New Jersey § 3b:12b-7
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 3b:12b-7, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3b:12b-7.
a. In a guardianship or protective proceeding, a court of this State may request the
appropriate court of another state to do any of the following: (1) hold an evidentiary hearing; (2) order a person in that state to produce evidence or give testimony pursuant to
procedures of that state; (3) order that an evaluation or assessment be made of the respondent; (4) order any appropriate investigation of a person involved in a proceeding; (5) forward to the court of this State a certified copy of the transcript or other
record of a hearing under paragraph (1) or any other proceeding, any evidence otherwise
produced under paragraph (2), and any evaluation or assessment prepared in compliance
with an order under paragraph (3) or (4); (6) issue any order necessary to assure the appearance in the proceeding of a person
whose presence is necessary for the court to make a determination, including the respondent
or the incapacitated or protected person; and (7) issue an order authorizing the release of medical, financial, criminal, or other
relevant information in that state, including protected health information which meets
federal and state laws. b. If a court of another state in which a guardianship or protective proceeding is
pending requests assistance of the kind provided in subsection a., a court of this
State has jurisdiction for the limited purpose of granting the request or making reasonable
efforts to comply with the request.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 3b:12b-7
What does New Jersey Statutes § 3b:12b-7 cover?
Section 3b:12b-7 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 § 3b:12b-7?
A common citation format is "New Jersey Statutes § 3b:12b-7" (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 § 3b:12b-7 apply to my situation?
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