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2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 9 - Children--Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts › Section 9:17A-1.8 - Fact sheet for distribution to unemancipated pregnant minors.

9:17A-1.8 Fact sheet for distribution to unemancipated pregnant minors.
9. The Department of Health shall prepare a fact sheet for distribution to unemancipated pregnant minors who are seeking abortion services.
a. The fact sheet shall be written in terms generally understood by a teenager and shall explain the parental notification requirements of this act, including, but not limited to:
(1) that a minor may, by petition or motion, seek a waiver of parental notification from a judge of the Superior Court;
(2) that a minor may participate in proceedings in the court on her own behalf, that the court may appoint a guardian ad litem for her and that the minor has a right to court appointed counsel, which shall be provided to her by the court upon her request; and
(3) the procedure established by the court for petitioning or making a motion before the court.
b. The department shall distribute the fact sheet, at no charge, to ambulatory care facilities and hospitals licensed pursuant to P.L.1971, c.136 (C.26:2H-1 et seq.), public and private agencies and physicians' offices that provide family planning services and prenatal care.
c. The physician who is responsible for providing notification to an unemancipated minor's parent pursuant to this act, or his designee, shall provide the unemancipated minor with a copy of the fact sheet at the time the minor initially requests abortion services from the physician.
L.1999, c.145, s.9; amended 2012, c.17, s.22.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 9 - Children--Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts › Section 9:17A-1.9 - Entitlement to benefits unaffected

9:17A-1.9. Entitlement to benefits unaffected
10. Nothing in this act shall be interpreted to deny a pregnant unemancipated minor who is under the age of 18 any benefits to which she would otherwise be entitled pursuant to law.
L.1999,c.145,s.10.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 9 - Children--Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts › Section 9:17A-1.10 - Violation; penalty

9:17A-1.10. Violation; penalty
11. Any person who performs an abortion in violation of this act shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than $1,000 and not more than $5,000 and shall be liable in a civil action by a parent wrongfully denied notification. A person shall not be liable under this act if the person establishes by written evidence that the person relied upon evidence sufficient to convince a careful and prudent person that the representations of the unemancipated minor regarding information necessary to comply with this section are bona fide and true, or if the person has attempted with reasonable diligence to deliver notice, but has been unable to do so.
L.1999,c.145,s.11.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 9 - Children--Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts › Section 9:17A-1.11 - Rules, regulations.

9:17A-1.11 Rules, regulations.
12. The Commissioner of Health, in consultation with the Department of Law and Public Safety, shall promulgate rules and regulations pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), concerning procedures for physicians to follow in effectuating the notice required pursuant to the provisions of P.L.1999, c.145 (C.9:17A-1.1 et al.).
L.1999, c.145, s.12; amended 2012, c.17, s.23.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 9 - Children--Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts › Section 9:17A-1.12 - Provisions of act severable

9:17A-1.12. Provisions of act severable
13. If any provision of this act or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications of the sections which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this act are severable.
L.1999,c.145,s.13.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 9 - Children--Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts › Section 9:17A-2 - Written obligations by minor to repay loan received for higher education; enforcement

9:17A-2. Written obligations by minor to repay loan received for higher education; enforcement
Any contract, promissory note or other written obligation made, entered into or executed by any minor to repay or secure payment of any loan or loans made on account of any aid and assistance received by such minor from any person for the purpose of furthering his education at an institution of higher education, shall, notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, be as valid, binding and enforceable against the said minor with the same force and effect as if said minor were, at the time of making and executing the same, of the age of 21 years, and such obligation may be enforced in any action or proceeding by or against such minor in his or her own name, and shall be valid without the consent thereto of the parent or guardian of such minor and such minor shall not disaffirm such instrument because of his or her age, nor shall any person hereafter interpose the defense that he or she is or was at the time of making and executing the same, a minor in any action or proceeding arising out of any such loan or obligation, provided that the person making the loan shall have in his records prior to making any such loan a written certification from the institution of higher education that such minor is regularly enrolled in and attending the institution of higher education or has been accepted for regular enrollment in and plans to attend the institution of higher education.
L.1968, c. 178, s. 1, eff. July 19, 1968.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 9 - Children--Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts › Section 9:17A-3 - Institution of higher education defined

9:17A-3. Institution of higher education defined
As used in this act, an institution of higher education means any qualified institution of collegiate grade, located in this State or elsewhere, which is approved by any regional accrediting association recognized by the National Commission on Accrediting or approved by the Department of Higher Education, or any county college or junior college licensed or approved by the department, operated in accordance with rules and regulations of the Board of Higher Education, or any school of professional nursing accredited or approved by the New Jersey Board of Nursing.
L.1968, c. 178, s. 2, eff. July 19, 1968.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 9 - Children--Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts › Section 9:17A-4.1 - Admission to treatment programs not affected

9:17A-4.1. Admission to treatment programs not affected
2. This act shall not be interpreted to interfere with any parental rights to place a child in treatment on a voluntary or involuntary basis under applicable State law.
Treatment programs shall not be required to admit minors. Treatment programs may establish their own admission and reimbursement criteria which may include parental notification and involvement.
L.1992,c.57,s.2.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 9 - Children--Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts › Section 9:17A-4.2 - Information provided relative to certain behavioral health provisions.

9:17A-4.2 Information provided relative to certain behavioral health provisions.
2. The Department of Children and Families shall prepare and make available on the department's Internet website, in an easily printable format, information on the behavioral health provisions of section 1 of P.L.1968, c.230 (C.9:17A-4), including, but not limited to, the provisions which specify that a minor's consent to treatment under the supervision of a licensed physician, an advanced practice nurse, or an individual licensed to provide professional counseling under Title 45 of the Revised Statutes is to be considered valid and binding as if the minor had achieved the age of majority, and the provisions which specify that treatment consented to by a minor is to be considered confidential information.
L.2015, c.287, s.2.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 9 - Children--Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts › Section 9:17A-4.3 - Construction.

9:17A-4.3 Construction.
3. Nothing in section 1 of P.L.1968, c.230 (C.9:17A-4) shall be construed to:
a. require a provider to continue to provide behavioral or mental health treatment to a minor if, in the provider's professional judgment, the consent or participation of the minor's parents is necessary for the proper care of the minor; or
b. allow a minor to refuse consent to mental or behavioral health treatment, except as may be otherwise authorized by law, when both the minor's provider and the minor's parents deem such treatment to be necessary.
L.2015, c.287, s.3.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 9 - Children--Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts › Section 9:17A-4.4 - Rules, regulations.

9:17A-4.4 Rules, regulations.
4. The Director of the Division of Consumer Affairs in the Department of Law and Public Safety, in consultation with the Commissioner of the Department of Human Services, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), may adopt rules and regulations necessary to implement the provisions of this act.
L.2015, c.287, s.4.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 9 - Children--Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts › Section 9:17A-5 - Informing spouse, parent, custodian or guardian of minor's treatment

9:17A-5. Informing spouse, parent, custodian or guardian of minor's treatment
Upon the advice and direction of a treating physician or, if more than one, any one of them, a member of the medical staff of a hospital, public clinic, or physician licensed to practice medicine, may, but shall not be obligated to, inform the spouse, parent, custodian or guardian of any such minor as to the treatment given or needed, and such information may be given to, or withheld from the spouse, parent, custodian or guardian without the consent of the minor patient and even over the express refusal of the minor patient to the providing of such information.
L.1968, c. 230, s. 2, eff. July 31, 1968.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 9 - Children--Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts › Section 9:17A-6 - Consent by person age 17 to donate blood, age 16 with parental consent.

9:17A-6 Consent by person age 17 to donate blood, age 16 with parental consent.
1. a. Any person of the age of 17 years or over can consent to donate blood in any voluntary and noncompensatory blood program without the necessity of obtaining parental permission or authorization. Such consent shall be valid and binding as if the person had achieved his majority, and shall not be subject to later disaffirmance because of minority.
b. Any person of the age of 16 years may donate blood in any voluntary and noncompensatory blood program with the written consent of at least one parent or the person's legal guardian or other legally responsible adult, as appropriate.
L.1971, c.355, s.1; amended 2002, c.79; 2009, c.58.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 9 - Children--Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts › Section 9:17B-1 - Legislative findings

9:17B-1. Legislative findings
The Legislature finds and declares and by this act intends, pending the revision and amendment of the many statutory provisions involved, to:
a. Extend to persons 18 years of age and older the basic civil and contractual rights and obligations heretofore applicable only to persons 21 years of age or older, including the right to contract, sue, be sued and defend civil actions, apply for and be appointed to public employment, apply for and be granted a license or authority to engage in a business or profession subject to State regulation, serve on juries, marry, adopt children, attend and participate in horse race meetings and parimutuel betting and other legalized games and gaming, except as otherwise provided in subsection c. of this section, sell alcoholic beverages, act as an incorporator, registered agent or director of a corporation, consent to medical and surgical treatment, execute a will, and to inherit, purchase, mortgage or otherwise encumber and convey real and personal property.
b. Extend to persons 21 years of age and older the right to purchase and consume alcoholic beverages on January 1, 1983, provided that anyone attaining the age to purchase and consume alcoholic beverages legally prior to January 1, 1983, shall retain that right. Nothing in this act shall preclude any licensee under R.S. 33:1-1 et seq. from making purchases in the regular course of his licensed activities.
c. Extend to persons at or over the age at which a person is authorized to purchase and consume alcoholic beverages, heretofore applicable only to persons 18 years of age or older, the right to attend and participate in casino gaming. Nothing in this act shall preclude any licensee under the "Casino Control Act," P.L.1977, c. 110 (C. 5:12-1 et seq.) from attending and participating in casino gaming in the regular course of his licensed activities.
d. Abolish the right of a person between the ages of 18 and 21 years to disaffirm and be relieved of contractual obligations by reason of age.
L.1972, c. 81, s. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1973. Amended by L.1979, c. 260, s. 1, eff. Jan. 2, 1980; L.1982, c. 215, s. 1, eff. Dec. 28, 1982; L.1983, c. 134, s. 1, eff. April 13, 1983.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 9 - Children--Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts › Section 9:17B-2 - Status of 18 to 21-year-olds

9:17B-2. Status of 18 to 21-year-olds
The Legislature by this act does not intend to:
a. Effect the release from confinement or transfer from one institution to another of a person attaining age 18 rather than 21 years;
b. Affect the right of a court to exercise its discretion in not sentencing a person between 18 and 21 years of age to a State prison;
c. Alter the right of persons under 20 years of age to be eligible for enrollment in public schools;
d. Alter the provisions of the uniform laws relative to gifts or transfers to minors;
e. Alter the provisions of N.J.S. 2A:14-21 with respect to the time within which a person under 21 years of age on January 1, 1973 may commence an action or make an entry under a cause or right accrued prior to said date;
f. Alter the provision of services pursuant to the laws relating to dependent and neglected children, allocated to chapter 4C of Title 30 of the Revised Statutes (C. 30:4C-1 to 30:4C-44), to persons between 18 and 21 years of age who seek to avail themselves of such services and who are enrolled in a school or training program below college level or who require a course of treatment for emotionally, cognitively or physically disabled persons.
P.L. 1972, c. 81, s.2; amended 1972, c.206, s.1; 1987,c.18,s.2.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 9 - Children--Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts › Section 9:17B-3 - Majority at 18.

9:17B-3 Majority at 18.
3. Except with respect to the provision of services pursuant to the laws relating to dependent and neglected children, allocated to chapter 4C of Title 30 of the Revised Statutes (C.30:4C-1 to 30:4C-44), to persons between 18 and 21 years of age who seek to avail themselves of such services and who are enrolled in a school or training program below college level or who require a course of treatment for emotionally, cognitively, or physically disabled persons, with respect to the right of a court to take any action it deems appropriate and in the interest of a person under 21 years of age, or to require a change in action heretofore taken by a court with respect to a person under 21 years of age, or with respect to the provisions of the "New Jersey Uniform Gifts to Minors Act" (P.L.1963, c.177, C.46:38-13 et seq.), or the "New Jersey Uniform Transfers to Minors Act," R.S. 46:38A-1 et seq., every person 18 or more years of age shall in all other matters and for all other purposes be deemed to be an adult and, notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, shall have the same legal capacity to act and the same powers and obligations as a person 21 or more years of age. Except as herein otherwise provided, every act or action of any such person shall be as valid, binding, and enforceable by or against such person as if, at the time such act or action was performed or undertaken, such person was 21 or more years of age and no act or action by any such person performed or undertaken on or after the effective date of this act shall be subject to disaffirmance because of minority.
L.1972, c.81, s.3; amended 1972, c.206, s.2; 1987, c.18, s.3; 2013, c.103, s.56.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 9 - Children--Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts › Section 9:17B-4 - Period of minority and age of majority; definition in testamentary disposition, will, deed, conveyance, trust or similar instrument

9:17B-4. Period of minority and age of majority; definition in testamentary disposition, will, deed, conveyance, trust or similar instrument
Any testamentary disposition, will, codicil, deed, conveyance, sale, trust or similar instrument executed prior to January 1, 1973 in which the words "minor," "minority" or "majority" are employed, shall, unless a contrary intention effectively appears, be construed to refer to the age of 18 years as delineating the period of minority and the age of majority.
L.1977, c. 355, s. 1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 9 - Children--Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts › Section 9:21-1 - Report on municipal conditions

9:21-1. Report on municipal conditions
1. If on the determination of a criminal or juvenile delinquency case before the Superior Court it shall appear that the guilt of the defendant or delinquency of the child is attributable in whole or in part to the existence of deleterious, degrading or deteriorating conditions, practices or influences within the municipality wherein the convicted defendant or delinquent child resides, the court shall send a report as to such conditions, practices, or influences to the governing body of the municipality in which the convicted defendant or delinquent child resides.
L.1947,c.180,s.1; amended 1953, c.9, s.59; 1991,c.91,s.213.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 9 - Children--Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts › Section 9:21-2 - Municipal youth guidance commission

9:21-2. Municipal youth guidance commission
If in any municipality there shall exist a municipal youth guidance commission or other organization specifically devoted to the prevention of crime and juvenile delinquency, such commission or organization may give, to the courts having jurisdiction of offenses and juvenile delinquency occurring in such municipality, notice of the existence of the commission or other organization and it shall be the duty of such courts to send copies of all such reports to such commission or other organization.
L.1947, c. 180, p. 823, s. 2. Amended by L.1953, c. 9, p. 90, s. 60.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 9 - Children--Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts › Section 9:22-1 - Municipal youth guidance council

9:22-1. Municipal youth guidance council
When authorized by resolution of the municipal governing body, the mayor or chief executive officer of each municipality in this State shall appoint by and with the advice and consent of the said governing body a municipal youth guidance council for the said municipality of not to exceed seven members, all of whom shall be residents of the said municipality. The membership of the municipal youth guidance council shall include at least one representative of the municipal governing body, one representative of the school system, and one representative of the municipal police department.
L.1947, c. 179, p. 819, s. 1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 9 - Children--Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts › Section 9:22-2 - Joint municipal youth guidance commission in contiguous municipalities

9:22-2. Joint municipal youth guidance commission in contiguous municipalities
Two or more contiguous municipalities may by concurrent resolution of their respective governing bodies establish a joint municipal youth guidance commission. Where a joint municipal youth guidance commission is established, the membership shall be divided among the participating municipalities on a basis deemed equitable by the respective governing bodies.
L.1947, c. 179, p. 819, s. 2.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 9 - Children--Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts › Section 9:22-3 - Terms of members

9:22-3. Terms of members
Members of the municipal youth guidance council shall be appointed to serve for a term of three years or until their successors be appointed with the exception that the terms of the original membership of the council should be so constituted as to provide that three of the members shall serve for one year, two for two years, and two for three years.
L.1947, c. 179, p. 819, s. 3.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 9 - Children--Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts › Section 9:22-4 - Annual organization; meetings

9:22-4. Annual organization; meetings
The members of the municipal youth guidance council shall organize annually by selecting a chairman, vice-chairman and secretary. The municipal youth guidance council shall meet regularly, at least once each month, and at such other times as its chairman shall direct.
L.1947, c. 179, p. 820, s. 4.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 9 - Children--Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts › Section 9:22-5 - Duties of guidance council

9:22-5. Duties of guidance council
The municipal youth guidance council shall be charged with responsibility to:
a. Assist in co-ordinating and integrating community plans and services, governmental and voluntary, affecting the welfare of all children and youth in the community.
b. Assist in co-ordinating and integrating community plans and services, governmental and voluntary, for protecting children who are especially exposed to conditions conducive to delinquency.
c. Assist in co-ordinating and integrating community plans for the control of harmful influences in the community.
L.1947, c. 179, p. 820, s. 5.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 9 - Children--Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts › Section 9:22-6 - Powers of guidance council

9:22-6. Powers of guidance council
Each municipal youth guidance council shall have power:
a. To undertake, supervise or direct the making of studies and surveys of all matters and things which are or may be related to or in the interest of youth guidance.
b. To create subcommittees, composed of members and nonmembers of the municipal youth guidance council, to aid and assist in the work of the said council.
c. To request and obtain such co-operation, assistance and data from various municipal departments, boards, bureaus, commissions and other agencies as may be reasonably necessary in order to carry out its work.
d. To make recommendations, devise plans and suggest ways and means to meet the various problems having to do with youth guidance.
L.1947, c. 179, p. 820, s. 6.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 9 - Children--Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts › Section 9:22-7 - Division of Community Services for Delinquency Prevention to advise guidance councils

9:22-7. Division of Community Services for Delinquency Prevention to advise guidance councils
It shall be the duty of the Division of Community Services for Delinquency Prevention, of the Department of Institutions and Agencies, hereafter referred to as the State agency, to advise and counsel each municipal youth guidance council and fully to cooperate with such councils in the development of plans and activities.
L.1947, c. 179, p. 820, s. 7.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 9 - Children--Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts › Section 9:22-8 - Adjustment committee of guidance council; plan of operation; records; reports

9:22-8. Adjustment committee of guidance council; plan of operation; records; reports
8. Any municipal youth guidance council may, by resolution, create a special subcommittee to be known as the adjustment committee consisting of persons qualified by experience and training to assist in and to co-ordinate the efforts of police, schools, and other agencies to provide guidance and counsel to children with incipient behavior problems and to co-operate with the Superior Court, Chancery Division, Family Part having jurisdiction when cases arise in which official adjudication of delinquency seems indicated.
When an adjustment committee shall have been appointed, the municipal youth guidance council shall draft a plan of operation which shall be registered with the State agency, referred to in section 6 of this act and with the Family Part having jurisdiction. This plan shall outline the procedure for the referral of cases to the committee by police, schools, other agencies concerned with youth problems, and by other interested persons. The adjustment committee of each municipal youth guidance commission shall maintain summary records of each child brought to its attention. The summary records shall include data concerning the circumstances surrounding each referral of a child to the committee, concerning his family, school, church, and neighborhood relationships, and concerning the methods used by the committee to improve the adjustment of the child. These records shall be confidential with the exception that they may be reviewed at any time by the judge of the Family Part having jurisdiction, to make sure that no child properly referrable to such court is denied access to the court. Each municipal youth guidance council may also be called upon to provide reports of the operations of its adjustment committee by the municipal governing body, the Family Part, or by the State agency.
L.1947,c.179,s.8; amended 1991,c.91,s.214.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 9 - Children--Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts › Section 9:23B-6 - Rulemaking functions of the interstate commission.

9:23B-6 Rulemaking functions of the interstate commission.
6. Article VI. Rulemaking Functions of the Interstate Commission.
a. The Interstate Commission shall promulgate and publish rules in order to effectively and efficiently achieve the purposes of the compact.
b. Rulemaking shall occur pursuant to the criteria set forth in this article and the by-laws and rules adopted pursuant thereto. Such rulemaking shall substantially conform to the principles of the "Model State Administrative Procedures Act," 1981 Act, Uniform Laws Annotated, Vol. 15, p.1 (2000), or such other administrative procedures act, as the Interstate Commission deems appropriate consistent with due process requirements under the U.S. Constitution as now or hereafter interpreted by the U. S. Supreme Court. All rules and amendments shall become binding as of the date specified, as published with the final version of the rule as approved by the Commission.
c. When promulgating a rule, the Interstate Commission shall, at a minimum:
(1) publish the proposed rule's entire text stating the reason for that proposed rule;
(2) allow and invite any and all persons to submit written data, facts, opinions and arguments, which information shall be added to the record, and be made publicly available;
(3) provide an opportunity for an informal hearing if petitioned by 10 or more persons; and
(4) promulgate a final rule and its effective date, if appropriate, based on input from state or local officials, or interested parties.
d. Allow, not later than sixty days after a rule is promulgated, any interested person to file a petition in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia or in the Federal District Court where the Interstate Commission's principal office is located for judicial review of such rule. If the court finds that the Interstate Commission's action is not supported by substantial evidence in the rulemaking record, the court shall hold the rule unlawful and set it aside. For purposes of this subsection, evidence is substantial if it would be considered substantial evidence under the Model State Administrative Procedures Act.
e. If a majority of the legislatures of the compacting states rejects a rule, those states may, by enactment of a statute or resolution in the same manner used to adopt the compact, cause that such rule shall have no further force and effect in any compacting state.
f. The existing rules governing the operation of the Interstate Compact on Juveniles superseded by this act shall be null and void 12 months after the first meeting of the Interstate Commission created hereunder.
g. Upon determination by the Interstate Commission that a state-of-emergency exists, it may promulgate an emergency rule which shall become effective immediately upon adoption, provided that the usual rulemaking procedures provided hereunder shall be retroactively applied to said rule as soon as reasonably possible, but no later than 90 days after the effective date of the emergency rule.
L.2004,c.142,s.6.
2023 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.