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NJ Rev Stat § 9:6-8.52 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 9 - Children--Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts|Section 9:6-8.52 - Suspended judgment

9:6-8.52. Suspended judgment  a. The court shall define permissible terms and conditions of a suspended judgment. These terms and conditions shall relate to the acts of commission or omission of the parent or guardian. b. The maximum duration of any term or condition of a suspended judgment shall be 1 year, unless the court finds at the conclusion of that period, upon a hearing, that exceptional circumstances required an extension thereof for an additional year. L.1974, c. 119, s. 32, eff. Oct. 10, 1974. Amended by L.1977, c. 209, s. 25, eff. Sept. 7, 1977.
NJ Rev Stat § 9:6-8.53 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 9 - Children--Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts|Section 9:6-8.53 - Release to custody of parent or guardian

9:6-8.53. Release to custody of parent or guardian  a. If the order of disposition releases the child to the custody of his parent or guardian responsible for his care at the time of the filing of the complaint, the court may place the child under supervision of the division or may enter an order of protection under section 35 hereof. b. The court shall define permissible terms and conditions of supervision under this section. The maximum duration of any such term or condition shall not exceed a period of 1 year, unless the court finds at the conclusion of that period of 1 year, upon a hearing, that exceptional circumstances require an extension thereof for an additional year. L.1974, c. 119, s. 33, eff. Oct. 10, 1974.
NJ Rev Stat § 9:6-8.54 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 9 - Children--Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts|Section 9:6-8.54 - Placement of child

9:6-8.54. Placement of child  34. a. For the purpose of section 31 of P.L.1974, c.119 (C.9:6-8.51), the court may place the child in the custody of a relative or other suitable person or the division for the placement of a child after a finding that the division has made reasonable efforts to prevent placement or that reasonable efforts to prevent placement were not required in accordance with section 24 of P.L.1999, c.53 (C.30:4C-11.2). The court shall also first consider placement of the child with a suitable relative or person who has a kinship relationship as defined in section 2 of P.L.2001, c.250 (C.3B:12A-2), when considering if the child should be placed in the custody of another suitable person. b. (1) Placements under this section may be for an initial period of 12 months and the court, in its discretion, may at the expiration of that period, upon a hearing make successive extensions for additional periods of up to one year each. The court on its own motion may, at the conclusion of any period of placement, hold a hearing concerning the need for continuing the placement. (2) The court shall conduct a permanency hearing for the child no later than 30 days after placement in cases in which the court has determined that reasonable efforts to reunify the child with the parent or guardian are not required pursuant to section 25 of P.L.1999, c.53 (C.30:4C-11.3), or no later than 12 months after placement in cases in which the court has determined that efforts to reunify the child with the parent or guardian are required. The hearing shall include, but not necessarily be limited to, consideration and evaluation of information provided by the division and other interested parties regarding such matters as those listed in subsection c. of section 50 of P.L.1999, c.53 (C.30:4C-61.2). (3) The court shall review the permanency plan for the child periodically, as deemed appropriate by the court, to ensure that the permanency plan is achieved. c. No placement may be made or continued under this section beyond the child's eighteenth birthday without his consent. d. If the parent or person legally responsible for the care of any such child or with whom such child resides receives public assistance and care, any portion of which is attributable to such child, a copy of the order of the court providing for the placement of such child from his home shall be furnished to the appropriate county welfare board, which shall reduce the public assistance and care furnished to such parent or other person by the amount attributable to such child. L.1974,c.119,s.34; amended 1977, c.209, s.26; 1999, c.53, s.15; 1999, c.213, s.2; 2021, c.154, s.7.
NJ Rev Stat § 9:6-8.55 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 9 - Children--Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts|Section 9:6-8.55 - Order of protection

9:6-8.55. Order of protection  The court may make an order of protection in assistance or as a condition of any other order made under this act. The order of protection may set forth reasonable conditions of behavior to be observed for a specified time by a person who is before the court and is a parent or guardian responsible for the child's care or the spouse of the parent or guardian, or both. Such an order may require any such person: a. To stay away from the home, the other spouse or the child; b. To permit a parent to visit the child at stated periods; c. To abstain from offensive conduct against the child or against the other parent or against any person to whom custody of the child is awarded; d. To give proper attention to the care of the home; and e. To refrain from acts of commission or omission that tend to make the home not a proper place for the child. The court may also award custody of the child, during the term of the order of protection to either parent or to an appropriate relative; however, nothing in this section shall be construed to give the court power to place or board out any child or to commit a child to the custody of an institution or agency. In making orders of protection, the court shall so act as to insure that in the care, protection, discipline and guardianship of the child, his religious faith shall be preserved and protected. L.1974, c. 119, s. 35, eff. Oct. 10, 1974.
NJ Rev Stat § 9:6-8.56 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 9 - Children--Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts|Section 9:6-8.56 - Probation supervision

9:6-8.56. Probation supervision  The court may place the respondent under the supervision of the probation department and the court shall define permissible terms and conditions of said supervision. The maximum duration of any such term or condition shall not exceed a period of 2 years, unless the court finds at the conclusion of that period that exceptional circumstances require an extension thereof for an additional year. L.1974, c. 119, s. 36, eff. Oct. 10, 1974. Amended by L.1977, c. 209, s. 27, eff. Sept. 7, 1977.
NJ Rev Stat § 9:6-8.57 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 9 - Children--Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts|Section 9:6-8.57 - Abandoned child

9:6-8.57. Abandoned child  If the court finds that a child was abandoned by his parents or guardian, it may make an order so finding and may discharge the child to the custody of the Division which shall provide for such child as authorized by law. L.1974, c. 119, s. 37, eff. Oct. 10, 1974.
NJ Rev Stat § 9:6-8.58 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 9 - Children--Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts|Section 9:6-8.58 - Provision for therapeutic services

9:6-8.58. Provision for therapeutic services  In cases where, in the opinion of the court, an individual found to have abused or neglected a child appears to be in need of therapeutic services, the court may order the individual to accept such services or evaluation for such services, including, but not limited to, homemaker services, functional education, group self-help programs, and professional therapy; provided, however, that the court may not commit any person to any residential mental health facility without the consent of such person or after a hearing held pursuant to the requirements of R.S. 30:4-23 et seq. The court shall determine the ability to pay and the method of payment for the care, as it orders. L.1974, c. 119, s. 38, eff. Oct. 10, 1974.
NJ Rev Stat § 9:6-8.58a (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 9 - Children--Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts|Section 9:6-8.58a - Substance abuse assessment of parent of placed child.

9:6-8.58a Substance abuse assessment of parent of placed child.  1. When a child is placed in the custody of a relative or other suitable person or the Division of Child Protection and Permanency pursuant to section 34 of P.L.1974, c.119 (C.9:6-8.54), because of a finding of abuse or neglect, the Superior Court, Chancery Division, Family Part shall order the parent and, when appropriate, any other adult domiciled in the home to undergo substance abuse assessment, when necessary. If the assessment reveals positive evidence of substance abuse, the court shall require the parent and other adult, when appropriate, to demonstrate that he is receiving treatment and complying with the treatment program for the substance abuse problem before the child is returned to the parental home. L.1998, c.127, s.1; amended 2012, c.16, s.35.
NJ Rev Stat § 9:6-8.58b (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 9 - Children--Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts|Section 9:6-8.58b - Regulations.

9:6-8.58b Regulations.  2. The Commissioner of Children and Families pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), shall adopt regulations to effectuate the purposes of this act. L.1998, c.127, s.2; amended 2006, c.47, s.53.
NJ Rev Stat § 9:6-8.59 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 9 - Children--Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts|Section 9:6-8.59 - Staying, modifying, setting aside or vacating orders

9:6-8.59. Staying, modifying, setting aside or vacating orders  For good cause shown and after due notice, the court on its own motion, or that of the county prosecutor, the law guardian, the respondent's attorney, or the division may stay execution of arrest, set aside, modify or vacate any order issued in the course of a proceeding under this act. The court must state the grounds for this action. L.1974, c. 119, s. 39, eff. Oct. 10, 1974. Amended by L.1977, c. 209, s. 28, eff. Sept. 7, 1977.
NJ Rev Stat § 9:6-8.60 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 9 - Children--Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts|Section 9:6-8.60 - Petition to terminate placement

9:6-8.60. Petition to terminate placement  Any interested person acting on behalf of a child placed under section 34 hereof or the child's parents or guardian may petition the court for any order terminating the placement. The petition must be verified and must show: a. That an application for the child's return to his home was made to an appropriate person after expiration of the Order of Placement provided for in section 34 hereof; b. That the application was denied or was not granted within 30 days from the day application was made; and c. The grounds for the petition. L.1974, c. 119, s. 40, eff. Oct. 10, 1974.
NJ Rev Stat § 9:6-8.61 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 9 - Children--Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts|Section 9:6-8.61 - Service of petition; answer

9:6-8.61. Service of petition; answer  A copy of a petition under section 40 hereof shall promptly be served pursuant to the Rules of Court upon the division or the individual having custody of the child under section 34 whose duty it shall be to file an answer to the petition within 5 days. L.1974, c. 119, s. 41, eff. Oct. 10, 1974. Amended by L.1977, c. 209, s. 29, eff. Sept. 7, 1977.
NJ Rev Stat § 9:6-8.62 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 9 - Children--Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts|Section 9:6-8.62 - Examination of petition and answer; hearing

9:6-8.62. Examination of petition and answer; hearing  The court shall promptly examine the petition and answer. If the court concludes that a hearing should be held, it may proceed upon due notice to all concerned parties to hear the facts and determine whether continued placement serves the purposes of this act. If the court concludes that a hearing is not necessary, it shall enter an order granting or denying the petition. L.1974, c. 119, s. 42, eff. Oct. 10, 1974.
NJ Rev Stat § 9:6-8.63 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 9 - Children--Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts|Section 9:6-8.63 - Orders on hearing

9:6-8.63. Orders on hearing  a. If the court determines after hearing that continued placement serves the purposes of this act, it shall deny the petition. The court may, on its own motion, reduce the duration of the placement, change the agency or institution in which the child is placed, or direct the division to make such other arrangements for the child's care and welfare as the facts of the case may require. b. If the court determines, after hearing, that continued placement does not serve the purposes of this act, the court shall discharge the child from the custody of the division or person given custody under section 34 hereof. L.1974, c. 119, s. 43, eff. Oct. 10, 1974.
NJ Rev Stat § 9:6-8.64 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 9 - Children--Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts|Section 9:6-8.64 - Successive petitions

9:6-8.64. Successive petitions  If a petition under section 40 hereof is denied, it may not again be filed with the court for a period of 90 days after the denial, unless the order of denial permits refiling at an earlier time. L.1974, c. 119, s. 44, eff. Oct. 10, 1974.
NJ Rev Stat § 9:6-8.65 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 9 - Children--Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts|Section 9:6-8.65 - Substitution for original placement

9:6-8.65. Substitution for original placement  If under section 34, custody of the child is given to a party other than the division, and that party is no longer able to continue custody of the child, the court may authorize the division to arrange for the child's care by another person or assume custody of the child. L.1974, c. 119, s. 45, eff. Oct. 10, 1974. Amended by L.1977, c. 209, s. 30, eff. Sept. 7, 1977.
NJ Rev Stat § 9:6-8.66 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 9 - Children--Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts|Section 9:6-8.66 - Failure to comply with terms and conditions of suspended judgment

9:6-8.66. Failure to comply with terms and conditions of suspended judgment  If a parent or guardian responsible for a child's care is brought before the court for failing to comply with the terms and conditions of a suspended judgment issued under section 32 hereof, and if, after hearing, the court is satisfied by competent proof that the parent or guardian did so, the court may revoke the suspension of judgment and enter any order that might have been made at the time judgment was suspended. L.1974, c. 119, s. 46, eff. Oct. 10, 1974.
NJ Rev Stat § 9:6-8.67 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 9 - Children--Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts|Section 9:6-8.67 - Failure to comply with terms and conditions of probation

9:6-8.67. Failure to comply with terms and conditions of probation  If a parent or guardian is brought before the court for failing to comply with the terms and conditions of an order of probation issued under section 36 hereof, or of an order of protection issued under section 35 or section 11 hereof, and if, after hearing, the court is satisfied by competent proof that the parent or guardian did so willfully and without just cause, the court may revoke the order of probation or of protection and enter any order that might have been made at the time the order of probation was made. L.1974, c. 119, s. 47, eff. Oct. 10, 1974.
NJ Rev Stat § 9:6-8.68 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 9 - Children--Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts|Section 9:6-8.68 - Effect of running away from place of placement

9:6-8.68. Effect of running away from place of placement  If a child placed under section 34 hereof runs away from the place of placement, the court may, after hearing, revoke the order of placement and may make any order, including an order of placement, that might have been made at the time the order of placement was made. The court may require that the child be present at such hearing and shall appoint a law guardian to represent him. L.1974, c. 119, s. 48, eff. Oct. 10, 1974.
NJ Rev Stat § 9:6-8.69 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 9 - Children--Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts|Section 9:6-8.69 - Release from responsibility under order of placement

9:6-8.69. Release from responsibility under order of placement  Those responsible for the operation of a place where a child has been placed under section 34 hereof may petition the court for leave to return the child to the court and, for good cause shown, to be released from responsibility under the order of placement. After hearing the court may grant the petition and make any order, including an order of placement, that might have been made at the time the order of placement was made. L.1974, c. 119, s. 49, eff. Oct. 10, 1974.
NJ Rev Stat § 9:6-8.70 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 9 - Children--Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts|Section 9:6-8.70 - Appealable orders

9:6-8.70. Appealable orders  50. Appealable orders. An appeal may be taken as of right from any final order of disposition and from any other final order made pursuant to this act. An appeal from a final order or decision in a case involving child abuse may be taken as of right to the Appellate Division of the Superior Court. Pending the determination of such appeal, such order or decision shall be stayed where the effect of such order or decision would be to discharge the child, if the Superior Court, Chancery Division, Family Part or the court before which such appeal is pending finds that such a stay is necessary to avoid imminent risk to the child's life or health.  L.1974,c.119,s.50; amended 1977, c.209, s.31; 1991,c.91,s.207.
NJ Rev Stat § 9:6-8.71 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 9 - Children--Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts|Section 9:6-8.71 - Appropriations

9:6-8.71. Appropriations  There shall be appropriated from the general fund such funds as are necessary to implement the provisions and to effectuate the purposes of this act as shall be included in any general or supplemental appropriation act. L.1974, c. 119, s. 51, eff. Oct. 10, 1974.
NJ Rev Stat § 9:6-8.72 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 9 - Children--Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts|Section 9:6-8.72 - Rules and regulations

9:6-8.72. Rules and regulations  The division shall promulgate such rules and regulations that will facilitate compliance with this act. L.1974, c. 119, s. 52, eff. Oct. 10, 1974.
NJ Rev Stat § 9:6-8.72a (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 9 - Children--Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts|Section 9:6-8.72a - Rules, regulations.

9:6-8.72a Rules, regulations.  8. The Commissioner of Education shall, in cooperation and consultation with the Commissioner of Children and Families, adopt rules and regulations, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), concerning the relationship, rights and responsibilities of the Department of Children and Families and local school districts regarding the reporting and investigation of allegations of child abuse.  L.1987, c.341, s.8; amended 2004, c.130, s.34; 2006, c.47, s.54.
NJ Rev Stat § 9:6-8.73 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 9 - Children--Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts|Section 9:6-8.73 - Severability

9:6-8.73. Severability  If any provision of this act or the application thereof to any person or circumstances is held to be invalid, the remainder of the act and application of such provision to other persons or circumstances shall not be affected thereby. L.1974, c. 119, s. 55, eff. Oct. 10, 1974.
NJ Rev Stat § 9:6-8.74 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 9 - Children--Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts|Section 9:6-8.74 - Short title

9:6-8.74. Short title  1. This act shall be known and may be cited as the "New Jersey Task Force on Child Abuse and Neglect Act."  L.1994,c.119,s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 9:6-8.76 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 9 - Children--Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts|Section 9:6-8.76 - Task force membership.

9:6-8.76 Task force membership.  3. The task force shall consist of 30 members as follows: the Commissioners of Human Services, Children and Families, Education, Community Affairs, Corrections, and Health, the Attorney General, two judges of the Superior Court involved in both civil and criminal court proceedings related to child abuse and neglect as appointed by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, the Public Defender, and the Superintendent of State Police, or their designees, as ex officio members; two members of the Senate and the General Assembly, respectively, no more than one of whom in each case shall be of the same political party; and a county prosecutor appointed by the Attorney General. The 14 public members shall be appointed by the Governor as follows: one member who is a director of a regional diagnostic and treatment center for child abuse and neglect; one member who represents the Advocates for Children of New Jersey; one member who represents Foster and Adoptive Family Services; one member who represents the Child Placement Advisory Council; one member who represents a faith-based organization; one member who is a director of a county department of human services; one member who is a youth 21 years of age or younger who is or has been placed under the care and custody of the Division of Child Protection and Permanency because of an allegation of child abuse or neglect; two members who represent service providers under contract with the Division of Child Protection and Permanency; and five members of the public who have an interest or expertise in issues concerning child welfare. The public members shall reflect the diversity of the residents of the State and the children and families served by the State's child welfare system. The task force membership shall comply with the multidisciplinary requirements set forth in the "Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act," Pub.L.93-247 (42 U.S.C. s.5101 et seq.). The task force shall be co-chaired, one co-chair shall be the Commissioner of Children and Families and the other shall be appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate. The second co-chair shall be selected from among the public members and shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor. The public members shall serve for a term of three years. L.1994, c.119, s.3; amended 2005, c.155, s.107; 2006, c.47, s.56; 2009, c.29; 2012, c.16, s.37; 2019, c.395.
NJ Rev Stat § 9:6-8.77 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 9 - Children--Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts|Section 9:6-8.77 - Vacancies; compensation

9:6-8.77. Vacancies; compensation  4. Vacancies in the membership of the task force shall be filled in the same manner provided for the original appointments. The members of the task force shall serve without compensation but may be reimbursed for traveling and other miscellaneous expenses necessary to perform their duties, within the limits of funds made available to the task force for its purposes.  L.1994,c.119,s.4.
NJ Rev Stat § 9:6-8.78 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 9 - Children--Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts|Section 9:6-8.78 - Providing staff.

9:6-8.78. Providing staff.  5. The Department of Children and Families shall provide professional and clerical staff to the task force as necessary to effectuate the purposes of this act.  L.1994, c.119, s.5; amended 2006, c.47, s.57.