New Jersey § 30:7b-1
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 30:7b-1, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 30:7b-1.
The Interstate Compact on Mental Health is hereby enacted into law and entered into
by New Jersey with all other States legally joining therein in the form substantially
as follows: The contracting States solemnly agree that: The party States find that the proper and expeditious treatment of the mentally ill
and mentally deficient can be facilitated by co-operative action, to the benefit of
the patients, their families, and society as a whole. Further, the party States find that the necessity of and desirability for furnishing
such care and treatment bears no primary relation to the residence or citizenship
of the patient but that, on the contrary, the controlling factors of community safety
and humanitarianism require that facilities and services be made available for all
who are in need of them. Consequently, it is the purpose of this compact and of the party States to provide
the necessary legal basis for the institutionalization or other appropriate care and
treatment of the mentally ill and mentally deficient under a system that recognizes
the paramount importance of patient welfare and to establish the responsibilities
of the party States in terms of such welfare.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 30:7b-1
What does New Jersey Statutes § 30:7b-1 cover?
Section 30:7b-1 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 § 30:7b-1?
A common citation format is "New Jersey Statutes § 30:7b-1" (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 § 30:7b-1 apply to my situation?
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