New Jersey § 30:4-27
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 30:4-27, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 30:4-27.
a. At least 10 days prior to a court hearing, the Attorney General shall cause notice
of the court hearing to be served upon the person, the person's guardian if any, the
person's next-of-kin, the person's attorney, the agency with jurisdiction having custody
of the person and any other individual specified by the court. The notice shall contain the date, time and location of the court hearing. The person and the person's attorney shall also receive copies of the clinical certificates
for a sexually violent predator and supporting documents, the temporary court order
and a statement of the person's rights at the court hearing. b. A psychiatrist on the person's treatment team who has conducted a personal examination
of the person as close to the court hearing date as possible, but in no event more
than five calendar days prior to the court hearing, shall testify at the hearing to
the clinical basis for the need for involuntary commitment as a sexually violent predator. Other members of the person's treatment team and any other witness with relevant
information offered by the person or the Attorney General shall also be permitted
to testify at the hearing. c. The person's next-of-kin may attend and, if the court so determines, may testify
at the court hearing. d. The court shall transcribe the court hearing and arrange for the payment of expenses
related thereto in the same manner as for other court proceedings.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 30:4-27
What does New Jersey Statutes § 30:4-27 cover?
Section 30:4-27 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 § 30:4-27?
A common citation format is "New Jersey Statutes § 30:4-27" (New Jersey). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of New Jersey law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the New Jersey official source linked on this page or consult a licensed New Jersey attorney.
How does New Jersey § 30:4-27 apply to my situation?
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