Status: in_force

6. a. Each State developmental center shall biannually schedule a meeting with parents and guardians of individuals with developmental disabilities residing in the developmental center, in order to provide an opportunity for parents and guardians to share experiences about the individuals. b. The provider of a community-based residential program shall request contact information from each parent or guardian of an individual with a developmental disability who is residing in the residential program, and shall advise the parent or guardian that, if the parent or guardian agrees, the provider will exchange contact information with other parents and guardians of individuals with developmental disabilities residing in the residential program, in order to provide an opportunity for parents and guardians to share experiences about the individuals. c. The provider of a day program shall request contact information from each parent or guardian of an individual with a developmental disability who is participating in the day program, and shall advise the parent or guardian that, if the parent or guardian agrees, the provider will exchange contact information with other parents and guardians of individuals with developmental disabilities who are participating in the same program, in order to provide an opportunity for parents and guardians to share experiences about the individuals. L.2017, c.238, s.6.
N.J. Stat. § 30:8-64 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 8 / Section 8-64
Establishment, maintenance of juvenile offender rehabilitation program by counties
Status: in_force

4. a. The governing body of any county, by resolution or ordinance, as appropriate, may establish and maintain a juvenile offender rehabilitation program. b. The governing bodies of two or more counties, in accordance with the provisions of the "Interlocal Services Act," P.L.1973, c.208 (C.40:8A-1 et seq.), may establish and maintain a joint juvenile offender rehabilitation program. L.1997,c.81, s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 30:6D-59 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 6D / Section 6D-59
"Governor's Council for Medical Research and Treatment of Autism.
Status: in_force

4. a. There is established in the Department of Health and Senior Services, the "Governor's Council for Medical Research and Treatment of Autism." The council shall be composed of 14 members as follows: seven persons to be appointed by the Governor, two of whom shall be members of the public who do not occupy a leadership position in any of the organizations represented on the council, of which two members one shall be a person with a diagnosis of autism or autism spectrum disorder or the family member of such a person, four of whom shall be appointed in consultation with the presidents of academic institutions in this State that are engaged in autism research, and one of whom shall be a representative of a health care organization with demonstrated clinical expertise in the evaluation and treatment of autism spectrum disorders; one person to be appointed by the President of the Senate and one person to be appointed by the Speaker of the General Assembly; one person to be appointed by the Commissioner of Health and Senior Services; and four persons, also to be appointed by the Governor, who represent autism organizations in New Jersey, each of whom shall represent no more than one such organization. b. At its first meeting of each calendar year, the council shall select, by a simple majority of the members present, a chairperson from among its members, who shall serve as the chairperson until the first meeting held in the next calendar year, at which time the same person may be selected as chairperson or a new chairperson may be selected in the same manner. The members of the council shall serve for three-year terms. Each member shall hold office for the term of appointment and until a successor is appointed and qualified. All vacancies shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment. Members appointed to fill a vacancy occurring for any reason other than the expiration of the term shall serve for the unexpired term only. The members of the council shall be eligible for reappointment. c. The members of the council shall serve without compensation, but shall be reimbursed for necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their duties. d. A majority of the members of the council shall constitute a quorum, but a lesser number may hold hearings. e. The council shall meet periodically at the call of the chairperson, but not less than four times in each calendar year. f. The Commissioner of Health and Senior Services, in consultation with the council, shall appoint a director of the council. The director shall be a person qualified by training and experience to perform the duties of that position. The director at the direction of the council, may call upon the commissioner for additional staff assistance and resources as appropriate. L.1999, c.105, s.4; amended L.2007, c.168, s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 30:11B-4.1 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 11B / Section 11B-4.1
Applicable act
Status: in_force

The provisions of the "Uniform Fire Safety Act," P.L. 1983, c. 383 (C. 52:27D-193 et seq.) shall apply to any residence licensed or regulated pursuant to P.L. 1977, c. 448 (C. 30:11B-1 et seq.). L. 1987, c. 112, s. 9.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4D-69 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4D / Section 4D-69
Oversight of the iPHD project.
Status: in_force

5. Oversight of the operations of the iPHD Project, established pursuant to section 4 of this act, shall be vested in the Governing Board. The iPHD Project shall receive, maintain, and transmit data only as permitted by this act and approved by the Governing Board and agency or department whose data is requested. The Governing Board's responsibilities shall include: a. Identification of publicly supported programs data that has been created, received, or maintained by agencies that may be appropriate for receipt, maintenance, and transmission by the iPHD Project in furtherance of the purposes of this act; b. Prior to the receipt of data by the iPHD Project, the review and approval of the appropriateness of such receipt, including consideration of the following factors: (1) whether the transmitting department or agency has authority to collect the data proposed to be received by the iPHD Project, particularly if the data includes individually identifiable information; (2) whether collection of the data proposed to be received by the iPHD Project is expected to further the purpose of this act, namely, the improvement of public health, safety, security, and well-being of New Jersey residents and the improvement of the overall cost-efficiency of government assistance programs; and (3) whether reasonable efforts have been made to ensure that the iPHD Project will receive only the appropriate data needed to accomplish the purposes of this act; c. Prior to the receipt or transmission of data by the iPHD Project, the review and approval of any necessary data use agreements or business associate agreements with any person or entity from which or to which information is received or transmitted in compliance with all applicable privacy and security standards, including, but not limited to, HIPAA, when such data includes individually identifiable information that is protected health information as defined under HIPAA; and d. Adopting and publishing policies and procedures for the efficient and transparent operation of the iPHD Project, including, but not limited to, the following: (1) Privacy and data security policies and procedures that comply with the applicable federal and State privacy and security statutes and regulations, including HIPAA; (2) Data access policies and procedures that allow access by a public entity or a private entity, including a researcher, only when such access request meets the standards set forth in the data access policies and procedures and has been approved by the Governing Board and the appropriate agency or department. When data access is requested by any public or private entity, including a researcher, for the purpose of conducting research, the Governing Board shall only approve access to data after review and approval by an IRB, and such access shall be limited to data identified in approved IRB research protocols and only for the period of the approval. In no event shall the Governing Board approve access to health data that identifies, or that may be used to identify, rates of payment by a private entity for the provision of health care services to an individual unless the party seeking access agrees to keep such information confidential and to prevent public disclosure of such data or the rates of payment derived from such data; (3) Data retention policies identifying that data shall be returned to sponsoring agencies or destroyed when it is no longer in the State's interest to promote analysis of the data and in accordance with applicable HIPAA regulations, data use agreements, and provisions of IRB approvals; (4) Policies to require researchers to consult with subject matter experts in the datasets being linked on a specific project. The purpose of such consultation shall be to help researchers understand and interpret the data being linked for a specific project; and (5) Policies that establish processes to engage researchers and academic institutions across New Jersey to help set research priorities and promote the use of the iPHD Project to accelerate population health research in this State. L.2015, c.193, s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 30:6D-44 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 6D / Section 6D-44
Findings, declarations relative to assessment on intermediate care facilities.
Status: in_force

2. The Legislature finds and declares that: a. It is in the public interest to generate revenue to be used by the Division of Developmental Disabilities in the Department of Human Services to reduce the number of disabled persons awaiting placement in a community residence or program; and b. By establishing an appropriate assessment on intermediate care facilities for persons with developmental disabilities, to the extent possible under federal law, additional funding will be available for more placements of disabled persons in community residences or programs. L.1998, c.40, s.2; amended 2010, c.50, s.56.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4C-26b — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4C / Section 4C-26b
Child in resource family home, determination of school placement.
Status: in_force

3. a. Whenever the Division of Child Protection and Permanency in the Department of Children and Families places any child in a resource family home, including a change in a placement following the initial placement, there shall be a presumption that the child shall remain in the school currently attended by the child and the child shall remain in that school, pending a best interest determination as set forth in subsection c. of this section, unless the division determines that the circumstances provided in subsection b. of this section are present. b. If the division determines that remaining in the present school is not in the best interest of the child upon consideration of the best interest factors listed in subsection f. of this section, and would present significant safety concerns or otherwise be a significant and immediate detriment to the child, the child may be immediately enrolled in the school district in which the resource family home is located. If the division enrolls the child in the school district in which the resource family home is located, pursuant to this subsection, the division shall, within two business days of taking such action, provide notice to the child's law guardian and a parent or legal guardian, of the new school placement and the basis for such action. If the division determines there exists a credible safety issue for the child if the location of the school in the resource family's district is disclosed to the parent or legal guardian, the division shall not include the location of that school or other information about the identity of the school in the notice to the parent or legal guardian. c. Except as provided in subsection b. of this section, within five business days of placement in a resource family home, the division shall make a determination, upon consideration of the best interest factors listed in subsection f. of this section, whether the presumption that the child continue to attend the school that the child currently attends is outweighed by the best interest factors supporting placement in the school district in which the resource family home is located. In making that determination, the division shall make reasonable efforts to consult with a parent or guardian of the child, the child, the child's law guardian, a representative from the school the child attended at the time of removal, and any school district under consideration for placement. d. If the division's determination, pursuant to subsection c. of this section, is that it is in the best interest of the child to enroll the child in the school district in which the resource family home is located, the determination shall remain preliminary pending the completion of the requirements of this subsection. If the division's determination is consistent with the presumption established pursuant to subsection a. of this section, the determination shall be deemed conclusive at the time the determination is made. (1) The division shall immediately transmit a written notice to the child's law guardian and a parent or legal guardian of the child: (a) advising of the preliminary determination; (b) providing the basis for the preliminary determination; and (c) that the preliminary determination shall be deemed conclusive if the division does not receive notice that an application pursuant to this subsection has been made with the court by the date indicated on the notice, which date shall be five business days from the date the notice is transmitted by the division. The child shall remain enrolled in his current school at least until the time allotted to seek a court review of the preliminary determination is exhausted. (2) Any party may make an application with the court seeking a review of whether the division's preliminary determination is in the best interest of the child upon consideration of the best interest factors listed in subsection f. of this section within the time allotted by the division as specified in the division's notice, which date shall be five business days from the date the notice is transmitted by the division, unless the child's law guardian, on behalf of the child, and a parent or legal guardian of the child agrees, in writing, to waive the opportunity for a court review of the preliminary determination pursuant to this subsection, in which case the determination becomes conclusive. Any party who makes an application for court review of the preliminary determination pursuant to this subsection shall provide simultaneous notice to the division and all other parties involved in the division's complaint for custody and guardianship. The court shall hear and decide such application in an expedited manner. In any such proceedings, the division shall bear the burden of proof, based on a preponderance of the evidence, that its determination to enroll the child in the school district in which the resource family home is located is in the best interest of the child. If a party makes an application for court review of the division's preliminary determination pursuant to this subsection, the child shall continue to attend his current school while the court hears and decides the application. (3) If the division does not receive timely notice pursuant to paragraph (2) of this subsection that an application has been made for court review within five business days of the transmittal date of the notice of the preliminary determination, the preliminary determination shall be deemed conclusive and the division shall implement its determination as provided in subsection g. of this section. e. (1) At any time during placement of a child in a resource family home, the court may, upon application by any party to the division's complaint for custody or guardianship, review the child's school placement upon consideration of the best interest factors listed in subsection f. of this section, and make appropriate orders regarding school placement. (2) At any time during placement in a resource family home, the division may reconsider the child's school placement and make a new determination in accordance with subsection b. or c. and d. of this section, upon consideration of the best interest factors listed in subsection f. of this section. f. The factors the division and the court shall consider in making a best interest determination, as provided in this section, shall include, but not be limited to: (1) safety considerations; (2) the proximity of the resource family home to the child's present school; (3) the age and grade level of the child as it relates to the other best interest factors listed in this subsection; (4) the needs of the child, including social adjustment and wellbeing; (5) the child's preference; (6) the child's performance, continuity of education, and engagement in the school the child presently attends; (7) the child's special education programming if the child is classified; (8) the point of time in the school year; (9) the child's permanency goal and the likelihood of reunification; (10) the anticipated duration of the current placement; and (11) such other factors as provided by regulation of the Commissioner of Children and Families. g. At the time a determination becomes conclusive or upon any subsequent decision by the court, the child shall either continue to be enrolled in his current school or shall be immediately enrolled in the new school district, and the mandated student record shall be provided to the new school district in accordance with applicable regulations of the State Board of Education. h. The division shall provide transportation for the child to attend school during the time that a determination is being made or while a court review is pending as to where the child will attend school and for the subsequent five school days. At such time as a determination is made by the division or a decision is rendered by the court, the division shall immediately notify the school district where the child is currently attending school, the school district of residence, and the school district where the resource family home is located, as applicable. The district of residence shall be responsible for transportation for the child to attend school, within five days of being notified by the division where the child will attend school. i. Nothing in this section shall be construed to require any public entity to fund students placed in nonpublic schools by their parents or guardians. j. Notwithstanding the provisions of this section, the division shall not be required to identify the school where the child is or will be enrolled to a parent or legal guardian, if the release of such information would pose a risk to the safety of the child. L.2010, c.69, s.3; amended 2012, c.16, s.76.
N.J. Stat. § 30:5B-35 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 5B / Section 5B-35
School-Linked Services, contract awarding; priority given to applicants expanding mental health counseling student services.
Status: in_force

1. a. In awarding contracts to provide School-Linked Services, the Department of Children and Families shall give priority to new applicants and applicants seeking to expand current programs that, at minimum, include in their application a center or other entity that focuses on providing individual, family, and group clinical mental health counseling services to students. The center or other entity shall offer to students services that include, but are not limited to, the following: (1) access to mental health counseling services during, before, or after school hours; and (2) access to clinical mental health professional staff, who may be school district employees, that provide mental health counseling services to students including in-person or telehealth or telemedicine services, as applicable and as permitted by law. The Department of Children and Families shall give priority consideration to new applicants and applicants seeking to expand current programs that offer the services included in paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subsection immediately upon the effective date of this act. b. Of the new applicants and applicants seeking to expand current programs that include in their application a center or other entity in accordance with subsection a. of this section, the Department of Children and Families shall consider factors including but not limited to the following in making a determination when awarding contracts to provide School-Linked Services: (1) whether the applicant is, currently operates in, or proposes to operate in a school district that is designated as a "high-need" school district, as determined by metrics set by the Commissioner of Children and Families; (2) the existence of a partnership between the center or other entity and community mental health providers and existing community resources; (3) whether the applicant has developed a plan for mental health professionals working in its center or other entity to develop curricula to train students and staff on identifying the signs of mental health conditions and addressing risk factors that may impact student mental health; and (4) whether the center or other entity created by the applicant can ensure access to clinical mental health professional staff who specialize in a variety of mental health areas, or demonstrates a plan to retain the services of clinical mental health professionals in a variety of mental health areas. c. For purposes of this section, "applicant" means a school district, school, or other eligible entity seeking to be awarded a contract to provide School-Linked Services. The term shall include new applicants as well as a school district, school, or other eligible entity that is seeking to expand current programs under an existing contract to provide School-Linked Services. L. 2021, c.323.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4C-3.7 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4C / Section 4C-3.7
Photographing, fingerprinting of child under custody of the Division of Child Protection and Permanency.
Status: in_force

1. a. The Division of Child Protection and Permanency in the Department of Children and Families shall provide for the photographing of each child under its custody no later than two months after the division assumes custody of the child. A child who is under the custody of the division on the effective date of P.L.2003, c.40 (C.30:4C-3.7 et seq.) shall be photographed for the purposes of P.L.2003, c.40 no later than one year after its effective date. The division shall, in addition, provide for the fingerprinting of any child under its custody with respect to whom the division determines, in accordance with criteria as the Commissioner of Children and Families shall establish by regulation, that the availability of a fingerprint record would be appropriate; the fingerprints of any child with respect to whom such a determination is made shall be taken no later than two months after the division has made that determination. b. The division shall update the photograph of each child taken pursuant to subsection a. of this section at least every two years. In addition, the division shall retain the fingerprint information and photograph of each child for whom such records are taken for at least one year after the date that the child is no longer under the custody of the division. c. The division shall be entitled to receive the assistance of any other State department, division, or agency as it may deem necessary and may receive the assistance of any county or municipal government agency, as may be available, in carrying out the provisions of P.L.2003, c.40. L.2003, c.40, s.1; amended 2006, c.47, s.117; 2012, c.16, s.56.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4-114 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-114
Payment on parole or discharge; return of personal property
Status: in_force

The State Board, subject to appropriations made for such purpose, shall have power to prescribe with reference to each institution within its jurisdiction the sum of money in each case, which shall be paid by the chief executive officer to each person upon parole or discharge and the clothing, if any, which shall be provided for such paroled or discharged person. In addition thereto, there shall be returned to each paroled or discharged person the personal property which was taken from him at the time of admission to the institution. Amended by L.1968, c. 373, s. 1, eff. Dec. 27, 1968.
N.J. Stat. § 30:5B-6.3 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 5B / Section 5B-6.3
Written consent for check of records.
Status: in_force

3. a. The staff member shall provide prior written consent for the division to conduct a check of its child abuse records. b. If the owner or sponsor of the center refuses to consent to, or cooperate in, the securing of a division child abuse record information check, the department shall suspend, deny, revoke or refuse to renew the center's license or approval, as appropriate. c. If a staff member of a center, other than the owner or sponsor, refuses to consent to, or cooperate in, the securing of a division child abuse record information check, the person shall be immediately terminated from employment at the center. L.1997,c.254,s.3; amended 2004, c.130, s.96.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4D-19.2 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4D / Section 4D-19.2
Findings, declarations relative to intergovernmental transfer program under Medicaid
Status: in_force

1. The Legislature finds and declares that: a. Federal law permits states to enhance existing federal financial participation under the Medicaid program through the use of intergovernmental transfers; b. Participation in an intergovernmental transfer program by the State and certain governmental entities will enhance the health and welfare of the citizens of New Jersey by providing additional funds for health-related services; and c. In order to secure the additional federal funds under the Medicaid program, it is the intent of this act to authorize and implement an intergovernmental transfer program. L.2000, c.28, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4-100 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-100
Cash operating fund; settlements; monthly statement; delivery; disposition of receipts; examination of accounts; transfer of moneys; annual statement
Status: in_force

The Legislature shall annually appropriate to the department a sum for a cash operating fund, which may be allotted by the State Board to the Bureau of State Use Industries, which the State Treasurer shall, upon the warrant of the Director of the Division of Budget and Accounting, as directed by rule or order of the State Board, advance to said bureau. Settlements between institutions, departments, boards and other State agencies shall not be made in cash, but by debits and credits on the State Treasurer's books, any accumulation of such credits being allotted at least quarterly to the State Board, for the subsequent use of the bureau. The bureau shall, on or before the tenth day of each month, file with the Director of the Division of Budget and Accounting a statement showing all deliveries made by the bureau during the month immediately preceding. Delivery shall be considered to have been made only when the bureau shall have received and submitted, with its monthly report, the acknowledgment of receipt from the receiving institution, board, commission or other State agency, or in event of sales in the open market, acknowledgment of receipt by the purchaser. A separate report to be submitted with the report of deliveries shall show all products sold, acknowledgment of delivery of which has not been received. All receipts from sales shall be credited to the cash operating fund for the then current fiscal year and thereafter, from year to year, as replacement thereof, without further appropriation and shall not lapse into the unappropriated funds of the State Treasury except as hereinafter provided. There shall be an annual examination of the accounts of the State Use Bureau in the Department of Institutions and Agencies, and the Governor, with the advice of the Director of the Division of Budget and Accounting in the Department of the Treasury, shall recommend to the Legislature the sum of money which may be transferred from the profits and surplus of the State Use Bureau to the unappropriated funds of the general treasury of the State and the Legislature in each annual appropriation act may provide for such transfer; provided, however, that no such transfer shall in any wise operate to interfere with the efficient conduct and management of the industries of the State Use Bureau and in no event shall such transfer reduce the net cash operating fund of the said State Use Bureau, as reflected by its accounts, below the sum of $250,000.00. The inventory shall be subject to approval or recommendation as to the amount thereof by the State House Commission and shall be valued at cost, which shall be taken as of July 1 of each fiscal year. The bureau shall file annually with the State Treasurer and State House Commission a statement of assets and liabilities at the end of each fiscal year, which shall include (1) an inventory summary by product category of materials, supplies, finished products and work in progress valued at cost or market value, whichever is lower, and (2) a summary of machinery and equipment, less accumulated depreciation or obsolescence thereon. Amended by L.1948, c. 291, p. 1205, s. 2; L.1948, c. 398, p. 1598, s. 2; L.1959, c. 21, p. 96, s. 1.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4D-7rr — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4D / Section 4D-7rr
State plan amendments, waivers, apply, Commissioner, Human Services.
Status: in_force

3. The Commissioner of Human Services shall apply for such State plan amendments or waivers as may be necessary to implement the provisions of this act and to secure federal financial participation for State Medicaid expenditures under the federal Medicaid program. L.2023, c.90, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 30:1A-9 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 1A / Section 1A-9
Grants to emergency food programs.
Status: in_force

3. a. Within the limits of funds appropriated for the program and such other funds as are made available to the program, the program shall provide grants to emergency food programs in the State to carry out the goals of the program. An emergency food program shall submit an application for grant funds to the Department of Human Services in a form and manner prescribed by the Commissioner of Human Services. The commissioner, in consultation with the Hunger Prevention Advisory Committee established pursuant to section 4 of this act, shall award grants to emergency food programs that: (1) address an unmet need for emergency food services; (2) offer services that meet the goals of the program, particularly with respect to providing nutrition education services to persons in the service area of the emergency food program; (3) provide for referral or outreach services to other public and private social services programs that serve the emergency food program's target population; (4) demonstrate culturally competent services, including recognizing food preferences and traditions of the community, that are appropriate to the target population of the emergency food program; and (5) demonstrate an ability to document how the grant funds are used and to meet the reporting requirements of the program. b. In addition to considering the criteria for awarding grants provided in subsection a. of this section, upon completion of the needs assessment conducted pursuant to section 5 of this act, the commissioner and advisory committee shall take into consideration the findings of the needs assessment in determining how grant funds shall be allocated in the State. c. Grant recipients shall report quarterly to the Department of Human Services on the use of the grant funds, including the number of persons served by the emergency food program, the type of services received and such other information as required by the commissioner. L.2001,c.62,s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4-123.76 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-123.76
Violation of conditions of parole
Status: in_force

7. Notwithstanding the provisions of N.J.S.2C:43-9 to the contrary, any inmate released under the provisions of this act who violates the conditions of parole shall be required to serve in custody a term equal to twice the period by which parole was accelerated by virtue of a declaration of a correctional facilities overcrowding state of emergency and shall not be eligible for any future acceleration pursuant to this act. Notwithstanding the provisions of N.J.S.2C:44-5 to the contrary, any term of incarceration imposed under this section shall be consecutive to any additional period of incarceration imposed by the parole board or any additional sentence imposed by the court. L.1982,c.112,s.7.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4-177.39 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-177.39
Findings, declarations
Status: in_force

1. The Legislature finds and declares that: a. There exists a population of two groups of clients of the Division of Mental Health Services and Division of Developmental Disabilities in the Department of Human Services who are underserved in their current institutional settings. b. One group of these individuals is comprised of clients in the State psychiatric hospitals or developmental centers who are developmentally disabled and who exhibit psychiatric or behavioral problems and are known as "dually diagnosed" clients. The severity of their conditions precludes effective treatment in either developmental centers or State psychiatric hospitals. For these clients, a more intensive, specialized, behaviorally oriented program is required. c. The other group of these individuals includes clients of institutions administered by the Division of Mental Health Services who are developmentally disabled, have been administratively or judicially discharged from the Division of Mental Health Services, and who are in need of the services of the Division of Developmental Disabilities. These clients are known as "discharged pending placement" clients. d. There exists on the grounds of Ancora Psychiatric Hospital as a pilot program a facility designed to serve the special needs of both the dually diagnosed and discharged pending placement populations that is unfunded for continued operation. L.1987,c.32,s.1; amended 1995,c.4,s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4D-17.5 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4D / Section 4D-17.5
Adjusted reimbursement rates
Status: in_force

The commissioner may establish adjusted reimbursement rates for skilled nursing and intermediate care facilities which experience financial hardship due to an average monthly Medicaid recipient census in excess of a percentage of licensed bed capacity as determined by the commissioner. The adjusted rates shall be adopted pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L. 1968, c. 410 (C. 52:14B-1 et seq.). L. 1985, c. 303, s. 8.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4C-67 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4C / Section 4C-67
Findings, declarations.
Status: in_force

2. The Legislature finds and declares that it is the intent of the Legislature to preserve the sanctity of the family unit, to the extent that the preservation does not jeopardize the safety of children, which shall be of paramount concern, and to prevent the unnecessary out-of-home placement of emotionally disturbed children, whether in New Jersey or out-of-State. The Legislature further finds and declares that it is in the best interest of children that an individualized, appropriate child and family driven care system be developed so that children with special emotional needs and their families receive safe and appropriate educational, nonresidential, residential and family supportive services. L.1992,c.111,s.2; amended 1999, c.53, s.51.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4-79 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-79
Payments by county treasurer; statement furnished
Status: in_force

The county treasurer of each county shall pay in quarterly payments to the treasurer, auditor or board of managers of each State institution, to which patients chargeable to the county have been committed, the amount of the per capita rate fixed by the State House Commission, together with such proportionate part of the allowance for clothing as shall be fixed by the State House Commission, upon the certification by the chief executive officer of the institution, or by the commissioner or his designated agent, who shall send to the clerk of the board of chosen freeholders of each county supporting patients at the institution at least 3 days before the day for the meeting of the board of chosen freeholders, a statement giving the names of all patients supported at the institution at the expense of the county and showing the dates of their admission or commitment, the date of the discharge of any who have been discharged, the date of the death of any who have died, and the dates between which any patients may have been away from the institution on a visit or otherwise during said month. Amended by L.1965, c. 59, s. 64.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4G-13 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4G / Section 4G-13
Short title
Status: in_force

1. This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Personal Assistance Services Act." L.1987,c.350,s.1; amended 1993,c.215,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 30:5B-40 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 5B / Section 5B-40
Publicizing grant programs, encouraging application, assistance.
Status: in_force

5. The Economic Development Authority and the Department of Human Services shall each publicize the existence of, and encourage licensed child care providers, registered family day care providers, and Head Start programs to apply to participate in, the grant programs established under this act; and shall provide technical assistance to the grant awardees to meet the requirements of the grant program. L.2022, c.25, s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4F-3 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4F / Section 4F-3
Respite care demonstration projects; program
Status: in_force

The commissioner shall establish a program of respite care demonstration projects to: encourage the initiation and expansion of respite care throughout the State; evaluate the demand for and current availability of respite care services in the State; and determine the most efficient and effective means for providing respite care services to persons in need of these services. L.1983, c. 284, s. 3; per s.7, expired June 30, 1986.
N.J. Stat. § 30:1-12.2 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-12.2
Commissioner's authority to assure compliance
Status: in_force

15. If the commissioner determines that any county agency administering public assistance or municipal welfare agency has failed to administer their respective programs in accordance with applicable State and federal laws and regulations, the commissioner shall have the authority to take the following action: a. Take the necessary administrative and programmatic changes necessary to ensure compliance with State and federal law and regulation and bill the municipality or county for the reasonable expenses incurred by the department in ensuring compliance, withhold administrative costs and take such other interim actions, as deemed necessary and appropriate; b. Hire any consultant or undertake any studies of the agency operations deemed appropriate; c. Direct expenditures of the county agency administering public assistance or municipal welfare agency in a reasonable and prudent manner to effectuate the purposes of their respective programs, including reallocating funds within the county agency administering public assistance or municipal welfare agency budget and determine additional amounts of revenue needed to implement the programs within the agency's budget; d. Operate the county agency administering public assistance or municipal welfare agency, as deemed necessary and appropriate; and e. Do all acts necessary or appropriate to ensure that the needs of eligible public assistance recipients are met pursuant to State and federal law. L.1990,c.66,s.15; amended 1997, c.37, s.12.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4C-105 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4C / Section 4C-105
Rules, regulations.
Status: in_force

5. Subject to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), the Commissioner of Children and Families, in consultation with the Higher Education Student Assistance Authority shall adopt rules and regulations to effectuate the purposes of this act. L.2003, c.132, s.5; amended 2006, c.47, s.158.
N.J. Stat. § 30:6D-41 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 6D / Section 6D-41
Rules, regulations
Status: in_force

9. The Commissioner of Human Services shall, pursuant to 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, including designating the regions for the family support planning councils. L.1993,c.98,s.9.
N.J. Stat. § 30:14-13 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 14 / Section 14-13
Confidentiality for persons seeking shelter services
Status: in_force

Information which may reveal the identity or location of a person seeking shelter services shall not be disclosed, except as otherwise specifically required by law or with the consent of the person seeking shelter services. L.1979, c. 337, s. 13, eff. Jan. 22, 1980.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4D-6.3 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4D / Section 4D-6.3
Provider of mobility assistance vehicle services; conditions for approval for reimbursement
Status: in_force

2. No provider of mobility assistance vehicle services shall be approved for reimbursement by the Division of Medical Assistance and Health Services for services rendered to Medicaid recipients unless such provider meets all the standards and requirements issued pursuant to section 3 and section 5 of this act. L.1981,c.134,s.2; amended 1997, c.102, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 30:6D-11 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 6D / Section 6D-11
Individualized habilitation plan; contents
Status: in_force

Such plan shall: a. Include a statement of the long-term habilitation goals for such person and the intermediate objectives relating to the attainments of such goals. Such objectives shall be stated specifically and in sequence and shall be expressed in behavioral or other terms that provide measurable indices of progress; b. Describe how the objectives will be achieved and the barriers that might interfere with the achievement of them; c. State an objective criteria and an evaluation procedure and schedule for determining whether such objective and goals are being achieved; d. Provide a coordinator who will be responsible for the implementation of the plan; e. Specify habilitation services to be provided; f. Describe the personnel, including their qualifications, necessary for the provision of the services described in such plan; g. Specify the date of initiation and the anticipated duration of each service to be provided; h. Specify the role and objectives of all parties to the implementation of the plan. L.1977, c. 82, s. 11, eff. May 5, 1977.
N.J. Stat. § 30:9A-26 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 9A / Section 9A-26
Public awareness campaign on youth suicide prevention and intervention.
Status: in_force

5. The Commissioner of Human Services shall develop and publicize, in consultation with the council, a public awareness campaign on youth suicide prevention and intervention, the goals of which shall be to: a. increase voluntary reporting of youth suicides and attempts at suicide by professionals who are likely to know of suicides and attempts in the course of their employment; b. increase referrals by these professionals to therapeutic services available to youths who contemplate or attempt suicide; c. increase public awareness of the incidence and causes of youth suicide attempts and decrease the stigma currently associated with depression and suicide; and d. encourage the use by families of short-term and long-term public and private mental health services, as well as other services, to reduce the incidence of attempted and completed suicides by youths. L.2003,c.214,s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4-82.4 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-82.4
Procedures for inmates "in need of involuntary commitment"
Status: in_force

4. a. In order to ensure that adult and juvenile inmates who are dangerous to themselves or others because of mental illness and who are "in need of involuntary commitment" within the meaning of section 2 of P.L.1987, c.116 (C.30:4-27.2) or who are "sexually violent predators" within the meaning of section 3 of P.L.1998, c.71 (C.30:4-27.26), are not released without appropriate supervision and treatment, the board, the Commissioner of the Department of Corrections, the Attorney General, the Youth Justice Commission established pursuant to section 2 of P.L.1995, c.284 (C.52:17B-170) and county prosecutors shall follow the procedures set forth in this section. b. When an adult or juvenile inmate is scheduled for release due to expiration of the inmate's maximum term, the commissioner or the Youth Justice Commission shall notify the Attorney General and the prosecutor of the county from which the person was committed if: (1) The adult inmate's term includes a sentence imposed for conviction of aggravated sexual assault, sexual assault or aggravated criminal sexual contact and the court imposing sentence found that the offender's conduct was characterized by a pattern of repetitive, compulsive behavior; (2) The parole board or the superintendent of the facility in which the inmate has been confined has advised the commissioner or the Youth Justice Commission that the conduct of the inmate during the period of confinement, the inmate's mental condition or the inmate's past history indicates that the inmate may be "in need of involuntary commitment" within the meaning of section 2 of P.L.1987, c.116 (C.30:4-27.2); or (3) The inmate's term includes a sentence imposed for conviction of a "sexually violent offense" as defined in section 3 of P.L.1998, c.71 (C.30:4-27.26). c. Notice required by subsection b. shall be given no less than 90 days before the date on which the inmate's maximum term is scheduled to expire. d. When such notice is given, the board, the Youth Justice Commission or the commissioner shall provide the Attorney General and county prosecutor with all information relevant to a determination of whether the inmate may be "in need of involuntary commitment" or may be a "sexually violent predator", including, without regard to classification as confidential pursuant to regulations of the board, of the Department of Corrections or the Youth Justice Commission, any preparole report, psychological and medical records, any statement of the reasons for denial of parole and, if applicable, a statement of the reasons for the determination that the inmate may be "in need of involuntary commitment" or may be a "sexually violent predator". e. If the Attorney General or county prosecutor determines, on the basis of the information provided pursuant to this section or N.J.S.2C:47-5, that the inmate may be "in need of involuntary commitment" or may be a "sexually violent predator", the Commissioner of Corrections or the Youth Justice Commission, upon request of the Attorney General or county prosecutor shall: (1) Permit persons qualified to execute clinical certificates necessary for civil commitment to examine the inmate in the institution in which he is confined; or (2) Pursuant to section 2 of P.L.1986, c.71 (C.30:4-82.2), arrange for persons qualified to execute clinical certificates necessary for civil commitment to examine the inmate. f. In the interests of the public safety and the well-being of the inmate, the Attorney General or county prosecutor may exercise discretion to obtain an assessment of the inmate's condition by one or more of the means set forth in subsection e. of this section. g. The Attorney General or county prosecutor shall provide a psychiatrist or physician assessing or examining an inmate pursuant to this section with all information relevant to the inmate's need of involuntary commitment, including information concerning the inmate's condition, history, recent behavior and any recent act or threat. Any person who assesses or examines an inmate pursuant to this section shall provide the Attorney General and county prosecutor with a written report detailing the person's findings and conclusions. h. (1) All information, documents and records concerning the inmate's mental condition or classified as confidential pursuant to regulations of the board, of the Department of Corrections or the Youth Justice Commission that are received or provided pursuant to this section or N.J.S.2C:47-5 shall be deemed confidential. (2) Unless authorized or required by court order or except as required in the course of judicial proceedings relating to the inmate's commitment or release, disclosure of such information, documents and records shall be limited to professionals evaluating the inmate's condition pursuant to this section, the Attorney General, county prosecutor and members of their respective staffs as necessary to the performance of duties imposed pursuant to this section. i. Any person acting in good faith who has provided information relevant to an inmate's need of involuntary commitment or as to whether the inmate is a sexually violent predator or has taken good faith steps to assess an inmate's need of involuntary commitment or whether the inmate is a sexually violent predator is immune from civil and criminal liability. L.1994, c.134, s.4; amended 1995, c.280, s.33; 1998, c.71, s.17; 2025, c.35, s.45.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4-177.62 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-177.62
DHS rules, regulations.
Status: in_force

3. 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.2009, c.242, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4-27.15 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-27.15
Court findings relative to involuntary commitment to treatment.
Status: in_force

15. a. If the court finds by clear and convincing evidence that the patient needs continued involuntary commitment to treatment, it shall issue an order authorizing the involuntary commitment of the patient and the assignment or admission of the patient pursuant to section 17 of P.L.2009, c.112 (C.30:4-27.15a) and shall schedule a subsequent court hearing in the event the patient is not administratively discharged pursuant to section 17 of P.L.1987, c.116 (C.30:4-27.17) prior thereto. b. If the court finds that the patient does not need continued involuntary commitment to treatment, the court shall so order. A patient who is serving a term of incarceration shall be returned to the appropriate State, county or local authority to complete service of the term of incarceration imposed until released in accordance with law, and any other patient shall be discharged by the facility within 48 hours of the court's verbal order or by the end of the next working day, whichever is longer, with a discharge plan prepared pursuant to section 18 of P.L.1987, c.116 (C.30:4-27.18). c. (1) The court may discharge the patient subject to conditions, if the court finds that the person does not need involuntary or continued involuntary commitment to treatment and the court finds: (a) that the patient's history indicates a high risk of rehospitalization because of the patient's failure to comply with discharge plans; or (b) that there is substantial likelihood that by reason of mental illness the patient will be dangerous to himself, others or property if the patient does not receive other appropriate and available services that render involuntary commitment to treatment unnecessary. (2) Conditions imposed pursuant to this section shall include those recommended by the facility and mental health agency and developed with the participation of the patient. Conditions imposed on the patient shall be specific and their duration shall not exceed 90 days unless the court determines, in a case in which the Attorney General or a county prosecutor participated, that the conditions should be imposed for a longer period. If the court imposes conditions for a period exceeding six months, the court shall provide for a review hearing on a date the court deems appropriate but in no event later than six months from the date of the order. The review hearing shall be conducted in the manner provided in this section, and the court may impose any order authorized pursuant to this section. (3) The designated mental health agency staff person shall notify the court if the patient fails to meet the conditions of the discharge plan, and the court shall issue an order directing that the person be taken to a screening service for an assessment. The court shall determine, in conjunction with the findings of a screening service, if the patient needs to be rehospitalized and, if so, the patient shall be returned to the facility. The court shall hold a hearing within 20 days of the day the patient was returned to the facility to determine if the order of conditional discharge should be vacated. d. Notwithstanding subsection a. of this section, or any provision of section 16, 17 or 18 of P.L.1987, c.116 (C.30:4-27.16, 30:4-27.17 or 30:4-27.18), no person committed while serving a term of incarceration shall be discharged by the court or administratively discharged prior to the date on which the person's maximum term would have expired had he not been committed. If the person is no longer in need of involuntary commitment to treatment, the person shall be returned to the appropriate State, county or local authority to complete service of the term of incarceration imposed until released in accordance with law, and the person shall be given day for day credit for all time during which the person was committed. e. Notwithstanding subsection a. of this section, or any provision of section 16, 17 or 18 of P.L.1987, c.116 (C.30:4-27.16, 30:4-27.17 or 30:4-27.18), no person committed pursuant to N.J.S.2C:4-8 concerning acquittal of a criminal charge by reason of insanity or pursuant to N.J.S.2C:4-6 concerning lack of mental competence to stand trial shall be discharged by the court or administratively discharged unless the prosecuting attorney in the case receives prior notice and an opportunity to be heard. L.1987, c.116, s.15; amended 1994, c.134, s.9; 1996, c.133, s.4; 2009, c.112, s.16.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4-49.2 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-49.2
Settlement of minor born in wedlock
Status: in_force

The settlement of a minor born in wedlock shall be that of his parents or surviving parent or in case of divorce or separation, of the parent having his custody. In the case of the death of the parent having custody, the settlement shall be that of the surviving parent. In case of the death of both parents or in case of permanent separation from his parents by court order or by surrender of custody by an instrument in writing in accordance with law, the settlement of such minor at the time of such death or separation shall continue until his majority unless he shall gain a separate settlement as hereinafter provided. L.1965, c. 59, s. 38.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4-147 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-147
Commitment of males to Youth Correctional Institution Complex
Status: in_force

30:4-147. Any male person who is 14 years of age or older and less than 31 years old, who has been convicted of a crime punishable by imprisonment in the State Prison, who has not previously been sentenced to a State Prison in this State, or in any other state, may be committed to the Youth Correctional Institution Complex. Amended 1957,c.93,ss.2,4; 1963,c.65,ss.2,5; 1970,c.300,s.4; 1995,c.280,s.47.
N.J. Stat. § 30:5B-6.14 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 5B / Section 5B-6.14
Record of conviction for certain offenses, disqualification from employment; challenge.
Status: in_force

5. a. A current staff member and an individual seeking employment shall be permanently disqualified from employment at, or ownership or sponsorship of, a child care center if the staff member or individual: (1) refuses to consent to, or cooperate in, the securing of a criminal history record background check; (2) knowingly makes a materially false statement in connection with a criminal history record background check; (3) is registered, or is required to be registered, on a State sex offender registry or repository or in the National Sex Offender Registry established under the "Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act of 2006," 42 U.S.C. s.16901 et seq.; or (4) is found by a criminal history record background check to have a record of conviction for any of the following crimes and offenses: (a) a crime against a child, including endangering the welfare of a child and any crime involving child sexual abuse or exploitation material pursuant to N.J.S.2C:24-4, and child molestation as set forth in N.J.S. 2C:14-1 et seq.; (b) abuse, abandonment, or neglect of a child pursuant to R.S.9:6-3; (c) endangering the welfare of an incompetent person pursuant to N.J.S.2C:24-7; (d) sexual assault, criminal sexual contact, or lewdness pursuant to N.J.S.2C:14-2 through N.J.S.2C:14-4; (e) murder pursuant to N.J.S.2C:11-3 or manslaughter pursuant to N.J.S.2C:11-4; (f) stalking pursuant to P.L.1992, c.209 (C.2C:12-10); (g) kidnapping and related offenses including criminal restraint; false imprisonment; interference with custody; criminal coercion; or enticing a child into a motor vehicle, structure, or isolated area pursuant to N.J.S.2C:13-1 through C.2C:13-6; (h) arson pursuant to N.J.S.2C:17-1, or causing or risking widespread injury or damage, which would constitute a crime of the second degree pursuant to N.J.S.2C:17-2; (i) terroristic threats pursuant to N.J.S.2C:12-3; (j) aggravated assault, which would constitute a crime of the second or third degree pursuant to subsection b. of N.J.S.2C:12-1; (k) robbery, which would constitute a crime of the first degree pursuant to N.J.S.2C:15-1; (l) burglary, which would constitute a crime of the second degree pursuant to N.J.S.2C:18-2; (m) domestic violence pursuant to P.L.1991, c.261 (C.2C:25-17 et seq.); (n) any drug related offense committed within the preceding five-year period; or (o) an attempt or conspiracy to commit any of the crimes or offenses listed in subparagraphs (a) through (n) of this subsection. b. For the purposes of this section, a person shall be deemed to have a disqualifying record of conviction if the person has been convicted in New Jersey of any of the crimes listed in subsection a. of this section or if the person has been convicted in any other state or jurisdiction, of conduct which, if committed in New Jersey, would constitute any of the crimes or disorderly persons offenses described in that subsection. c. Notwithstanding the provisions of this section to the contrary, an individual shall not be disqualified from employment, ownership, or sponsorship under P.L.2000, c.77 (C.30:5B-6.10 et al.) on the basis of any conviction disclosed by a criminal history record background check performed pursuant to P.L.2000, c.77 (C.30:5B-6.10 et al.) without an opportunity to challenge the accuracy of the disqualifying criminal history record pursuant to the provisions of section 8 of P.L.2000, c.77 (C.53:1-20.9b). L.2000, c.77, s.5; amended 2017, c.89, s.6; 2024, c.92, s.14.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4-27.9 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-27.9
Purposes, procedures.
Status: in_force

9. Outpatient treatment providers, short-term care facilities, psychiatric facilities and special psychiatric hospitals shall effectuate the following purposes and procedures: a. An outpatient treatment provider to which a person has been assigned pursuant to an order of continued involuntary commitment to treatment pursuant to section 15 of P.L.1987, c.116 (C.30:4-27.15) shall maintain the plan of outpatient treatment approved by the court pursuant to section 17 of P.L.2009, c.112 (C.30:4-27.15a), and shall notify the court, the person's attorney and the county adjuster of any material non-compliance with the plan by the person and of the inadequacy of the plan of outpatient treatment to meet the person's mental health needs, if applicable, and seek court approval for a modification to a plan of outpatient treatment, as provided for in section 9 of P.L.2009, c.112 (C.30:4-27.8a). The director or chief executive officer of a short-term care facility, psychiatric facility or special psychiatric hospital shall have custody of a person while that person is detained in the facility and shall notify: (1) appropriate public or private agencies to arrange for the care of any dependents and to ensure the protection of the person's property; and (2) appropriate ambulatory mental health providers for the purposes of beginning discharge planning. If a person is admitted to a psychiatric facility, the chief executive officer of the facility shall promptly notify the county adjuster of the person's county of residence that the person has been admitted to the facility. The facility is authorized to provide assessment, treatment and rehabilitation services and shall provide discharge planning services as required pursuant to section 18 of P.L.1987, c.116 (C.30:4-27.18). The facility is authorized to detain persons involuntarily committed to the facility. b. A person shall not be involuntarily committed to treatment at an outpatient treatment provider, short-term care or psychiatric facility, or special psychiatric hospital unless the person is in need of involuntary commitment to treatment. The person shall be assigned involuntarily to an outpatient treatment provider or admitted involuntarily to a facility only by referral from a screening service or temporary court order. The person may be admitted voluntarily to a short-term care or psychiatric facility or special psychiatric hospital only after the person has been advised orally and in writing of the discharge provisions established pursuant to P.L.1987, c.116 (C.30:4-27.1 et seq.) and P.L.2009, c.112 (C.30:4-27.8a et al.) and of the subsequent possibility that the facility may initiate involuntary commitment proceedings for the person. c. A short-term care or psychiatric facility, or special psychiatric hospital may detain a person, admitted to the facility involuntarily by referral from a screening service without a temporary court order, for no more than 72 hours from the time the screening certificate was executed. During this period of time the facility shall initiate court proceedings for the involuntary commitment of the person pursuant to section 10 of P.L.1987, c.116 (C.30:4-27.10). d. A person shall not be assigned to an outpatient treatment provider by referral from a screening service without a temporary court order, for more than 72 hours from the time the screening certificate was executed. During this period of time the provider shall initiate court proceedings for the involuntary commitment of the person pursuant to section 10 of P.L.1987, c.116 (C.30:4-27.10). L.1987, c.116, s.9; amended 2009, c.112, s.10.
N.J. Stat. § 30:8-65 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 8 / Section 8-65
Components of juvenile offender rehabilitation program.
Status: in_force

5. A juvenile offender rehabilitation program established and maintained pursuant to this act shall consist of the following components: a. A comprehensive, residential program for a minimum period of four weeks consisting of: (1) Highly structured routines of discipline; (2) Physical exercise; (3) Work; (4) Substance use disorder counseling; (5) Educational and vocational counseling; and (6) Self-improvement and personal growth counseling stressing moral values and cognitive reasoning. b. A six to nine month aftercare or mentoring program. The program, which may include a residential period, shall consist of counseling services and assistance, including, but not limited to: educational and vocational counseling and assistance; psychological counseling; substance use disorder counseling and assistance; personal development and self-improvement counseling; and counseling and assistance relating to the juvenile's re-integration into his family and the community. L.1997,c.81, s.5; amended 2023, c.177, s.108.
N.J. Stat. § 30:1B-6.10 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 1B / Section 1B-6.10
Coordination of reentry preparation, other rehabilitative services.
Status: in_force

3. a. The Commissioner of Corrections and Chairman of the State Parole Board shall coordinate reentry preparation and other rehabilitative services for inmates in all State correctional facilities pursuant to P.L.2019, c.364 (C.30:4-123.55b et al.). Appropriate staff within the Department of Corrections and State Parole Board shall be responsible for engaging with each inmate to develop and implement an individualized, comprehensive reentry plan for services during the inmate's incarceration. This plan may be refined and updated during incarceration as needed, and shall include recommendations for community-based services prior to the inmate's actual return to the community. Appropriate staff within the Department of Corrections and State Parole Board shall determine what medical, psychiatric, psychological, educational, vocational, substance use disorder, and social rehabilitative services shall be incorporated into a comprehensive reentry plan in order to prepare each inmate for successful integration upon release. The Department of Corrections shall establish guidelines, timelines, and procedures to govern the institutional reentry plan process. b. Appropriate staff within the Department of Corrections and State Parole Board shall compile and disseminate to inmates information concerning organizations and programs, whether faith-based or secular programs, which provide assistance and services to inmates reentering society after a period of incarceration. In compiling this information, the appropriate staff shall consult with non-profit entities that provide informational services concerning reentry, the Executive Director of the Office of Faith-based Initiatives in the Department of State, and the Corrections Ombudsperson in, but not of, the Department of the Treasury. c. The State Parole Board shall ensure that all inmates are made aware of and referred to organizations which provide services in the county where the inmate is to reside after being released from incarceration. The State Parole Board shall assist inmates in gaining access to programs and procuring the appropriate post-release services. d. The Department of Corrections and State Parole Board may employ professional and clerical staff as necessary within the limits of available appropriations. L.2019, c.364, s.3; amended 2023, c.177, s.91.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4D-46 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4D / Section 4D-46
Report to Governor, Legislature
Status: in_force

4. The commissioner shall annually report to the Governor and the Legislature on the operations of the program and shall include with that report any recommendations for legislative action that the commissioner deems appropriate. L.2001,c.96,s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4-88 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-88
Prisoners conveyed by sheriffs; bills of costs
Status: in_force

The sheriffs of the several counties shall convey to the several correctional institutions all prisoners sentenced or committed thereto within the time and in the manner provided for the transportation of prisoners sentenced to the state prison and be allowed therefor the same fees. The county clerks of the several counties shall deliver to the sheriffs certified copies of all bills of costs, including therein only charges for services actually rendered and commitments for all prisoners sentenced or committed to any of such institutions in the manner and within the time now prescribed in cases of conviction and sentence to the state prison.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4D-3 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4D / Section 4D-3
Definitions.
Status: in_force

3. Definitions. As used in P.L.1968, c.413 (C.30:4D-1 et seq.), and unless the context otherwise requires: a. "Applicant" means any person who has made application for purposes of becoming a "qualified applicant." b. "Commissioner" means the Commissioner of Human Services. c. "Department" means the Department of Human Services, which is herein designated as the single State agency to administer the provisions of this act. d. "Director" means the Director of the Division of Medical Assistance and Health Services. e. "Division" means the Division of Medical Assistance and Health Services. f. "Medicaid" means the New Jersey Medical Assistance and Health Services Program. g. "Medical assistance" means payments on behalf of recipients to providers for medical care and services authorized under P.L.1968, c.413. h. "Provider" means any person, public or private institution, agency, or business concern approved by the division lawfully providing medical care, services, goods, and supplies authorized under P.L.1968, c.413, holding, where applicable, a current valid license to provide such services or to dispense such goods or supplies. i. "Qualified applicant" means a person who is a resident of this State, and either a citizen of the United States or an eligible alien, and is determined to need medical care and services as provided under P.L.1968, c.413, with respect to whom the period for which eligibility to be a recipient is determined shall be the maximum period permitted under federal law, and who: (1) Is a dependent child or parent or caretaker relative of a dependent child who would be, except for resources, eligible for the aid to families with dependent children program under the State Plan for Title IV-A of the federal Social Security Act as of July 16, 1996; (2) Is a recipient of Supplemental Security Income for the Aged, Blind and Disabled under Title XVI of the Social Security Act; (3) Is an "ineligible spouse" of a recipient of Supplemental Security Income for the Aged, Blind and Disabled under Title XVI of the Social Security Act, as defined by the federal Social Security Administration; (4) Would be eligible to receive Supplemental Security Income under Title XVI of the federal Social Security Act or, without regard to resources, would be eligible for the aid to families with dependent children program under the State Plan for Title IV-A of the federal Social Security Act as of July 16, 1996, except for failure to meet an eligibility condition or requirement imposed under such State program which is prohibited under Title XIX of the federal Social Security Act such as a durational residency requirement, relative responsibility, consent to imposition of a lien; (5) (Deleted by amendment, P.L.2000, c.71). (6) Is an individual under 21 years of age who, without regard to resources, would be, except for dependent child requirements, eligible for the aid to families with dependent children program under the State Plan for Title IV-A of the federal Social Security Act as of July 16, 1996, or groups of such individuals, including but not limited to, children in resource family placement under supervision of the Division of Child Protection and Permanency in the Department of Children and Families whose maintenance is being paid in whole or in part from public funds, children placed in a resource family home or institution by a private adoption agency in New Jersey or children in intermediate care facilities, including developmental centers for the developmentally disabled, or in psychiatric hospitals; (7) Would be eligible for the Supplemental Security Income program, but is not receiving such assistance and applies for medical assistance only; (8) Is determined to be medically needy and meets all the eligibility requirements described below: (a) The following individuals are eligible for services, if they are determined to be medically needy: (i) Pregnant women; (ii) Dependent children under the age of 21; (iii) Individuals who are 65 years of age and older; and (iv) Individuals who are blind or disabled pursuant to either 42 C.F.R.435.530 et seq. or 42 C.F.R.435.540 et seq., respectively. (b) The following income standard shall be used to determine medically needy eligibility: (i) For one person and two person households, the income standard shall be the maximum allowable under federal law, but shall not exceed 133 1/3% of the State's payment level to two person households under the aid to families with dependent children program under the State Plan for Title IV-A of the federal Social Security Act in effect as of July 16, 1996; and (ii) For households of three or more persons, the income standard shall be set at 133 1/3% of the State's payment level to similar size households under the aid to families with dependent children program under the State Plan for Title IV-A of the federal Social Security Act in effect as of July 16, 1996. (c) The following resource standard shall be used to determine medically needy eligibility: (i) For one person households, the resource standard shall be 200% of the resource standard for recipients of Supplemental Security Income pursuant to 42 U.S.C. s.1382(1)(B); (ii) For two person households, the resource standard shall be 200% of the resource standard for recipients of Supplemental Security Income pursuant to 42 U.S.C. s.1382(2)(B); (iii) For households of three or more persons, the resource standard in subparagraph (c)(ii) above shall be increased by $100.00 for each additional person; and (iv) The resource standards established in (i), (ii), and (iii) are subject to federal approval and the resource standard may be lower if required by the federal Department of Health and Human Services. (d) Individuals whose income exceeds those established in subparagraph (b) of paragraph (8) of this subsection may become medically needy by incurring medical expenses as defined in 42 C.F.R.435.831(c) which will reduce their income to the applicable medically needy income established in subparagraph (b) of paragraph (8) of this subsection. (e) A six-month period shall be used to determine whether an individual is medically needy. (f) Eligibility determinations for the medically needy program shall be administered as follows: (i) County welfare agencies and other entities designated by the commissioner are responsible for determining and certifying the eligibility of pregnant women and dependent children. The division shall reimburse county welfare agencies for 100% of the reasonable costs of administration which are not reimbursed by the federal government for the first 12 months of this program's operation. Thereafter, 75% of the administrative costs incurred by county welfare agencies which are not reimbursed by the federal government shall be reimbursed by the division; (ii) The division is responsible for certifying the eligibility of individuals who are 65 years of age and older and individuals who are blind or disabled. The division may enter into contracts with county welfare agencies to determine certain aspects of eligibility. In such instances the division shall provide county welfare agencies with all information the division may have available on the individual. The division shall notify all eligible recipients of the Pharmaceutical Assistance to the Aged and Disabled program, P.L.1975, c.194 (C.30:4D-20 et seq.) on an annual basis of the medically needy program and the program's general requirements. The division shall take all reasonable administrative actions to ensure that Pharmaceutical Assistance to the Aged and Disabled recipients, who notify the division that they may be eligible for the program, have their applications processed expeditiously, at times and locations convenient to the recipients; and (iii) The division is responsible for certifying incurred medical expenses for all eligible persons who attempt to qualify for the program pursuant to subparagraph (d) of paragraph (8) of this subsection; (9) (a) Is a child who is at least one year of age and under 19 years of age and, if older than six years of age but under 19 years of age, is uninsured; and (b) Is a member of a family whose income does not exceed 133% of the poverty level and who meets the federal Medicaid eligibility requirements set forth in section 9401 of Pub.L.99-509 (42 U.S.C. s.1396a); (10) Is a pregnant woman who is determined by a provider to be presumptively eligible for medical assistance based on criteria established by the commissioner, pursuant to section 9407 of Pub.L.99-509 (42 U.S.C. s.1396a(a)); (11) Is an individual 65 years of age and older, or an individual who is blind or disabled pursuant to section 301 of Pub.L.92-603 (42 U.S.C. s.1382c), whose income does not exceed 100% of the poverty level, adjusted for family size, and whose resources do not exceed 100% of the resource standard used to determine medically needy eligibility pursuant to paragraph (8) of this subsection; (12) Is a qualified disabled and working individual pursuant to section 6408 of Pub.L.101-239 (42 U.S.C. s.1396d) whose income does not exceed 200% of the poverty level and whose resources do not exceed 200% of the resource standard used to determine eligibility under the Supplemental Security Income Program, P.L.1973, c.256 (C.44:7-85 et seq.); (13) Is a pregnant woman or is a child who is under one year of age and is a member of a family whose income does not exceed 185% of the poverty level and who meets the federal Medicaid eligibility requirements set forth in section 9401 of Pub.L.99-509 (42 U.S.C. s.1396a), except that a pregnant woman who is determined to be a qualified applicant shall, notwithstanding any change in the income of the family of which she is a member, continue to be deemed a qualified applicant until the end of the 60-day period beginning on the last day of her pregnancy; (14) (Deleted by amendment, P.L.1997, c.272). (15) (a) Is a specified low-income Medicare beneficiary pursuant to 42 U.S.C. s.1396a(a)10(E)iii whose resources beginning January 1, 1993 do not exceed 200% of the resource standard used to determine eligibility under the Supplemental Security Income program, P.L.1973, c.256 (C.44:7-85 et seq.) and whose income beginning January 1, 1993 does not exceed 110% of the poverty level, and beginning January 1, 1995 does not exceed 120% of the poverty level. (b) An individual who has, within 36 months, or within 60 months in the case of funds transferred into a trust, of applying to be a qualified applicant for Medicaid services in a nursing facility or a medical institution, or for home or community-based services under section 1915(c) of the federal Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. s.1396n(c)), disposed of resources or income for less than fair market value shall be ineligible for assistance for nursing facility services, an equivalent level of services in a medical institution, or home or community-based services under section 1915(c) of the federal Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. s.1396n(c)). The period of the ineligibility shall be the number of months resulting from dividing the uncompensated value of the transferred resources or income by the average monthly private payment rate for nursing facility services in the State as determined annually by the commissioner. In the case of multiple resource or income transfers, the resulting penalty periods shall be imposed sequentially. Application of this requirement shall be governed by 42 U.S.C. s.1396p(c). In accordance with federal law, this provision is effective for all transfers of resources or income made on or after August 11, 1993. Notwithstanding the provisions of this subsection to the contrary, the State eligibility requirements concerning resource or income transfers shall not be more restrictive than those enacted pursuant to 42 U.S.C. s.1396p(c). (c) An individual seeking nursing facility services or home or community-based services and who has a community spouse shall be required to expend those resources which are not protected for the needs of the community spouse in accordance with section 1924(c) of the federal Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. s.1396r-5(c)) on the costs of long-term care, burial arrangements, and any other expense deemed appropriate and authorized by the commissioner. An individual shall be ineligible for Medicaid services in a nursing facility or for home or community-based services under section 1915(c) of the federal Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. s.1396n(c)) if the individual expends funds in violation of this subparagraph. The period of ineligibility shall be the number of months resulting from dividing the uncompensated value of transferred resources and income by the average monthly private payment rate for nursing facility services in the State as determined by the commissioner. The period of ineligibility shall begin with the month that the individual would otherwise be eligible for Medicaid coverage for nursing facility services or home or community-based services. This subparagraph shall be operative only if all necessary approvals are received from the federal government including, but not limited to, approval of necessary State plan amendments and approval of any waivers; (16) Subject to federal approval under Title XIX of the federal Social Security Act, is a dependent child, parent or specified caretaker relative of a child who is a qualified applicant, who would be eligible, without regard to resources, for the aid to families with dependent children program under the State Plan for Title IV-A of the federal Social Security Act as of July 16, 1996, except for the income eligibility requirements of that program, and whose family earned income, (a) if a dependent child, does not exceed 133% of the poverty level; and (b) if a parent or specified caretaker relative, beginning September 1, 2005 does not exceed 100% of the poverty level, beginning September 1, 2006 does not exceed 115% of the poverty level and beginning September 1, 2007 does not exceed 133% of the poverty level, plus such earned income disregards as shall be determined according to a methodology to be established by regulation of the commissioner; The commissioner may increase the income eligibility limits for children and parents and specified caretaker relatives, as funding permits; (17) Is an individual from 18 through 20 years of age who is not a dependent child and would be eligible for medical assistance pursuant to P.L.1968, c.413 (C.30:4D-1 et seq.), without regard to income or resources, who, on the individual's 18th birthday was in resource family care under the care and custody of the Division of Child Protection and Permanency in the Department of Children and Families and whose maintenance was being paid in whole or in part from public funds; (18) Is a person 16 years of age or older and who is permanently disabled and working, and who pays the premium contribution and other cost sharing as established by the commissioner based solely on the applicant's earned and unearned income, subject to the limits and conditions of federal law. A qualified applicant pursuant to this paragraph shall: (a) not be subject to any eligibility requirements regarding the earned or unearned income of the applicant or the applicant's spouse; and (b) remain eligible for medical care and services as provided under P.L.1968, c.413 for up to a period of one year if, through no fault of the applicant, a job loss occurs; (19) Is an uninsured individual under 65 years of age who: (a) has been screened for breast or cervical cancer under the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention breast and cervical cancer early detection program; (b) requires treatment for breast or cervical cancer based upon criteria established by the commissioner; (c) has an income that does not exceed the income standard established by the commissioner pursuant to federal guidelines; (d) meets all other Medicaid eligibility requirements; and (e) in accordance with Pub.L.106-354, is determined by a qualified entity to be presumptively eligible for medical assistance pursuant to 42 U.S.C. s.1396a(aa), based upon criteria established by the commissioner pursuant to section 1920B of the federal Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. s.1396r-1b); (20) Subject to federal approval under Title XIX of the federal Social Security Act, is a single adult or couple, without dependent children, whose income in 2006 does not exceed 50% of the poverty level, in 2007 does not exceed 75% of the poverty level and in 2008 and each year thereafter does not exceed 100% of the poverty level; except that a person who is a recipient of Work First New Jersey general public assistance, pursuant to P.L.1947, c.156 (C.44:8-107 et seq.), shall not be a qualified applicant; or (21) is an individual who: (a) has an income that does not exceed the highest income eligibility level for pregnant women established under the State plan under Title XIX or Title XXI of the federal Social Security Act; (b) is not pregnant; and (c) is eligible to receive family planning services provided under the Medicaid program pursuant to subsection k. of section 6 of P.L.1968, c.413 (C.30:4D-6) and in accordance with 42 U.S.C. s.1396a(ii). j. "Recipient" means any qualified applicant receiving benefits under this act. k. "Resident" means a person who is living in the State voluntarily with the intention of making his home here and not for a temporary purpose. Temporary absences from the State, with subsequent returns to the State or intent to return when the purposes of the absences have been accomplished, do not interrupt continuity of residence. l. "State Medicaid Commission" means the Governor, the Commissioner of Human Services, the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the General Assembly, hereby constituted a commission to approve and direct the means and method for the payment of claims pursuant to P.L.1968, c.413. m. "Third party" means any person, institution, corporation, insurance company, group health plan as defined in section 607(1) of the federal "Employee Retirement and Income Security Act of 1974," 29 U.S.C. s.1167(1), service benefit plan, health maintenance organization, or other prepaid health plan, or public, private or governmental entity who is or may be liable in contract, tort, or otherwise by law or equity to pay all or part of the medical cost of injury, disease or disability of an applicant for or recipient of medical assistance payable under P.L.1968, c.413. n. "Governmental peer grouping system" means a separate class of skilled nursing and intermediate care facilities administered by the State or county governments, established for the purpose of screening their reported costs and setting reimbursement rates under the Medicaid program that are reasonable and adequate to meet the costs that must be incurred by efficiently and economically operated State or county skilled nursing and intermediate care facilities. o. "Comprehensive maternity or pediatric care provider" means any person or public or private health care facility that is a provider and that is approved by the commissioner to provide comprehensive maternity care or comprehensive pediatric care as defined in subsection b. (18) and (19) of section 6 of P.L.1968, c.413 (C.30:4D-6). p. "Poverty level" means the official poverty level based on family size established and adjusted under Section 673(2) of Subtitle B, the "Community Services Block Grant Act," of Pub.L.97-35 (42 U.S.C. s.9902(2)). q. "Eligible alien" means one of the following: (1) an alien present in the United States prior to August 22, 1996, who is: (a) a lawful permanent resident; (b) a refugee pursuant to section 207 of the federal "Immigration and Nationality Act" (8 U.S.C. s.1157); (c) an asylee pursuant to section 208 of the federal "Immigration and Nationality Act" (8 U.S.C. s.1158); (d) an alien who has had deportation withheld pursuant to section 243(h) of the federal "Immigration and Nationality Act" (8 U.S.C. s.1253 (h)); (e) an alien who has been granted parole for less than one year by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services pursuant to section 212(d)(5) of the federal "Immigration and Nationality Act" (8 U.S.C. s.1182(d)(5)); (f) an alien granted conditional entry pursuant to section 203(a)(7) of the federal "Immigration and Nationality Act" (8 U.S.C. s.1153(a)(7)) in effect prior to April 1, 1980; or (g) an alien who is honorably discharged from or on active duty in the United States armed forces and the alien's spouse and unmarried dependent child. (2) An alien who entered the United States on or after August 22, 1996, who is: (a) an alien as described in paragraph (1)(b), (c), (d) or (g) of this subsection; or (b) an alien as described in paragraph (1)(a), (e) or (f) of this subsection who entered the United States at least five years ago. (3) A legal alien who is a victim of domestic violence in accordance with criteria specified for eligibility for public benefits as provided in Title V of the federal "Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996" (8 U.S.C. s.1641). L.1968, c.413, s.3; amended 1969, c.225; 1971, c.209, s.13; 1972, c.152; 1979, c.365, s.2; 1985, c.303, s.4; 1985, c.371, s.1; 1985, c.474, s.1, 1985, c.371, s.5 amended 1985, c.510; 1987, c.115, s.2; 1987, c.349; 1991, c.20, s.1; 1991, c.187, s.41; 1991, c.328; 1992, c.208, s.1; 1994, c.65; 1995, c.153, s.1; 1995, c.292, s.1; 1997, c.13, s.10; 1997, c.272, s.5; 1997, c.352, s.1; 2000, c.71, s.7; 2000, c.116, s.1; 2001, c.122, s.1; 2001, c.186, s.1; 2004, c.130, s.93; 2005, c.156, s.8; 2005, c.169, s.17; 2006, c.47, s.159; 2012, c.16, s.114; 2018, c.1, s.1; 2021, c.344, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 30:8-34 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 8 / Section 8-34
Cost of keeping prisoners and expense of materials for their labor
Status: in_force

All disorderly persons and others ordered by law to be sent to a county workhouse shall be kept therein at the charge and expense of the county unless otherwise directed by law. The board of chosen freeholders is authorized at its expense to procure suitable articles, things and materials for their labor, work and employment.
N.J. Stat. § 30:6D-72 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 6D / Section 6D-72
Assumption of cost of background checks.
Status: in_force

10. The Department of Human Services shall assume the cost of all criminal history record background checks required pursuant to the provisions of this act. L.1999,c.358,s.10.
N.J. Stat. § 30:1A-3 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 1A / Section 1A-3
Suspicion of abuse or exploitation of resident of residential health care facility; report; immunity from liability for report or testimony; notice to ombudsman; evaluation; findings; recommended action; registry
Status: in_force

a. As used in this section "abuse" means the willful infliction of physical pain, injury or mental anguish; unreasonable confinement; or, the willful deprivation of services which are necessary to maintain a person's physical and mental health; and "exploitation" means the act or process of using a person or his resources for another person's profit or advantage. b. Any person who has reasonable cause to suspect that a resident of a residential health care facility, rooming house or boarding house is suffering or has suffered abuse or exploitation, shall report such information in a timely manner to the Commissioner of the Department of Human Services or to the person or agency within the department designated by the commissioner to receive such reports. c. Such report shall contain the name and address of the resident, information regarding the nature of the suspected abuse or exploitation and any other information which might be helpful in an investigation of the case and the protection of the resident. d. The name of any person who reports suspected abuse or exploitation pursuant to this section and the name of any person mentioned in such report shall not be disclosed unless the person who reported the abuse or exploitation specifically requests such disclosure or a judicial proceeding results from such report. e. Any person who reports suspected abuse or exploitation pursuant to this section or who testifies in any administrative or judicial proceeding arising from such report or testimony shall have immunity from any civil or criminal liability on account of such report or testimony, unless such person has acted in bad faith or with malicious purpose. f. Upon receiving a report that a resident of a residential health care facility, rooming house or boarding house may be suffering or may have suffered abuse or exploitation, the commissioner shall promptly notify the Ombudsman for the Institutionalized Elderly when the report involves an elderly person as defined in section 2 of P.L.1977, c. 239 (C. 52:27G-2), and shall direct the appropriate county welfare board to make a prompt and thorough evaluation of the report, or refer the report for such an evaluation by another appropriate government agency. g. The evaluation shall be based upon a visit with the resident and consultation with others who have knowledge of the particular case, and shall contain written findings and recommendations. The person who reported the suspected abuse or exploitation, the victim of the suspected abuse or exploitation, the owner of the residential health care facility, rooming house or boarding house wherein the suspected abuse or exploitation has occurred, the State agency having a regulatory responsibility for the facility, and the Ombudsman for the Institutionalized Elderly when the case involves an elderly person as defined in section 2 of P.L.1977, c. 239 (C. 52:27G-2), shall be promptly notified of such findings and recommended action. h. If a determination is made that the resident may have suffered abuse or exploitation, the commissioner shall refer such findings, in writing, to the county prosecutor. i. The commissioner shall maintain a central registry of all reports of suspected abuse or exploitation and all evaluations, findings and recommended action. No information received and compiled in such registries shall be construed to be a public record. L.1979, c. 496, s. 36.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4-123.49 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-123.49
Assignment of cases, hearing officer.
Status: in_force

5. a. The chairman of the board, after consulting with the board, shall assign any case not otherwise assigned, such as county jail, workhouse, or penitentiary cases, to a special panel composed of any two members or any one member and one hearing officer as necessary for the efficient functioning of the board. b. Nothing contained in this act shall be deemed to preclude a member of any board panel from exercising all the functions, powers, and duties of a hearing officer upon designation by the chairman; provided, however, that no member so designated shall participate in the disposition of a panel or board review of his initial decision. c. (Deleted by amendment, P.L.2019, c.363) d. Representatives of the board or the chairman designated pursuant to this act may include employees of the board and employees of other agencies such as the Department of Corrections, provided that no employee of the Department of Corrections shall be so designated without the approval of the Commissioner of Corrections. Such representatives shall not participate in the disposition of parole cases. L.1979, c.441, s.5; amended 1982, c.71, s.1; 1995, c.280, s.36; 2001, c.79, s.17; 2019, c.363, s.9.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4C-27.19 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4C / Section 4C-27.19
Criteria for permanent disqualification.
Status: in_force

4. Except as provided in subsection d. of this section, a current staff member or an applicant for employment shall be permanently disqualified from employment at or administering a facility if the criminal history record background check of the staff member or applicant reveals a record of conviction for any of the following crimes and offenses: a. In New Jersey, any crime or disorderly persons offense as follows: (1) a crime against a child, including endangering the welfare of a child and any crime involving child sexual abuse or exploitation material pursuant to N.J.S.2C:24-4, and child molestation as set forth in N.J.S.2C:14-1 et seq.; (2) abuse, abandonment, or neglect of a child pursuant to R.S.9:6-3; (3) endangering the welfare of an incompetent person pursuant to N.J.S.2C:24-7; (4) sexual assault, criminal sexual contact, or lewdness pursuant to N.J.S.2C:14-2 through N.J.S.2C:14-4; (5) murder pursuant to N.J.S.2C:11-3 or manslaughter pursuant to N.J.S.2C:11-4; (6) stalking pursuant to section 1 of P.L.1992, c.209 (C.2C:12-10); (7) kidnaping and related offenses including criminal restraint, false imprisonment, interference with custody, criminal coercion, or enticing a child into a motor vehicle, structure, or isolated area pursuant to N.J.S.2C:13-1 through 2C:13-5 and section 1 of P.L.1993, c.291 (C.2C:13-6); (8) arson pursuant to N.J.S.2C:17-1 or causing or risking widespread injury or damage, which would constitute a crime of the second degree pursuant to N.J.S.2C:17-2; (9) aggravated assault, which would constitute a crime of the second or third degree pursuant to subsection b. of N.J.S.2C:12-1; (10) robbery, which would constitute a crime of the first degree pursuant to N.J.S.2C:15-1; (11) burglary, which would constitute a crime of the second degree pursuant to N.J.S.2C:18-2; (12) domestic violence pursuant to P.L.1991, c.261 (C.2C:25-17 et seq.); (13) terroristic threats pursuant to N.J.S.2C:12-3; or (14) an attempt or conspiracy to commit any of the crimes or offenses listed in paragraphs (1) through (13) of this subsection. b. In any other state or jurisdiction, of conduct which, if committed in New Jersey, would constitute any of the crimes or disorderly persons offenses described in subsection a. of this section. c. Notwithstanding the provisions of this section to the contrary, an individual shall not be disqualified from employment at or administering a facility under this act on the basis of any conviction disclosed by a criminal history record background check performed pursuant to this act without an opportunity to challenge the accuracy of the disqualifying criminal history record pursuant to the provisions of section 7 of this act. d. If a staff member of a facility is convicted of a crime specified in subsection a. of this section, the staff member shall be terminated from employment at or administering a facility, except that the department may approve the individual's employment at, or administration of, the facility if all of the following conditions are met: (1) the department determines that the crime does not relate adversely to the position the individual is employed in pursuant to the provisions of P.L.1968, c.282 (C.2A:168A-1 et seq.); (2) the conviction is not related to a crime committed against a child, as specified in subsection a. of this section; (3) the facility documents that the individual's employment or administration of the facility does not create a risk to the safety or well-being of children due to the nature and requirements of the position; as necessary, the facility shall identify restrictions regarding the individual's contact with, care or supervision of children; (4) the facility documents that the individual is uniquely qualified for the position due to specific skills, qualifications, characteristics, or prior employment experiences; and (5) the department determines that the individual has affirmatively demonstrated rehabilitation, pursuant to the factors specified in subsection b. of section 5 of this act. L.2003,c.186,s.4; amended 2024, c.92, s.13.
N.J. Stat. § 30:1A-1.1 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 1A / Section 1A-1.1
References to "Division of Mental Health and Hospitals"
Status: in_force

11. Whenever the term "Division of Mental Health and Hospitals" occurs or any reference is made thereto in any law, contract or document, the same shall be deemed to mean or refer to the "Division of Mental Health Services." L.1995,c.4,s.11.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4-123.102 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-123.102
Actions of prosecutor, Attorney General.
Status: in_force

4. a. Upon receipt of notice from the Commissioner of Corrections that an inmate is scheduled to be released from custody within 365 days based on the award of public
health emergency credits pursuant to section 1 of P.L.2020, c.111 (C.30:4-123.100), the prosecutor or Attorney General may, prior to the inmate's scheduled release date: (1) use any reasonable means available to notify any identifiable victim of the crime for which the inmate is incarcerated of the inmate's scheduled release date; (2) notify the identifiable victim that the law prohibits the inmate from having any contact with the victim unless a petition is filed with the court to dissolve the prohibition; (3) notify the victim of the duration of the prohibition against contact; (4) notify the victim of the penalties imposed for the inmate's violation of the prohibition against contact; (5) provide information to the victim concerning the procedures for filing a petition with the court to dissolve the prohibition against the inmate having contact with the victim; and (6) provide information to the victim concerning the procedures for filing an application for a restraining order pursuant to the "Prevention of Domestic Violence Act of 1991," P.L.1991, c.261 (C.2C:25-17 et seq.), and resources for victims of domestic violence. b. The Attorney General shall make available to the public on the Internet website of the Department of Law and Public Safety, in both English and Spanish, information concerning: (1) the procedures for filing an application for a restraining order pursuant to the "Prevention of Domestic Violence Act of 1991," P.L.1991, c.261 (C.2C:25-17 et seq.);
(2) resources for victims of domestic violence; and (3) procedures for filing with the court a petition to dissolve the prohibition established pursuant to section 5 of P.L.2020, c.111 (C.30:4-123.103)prohibiting an inmate or juvenile, as the case may be, from making contact with the victim. L.2020, c.111, s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 30:7C-9 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 7C / Section 7C-9
Withdrawal by party state; conditions
Status: in_force

ARTICLE VIII This compact shall continue in force and remain binding upon a party state until it shall have enacted a statute repealing the same and providing for the sending of formal written notice of withdrawal from the compact to the appropriate officials of all other party states. An actual withdrawal shall not take effect until 1 year after the notices provided in said statute have been sent. Such withdrawal shall not relieve the withdrawing state from its obligations assumed hereunder prior to the effective date of withdrawal. Before effective date of withdrawal, a withdrawing state shall remove to its territory, at its own expense, such inmates as it may have confined pursuant to the provisions of this compact. L.1973, c. 15.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4-123.88 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-123.88
Polygraph exams of offenders, conditions, use, cost.
Status: in_force

10. The State Parole Board, on at least an annual basis, may administer to all offenders serving a special sentence of community or parole supervision for life, imposed pursuant to section 2 of P.L.1994, c.130 (C.2C:43-6.4), polygraph examinations in order to obtain information necessary for risk management and treatment and to reduce the offender's denial mechanisms. A polygraph examination shall be conducted by a polygrapher trained specifically in the use of the polygraph for the monitoring of sex offenders, where available, and shall be paid for by the offender. The results of the polygraph examination shall not be used as evidence in court to prove that a violation of the special sentence of community or parole supervision for life or condition of discharge has occurred. L.2005,c.189,s.10.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4-177.44 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-177.44
Findings, declarations
Status: in_force

2. The Legislature finds and declares that: a. It is in the best interest of the State to preserve, strengthen and maintain families who have a family member with a serious mental illness living at home, and these persons, regardless of their disability, have the right to belong to a family unit in which enduring relationships can be fostered. b. Families are the major providers of support, care, and other services for their family member with a serious mental illness living at home. Consequently, families are continually searching for ways to support family members with a serious mental illness in their homes in order to prevent placement in a State or private institution, homelessness or inappropriate incarceration. c. Many families who have a family member with a serious mental illness experience exceptionally high financial outlays and extraordinary physical and emotional challenges, isolation, stigmatization and daily stress. Supporting families in their effort to care for their family member with a serious mental illness at home is efficient, cost-effective and humane; failure to provide needed supports can result in placement of the family member in a costly, inadequate or inappropriate setting. d. To be effective, family supports must support the entire family, must be easily accessible, flexible, comprehensive, continuous, culturally sensitive and individualized. They must be designed to promote interdependence, independence, productivity and integration of people with a serious mental illness into the community. Family supports must also be built on existing social networks and naturally occurring supports, including extended families, neighbors and community associations. e. A Statewide family support policy for persons with a serious mental illness must acknowledge that families themselves are able to define their own needs and select their own services; these family supports must be chosen by families, controlled by families and monitored by families. f. Adults with a serious mental illness should be afforded the opportunity to make decisions for themselves, live in typical homes and communities and exercise their full rights as citizens. When families serve as the primary provider of care for a family member with a serious mental illness, the families should be provided the supports they need to sustain that family member with dignity in a community setting. L.1995,c.314,s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4C-27.12 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4C / Section 4C-27.12
Fraud, misrepresentation, fourth degree crime.
Status: in_force

10. A person who uses fraud or misrepresentation in obtaining a license, or offers, advertises or provides any service not authorized by a valid license is guilty of a crime of the fourth degree. L.2001,c.419,s.10.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4-27.21 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-27.21
Transfer of patients
Status: in_force

21. a. A person involuntarily committed to a State psychiatric facility listed in R.S.30:1-7 may be transferred to another State psychiatric facility in accordance with rules adopted by the commissioner that specify the clinical and programmatic factors and the procedures related to the transfer. b. A person involuntarily committed to a State psychiatric facility may be transferred to a facility for psychiatric or medical care pursuant to an agreement between the department and that facility which specifies the clinical and programmatic factors and the procedures related to the transfer. c. A developmentally disabled person who resides in a State developmental center or other residential functional services placement for the developmentally disabled who is in need of involuntary commitment shall be involuntarily committed to a State or county psychiatric facility. As a result of the involuntary commitment, the physical transfer of the developmentally disabled person from the developmental center or other residential functional services placement to a State or county psychiatric facility and from the facility back to the developmental center or other residential functional services placement shall be on a two-way commissioner's order of transfer, which order shall be in effect for as long as the person is involuntarily committed. The person is not required to file a new application for functional services from the Division of Developmental Disabilities upon transfer back to the developmental center or other residential functional services placement. The person's legal settlement shall remain unchanged and the person shall not gain or lose legal settlement because of the transfers. L.1987,c.116,s.21; amended 1995,c.155,s.8.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4D-26 — NJ Code / Title 30 / Chapter 4D / Section 4D-26
Prescription; inclusion of name and address or identification number
Status: in_force

A prescription may not be included under the program unless it contains the name and address or identification number of the eligible person. L.1978, c. 171, s. 3.