New Jersey § 9:6-8
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 9:6-8, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 9:6-8.
Upon receipt of any such report, the Division of Child Protection and Permanency , or such another entity in the Department of Children and Families as may be designated
by the Commissioner of Children and Families to investigate child abuse or neglect,
shall immediately take such action as shall be necessary to insure the safety of the
child and to that end may request and shall receive appropriate assistance from local
and State law enforcement officials. A representative of the division or other designated entity shall initiate an investigation
within 24 hours of receipt of the report, unless the division or other entity authorizes
a delay based upon the request of a law enforcement official. The division or other entity shall also, within 72 hours, forward a report of such
matter to the child abuse registry operated by the division in Trenton. The child abuse registry shall be the repository of all information regarding child
abuse or neglect that is accessible to the public pursuant to State and federal law. No information received in the child abuse registry shall be considered as a public
record within the meaning of P.L.1963, c. 73 ( C.47:1A-1 et seq. ) or P.L.2001, c. 404 ( C.47:1A-5 et al.).
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 9:6-8
What does New Jersey Statutes § 9:6-8 cover?
Section 9:6-8 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 § 9:6-8?
A common citation format is "New Jersey Statutes § 9:6-8" (New Jersey). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of New Jersey law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the New Jersey official source linked on this page or consult a licensed New Jersey attorney.
How does New Jersey § 9:6-8 apply to my situation?
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