New Jersey § 53:1-20
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 53:1-20, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 53:1-20.
a. In accordance with the provisions of sections 6 and 7 of P.L.2005, c. 370 ( C.52:27G-37 and C.52:27G-38 ), the Division of State Police in the Department of Law and Public Safety shall conduct
a criminal history record background check, including a name and fingerprint identification
check, of each person seeking registration as a professional guardian who is required
to undergo a criminal history record background check pursuant to P.L.2005, c. 370 ( C.52:27G-32 et al.). b. For the purpose of conducting a criminal history record background check pursuant
to subsection a. of this section, the Division of State Police shall examine its own
files and arrange for a similar examination by federal authorities. The division shall immediately forward the information obtained as a result of conducting
the check to the public guardian. c. The Division of State Police shall promptly notify the Office of the Public Guardian
for Elderly Adults in the event a person who is required to undergo a criminal history
record background check pursuant to section 6 of P.L.2005, c. 370 ( C.52:27G-37 ) is convicted of a crime or offense in this State after the date the background check
was performed. Upon receipt of such notification, the public guardian shall make a determination
regarding the continuation of the registration of the person as a professional guardian.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 53:1-20
What does New Jersey Statutes § 53:1-20 cover?
Section 53:1-20 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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