New Jersey § 30:4-3
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 30:4-3, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 30:4-3.
a. Any employee of a State psychiatric hospital, who, as a result of information obtained
in the course of his employment, has reasonable cause to suspect or believe that a
patient is being or has been abused by any other employee of the hospital, by another
patient in the hospital or by any other person, shall report the information in a
timely manner to the person designated by the Commissioner of Human Services pursuant
to this act to receive the report. b. Any other person having reasonable cause to suspect or believe that a patient is
being or has been abused may report the information to the person designated by the
Commissioner of Human Services pursuant to this act to receive the report. c. The report shall contain the name of the patient, the name of the psychiatric hospital
and the unit to which the patient is assigned, if known, information regarding the
nature of the suspected abuse and any other information which might be helpful in
an investigation of the case and the protection of the patient.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 30:4-3
What does New Jersey Statutes § 30:4-3 cover?
Section 30:4-3 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 § 30:4-3?
A common citation format is "New Jersey Statutes § 30:4-3" (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?
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How does New Jersey § 30:4-3 apply to my situation?
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