New Jersey § 9:6-8

§ 9:6-8.

a. The Superior Court, Chancery Division, Family Part may enter an order, whereby

the safety of the child shall be of paramount concern, directing the temporary removal

of a child from the place where he is residing before a preliminary hearing under

this act, if (1) the parent or other person legally responsible for the child's care

was informed of an intent to apply for any order under this section; and (2) the

child appears so to suffer from the abuse or neglect of his parent or guardian that

his immediate removal is necessary to avoid imminent danger to the child's life, safety

or health; and (3) there is not enough time to hold a preliminary hearing. b. The order shall specify the facility to which the child is to be brought. c. The Family Part may enter an order authorizing a physician or hospital to provide

emergency medical or surgical procedures before a preliminary hearing is held under

this act if (1) such procedures are necessary to safeguard the life or health of the

child; and (2) there is not enough time to hold a preliminary hearing under section

11 hereof. 1 d. Any person who originates a proceeding pursuant to section 14 of this act 2 may apply for through the division or the court on its own motion may issue, an order of temporary removal. The division shall make every reasonable effort to inform the parent or guardian

of any such application, confer with a person wishing to make such an application

and make such inquiries as will aid the court in disposing of such application. Within 24 hours the division shall report such application to the child abuse registry of the division. e. Any person acting under the authority of this act may request and shall receive

appropriate assistance from local and State law enforcement officials. 1

N.J.S.A. § 9:6-8.31. 2

N.J.S.A. § 9:6-8.34.