New Jersey § 2a:4a-30
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 2a:4a-30, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2a:4a-30.
a. Complaints charging delinquency may be signed by any person who has knowledge of
the facts alleged to constitute delinquency or is informed of such facts and believes
that they are true. The complaint shall be filed with the clerk of the court and shall set forth: (1) The name, address, and date of birth of the juvenile; (2) The name and address of the juvenile's parents or guardian and, if the juvenile
is in custody of some other person, the name and address of the custodian; (3) The date, time, manner, and place of the acts alleged as the basis of the complaint; (4) A citation of the law or ordinance allegedly violated by the juvenile; and (5) The signature of the complainant. b. Petitions alleging that a juvenile-family crisis exists shall be signed by court
intake services pursuant to section 8 of P.L.1982, c. 80 ( C. 2A:4A-83 ). The petition shall be filed with the clerk of the court and shall set forth: (1) The name, address, and date of birth of the juvenile; (2) The name and address of the juvenile's parents or guardian and, if the juvenile
is in custody of some other person, the name and address of the custodian; (3) The date, time, manner, and place of the behavior, conduct, or condition alleged
as the basis of the petition; and (4) The signature of the petitioner. c. Complaints and petitions shall be in such form as prescribed by the Rules of Court.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 2a:4a-30
What does New Jersey Statutes § 2a:4a-30 cover?
Section 2a:4a-30 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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