New Jersey § 2a:12-13
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 2a:12-13, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2a:12-13.
a. The Administrative Director of the Courts, in consultation with the Governor's
Task Force on Child Abuse and Neglect, shall develop and recommend to the Chief Justice
of the Supreme Court, no later than the 120th day after the effective date of this
act, guidelines for each judge of the Superior Court and each municipal court judge
to follow in order to ensure that appropriate arrangements are made for the care of
an incarcerated person's child by a responsible adult. The Chief Justice shall provide for implementation of these guidelines as soon as
is practicable after the date of receipt of the recommended guidelines. b. The administrative director, in consultation with the Governor's Task Force on
Child Abuse and Neglect, shall periodically review the guidelines adopted pursuant
to subsection a. of this section and recommend to the Chief Justice such revisions
as are deemed necessary. The Chief Justice shall provide for implementation of the revised guidelines as
soon as is practicable after the date of receipt of the recommended revisions.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 2a:12-13
What does New Jersey Statutes § 2a:12-13 cover?
Section 2a:12-13 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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