New Jersey § 30:4-165
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 30:4-165, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 30:4-165.
The commissioner or any parent, spouse, relative, or interested party, on behalf of
an alleged incapacitated person who is receiving functional or other services and
is over 18 years of age, may file a complaint upon notice to the alleged incapacitated
person with the Superior Court in the county furnishing the services or in which such
parent, spouse, relative, or interested party resides, for a judgment designating
a guardian. The county of settlement shall be served with a copy of the moving papers, however,
the county may waive service of the moving papers if it has no reason to oppose the
action. If the county elects to oppose the action it shall do so within 30 days after being
served with a copy of the moving papers. Unless filed by the commissioner, a complaint shall be served by the filing party
upon the Division of Developmental Disabilities, to the attention of the Regional
Director for the region in which the alleged incapacitated person is receiving functional
or other services. The filing party shall likewise serve upon the Regional Director a copy of the Order
Fixing Hearing Date and Appointing Attorney for Alleged Incapacitated Person, as well
as a copy of any Judgment of Incapacity and Order Appointing Guardian.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 30:4-165
What does New Jersey Statutes § 30:4-165 cover?
Section 30:4-165 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 § 30:4-165?
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Is this the official text of New Jersey law?
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