New Jersey § 2a:34-89
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 2a:34-89, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2a:34-89.
a. In a case arising under this act or involving the Hague Convention on the Civil
Aspects of International Child Abduction, the prosecutor or other appropriate public
official may take any lawful action, including resort to a proceeding under this article
or any other available civil proceeding to locate a child, obtain the return of a
child, or enforce a child custody determination if there is: (1) an existing child custody determination; (2) a request from a court in a pending child custody case; (3) a reasonable belief that a criminal statute has been violated; or (4) a reasonable belief that the child has been wrongfully removed or retained in
violation of the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction. b. A prosecutor or other appropriate public official acts on behalf of the court and
may not represent any party to a child custody determination.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 2a:34-89
What does New Jersey Statutes § 2a:34-89 cover?
Section 2a:34-89 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 § 2a:34-89?
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