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. The Commissioner of Children and Families is authorized to exchange fingerprint
data with, and to receive information from, the Division of State Police in the Department
of Law and Public Safety and the Federal Bureau of Investigation in accordance with
the provisions of section 14 of P.L.2006, c. 47 ( C.9:3A-14 ). b. The Division of State Police shall promptly notify the Department of Children and
Families in the event an applicant for a direct care staff member position or a direct
care staff member who was the subject of a criminal history record background check
conducted pursuant to subsection a. of this section, is convicted of a crime or offense
in this State after the date the background check was performed. Upon receipt of such notification, the Department of Children and Families shall
make a determination regarding the employment of the applicant or staff member.
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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