New Jersey § 34:15-48
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 34:15-48, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 34:15-48.
The commissioner and each deputy commissioner of compensation is hereby authorized
and empowered when in his judgment it shall be advisable, to appoint a representative
with power to act for a person who may be entitled to compensation, by legally receiving
and disbursing said compensation under the direction of the commissioner or any deputy
commissioner of compensation, when it shall appear that such person is mentally, legally
or physically unable to properly receive or disburse said compensation, or when said
person, after due diligence, cannot be located. Whenever the person entitled to compensation is a minor child, and the commissioner
or any deputy commissioner of compensation shall determine that there is no proper
person available to receive and disburse said compensation for such child, then the
State Board of Children's Guardians, as constituted by the provisions of chapter five,
of Title Institutions and Agencies ( § 30:5-1 et seq. ), may be appointed as the representative of such minor child.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 34:15-48
What does New Jersey Statutes § 34:15-48 cover?
Section 34:15-48 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 § 34:15-48?
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Is this the official text of New Jersey law?
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How does New Jersey § 34:15-48 apply to my situation?
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