New Jersey § 9:22-9
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 9:22-9, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 9:22-9.
Any municipal youth guidance council having an adjustment committee may petition the Superior Court, Chancery Division, Family Part , in its discretion, to either: A. Establish a schedule for a holding of juvenile hearings in a suitable location
chosen by the adjustment committee within the limits of the petitioning municipality;
or B. Appoint a referee to hear and recommend disposition of any cases specifically referred
to the referee by the Family Part of the county and any cases coming within the provisions of the “New Jersey Code of Juvenile Justice,” P.L.1982, c. 77 ( C. 2A:4A-20 et seq. ) arising within the limits of the petitioning municipality. It shall be the duty of the petitioning municipality to see that adequate diagnostic
services shall be made available to such children. Any case requiring the detention of a child shall be referred to the Family Part for hearing. Upon receipt of a petition to appoint a referee the Family Part shall proceed to appoint a member of the adjustment committee, or some other suitable
person, as referee, in accordance with N.J.S. 2A:4-12 . Nothing in this provision shall limit the present discretionary power of the Family Part to appoint referees on their own initiative or to prevent such a court from hearing
cases scheduled to be heard in the petitioning municipality in place of the referee
so appointed by it.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 9:22-9
What does New Jersey Statutes § 9:22-9 cover?
Section 9:22-9 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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