New Jersey § 38a:3-51
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 38a:3-51, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 38a:3-51.
The Legislature finds and declares that: a. Residents of New Jersey have answered the call to fight for our country many times
as members of the United States military and as members of the New Jersey National
Guard. b. Throughout history, New Jersey residents have made the ultimate sacrifice for their
country and have given their life for our freedom. c. The family members left behind after the untimely deaths of these brave service
members, known as Gold Star family members, are often left with emotional wounds who
need the caring intervention of a mental health professional to grieve and learn to
live with the new reality of their loved one's passing. d. The United States Department of Veterans Affairs has taken the lead to provide
mental health care to veterans and certain family members with the establishment of
the Care Enough to Share program which links mental health professionals with an opportunity
to volunteer their time and talents to help the nation's veterans and certain family
members by providing mental health counseling. e. It is honorable and necessary that the State of New Jersey assist these family
Gold Star family members in their grief by establishing programs that can link mental
health care professionals with the family members to provide the needed mental health
care free of charge to the families.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 38a:3-51
What does New Jersey Statutes § 38a:3-51 cover?
Section 38a:3-51 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 § 38a:3-51?
A common citation format is "New Jersey Statutes § 38a:3-51" (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 § 38a:3-51 apply to my situation?
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