New Jersey § 44:5-18
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 44:5-18, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 44:5-18.
The board of chosen freeholders of any county which has no county mental or psychiatric
hospital or clinic may appropriate not more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00)
per annum for the necessary expense incident to the diagnosis and treatment of such
indigent residents in the county as may require psychiatric diagnosis and treatment,
including the cost of diagnosis, special mental tests and treatment. Before expending money for such purposes, the board of chosen freeholders shall
adopt such rules and regulations as it deems advisable concerning the requirement
of residents and eligibility for such relief. Disbursements shall be made through officers designated by the board of chosen freeholders
for that purpose on verified bills presented and approved as in the case of other
county expenditures.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 44:5-18
What does New Jersey Statutes § 44:5-18 cover?
Section 44:5-18 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.
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