New Jersey § 52:17b-214
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 52:17b-214, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 52:17b-214.
At the time a missing person report is filed, the law enforcement agency shall seek
to ascertain and record the following information about the missing person: a. The name of the missing person, including any aliases; b. Date of birth; c. Identifying marks, such as birthmarks, moles, tattoos, and scars; d. Height and weight; e. Gender; f. Race; g. Current hair color and true or natural hair color; h. Eye color; i. Prosthetics, surgical implants, or cosmetic implants; j. Physical anomalies; k. Blood type, if known; l . Any medications the missing person is taking or needs to take; m. Driver's license number, if known; n. Social security number, if known; o . A recent photograph of the missing person, if available; p. A description of the clothing the missing person was believed to be wearing at
the time of disappearance; q. A description of notable items that the missing person may be carrying and wearing; r. Information regarding the missing person's electronic communications devices, such
as a cell phone number or e-mail address; s. The reasons why the reporting person believes that the person is missing; t. The name and location of the missing person's school or employer, if known; u. The name and location of the missing person's dentist and primary care physician,
if known; v. Any circumstances that may indicate that the disappearance was not voluntary; w. Any circumstances that indicate that the missing person may be at risk of injury
or death; x. A description of the possible means of transportation of the missing person, such
as the make, model, color, license, and Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) of a motor
vehicle; y. Any identifying information about a known or possible abductor or the person last
seen with the missing person including: (1) name; (2) physical description; (3) date of birth; (4) identifying marks; (5) description of possible means of transportation, such as the make, model, color,
license, and Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) of a motor vehicle; and (6) known associates; z. Any other information that can aid in locating the missing person; and aa. Date of last contact.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 52:17b-214
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Section 52:17b-214 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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