New Jersey § 52:17b-194
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 52:17b-194, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 52:17b-194.
A Silver Alert authorized under this section may be activated in accordance with the
following requirements, which shall be incorporated into the guidelines required by
subsection c. of section 1 of P.L.2009, c. 167 ( C.52:17B-194.4 ). a. The law enforcement agency receiving the missing persons report shall be the lead
law enforcement agency. b. The Missing Persons and Child Exploitation Unit in the Division of State Police,
upon request, shall assist the lead law enforcement agency in the investigation of
a Silver Alert. c. Each of the following criteria shall be met before a Silver Alert may be issued: (1) the person believed to be missing is believed to have dementia or another cognitive impairment regardless of age; (2) a missing person's report has been submitted to the local law enforcement agency
where the person went missing; (3) the person believed to be missing may be in danger of death or serious bodily
injury; (4) there is sufficient information available to indicate that a Silver Alert would
assist in locating the missing person; and (5) sufficient information is available to disseminate to the public that could assist
in locating the person.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 52:17b-194
What does New Jersey Statutes § 52:17b-194 cover?
Section 52:17b-194 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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