New Jersey § 9:3-40
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 9:3-40, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 9:3-40.
a. In addition to the requirement for a criminal history record background check pursuant
to section 2 of this act, 1 the administrator of an agency shall request that the department conduct a child
abuse record information check of its child abuse records to determine if an incident
of child abuse or neglect has been substantiated, pursuant to section 4 of P.L.1971,
c. 437 ( C.9:6-8.11 ), against any staff member of the agency. b. The department shall deny, revoke or refuse to renew the agency's approval, as
appropriate, if the department determines that an incident of child abuse or neglect
by an administrator of an agency has been substantiated. c. Each staff member of an agency or applicant for employment at the agency shall
provide prior written consent for the department to conduct a child abuse record information
check. d. If the administrator of the agency refuses to consent to, or cooperate in, the
securing of a child abuse record information check, the department shall suspend,
deny, revoke or refuse to renew the agency's approval as an adoption agency, as appropriate. e. If a staff member of an agency refuses to consent to, or cooperate in, the securing
of a child abuse record information check, the individual shall be immediately terminated
from employment at the agency. f. The department shall complete the child abuse record information check within 45
days after receiving the request for the check. 1
N.J.S.A. § 9:3-40.3.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 9:3-40
What does New Jersey Statutes § 9:3-40 cover?
Section 9:3-40 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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