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NJ Rev Stat § 9:22-9 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 9 - Children--Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts|Section 9:22-9 - Hearings

9:22-9. Hearings  9. Any municipal youth guidance council having an adjustment committee may petition the Superior Court, Chancery Division, Family Part, in its discretion, to either:  A. Establish a schedule for a holding of juvenile hearings in a suitable location chosen by the adjustment committee within the limits of the petitioning municipality; or  B. Appoint a referee to hear and recommend disposition of any cases specifically referred to the referee by the Family Part of the county and any cases coming within the provisions of the "New Jersey Code of Juvenile Justice," P.L.1982, c. 77 (C.2A:4A-20 et seq.) arising within the limits of the petitioning municipality. It shall be the duty of the petitioning municipality to see that adequate diagnostic services shall be made available to such children.  Any case requiring the detention of a child shall be referred to the Family Part for hearing.  Upon receipt of a petition to appoint a referee the Family Part shall proceed to appoint a member of the adjustment committee, or some other suitable person, as referee, in accordance with N.J.S.2A:4-12. Nothing in this provision shall limit the present discretionary power of the Family Part to appoint referees on their own initiative or to prevent such a court from hearing cases scheduled to be heard in the petitioning municipality in place of the referee so appointed by it.  L.1947,c.179,s.9; amended 1953, c.9, s.61; 1991,c.91,s.215.
NJ Rev Stat § 9:22-11 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 9 - Children--Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts|Section 9:22-11 - Appropriations to municipal youth guidance council

9:22-11. Appropriations to municipal youth guidance council  Each municipality of this State is hereby authorized and empowered to appropriate and make available to its municipal youth guidance council such sums of money as may be deemed necessary to defray its expenses, and the activities of such municipal youth guidance councils are hereby declared to be proper purposes for which the moneys of the municipality may be expended. L.1947, c. 179, p. 822, s. 11.
NJ Rev Stat § 9:22-12 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 9 - Children--Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts|Section 9:22-12 - Effective date

9:22-12. Effective date  This act shall take effect July first, one thousand nine hundred and forty-seven. L.1947, c. 179, p. 823, s. 12.
NJ Rev Stat § 9:23-1.1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 9 - Children--Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts|Section 9:23-1.1 - Authorization to execute amendment

9:23-1.1. Authorization to execute amendment  The Governor is authorized and directed to execute, with any other state or states legally joining in the same, an amendment to the Interstate Compact on Juveniles, which shall provide the remedies set forth in section 2 of this act in addition to those provided by P.L.1955, c. 55 or any other law, and shall be binding among and between those party states which execute the same. L.1975, c. 13, s. 1, eff. Feb. 13, 1975.
NJ Rev Stat § 9:23-1.2 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 9 - Children--Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts|Section 9:23-1.2 - Return of nonresident juveniles charged with crime

9:23-1.2. Return of nonresident juveniles charged with crime  All provisions and procedures of Article V and VI of the Interstate Compact on Juveniles shall be construed to apply to any juvenile charged with being a delinquent by reason of a violation of any criminal law. Any juvenile, charged with being a delinquent by reason of violating any criminal law shall be returned to the requesting state upon a requisition to the state where the juvenile may be found, provided that the underlying offense is designated a crime in this State. A petition in such case shall be filed in a court of competent jurisdiction in the requesting state where the violation of criminal law is alleged to have been committed. The petition may be filed regardless of whether the juvenile has left the state before or after the filing of the petition. The requisition described in Article V of the compact shall be forwarded by the judge of the court in which the petition has been filed. L.1975, c. 13, s. 2, eff. Feb. 13, 1975.
NJ Rev Stat § 9:23-2 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 9 - Children--Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts|Section 9:23-2 - Appointment of compact administrator

9:23-2. Appointment of compact administrator  2. Pursuant to said compact, the Governor is hereby authorized and empowered to designate an officer within the Juvenile Justice Commission established pursuant to section 2 of P.L.1995, c.284 (C.52:17B-170) who shall be the compact administrator and who, acting jointly with like officers of other party States, shall promulgate rules and regulations to carry out more effectively the terms of the compact. Said compact administrator shall serve subject to the pleasure of the Governor. The compact administrator is hereby authorized, empowered and directed to co-operate with all departments, agencies and officers of and in the government of this State and its political subdivisions in facilitating the proper administration of the compact or of any supplementary agreement or agreements entered into by this State thereunder. L.1955,c.55,s.2; amended 1995,c.280,s.23.
NJ Rev Stat § 9:23-3 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 9 - Children--Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts|Section 9:23-3 - Supplementary agreements with other states

9:23-3. Supplementary agreements with other states  The compact administrator is hereby authorized and empowered to enter into supplementary agreements pursuant to said compact with appropriate officials of other States. In the event that such supplementary agreement shall require or contemplate the use of any institution or facility of this State or require or contemplate the provisions of any service by this State, said supplementary agreement shall have no force or effect until approved by the head of the department or agency under whose jurisdiction said institution or facility is operated or whose department or agency will be charged with the rendering of such service. L.1955, c. 55, p. 194, s. 3.
NJ Rev Stat § 9:23-4 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 9 - Children--Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts|Section 9:23-4 - Payment of financial obligations

9:23-4. Payment of financial obligations  The compact administrator, subject to the approval of the Director of the Division of Budget and Accounting, may make or arrange for any payments necessary to discharge any financial obligations imposed upon this State by the compact or by any supplementary agreement entered into thereunder. L.1955, c. 55, p. 194, s. 4.
NJ Rev Stat § 9:23-6 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 9 - Children--Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts|Section 9:23-6 - Designation of appropriate public authorities.

9:23-6 Designation of appropriate public authorities.  2. As used in Article III of the compact "appropriate public authorities" and as used in subsection a. of paragraph 1. of Article V of the compact, "appropriate authority in the receiving state" means, with reference to New Jersey, the Department of Children and Families and the department shall receive and act with reference to notices required by Article III.  L.1989, c.284, s.2; amended 2003, c.47, s.76.
NJ Rev Stat § 9:23-7 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 9 - Children--Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts|Section 9:23-7 - Violation of compact, crime of the fourth degree

9:23-7. Violation of compact, crime of the fourth degree  Any person, firm, partnership, corporation, association or agency violating any provision of the compact is guilty of a crime of the fourth degree. If a violation consists of unintentional failure to satisfy a requirement of Article III of the compact in a timely and sufficient manner, subsequent satisfaction thereof and the receipt by the sending agency of a notice pursuant to subsection d. of paragraph 1. of Article III that the placement does not appear to be contrary to the interests of the child shall be deemed to cure the violation and no court or officer of this State shall impose any sentence or penalty on account thereof.  L.1989, c.284, s.3.
NJ Rev Stat § 9:23-8 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 9 - Children--Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts|Section 9:23-8 - State officers, agencies, entering into agreements with party states; permitted

9:23-8. State officers, agencies, entering into agreements with party states; permitted  The officers and agencies of this State and its subdivisions having authority to place children are empowered to enter into agreements with appropriate officers or agencies of or in other party states pursuant to subsection b. of paragraph 1. of Article V of the compact. Any agreement which contains a financial commitment or imposes a financial obligation on this State or any subdivision or agency thereof shall not be binding unless it has the approval in writing of the State Treasurer.  L.1989, c.284, s.4.
NJ Rev Stat § 9:23-9 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 9 - Children--Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts|Section 9:23-9 - Governor designated executive head

9:23-9. Governor designated executive head  As used in Article VII of the compact, the term "executive head" means the Governor. The Governor is authorized to appoint a compact administrator in accordance with the terms of Article VII.  L.1989, c.284, s.5.
NJ Rev Stat § 9:23-10 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 9 - Children--Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts|Section 9:23-10 - Provisions not applicable

9:23-10. Provisions not applicable  The provisions of chapter 7 of Title 9 of the Revised Statutes shall not apply to children brought into the State in accordance with the terms of the compact. L.1989, c.284, s.6.
NJ Rev Stat § 9:23-11 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 9 - Children--Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts|Section 9:23-11 - Financial responsibility for child placed in State

9:23-11. Financial responsibility for child placed in State  Financial responsibility for any child placed in New Jersey pursuant to the compact shall be determined in the first instance in accordance with the provisions of Article V thereof, but, in the event of partial or complete default of performance thereunder the provisions of any other law fixing the responsibility for the support of children shall apply.  L.1989, c.284, s.7.
NJ Rev Stat § 9:23-12 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 9 - Children--Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts|Section 9:23-12 - Court to notify Compact Administrator of child brought into State

9:23-12. Court to notify Compact Administrator of child brought into State  Whenever a court, in the course of an adoption hearing, determines that the child sought to be adopted has been sent or brought into the State the court shall give notice of that finding to the Compact Administrator.  L.1989, c.284, s.8.
NJ Rev Stat § 9:23-13 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 9 - Children--Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts|Section 9:23-13 - Placement of children in foster homes, facilities in adjoining states; permitted

9:23-13. Placement of children in foster homes, facilities in adjoining states; permitted  Children may be placed in suitable foster homes or other child caring facilities in adjoining states when prior notification to the Compact Administrator is not practicable, provided that the sending agency has received from the Compact Administrators of the receiving and sending states prior written approval of the specific facilities to be used for the placement. The approval shall be reviewed at least annually by the Compact Administrators. No later than 10 days following these placements, the sending agency shall make appropriate notification in writing to the Compact Administrator in the receiving state who shall acknowledge receipt of the notification in writing and indicate whether or not the placement is contrary to the interests of the child. If the Compact Administrator in the receiving state indicates that the placement is contrary to the interests of the child, the sending agency shall arrange for the removal of the child as soon as possible.  L.1989, c.284, s.9.
NJ Rev Stat § 9:23-14 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 9 - Children--Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts|Section 9:23-14 - Agreements between party states for visitation, inspection, supervision

9:23-14. Agreements between party states for visitation, inspection, supervision  Any requirements for visitation, inspection or supervision of children, homes, institutions or other agencies in another party state which may apply under Title 30 of the Revised Statutes shall be deemed to be met if performed pursuant to an agreement entered into by appropriate officers or agencies of this State or a subdivision thereof as contemplated by subsection b. of paragraph 1. of Article V of the compact.  L.1989, c.284, s.10.
NJ Rev Stat § 9:23-15 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 9 - Children--Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts|Section 9:23-15 - Temporary removal of child from a detrimental placement; permitted

9:23-15. Temporary removal of child from a detrimental placement; permitted  Nothing contained herein shall be deemed to prevent the temporary removal of a child by the appropriate officials of the receiving state from a placement approved by the Compact Administrator where there is reasonable cause to believe that the placement may be detrimental to the health, safety or welfare of the child.  L.1989, c.284, s.11.
NJ Rev Stat § 9:23-16 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 9 - Children--Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts|Section 9:23-16 - Adoption of regulations.

9:23-16. Adoption of regulations.  12. The Commissioner of Children and Families shall have the power to adopt regulations for the enforcement of this act pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.).  L.1989, c.284, s.12; amended 2006, c.47, s.77.
NJ Rev Stat § 9:23-17 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 9 - Children--Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts|Section 9:23-17 - Jurisdiction of courts not conferred by this act

9:23-17. Jurisdiction of courts not conferred by this act  Neither this act nor the compact contained herein shall be construed to confer on any court jurisdiction to place children or any class of children if the court does not otherwise have jurisdiction in making any placements into another state party to the compact. A court shall follow the procedures and implement the requirements as are otherwise contained in law and shall also take the steps necessary for compliance with the compact.  L.1989, c.284, s.13.
NJ Rev Stat § 9:23-18 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 9 - Children--Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts|Section 9:23-18 - Authorization to enter into interstate compacts to enhance protection, permanency for children.

9:23-18 Authorization to enter into interstate compacts to enhance protection, permanency for children.  19. a. The Commissioner of Children and Families is authorized on behalf of this State to develop, negotiate and enter into the Interstate Compact on Adoption and Medical Assistance and other interstate compacts, as determined by the commissioner to enhance protection and permanency for children. When so entered into, and for so long as it shall remain in force, such a compact shall have the force and effect of law. b. A compact entered into pursuant to the authority conferred by subsection a. of this section shall include: (1) a provision making it available for joinder by all states; (2) a provision for withdrawal from the compact upon written notice to the parties, with a period of one year between the date of the notice and the effective date of the withdrawal; (3) a requirement that the protections afforded by or pursuant to the compact be covered by a written agreement between the agency providing services and the parents, adoptive parents, or other caregiver for the child and that the protections continue in force for the duration of the written agreement for all children who, on the effective date of the withdrawal, are receiving services from a party state other than the one in which they reside; and  (4) such other provisions as may be appropriate to implement the proper administration of the compact. L.1999, c.53, s.19; amended 2006, c.47, s.78.
NJ Rev Stat § 9:23B-7 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 9 - Children--Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts|Section 9:23B-7 - Oversight, enforcement and dispute resolution by the interstate commission.

9:23B-7 Oversight, enforcement and dispute resolution by the interstate commission.  7. Article VII. Oversight, Enforcement and Dispute Resolution by the Interstate Commission. a. Oversight. The Interstate Commission shall oversee the administration and operations of the interstate movement of juveniles subject to this compact in the compacting states and shall monitor such activities being administered in non-compacting states which may significantly affect compacting states. The courts and executive agencies in each compacting state shall enforce this compact and shall take all actions necessary and appropriate to effectuate the compact's purposes and intent. The provisions of this compact and the rules promulgated hereunder shall be received by all the judges, public officers, commissions, and departments of the state government as evidence of the authorized statute and administrative rules. All courts shall take judicial notice of the compact and the rules. In any judicial or administrative proceeding in a compacting state pertaining to the subject matter of this compact which may affect the powers, responsibilities or actions of the Interstate Commission, it shall be entitled to receive all service of process in any such proceeding, and shall have standing to intervene in the proceeding for all purposes. b. Dispute Resolution. The compacting states shall report to the Interstate Commission on all issues and activities necessary for the administration of the compact as well as issues and activities pertaining to compliance with the provisions of the compact and its by-laws and rules. The Interstate Commission shall attempt, upon the request of a compacting state, to resolve any disputes or other issues which are subject to the compact and which may arise among compacting states and between compacting and non-compacting states. The commission shall promulgate a rule providing for both mediation and binding dispute resolution for disputes among the compacting states. The Interstate Commission, in the reasonable exercise of its discretion, shall enforce the provisions and rules of this compact using any or all means set forth in Article XI of this compact. L.2004,c.142,s.7.
NJ Rev Stat § 9:23B-8 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 9 - Children--Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts|Section 9:23B-8 - Finance.

9:23B-8 Finance.  8. Article VIII. Finance. a. The Interstate Commission shall pay or provide for the payment of the reasonable expenses of its establishment, organization and ongoing activities. b. The Interstate Commission shall levy on and collect an annual assessment from each compacting state to cover the cost of the internal operations and activities of the Interstate Commission and its staff which must be in a total amount sufficient to cover the Interstate Commission's annual budget as approved each year. The aggregate annual assessment amount shall be allocated based upon a formula to be determined by the Interstate Commission, taking into consideration the population of each compacting state and the volume of interstate movement of juveniles in each compacting state and shall promulgate a rule binding upon all compacting states which governs said assessment. c. The Interstate Commission shall not incur any obligations of any kind prior to securing the funds adequate to meet the same; nor shall the Interstate Commission pledge the credit of any of the compacting states, except by and with the authority of the compacting state. d. The Interstate Commission shall keep accurate accounts of all receipts and disbursements. The receipts and disbursements of the Interstate Commission shall be subject to the audit and accounting procedures established under its by-laws. However, all receipts and disbursements of funds handled by the Interstate Commission shall be audited yearly by a certified or licensed public accountant and the report of the audit shall be included in and become part of the annual report of the Interstate Commission. e. (1) The Interstate Compact for Juvenile Supervision Fund is established as a special fund in the State Treasury. The fund consists of moneys appropriated for the purposes of meeting financial obligations imposed on the State of New Jersey as a result of the State's participation in this compact. (2) An assessment levied or any other financial obligation imposed under this compact is effective against the State of New Jersey only to the extent that moneys to pay the assessment or meet the financial obligation have been appropriated and deposited in the fund established pursuant to paragraph (1) of this subsection. L.2004,c.142,s.8.
NJ Rev Stat § 9:23B-9 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 9 - Children--Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts|Section 9:23B-9 - The state council.

9:23B-9 The state council.  9. Article IX. The State Council. Each member state shall create a State Council for Interstate Juvenile Supervision. While each state may determine the membership of its own state council, its membership must include at least one representative from the legislative, judicial, and executive branches of government, victims groups, and the compact administrator, deputy compact administrator or designee. Each compacting state retains the right to determine the qualifications of the compact administrator or deputy compact administrator. Each state council will advise and may exercise oversight and advocacy concerning that state's participation in Interstate Commission activities and other duties as may be determined by that state, including but not limited to, development of policy concerning operations and procedures of the compact within that state. L.2004,c.142,s.9.
NJ Rev Stat § 9:23B-10 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 9 - Children--Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts|Section 9:23B-10 - Compacting states, effective date and amendment.

9:23B-10 Compacting states, effective date and amendment.  10. Article X. Compacting States, Effective Date and Amendment. a. Any state, the District of Columbia or its designee, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and the Northern Marianas Islands as defined in Article II of this compact is eligible to become a compacting state. b. The compact shall become effective and binding upon legislative enactment of the compact into law by no less than 35 of the states. The initial effective date shall be the later of July 1, 2004 or upon enactment into law by the 35th jurisdiction. Thereafter it shall become effective and binding as to any other compacting state upon enactment of the compact into law by that state. The governors of non-member states or their designees shall be invited to participate in the activities of the Interstate Commission on a nonvoting basis prior to adoption of the compact by all states and territories of the United States. c. The Interstate Commission may propose amendments to the compact for enactment by the compacting states. No amendment shall become effective and binding upon the Interstate Commission and the compacting states unless and until it is enacted into law by unanimous consent of the compacting states. L.2004,c.142,s.10.