New Jersey § 44:4-101
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 44:4-101, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 44:4-101.
a. The father and mother of a person under 18 years of age who applies for and is
eligible to receive public assistance, and the children, and husband or wife, severally
and respectively, of a person who applies for and is eligible to receive public assistance,
shall, if of sufficient ability, at his or their charge and expense, relieve and maintain
the poor person or child in such manner as shall be ordered, after due notice and
opportunity to be heard, by any county director of welfare, or by any court of competent
jurisdiction upon its own initiative or the information of any person. b. The provisions of this section shall apply to the minor children of a mother whose
husband shall fail properly to support and maintain such minor children when by reason
thereof they are likely to become a public charge. c. The provisions of this section shall not apply to any person 55 years of age or
over except with regard to his or her spouse, or his or her natural or adopted child
under the age of 18 years.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 44:4-101
What does New Jersey Statutes § 44:4-101 cover?
Section 44:4-101 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.
How do I cite New Jersey § 44:4-101?
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Is this the official text of New Jersey law?
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