New Jersey § 9:6-8
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 9:6-8, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 9:6-8.
a. The board shall determine which fatalities shall receive full review. The board may establish local or regional community-based teams to review information
regarding children identified by the board. At least one team shall be designated to review information regarding child fatalities
due to unusual circumstances. At least one team shall be designated to review child fatalities and near fatalities
identified pursuant to subsection b. of section 8 of P.L.1997, c.175 ( C.9:6-8.90 ) as well as child fatalities where information available to the board indicates that
child abuse or neglect may have been a contributing factor. b. Each team shall include, at a minimum, a person experienced in prosecution, a person
experienced in local law enforcement investigation, a medical examiner, a public health
advocate, a physician, preferably a pediatrician, and a casework supervisor from a
division field office. As necessary to perform its functions, each team may add additional members or seek
the advice of experts in other fields if the facts of a case warrant additional expertise. c. Each team shall submit to the board chairperson a report of its findings and recommendations
based upon its review of information regarding each child fatality or near fatality.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 9:6-8
What does New Jersey Statutes § 9:6-8 cover?
Section 9:6-8 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.
How do I cite New Jersey § 9:6-8?
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Is this the official text of New Jersey law?
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