New Jersey § 2a:4a-72
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 2a:4a-72, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2a:4a-72.
a. Where court intake services recommends diverting the juvenile, the reasons for
the recommendation shall be submitted by intake services and approved by the court
before the case is deemed diverted. b. Where, in determining whether to recommend diversion, court intake services has
reason to believe that a parent or guardian is a person with a substance use disorder , the basis for this determination shall be stated in its recommendation to the court. c. The county prosecutor shall receive a copy of each complaint filed pursuant to
section 11 of P.L.1982, c. 77 ( C.2A:4A-30 ) promptly after the filing of the complaint. d. Within 5 days after receiving a complaint, the intake services officer shall advise
the presiding judge and the prosecuting attorney of intake service's recommendation,
as well as any other recommendations or objections received as to the complaint. In determining whether to divert, the court may hold a hearing to consider the recommendations
and any objections submitted by court intake services in light of the factors provided
in this section. The court shall give notice of the hearing to the juvenile, his parents or guardian,
the prosecutor, arresting police officer and complainant or victim. Each party shall have the right to be heard on the matter. If the court finds that not enough information has been received to make a determination,
a further hearing may be ordered. The court may dismiss the complaint upon a finding that the facts as alleged are
not sufficient to establish jurisdiction, or that probable cause has not been shown
that the juvenile committed a delinquent act.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 2a:4a-72
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Section 2a:4a-72 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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