New Jersey § 30:1-15
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 30:1-15, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 30:1-15.
Inspection and approval of all residential facilities within the State providing diagnosis,
care or treatment of persons with mental illness or developmental disabilities shall be a responsibility of the department. The commissioner shall have the duty and is hereby authorized to set standards,
and through his agents, including professionally qualified persons, to visit and inspect
as often as is necessary, but at least once a year, all residential facilities which
provide diagnosis, care or treatment of persons with mental illness or developmental disabilities , whether State, county, municipal, public or private, in order to determine the conditions
under which such persons are lodged, cared for, maintained or treated, and in order
to assure that adequate standards of care and treatment are maintained, that civil
liberties of individuals receiving care are preserved and that the public may be informed
of the adequacy of these facilities. The State board and the commissioner, or their agents, shall have the right of admission
to all parts of any building or buildings in which persons with mental illness or developmental disabilities are lodged, cared for or treated, as often as may be necessary. The extent and results of such visitation and inspection shall be included in the
annual or any special report of the commissioner or the State board with such recommendations
as they may deem necessary. Such report shall be available to the public.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 30:1-15
What does New Jersey Statutes § 30:1-15 cover?
Section 30:1-15 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 § 30:1-15?
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Is this the official text of New Jersey law?
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How does New Jersey § 30:1-15 apply to my situation?
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