New Jersey § 9:2-19
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 9:2-19, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 9:2-19.
If the court shall determine that custody of the child has been surrendered as provided
in Article II 1 of P.L.1955, c. 232 ( C.9:2-13 et seq. ), the court may declare that the person making such surrender shall have no further
right to custody of the child. If the court shall determine that a parent of the child is dead, or mentally incapacitated as defined in section 1 of P.L.1955, c. 232 C.9:2-13 ) , or has forsaken parental obligation, the court may declare that such parent shall
have no further right to custody of the child. If the court shall determine that a custodian or guardian has been appointed for
the child, but that such custodian or guardian has willfully and continuously neglected
or failed to discharge the responsibilities of such appointment, the court may declare
that such custodian or guardian shall have no further control and authority over the
person of the child. 1
N.J.S.A. §§ 9:2-16, 9:2-17.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 9:2-19
What does New Jersey Statutes § 9:2-19 cover?
Section 9:2-19 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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