New Jersey § 52:27d-409
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 52:27d-409, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 52:27d-409.
a. (1) A health care professional, law enforcement officer, firefighter, paramedic or emergency
medical technician who has reasonable cause to believe that a vulnerable adult is
the subject of abuse, neglect or exploitation shall report the information to the
county adult protective services provider. (2) Any other person who has reasonable cause to believe that a vulnerable adult is the subject
of abuse, neglect or exploitation may report the information to the county adult protective
services provider. b. The report, if possible, shall contain the name and address of the vulnerable adult;
the name and address of the caretaker, if any; the nature and possible extent of
the vulnerable adult's injury or condition as a result of abuse, neglect or exploitation;
and any other information that the person reporting believes may be helpful. c. A person who reports information pursuant to this act, or provides information
concerning the abuse of a vulnerable adult to the county adult protective services
provider, or testifies at a grand jury, judicial or administrative proceeding resulting
from the report, is immune from civil and criminal liability arising from the report,
information, or testimony, unless the person acts in bad faith or with malicious purpose. d. An employer or any other person shall not take any discriminatory or retaliatory
action against an individual who reports abuse, neglect or exploitation pursuant to
this act. An employer or any other person shall not discharge, demote or reduce the salary
of an employee because the employee reported information in good faith pursuant to
this act. A person who violates this subsection is liable for a fine of up to $1,000. e. A county adult protective services provider and its employees are immune from criminal
and civil liability when acting in the performance of their official duties, unless
their conduct is outside the scope of their employment, or constitutes a crime, actual
fraud, actual malice, or willful misconduct.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 52:27d-409
What does New Jersey Statutes § 52:27d-409 cover?
Section 52:27d-409 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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Is this the official text of New Jersey law?
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How does New Jersey § 52:27d-409 apply to my situation?
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